Why Do You Read My Blog? I Really Want To Know.
By Normal Joe | August 29, 2008
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What Makes You Visit IMwithJoe.com?
I’m not playing, and I’m not going crazy, I am genuinely interested in what brings you kind folks to this blog. See, the thing is, you could be spending your time doing tons of other things, visiting and reading other sites during the time you spend here. I want to know what it is that affords me the privilege of having you all as my readers.
I know you don’t JUST read this blog, but you read it regularly. I really feel a sense of community growing
here, which was always my goal, so I want to know the things that are helping to build that community. This
is your chance to speak out, tell me what you like, what you don’t like, what you’d want to like if I actually implemented it on the blog. (I know, more sammiches!)
I guess you can look at this as my blog evaluation. Any of you who have worked for someone else before, know that you get evaluated on your performance. Well on this blog, I work for you, so to speak…because
really without you all there would be no me! I understand that…and that’s what makes it so exciting. So, for those that can spare the time, I’m asking for you to evaluate this blog and me. Rather than guess like most people do, I decided to come out and ask. You guys know I don’t do things the normal way, so…it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m asking you to openly trash me on my blog if you want! 
Just be gentle…lol
Learning How To Blog From Your Blog Readers
You guys know I’ve been talking about focus and clearing out the fluff and all that, and I hope you’ve appreciated it, and I hope it’s been helpful. I’ve been realizing more and more that all the tactics, techniques, tricks, and methods for blogging can really amount to a bunch of crap.
If you leave out the most important component to a successful blog…THE READERS! Oh sure content is “king” and design/layout is “queen” but to me readers are LIFE!
All the greatest content, with the best design amount to a pile of cow dung if your blog doesn’t have LIFE! That life comes from the folks that read it. I can go out to my car and sit in it…yeah it may look nice, it may have all the proper “content” as in the components and such, but it’s going nowhere without fuel.
YOU ARE MY FUEL! Yes I’m motivated to succeed online for my family, but I’m motivated to blog because of you all.
There are many ways to make money online, ones that don’t involve community and interaction, but I love it! However, if I didn’t have such a wonderful group of folks around, and more coming each and everyday…it wouldn’t be worth it!
I love seeing your crazy comments, and your insightful tips. So here’s your chance to let me know what it is you like, want, or think can be improved. I’m taking notes as I want to provide you with the best experience possible when you’re here
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I read you blog because i’m always on the look out for new things and information.I have used some of the links for you blog to visit other bloggers you have listed. Plus you video are funny to when you promo the sponsor of the day. One thing though you volume on you video could be a little bit louder.
I found it low on some. Its just very interesting the methods other bloggers use that I could apply on my own blog.
Bruno
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Thanks Bruno, much appreciated! I will try to watch the volume on my videos. Thanks for the feedback and for being part of the site.
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Hey Joe! I read your blog because you are unique!
I really like the fact that you are so into producing videos instead of a blog filled with text. The videos really add a lot to your blog and some days I don’t feel like reading ANOTHER blog post. I read a lot throughout the day and I even have to wear glasses while I am working on the computer.
So being able to see a video and listen to it gives me a nice break from having to read yet another post.
Plus, I am a stat junkie myself. I have always been interested in the actual numbers behind the site such as visitors, pageviews and what not. I really like that you report weekly on your statistics. It gives you something to work towards and gives you that drive to see bigger numbers.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Thanks J! That really helps, especially the part about reading all day and being able to come and get some video content! It really puts things into perspective with my videos man…
I’m also glad you like the weekly stats, I just want you guys to experience the growth with me and I am glad it motivates you to keep moving.
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I read imwithjoe.com because you write for the normal Joe in all of us. It is great to visit a blog daily that has personality and charisma, but can also deliver the goods, and in such a manner that I am not sweating by the end of it.
This post, and your blog serves as inspiration for me to try and convey my message to the readers of my blog in almost the same manner. Your delivery above all else guarantee’s that a reader will come back, why? Because your our friend, not just the author of the content you relation of it to us and our own situations without you even having to know us is above and beyond.
Keep up the good work Joe!
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Cool dude! Thanks for that B…that’s what I’m going for. I want you guys to feel like you are part of this site, and part of my life, part of my success. I don’t ever want to talk “at” you or anyone that reads my site, I want to have conversations “with” you.
