Interview and Commentary
If you read comments, you know that a great comment is hard to find. If you write them, you know why.
On some of the most readable blogs, the most readable comments are in the voice under the name of Easton Ellsworth. Easton writes a great blog post — no kidding — but he also writes the most interesting comments you might find in a comment box. People I know actually look forward to coments Easton leaves on Blogtipping Day. It’s because he’s authentic and a great guy. Here’s few comments I picked up . . . Easton is cheerful and funny. He’s also a wise man.
A HUGE key to blogging success – and also to writing success and life success – is being able to read and drink in knowledge effectively. And along with that, developing a keen sense of what constitutes good or bad writing.
Good blogs donââ¬â¢t write themselves – people with engaging intellects produce them. So it will be with SOBCon. I hope everyone who reads this drops what theyââ¬â¢re doing and registers!
Off the top of my head, Iââ¬â¢d say I work hard to connect professionals with other on the Web. Thatââ¬â¢s just one aspect of my life though ââ¬Â¦ hmmm, need some time to mull it over!
Sometimes we write forward – across the table to our readers – and sometimes we write sideways – around the table to our content producing cohorts. Itââ¬â¢s important to learn how to do both to the satisfaction of both parties.
So I wanted to introduce you to the Easton that I know. He’s a guy that’s one in a million and well worth getting to know. So let me introduce you to the first of a two-part interview.
Easton, You are more than a blogger. You’re involved behind the scenes at KnowMoreMedia, but even more you really are the face of the company. Is there anything you’d like people to know about who you are and what you do?
I want others to know that I pour my heart and soul into my job – not just my blog posts, but also my efforts to improve and promote Know More Media as a source of relevant business news and information. I spend most of my workday teaching and motivating our bloggers and reaching out to connect with others who might benefit from working with us. And that I am proud to be a work-at-home parent who knows how it feels to juggle diaper-changing and banner ads, Teletubbies and teleconferencing, grocery shopping and blog brainstorming, etc.
What were you like when you first started blogging? What was your blogging goal then? What is it now? Where would you like to be in three years if there were no obstacles?
When I started blogging in August 2005, I knew almost nothing about blogs. I stumbled across my blogging job via a part-time copywriting job that helped pay my young family’s bills while I was a full-time college student. At first, my biggest blogging goal was just to tell all the people I could about Know More Media. As I met other bloggers and made friends, helping others excel (blogging or otherwise) became my number one goal. I’ve found this to be the most rewarding and uplifting course to pursue, and I’m grateful to have met so many excellent people who feel likewise. Three years from now I would love to be with Know More Media or maybe even start my own business on the Web.
More Comments from Easton.
Ya done good thar, Liz. Ya done good. . . . post coming soon – great job making people blush, Liz!
Thanks, Easton. You look good in that blush red color. . . . Can I have a Pez?
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I LOVE this:
“I am proud to be a work-at-home parent who knows how it feels to juggle diaper-changing and banner ads, Teletubbies and teleconferencing, grocery shopping and blog brainstorming, etc.”
Teletubbies to teleconferencing…I admit I most likely will be stealing that…I’ll give you credit though – after I get the laughs!
I think you deserve two pez! You’ve really “captured” Easton.
Hi Sue!
I’m sure Easton won’t mind. He’s a most generous guy and he supports bloggers to the top of their game. You can read his enthusiam all through this interview.
Hi Ann,
Thanks! I could a PEZ right about now. Easton always has the best. I’ll tell him that you said I could have one. 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, everyone, and to Liz for spotlighting me here. I appreciate it a bunch!
Y’know, that photo is like … ha, I’m such a geek! But I guess to explain the whole PEZ thing for those who don’t get it – it’s Know More Media’s way of symbolizing our blogging – tasty little chunks of information. We’ve given our authors their own PEZ dispensers (plus candy of course). I’m excited to pass out the PEZ love at SOBCon. 🙂
Anyway, just glad to be a part of a positive blogging community. I think that’s something businesses and individuals alike ought to seek.
Oh, Easton,
There you go proving that you’re the best commenter on the block. PEZ and all. 🙂
Hey Ann,
I’ve been thinking . . . now that I’ve “captured” Easton. What do you think we should do with him?
So is Easton bring Pez for everyone at SOBcon? I think he should! Nice write up on Mr. Easton – he is a really cool guy and I love that he is not afraid of a few diapers.
Hi Char!
I agree. I think that Easton’s fearlessness makes him a sort of SuperHero!!
Hmmmm….our own superhero – I’ll have to think on that one, Liz!
I know, Ann, SOBCon could be filled with ALL KINDS of surprises. 🙂
Changed 2 diapers so far this morning. Will bring PEZ plus candy for EVERY SOBCon attendee. Now there’s two subjects you didn’t expect back-to-back!
Hi Easton!
You have outdone yourself with THAT comment!
I participated in Easton’s SOAP program which was a nice initiative, although I know he gave himself A LOT of work to do by promising everyone a personal SOAPing.
Ciao for now,
David
Hi David!
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, Easton is one incredible dynamo of energy. He’s a giver from the word “go.” 🙂
DDC count up to 3. We ought to have a tournament for the work at home parent bloggers. 🙂 At 3 points for a poopy and 1 for just a wet one, I’d have 5 points so far today.
Oh, DDC = Daily Diaper Change.
Oh Easton!
You could make a button like the ones they have for the DIGG count. It would be so cool. You should do it. 🙂
Up to 9 points now for the day … I know, that would rock.
Easton,
I’m telling you. You gotta make that button. 🙂