Blogging is a time consuming hobby and profession. It should come as no surprise that it can be challenging to constantly generate fresh discussion topics. While the primary focus of Truebluetitan is to highlight current projects and the pieces of technology used to achieve them, it’s nice to talk/write about something else every so often. Additionally, I have always wanted a way for you, the reader, to speak up and say what you would like me to write about. Especially if you feel that there’s a glaring omission when discussing these projects and a new post is warranted.
Skribit: Giving Your Readers A Voice
That’s why I am pleased to announce that a widget has been re-added to Truebluetitan to allow you to suggest topics directly to me. Skribit, the brainchild of Paul Stamatiou, was developed by the entrepreneurial members of Startup Weekend Atlanta and released for public consumption well over a year ago now.
The concept is fairly straightforward. Sign up for an account here, place the widget on the sidebar of your blog decide where you would like the widget to appear on your blog, and instantly your readers may begin suggesting topics directly. In my opinion, blogs that disable user feedback are pointless. After all, isn’t conversation the point of blogging? Sure, everyone wants to have a soapbox that they can occasionally stand up on and shout to the masses, but what fun is it if the masses can’t shout back? Skribit lets you do that.
How Has Skribit Evolved?
Since Skribit’s birth, it’s core functionality has remained mostly unchanged. However, the small touches, like a fresher Web site, a dedicated developer, and a less obtrusive user interface (see that spiffy little tab over there on the left?) have made it feel like less of a beta app stuck in the sidebar and more like an integral piece of anybody’s Web site.
Thanks to skribit, you now have a hand in suggesting what you would like me to write about. So go ahead, leave a suggestion and take the rudder of Truebluetitan. Pick my brain. Challenge me. Let’s take this site to the next step together!
What’s Your Opinion On This Type Of Service?
I’m digging Skribit, but what are your thoughts? More and more services like this seem to be popping up, but do you find them worthwhile? I’m listening. :)
Wow awesome post and I love the header image! Thanks for following Skribit all this time and please let us know if you have any suggestions/recommendations. We have a HUGE to-do list so things will start getting interesting. At the moment I’m working on a suggestion status feature so people know what you thought of and are doing with their suggestions. ;-)
I gave up blogging, so I was not aware there were other services like Paul’s. I would use his if I was still blogging, as the first I am sure he will continue to maintain his lead in the “suggestion” business. It is a well polished system, and his growing fan base will make sure he keeps it that way, IMHO.