I just want to show folks that you can be yourself and have success.
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I’ll be honest man, I read your text posts, but I “look forward” to your video posts on a daily basis and that’s because of your personality and humor first.
Obviously, it helps that you’re in the same “field” as me and the content is is what landed me here in the first place. However, more than antyhing, I subscribe because I feel like I’m dropping by for a coffee and seeing “what’s up with my buddy Joe” when I come over to watch the daily vid. I’m also 100% certain that I’ll be entertained for anywhere between 3-10 minutes. lol
That’s why I’m always cryin’ out for the vids man. lol
Cheers for asking!
Jay
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:43 am
hahaha, dude…I know how you crave your caffine and cup o joe! That’s really cool though man. I’m glad you are able to connect with me through the videos, that’s why I do them…I want you guys to know me.
It’s funny that you look forward to the viddys man, but that’s cool!
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I come here for ideas and knowledge. I’m new to blogging, and I’m really interested how people do what they do, and what things lead to success. Thanks for the great info and funny content!
Peace
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Cool man, it means a lot to me…really. Keep coming back
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I come here for the sammiches! That and I really have nothing else better to do, so I just hangout and, you know, chill.
LOL
Seriously man, I like your video posts the most. They’re very original and entertaining. You have a confidence in front of the camera that makes it seem you’ve been doing this all your life.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:39 am
I knew you wanted the sammiches! That’s cool though lol. It’s crazy man, people tell me how much I have a knack for videos, I’m really just being me man! It’s really not that difficult, it’s just me talking to you all like I would if we were face to face lol…but I am really glad you are lovin it! Makes it fun.
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Hey Joe,
You know, some of us like myself learn in a different way. I’m a visual learner, I learn by seeing things done because I’m a visual person. Your videos are a great tool; yea you have posts that are good too but again I’m here for the videos. Not a lot of bloggers do this and this is your advantage. Late.
Fred
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Thanks Fred, I love it! I’m really glad you like the videos, as I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started doing them. I just put myself out there and it seems to be a good reaction. It’s helpful to know that folks really learn from them and use them as a change of pace, I will definitely take this to heart and use it to my advantage and to continue to cater to the visual learners.
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Hey Joe,
I read your blog because of your style. You don’t try to be something your not, and you totally crack me up. I’m drawn to bloggers who can admit that they’re just regular folks like the rest of us, and enjoy passing along information they gain along the way.
You’re video posts are way cool. I could never put myself out there like you do, so I’m totally in awe of the fact that you do it so well.
I read your blog because I know I’ll be both entertained and enlightened at the same time. And I always look forward to the next installment.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Thank you very much Christine! I’m just glad we were able to get you to come out and comment instead of lurking…I’m glad you felt comfortable enough on the site to get involved as that’s what I’m looking for.
I really just try to be me, so you know what you’re getting. I truly am just a normal guy…trying to live my dream
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@Joe
Hey, you have Christine in the house. That right there says you’re special.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I certainly feel special
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You have no idea how good you are for my ego.
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Joe,
I found your blog last week and bookmarked it immediately. Your personality was the 1st thing I noticed. Many bloggers seem boring and I really enjoyed your vlogs (even though I normally do not like them). The only thing was some of the videos it is very hard to hear even when my speaks are jacked up as high as they go.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Thanks Tara! I saw you said that on your blog, which really means a lot. So, I really need to see what’s up with the video volume! I thought I had it cranked but maybe I’m getting it too far away from me! I’ll try to fix that up!
Yeah, I just try to let you all know who I really am…that’s it! No surprises when you meet me in person, you’ll already know me! Glad you like it…you have an awesome blog. And uhhh…who is Mr. V?
I was like hmmm, sounds like someone important, only person I could find was a house artists, is that him? lol.
See ya
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I read it because I get a ping from your site almost daily it seems. Gotta see where those pings are coming from man!
Seriously, I read it because you are damn funny, and you’ve got a fresh take on internet marketing. Plus I like to watch as the newbie becomes the jedi master. Keep doing what you do Joe, I’ll be watching. Oh, and I love that you get celebrity cameos from people like the king.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Thanks B, I must say, you’re a pretty cool cat no matter what Neal says about you! I kid, I kid…but yeah man, you’re a cool dude and becoming a great friend man, I really appreciate it! The fact that you visit on a regular means a lot to me, I know you’ve been around enough to see people come and go and to know a good thing when you see it. I don’t know about the jedi master…but, I plan to keep growing the community, glad you’re part of it!
