tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post4509670361208130786..comments2024-03-28T13:58:37.846-04:00Comments on The Passionate Foodie: Rant: Holiday Posts Are The Yellow Tail of BloggingRichard Auffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-30372571812956152632011-05-15T19:09:06.850-04:002011-05-15T19:09:06.850-04:00I like your blog so much. It's very interesti...I like your blog so much. It's very interesting and informative.<br /><br />I really appreciate. Keep up.Skin Carehttp://skincare-brands.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-85102926434193683902011-04-25T20:35:57.601-04:002011-04-25T20:35:57.601-04:00Hmm. Interesting thoughts....but I think it depen...Hmm. Interesting thoughts....but I think it depends on WHO the blogger is. <br /><br />If the blogger is a retailer, such as myself (though I didn't write a holiday blog, or one in detail) it would be more generic, so as to give the consumer ideas as to the possibilities - as well as to not be intimidated to think out of the box.<br /><br />But if the blogger is a "writer" of sorts, then I think you're right in expecting the bar to be higher, depending on the scope of the blog - as well as the audience.<br /><br />It's subjective I think. JMHO. :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747583945280534950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-50859250802803891732011-04-25T20:20:35.161-04:002011-04-25T20:20:35.161-04:00I do agree that such holiday posts have their purp...I do agree that such holiday posts have their purpose, and cater to many consumers who know little about wine. They just are not very helpful to more knowledgeable wine lovers.<br /><br />But one more issue. This year, for each holiday, a consumer will find plenty of wine recs and advice. But, those posts will be very similar to the posts from the previous year, and other previous years. So how many times must consumers be given the same advice? Do you really need to write a holiday post every year, or can't you simply point to your previous year's post?Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-46693979445416455922011-04-25T17:25:42.695-04:002011-04-25T17:25:42.695-04:00Seems if you know your audience, that would inform...Seems if you know your audience, that would inform the content you provide. If you're writing for a purpose (and your writing is interesting and engaging) I don't see how providing a holiday post is "selling out". Some may find the information helpful for planning their holiday meal, or at least a pleasant diversion from checking out the latest on TMZ.<br /><br />I enjoy reading posts that show a point of view or opinion based on personal experience -- a holiday post that just regurgitates the stuff already floating out there is a waste of the writer's and reader's time.Greg Tuttlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-35205068256527284032011-04-25T16:50:49.064-04:002011-04-25T16:50:49.064-04:00Wine bloggers, for the most part, blog for themsel...Wine bloggers, for the most part, blog for themselves and other wine bloggers. Many don't strive to reach "the masses", as they feel either they are above them, or, as you said "don't need the traffic."<br /><br />My site always has been focused on making wine approachable. With a few exceptions, I've tried to help introduce people to wines, whether via food pairings, descriptions and reviews, or videos. Therefore, When I get 2000+ hits a day for people looking for "Easter Wine Pairings", I know that I've reached the goal I set out for years ago. I've helped someone, maybe 2,000 someones, make wine a little more approachable.<br /><br />And yes, there will be a memorial day wine post!<br /><br />Cheers<br />MattMatthew "mmwine" Horbundhttp://agoodtimewithwine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-27129460637777649262011-04-25T16:09:11.206-04:002011-04-25T16:09:11.206-04:00The six weeks before the start of the New Year is ...The six weeks before the start of the New Year is the highest traffic for food and wine blogs. Why? Because people are looking for recommendations for their holiday parties and dinners. Same with other holidays. Is giving people the information they are looking for pandering? Or helping? I vote for helping. It’s not saving the world for sure, but letting someone know what wine to pair with asparagus is my contribution to the world.Wine Harlotshttp://wineharlots.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-47934291409009798732011-04-25T15:16:28.426-04:002011-04-25T15:16:28.426-04:00Last year I wrote and edited the food section for ...Last year I wrote and edited the food section for a local online "paper" and Thanksgiving time was excruciatingly boring. I don't think there's anything wrong with basic introductory wine stories, but to gear them all around one meal or one event is highly unoriginal and I don't think it's very helpful.David Dadekianhttp://david@dadekianphoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-28515092834650403142011-04-25T12:34:08.956-04:002011-04-25T12:34:08.956-04:00I agree with Meghan. People are very intimidated ...I agree with Meghan. People are very intimidated by wine and keeping it simple gets them started. We didn't all start out as experts or experienced palates.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497611555995120770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-42001667580920841182011-04-25T09:50:32.606-04:002011-04-25T09:50:32.606-04:00Many of my wine posts are very basic, much like th...Many of my wine posts are very basic, much like these holiday wine posts, but I think they serve a purpose. There are many people, especially in my reader demographic who like wine, who are interested in learning a little more or getting recommendations but still might be intimidated or put off by more serious posts. I think these holiday posts serve as a way of making wine more welcoming and part of ordinary dialogue for those people who are not yet talking about it. For many, a very basic holiday wine post could leader to another, then perhaps something more in-depth, much like holiday recipe posts for those who are not confident or experienced cooks or bakers. <br />That said, this Easter I opted to take a true holiday and not blog at all! :)Meghan@travelwinedinehttp://traveleatlove.comnoreply@blogger.com