tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686756714388826058.post8572185062600006317..comments2010-07-02T14:15:58.257-07:00Comments on SDAWP Online Communities: Online Communities: Interviews with Authors of WebsitesChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13537163660639874277noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686756714388826058.post-74214070253553652362010-07-02T14:15:58.257-07:002010-07-02T14:15:58.257-07:00Website/Blog information:
What is the name/url of ...Website/Blog information:<br />What is the name/url of your blog?<br /><br />Welcometofarleyville.blogspot.com<br /><br />What was the impetus for creating this blog?<br /><br />As a fan of Chris Farley I would search for my favorite funny man's pictures, videos and other information about his life. I noticed there was not much available online, like he had been forgotten. Having a large collection of Farley memories I decided starting a blog and sharing my colection and findings would add to his Internet precence. <br /><br />How is your blog different from any other blog of the same topic?<br /><br />I have never came across another Chris Farley blog, but have seen other celebrity related blogs. Welcome to Farleyville differs from them because I intertwine my personal life with events related to Chris Farley. For example one of my posts reveals how I first became fascinated with the funnyman. Another describes a trip where a group of friends and I visited Farley related landmarks. My latest post is about moving into our new home and how we purchased Chris Farley related shirts to uniform our moving team. <br /><br />How much time do you spend each day/week on your blog?<br />It varies I usually post in spurts. I may go months without a post and then do three in a week.<br /><br />How many visitors/followers does your blog have?<br /><br />I really do not know how many people follow the blog, but I have recieved feedback from several readers. <br /><br />How has the news of the existence of your blog spread to attract more followers?<br /><br />I have created a Twitter account to post when I have new updates, have a YouTube channel to post videos which link back to the site and post on Chris' brother's facebook page. My biggest boost of followers happened when CNN linked a YouTube video I posted to one of their news stories.<br /><br />Any other information about your blog that you would like to share?<br /><br />Welcometofarleyville.blogspot.com was created to maintain a lasting legacy of my favorite funnyman, Chris Farley. One thing I have noticed is that some blogs are created to generate revenue. This is one thing that turns people off To a blog, I believe and have not considered. <br /><br /><br />Blog Questions:<br /> Why do you blog?<br />>>> Feel I have something to offer that is not out there already<br /><br />Why do you post on blogs?<br />>>> Have something to share<br /><br /> What makes you lurk on a website or blog but not post a comment?<br />>>> Content have nothing to add or in order to make a comment takes to long to sign up<br /><br /> Why do you check in with certain blogs repeatedly?<br />>>> Updates<br /><br /> Social Networking Questions:<br /> What types of virtual online communities do you belong to?<br />>>> Facebook, myspace, Twitter<br /><br /> Why do you return to some websites over others repeatedly?<br />>>> Reputation and trust in content<br /><br />Why join social networking sites (Facebook, Myspace etc)? Why post on a social networking site?<br />>>> See what old friends are up to. Add a point to a conversation<br /><br /> What makes you feel safe in a virtual online community to post<br /> your own opinions/comments?<br />>>> Know the members would not mind if someone contact me based on topic<br /><br /> What elements of an online community turn you off from becoming a member?<br />>>> Spam<br /><br /> What elements of an online community entice you to become a member?<br />>>> Rewards and benefits<br /><br /> Online Activity Questions:<br /> What do you download most often from the internet?<br />>>> Videos software music<br /><br /> What do you upload to the internet?<br />>>> Videos and pictures<br /><br />What do you spend most of your time online in regards to your professional career?<br />>>> Visiting companies websites seeking information<br /><br />What do you spend most of your time online in regards to your<br />personal life?<br />>>> Finding Chris Farley related informationCallie Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844769077885902808noreply@blogger.com