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Hey Joe, I’ll be completely honest with you here. I read it because I really admire your heart. I like the way that you don’t really care what anybody else thinks and you just set yourself up to leave people with their own opinions. For a guy that is well “relatively new” to some of the things online you actually are giving all of us a bit of a lesson. That lesson is not worrying about what other people think and just completely being yourself. I admire that bud, no second guessing for anybody. It’s refreshing! Personally, I think you got a great future in this business Joe…. The reason being most importantly….your honest and real….I don’t care what anybody else thinks, to me, those are the most important qualities for a marketer to have!
Cheers Joe
Davin
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Thanks Dav, I think you were the first marketer I’ve ever reached out to, it was on Holly’s blog, and you weren’t all elitist on me, you gave me some good advice and told me to stick with it! I really appreciate your friendship dude and the compliments you give are very encouraging!
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I come for the laughs, above all.
Suite J took the words right out of my mouth:
“I’ll be honest man, I read your text posts, but I “look forward” to your video posts on a daily basis and that’s because of your personality and humor first.”
I’m also pretty intrigued by how fast you’re growing, which you already know because I’ve told you so- that alone has me keeping an eye on you; can’t wait to see what you do next and how you’re doing a year from now.
The comments by your groupies are also pretty amusing in themselves.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I know, and thanks for being a friend. I take everything everyone says to heart, and I know your background, so…I know when you say that it’s real! It’s still amazing that so many people are drawn to a regular guy, but I guess folks are tired of seeing the actors? My “groupies” lol, I don’t know about that, but I’ve made some pretty great friends through this site! Including you…would that make you a groupie? Hahahaha……I can’t imagine a year from now, not even a month, I just ride it out and have fun doing it!
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Your videos are awesome
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Thanks ZK, glad you like the vids man!
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Why do I read this blog? Cuz it’s awesome! I’ve never seen a blog like this at all. It’s unique in every possible way I can think of. Also, unlike other blogs, you don’t saturate your blog with MMO stuff everywhere. You’re all about networking and making friends, and that’s why I read this blog.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Hahahaha thanks sly! You were one of the first bloggers I connected with, remember? You were supposed to give me a free critique on my blog and help me get going
I’m glad you like it man, it means a lot to me to have you around here. I always say, it’s about building a community, I have no problem sharing other blogs I read from fear of losing readers…to me, I want you all to get the best information possible, even if it’s not from me. I just want everyone to feel at home when they stop by, and feel like they are part of the whole success of this site, because you are! Thanks dude.
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Entertainment wrapped with education.
p.s. You make those beats in the vids?
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August 30th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Thanks buddy, and yes all music in my videos is original
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Joe,
I started visiting this blog regularly because the videos are hilarious. You are really a funny dude. As I was watching video after video and enjoying myself, I began to click on the links you suggest and take to heart some of the teaching stuff you put out there and I realized that I was learning a lot.
Then, the community or rather, the fact that you comment to everyones comments and people interact is great. This is really the first blog that I got involved with and I really enjoy it, so I come back.
After I kept coming back and participating on the other sites, I began to become familiar with the other commenters and site owners through their comments. This further the sense of community and I learned from each one of them.
So now I have a small network of internet marketers that I read and interact with that all sprung from reading your blog….thus this continues to keep me coming back.
But I have to be honest, it is the hilarious videos that are #1 to me.
I’m with Joe!
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August 30th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Thanks Freddie! You da MAN!! I’m glad you stayed around dude, you’ve become a great part of this site! I’m glad you like the vids, I’m glad everyone likes them…
I am also glad you’ve found others through the site, and have learned from the people I recommend, as that’s my goal! Thanks for the input.
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To be honest I just found your blog a few minutes ago from siteflipu… Looks good though so I bookmarked it
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August 30th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Well welcome Rob! Hope you find it good enough to become part of our little community
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I read your blog because you’ve got a unique style of writing, and I’m lovin’ it!
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August 30th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Thanks Lucas! I really appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback.
