A Blogger to Admire

A few years back Rebecca Blood, creator of rebecca’s pocket, did a project in which she interviewed notable bloggers. One interviewee in particular made an impact on me in what she blogged about and how she went about blogging; her name is Tiffany B. Brown.

There are three reasons why this intelligent woman stood out to me in her blogging style, all of which I consider important characteristics of a successful blogger.

Reason 1: Her blog consists of what all good blogs should.

Brown certainly puts considerable time and effort into her blogging, something that is crucial as a blogger. She has a direct focus that she keeps consistent, and updates her sites frequently. Doing so has created a community of followers who have the ability to comment and contribute themselves. Her blog also exhibits good design and many links. Not to mention she doesn’t rely on just the internet to support and produce new ideas; she continues to read offline and generate fresh thoughts.

Reason 2: This is a BIG part of her life. 

There is no question about whether or not Brown is passionate about blogging; it is her fondest and main hobby. You can see her commitment based on her site she has created and keeps updated: tiffanybbrown.com. She did have two other sites, but since the interview has stopped updating them. That being said, she still devotes hours upon hours to her hobby and it has positively influenced her life both inside and outside her professional life.

Reason 3: She makes it her own and listens to herself.

Brown blogs about issues and matters she considers valid and important. She exhibits her identity and beliefs, and while this always has the possibility of causing friction, it also has the possibility of being a role model. Without these characteristics, what is the point in even blogging?

Something I found particularly interesting is that she acknowledges that she burns out, roughly every six months. She doesn’t try to fight this. When it happens she allows herself the time she needs to be able to once again contribute quality information.
 

It is important to keep in mind this interview was done several years ago, so some of the facts in the initial post may not be relevant today. However, the characteristics Brown held as I read the interview prove to still be valid when aspiring to be a successful blogger.