I am a rookie in the world of brewed beverages. Any recommendations?

[Juice1]

 

[gtx281]

you are entitled to your opinion - which by the way, no one really cares about.

My god, the irony..

 

[BeerRookie]

My god, the irony..

I mean, true.

 

[LukeAleTime]

I enjoyed reading this post, but I do find it a little dramatic and narrow-minded. When an individual posts something, it usually serves a purpose. When I post my link it is to get views - because that is my assignment. Not every person uses social media just to connect with friends. Some use it as a marketing tool which has proven to be useful, especially in today's economy. Furthermore, the intent is not to jam content down your throat - it's to get exposure. It's not as if I forced you to click on my post here and then forced you to click on the link found in my post. You chose to do that. And who are you to judge other people on their reasons for using social media? What are your credentials deeming your opinion to be something that matters?

I'm sorry you feel my posts are mediocre, but I am a student and I am still developing my skill. And for a blog that I started 5 weeks ago I think it's pretty damn good - and so does my professor seeing as I have received A's on every post I have put up. Also, my site is not bright yellow. I chose my template because it is simple and clean. But, you are entitled to your opinion - which by the way, no one really cares about.

Yeah I'm just jaded - but it comes from doing this for almost a decade and doing it professionally. So while presented harshly it is the truth. If you enjoy it and people read it then keep doing it. That is the biggest key to having a successful blog. Your enjoyment. That will come through on the page and it will keep you motivated even when you aren't getting any views. It has to be fun for you.

One of the big problems is that most people expect to get a ridiculous amount of views then give up when they don't. Getting an audience takes a lot of work. Keeping an audience takes a lot of work over a sustained period of time. That's why the "1000 views" thing is meaningless. Anyone can get 1000 views, but can they keep the views up and readers engaged? That's where most blogs fall down.

Seriously though, change the colour. If you take nothing from my post, at least take that. There is a reason major news sites all have black sans serif font, with a white background.

 

[BeerRookie]

Yeah I'm just jaded - but it comes from doing this for almost a decade and doing it professionally. So while presented harshly it is the truth. If you enjoy it and people read it then keep doing it. That is the biggest key to having a successful blog. Your enjoyment. That will come through on the page and it will keep you motivated even when you aren't getting any views. It has to be fun for you.

One of the big problems is that most people expect to get a ridiculous amount of views then give up when they don't. Getting an audience takes a lot of work. Keeping an audience takes a lot of work over a sustained period of time. That's why the "1000 views" thing is meaningless. Anyone can get 1000 views, but can they keep the views up and readers engaged? That's where most blogs fall down.

Seriously though, change the colour. If you take nothing from my post, at least take that. There is a reason major news sites all have black sans serif font, with a white background.

I'll take it into consideration.

 

[LukeAleTime]

I'll take it into consideration.

See - you totally care about my opinion.

Everyone does, they just don't know it yet.

 

[ASUBeer]

I enjoyed reading this post, but I do find it a little dramatic and narrow-minded. When an individual posts something, it usually serves a purpose. When I post my link it is to get views - because that is my assignment. Not every person uses social media just to connect with friends. Some use it as a marketing tool which has proven to be useful, especially in today's economy. Furthermore, the intent is not to jam content down your throat - it's to get exposure. It's not as if I forced you to click on my post here and then forced you to click on the link found in my post. You chose to do that. And who are you to judge other people on their reasons for using social media? What are your credentials deeming your opinion to be something that matters?

I'm sorry you feel my posts are mediocre, but I am a student and I am still developing my skill. And for a blog that I started 5 weeks ago I think it's pretty damn good - and so does my professor seeing as I have received A's on every post I have put up. Also, my site is not bright yellow. I chose my template because it is simple and clean. But, you are entitled to your opinion - which by the way, no one really cares about.

You're 25, a student, and one of your classes requires you to write a blog and spam for views?

Jeez. Law School is a lot easier than I thought.

 

[Macenson]

Yeah I'm just jaded - but it comes from doing this for almost a decade and doing it professionally. So while presented harshly it is the truth. If you enjoy it and people read it then keep doing it. That is the biggest key to having a successful blog. Your enjoyment. That will come through on the page and it will keep you motivated even when you aren't getting any views. It has to be fun for you.

One of the big problems is that most people expect to get a ridiculous amount of views then give up when they don't. Getting an audience takes a lot of work. Keeping an audience takes a lot of work over a sustained period of time. That's why the "1000 views" thing is meaningless.

You, sir, have had a way with words on this thread. Do you have a link to your blog? Would love to check it out.

I just don't trust anyone. My money is that we are all part of a social experiment. One post is made here with an avatar of a busty lass, another post is made somewhere else with a homely one, and another with a guy or something masculine to show how we'll all react.

 

[LukeAleTime]

You, sir, have had a way with words on this thread. Do you have a link to your blog? Would love to check it out.

