Triond Etiquette: What’s Your Purpose of Being Here?
The growing trends of Triond has left many writers perplexed and has caused an outpouring of disappearances. What is the reason and will you be next?
I’m back for another refreshing and idealistic view of the recent growing trends with the Triond community. As you all know, I love to stir the pot and I do it well. My opinions are not to be taken as an offense but, a starting point or even an ending point of why you choose to write on Triond.
The Growing Trends
I’d like everyone to take a moment and count the amount of friends you have in your friends sections, now I would like you to count how many of those friends actually read your work.
If you have a ratio of 10:120 then I’m sure you have the same types of concerns as many of the other writers. However, it has come to my attention that many writers are leaving due to the lack of page views that they personally say was by no fault of their own.
Did they make the most of the platform that was presented to them? And if they did, did they personally market themselves outside of the realm of possibilities?
It may be time to update your friend’s area and start making it a bit easier to keep up with your most loyal readers in the community section. The answer I use is “delete, delete, delete” for the ones that have fallen off the radar or just don’t take the time to read others pieces.
Lets Link to Each Other: The Wrong way to do it
There are so many ways to grow your content besides the use of social bookmarking. Personally, I love linking to material that is both interesting and of course pertinent to my own.
It’s always nice to hyperlink one of your articles to a previous user or an older article with the same type or related content. Remember that linking to an article that has little to do with the article you are writing is a dreadful way to get more views.
If you look at the analytics of Google, when your page is indexed by search engines and the links are basically useless, the search engines see no reason to rank or crawl your pages.
Lets Link to Each Other: The Right Way
Recently, some of my best buddies on Triond and I started linking to each other based on our content.
Anytime Chris Stonecipher has a recipe or article that pertains to my material, he links it and I do the same for him in return. As far as I have seen, I have received more views and so has he.
Rummage through the lists of articles written by your Triond friends and see if you can’t do the same.
Do you want your voice Heard?
As writers, our main purpose is to educate and entertain however; my point goes back to the present state of Triond. Are you trying to be recognized for your writing talents or the ability to write as many top 10 lists submitted in a day?
For the past month, I have stumbled upon some really amazing talents on Triond and my opinion is that their gifts are not being appreciated as they should be.
For that purpose, I set up a Blog called Friends Revolution to showcase the amazing talents of some of the best writers on Triond that may not be getting the recognition that they deserve.
A perfect example of one of these writers is Lost in Arizona who wrote a piece on the most memorable pictures taken of all time. How does this differ from the typical top ten lists you ask?
If you actually take the time to read the content instead of skimming over the pictures and leaving simple comments like “good post” or “good read”, you would realize that the emotional word painting conveyed in this article brought me to tears.
This was my exact comment at the time and my most honest opinion:
“All of these pictures really brought tears to my eyes. I was so enthralled with the photos and text that the music playing on my computer disappeared. I think this is one of your best and should be number one on the Hot List!”
Top Ten Writers Who Haven’t been Realized, Yet!
I have come to the realization that the best writers on Triond pay homage to other great writers and this is what I am trying to do.
I have chosen some writers on the basis of what they are exactly trying to convey with their pieces and should be receive more recognition:
James DeVere
Enzo Silvestri
Bruce A Tucker
Chris Stonecipher
Papaleng
Robert Brian Garza
John Turner
Countrymom
Marjoram1234
Virginia Morgan
If you have any further questions for me or you would like to check out Friends Revolution, a blog that showcases some really wonderful talents on Triond and the online community feel free to shoot me a line.
Regards and Blessing
Lauren
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November 12th, 2008 at 7:25 am
I agree that the ‘hit-monsters’ that crank out regurgitated soundbytes drown out those of us who seek to make more original content. I ascribe some of the problem to the ‘hot content’ and ‘hot writer’ columns that help to perpetrate the success of some while creating a glass ceiling for others. Why not have a ‘new content’ column in addition to the most viewed? Thanks for this article.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:08 am
You bring out good message here! Take care!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:37 am
This article should serve as an eye-opener to all. More than anything else, we are here acting as one big family, and the success of a family lies with the encouragement and support given by every member.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Sorry about the typo, fast fingers. Thanks for catching that
November 12th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Such an enlightening article, Lauren. You are on top of the game and know how to put it into action. I have learned a lot from your articles and this one did not let me down. I enjoyed browsing through your blog material as well, very interesting posts and well organized.
I agree with Christian M Archer. Triond had a new content list at one time and I believe it should be reinstated. The problem was there were only about 10 or 12 spaces for new content and we had hundreds of writers. The list changed so quickly that articles were bumped off the page before they were viewed. The new article list was a great way to find new authors and find those who had the same interests as your own. Maybe we can talk Triond into reinstating the new submission column with a set up similar to the Hot Content list, giving us more than one page.
