Comments on: What it’s like blogging pro

By: ScooterJP

ScooterJP — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:49:43 +0000

you = blogging maniac. But hey, hope it makes yr fortune.

By: May C

May C — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:52:32 +0000

Wow! Thanks to Jimmie Geddes of Gadgets on the Go, I’ve found your blog. Didn’t even know about it until now.

Great! I’ve added it to my feed reader. I love Engadget being a gadget freak myself but without the money or the contacts or resources. As for the “pro” part, I doubt I will get there. Right now, it’s just a hobby or passion (or just typing frantically away at the keyboard as a therapeutic release) ;). It would be nice, but I won’t hold my breath. (A starving blogger wannabe).

By: Ryan Block

Ryan Block — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:08:46 +0000

Thanks Jimmie, I appreciate it! Keep up the good work over there.

By: Jimmie Geddes

Jimmie Geddes — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:03:52 +0000

Ryan, I’m a huge fan of your writing, and I’m glad I found your blog. WOW!! I just printed this editorial out to hang in my cubicle , also one for my desk at home. It’s very inspiring. You’re at the top for a reason, keep doing what you’re doing, thanks for sharing this!!

By: Ryan Block

Ryan Block — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:31:41 +0000

We’ve kept your “desk” warm n’ waiting if you ever want to make the jump back! ;)

By: Marc Perton

Marc Perton — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:10:00 +0000

Man, this makes me nostalgic! You’ve got it right, Ryan. Working at Engadget was damn hard, but, it was damn fun, too. And there’s nothing like getting hit with 100 comments an hour after you post something. Even if 99 of them are harshing on you, there’s nothing like that kind of daily contact with your readers.

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:52:43 +0000

Thanks for the insight.

“When your work is on display for millions to see….”

I completely agree with that. That’s one of the great benefits of blogging - putting your work on display. I have friends that work for huge internet companies and they are slightly unhappy that their work will never be seen outside the company.