I just don't trust anyone. My money is that we are all part of a social experiment. One post is made here with an avatar of a busty lass, another post is made somewhere else with a homely one, and another with a guy or something masculine to show how we'll all react.

I'm in Australia so it's probably not super relevant:

http://aleofatime.com/

 

[Macenson]

I'm in Australia so it's probably not super relevant:

http://aleofatime.com/

Completely relevant. Do the beers try to kill you like all the wildlife on that island?

 

[davey101]

I would message dontdrinkbeer for his sage advice on high quality beer blogging.

 

[LukeAleTime]

Completely relevant. Do the beers try to kill you like all the wildlife on that island?

Of course. It's all part of the fun.

 

[Gene1]

I like this thread. BeerRookie can definitely hang. I think there's hope for her yet, but there is much to learn. Normally I delete spam but we'll consider this an ongoing experiment: Can spam be un-spammed?

 

[hamberder]

I like this thread. BeerRookie can definitely hang. I think there's hope for her yet, but there is much to learn. Normally I delete spam but we'll consider this an ongoing experiment: Can spam be un-spammed?

No. Make her the second (or whatever) ban.

 

[ficklenicholas]

I enjoyed reading this post, but I do find it a little dramatic and narrow-minded. When an individual posts something, it usually serves a purpose. When I post my link it is to get views - because that is my assignment. Not every person uses social media just to connect with friends. Some use it as a marketing tool which has proven to be useful, especially in today's economy. Furthermore, the intent is not to jam content down your throat - it's to get exposure. It's not as if I forced you to click on my post here and then forced you to click on the link found in my post. You chose to do that. And who are you to judge other people on their reasons for using social media? What are your credentials deeming your opinion to be something that matters?

I'm sorry you feel my posts are mediocre, but I am a student and I am still developing my skill. And for a blog that I started 5 weeks ago I think it's pretty damn good - and so does my professor seeing as I have received A's on every post I have put up. Also, my site is not bright yellow. I chose my template because it is simple and clean. But, you are entitled to your opinion - which by the way, no one really cares about.

 

[rjose]

 

[Josh2]

Probably should have posted this here .

 

[tosh1]

I like this thread. BeerRookie can definitely hang. I think there's hope for her yet, but there is much to learn. Normally I delete spam but we'll consider this an ongoing experiment: Can spam be un-spammed?

Agreed, she did great in replies to the snark. Needs to lose the slight snowflake attitude and embrace the ZF what you think and she is golden.

 

[disapowzment]

Completely relevant. Do the beers try to kill you like all the wildlife on that island?

Its been a long time since Ive actually had beer come out of my nose laughing. You sir get an up vote since we are redditing here

 

[evilc]

Is Reddit an age thing? I looked at it. I don't wish to relive Angelfire, Talkcity, or Geocities.

 

[Juice1]

Fair assumption. It's for a class, I have to get 1000 views which would be the reason for multiple postings on the web. I am not typically one to spam sites. Although, I am genuinely interested in any recommendations anyone can offer.

most nazi's weren't typically mass murderers either, it only takes one.




just sayin Gene

 

[buzzword]

most nazi's weren't typically mass murderers either, it only takes one.




just sayin Gene

wow, that escalated stupidly.

 

[RyanG1]

most nazi's weren't typically mass murderers either, it only takes one.




just sayin Gene

And Godwin.

 

[Juice1]

wow, that escalated stupidly.

But, you are entitled to your opinion - which by the way, no one really cares about.

 

[SeaWatchman]

www.lambic.info averages approximately 7 views a day. Happy to share some insight.

 

[Jnorton00]

Simmer down. First of all, there's no need for the use of foul language - especially, when you know nothing about me. Second of all, I don't want to buy my my views - I prefer to earn my grades and education. Third of all, I am looking to connect with REAL people with knowledge and experience which is why I decided to come a forum instead of reading article after article about beer and advocates of it. Lastly, I made a mistake, my bad for being human.

Also, I am replying to posts and trying to engage and therefore am not spamming. I've posted one thing (granted, I've posted on multiple sites) and am genuinely interested in the thoughts of others. But, I thank you for your input. And in the future when providing your opinion of what others should or should not do, steer clear of using vile language as it automatically discredits nearly every aspect of your statement.

Mistakes happen, people aren't perfect.

 

[LukeAleTime]

www.lambic.info averages approximately 7 views a day.

It looks like this time next month I'll have zero work. I'd be keen to help try change your views if that becomes the case. You could turn a lot of your updates/info into traffic with an occasional blog. Let me know.

 

[SeaWatchman]

It looks like this time next month I'll have zero work. I'd be keen to help try change your views if that becomes the case. You could turn a lot of your updates/info into traffic with an occasional blog. Let me know.

We get way more than that.

And no, no blog ever. Evvvvvver.

 

[user 306926]

 

[tehzachatak]

www.dontdrinkbeer.com