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@Normal Joe - Duddddde… I’m really sorry I didn’t get to finish your free blog consulting! I hope you understand that that was when I started to forget about everything I did on the web, especially blogging. At that time (around May) was when summer had started for me and my online-business was totally neglected. Again, I’m deeply sorry about that and I can’t thank you enough that you have reminded me. I have other clients like you that I have forgotten!
So just let me know when you’re ready to get back to my blog-consulting program. We have to finish what we started.
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August 31st, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Ahahahaha, it’s no big deal man, really. I was just pointing out the fact that you were one of the first bloggers I networked with. Maybe you can still give me a few pointers!
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Hey Joe,
I first came to your blog thru your banner ad on Garry Conn. I watched a few of your videos and I must say, you just have that “draw” about you where I just want to know what the hell you’re gonna say next.
In addition, I have been inspired by you and want to start doing some video blogging of my own. I have a very good plan set up (different niche from yours), now just gotta find the time and energy to ad it to my already full plate.
To sum it up: You are “good people” and it comes through in your video posts, capish?
AL
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August 31st, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Thanks for responding Allyn, it does mean a lot to me, everyone’s response has been noted and taken to heart so I can better supply you all with the content you want and deserve.
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Joe,
I read your blog because you’ve got an outstanding USP (unique selling point) in both your videos and perspective. You’ve got a real talent for delivering content in an entertaining way. I learned a long time ago that most people do not wake up in the morning with a website/blog on their mind. You’ve got to reach out and get their attention. Give them a reason to return day after day. You’ve done that. That’s why, like Freddie, I’m with Joe!
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August 31st, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Thanks Jerry! I just try to relate to people and present stuff the way I would like to see it, or would have liked to see it when I was starting out. So I make it a point to stay hype free and fluff free when I relate info. To me, it’s the only way to be, and the only way to build a community.
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“Learn how to blog from your blog readers…”
Bang baby.. that’s the gravy right there.
I read your blog because I can relate.. we are the same age, and share similar aspirations online and off (musically)
Your funny as hell too…
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August 31st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Thanks E! Yeah man, we gel pretty good, and I love your blog. I just like to be around real people and encourage everyone to become involved in the site, I do want to build a community, not just a source of information.
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I come here to watch the “Im WIth Joe Show” and get a real, down to earth take on what’s going on in the moneymaking blog world. There are so many blogs doing this but this one is definitely more of a community. People seem to interact here rather than just read the thoughts of the author. Keep up the good work and give yourself an A.
have a good holiday weekend
T
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August 31st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Thanks T! Lol, glad you’re diggin the “show” hahaha. Seriously, that’s what I’m going for man, I wanna build a community, that’s the main goal for this site, and share what I learn/observe with you all. I really try to encourage interaction…so I’m glad people feel comfortable around here.
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Well I just started reading actually (and I subscribed to your RSS feed just then). I am reading your blog to learn more about internet marketing for the small guy, and also to market my blog too a little bit by commenting.
I also want to feed off your ideas to get my own ideas
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September 1st, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Thanks Ryan, I’m glad you decided to stop by! I look forward to seeing you around the place
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I enoy ImWithJoe because of your personality. It breathes life into your blog especially with the videos although like someone before me said. I sometimes have to strain my ears to hear what youre saying.
Keep up the good work!
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September 1st, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Thanks Emma! I’m really glad that you are part of this little community! I really don’t know what’s up with the volume thing…have you tried turning up the volume on the youtube player? It usually seems pretty loud to me.
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Whats going on Joe. Sorry its been a while man. Schools got me busy during the week so you’ll be seeing me on the weekends now. I read about this whole non-video post and I was like, What? Joe did that? No way.. Common man, the video is how you bring life to the words.
With that said, the reason I come here is to get to know some new blogs through your links. Find out about what foods I should consider through your sponsors and Check out those videos for my personal enjoyment on a daily basis. You do what you best only because YOU do it. Good Job!
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September 1st, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Thanks Enkay…had I not read the post about school starting on your blog, I would take your absence personally!
Nah, it’s cool man, stop by whenever you want, you’ll always have a seat on the couch! Thanks for the feedback.
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Fresh if not slightly irreverent content. I subscribe to a ton of internet marketing blogs as I am trying to learn about this space an