Take care,
Darlene
November 12th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I am unaware as to how you can link your articles with other articles on Triond. I have posted my content on my Facebook page, and re-posted. I reached out to my fellow Triond writers/MyLotters and became friends so we can read each other’s work. I believe the Facebook action is working, not sure about the MyLot friends. I have not disappeared; I just haven’t had time to write for Triond or anywhere else. I have lots of projects I need to work on but haven’t had time to do it. I do read the work of the writers on my friends list.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:29 am
You’re a wizard. Not only is this a very good article, but oh, did I like your blog. Good stuff!
November 12th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Triond has a whole section of “Recently Published” if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click on “Explore”. This is where I often find new writers, and catch their work! It has as many items as the “Hot Content” section has..
Also, if you use the random button in the tool bar, you will find new articles and photos too..
November 12th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
good regognition and great messages in your well done piece.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
thank you lauren, the more of your articles i read the more educated and hopeful i become.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Some interesting views here, and things to think about!
November 12th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Patrick, thanks for bringing the links to my attention. They work fine on my blog but, on Triond they don’t work at all. I haven’t the slightest clue.
November 12th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Thanks for this article Lauren. It makes me appreciate the fact that I can at least reach one person out there and have them feel moved by my writings, and not just by the pictures that are attached. You have a way of stating it like it is, and trying to broach a subject that I think many readers tend to not focus on. Writing isn’t always about making it on the hot content list. It should be about reaching an emotional level with your reader. Informative article once again Lauren. Take care.
November 12th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
That is something to think about!
November 12th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Thank you for sharing this article. You have brought attention/recognition to some talented writers that I haven’t had the pleasure of reading their material. I will check out their works. Also, I am always humbled for the recognition I have recieved from you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
November 12th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Great info, I have been noticing a lot of what you covered and have been weeding out the people who don’t read my posts and adding new friends to see how they work out. I try to comment on all of those who are on my friends list and sometimes that’s what it takes to make others come to my posts. Thanks for the info and Ill give the linking a try.
November 12th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Good write! I will have to read it again to get the complete view, but in general I agree with you!
November 12th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Thanks for this article, Lauren, it is indeed both enlightening and refreshing. I am a fulltime wife and mother, have a full time job and freelancing as an online ghostwriter, but whenever possible, i allot time for reading and commenting on my Triond friends’ posts.
November 12th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Very good article – One path to success is being sure to remember those around you who have helped lift you up. Nice work!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Thank you for this very informative article and I intend to come back to it. In fact I’m going to bookmark this page. I know very little about how to get more reads. Even a lot of the language is new to me. I am learning but slowly. i do place my writings on facebook and I have some loyal readers among my friends here for which I’m really thankful. I am very thankful for any tips I get.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
A very enlightening article. At least this should help some new writers out there.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
I did not know that Google do not craw irrelevant link. And I do not know how they know which links are relevant or not. By the way, thanks for the info.
I am here to have a venue for my writing and earn money in the end.
November 13th, 2008 at 4:15 am
I have been on Triond almost a year now and the way that the community has developed in just this short space of time is phenomenal. It seems that it has not only been a significant platformm for our writing but a kind of coming together of minds. There is a slow evolution away from Triond and in to the blogosphere that is a natural process – perhaps evolution away is not quite right… symbiosis perhaps? Anyway, ramble ramble! Great post – and fantastic blog Lauren!
November 13th, 2008 at 4:17 am
Interesting article, very supportive of others. Christy Tuller and RJ Evans also have supportive blogs of Triond writers work, you might like to see them, they are on my friends list. I am off to view your blog now and check out the new writers. I asked Triond if there was some way of clicking on our names to get to profiles of commenters who interested me, I am so pleased they did this, they did say they couldn’t do it at first. I have found new friends through this method and love their work, I also have had a few more new readers lately. Thanks again for a good read.
November 13th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Very interesting and detailed information. Thank you so much! God bless!
November 13th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Very good article Lauren. I share your thoughts and observations.
November 13th, 2008 at 9:41 am
wow, thank you so much Lauren, very much, it’s worth it:)
ciao
November 13th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Hi Lauren,
An interesting and informative article you have here. I haven’t been on Triond long but I have written on forum style sites a lot in the past with the same type of comment system. I agree wholeheartedly with your opinions. Very nice write!
November 13th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Thanks for this piece, it seems very helpful.
November 13th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I am honored that you would include me in your Top 10 writers yet to be discovered. Its always encouraging to know that others read and appreciate what I am writing. Thank you Lauren. You are a true friend.
November 13th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
A very enlightening and well thought out article full of useful ideas.
November 13th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I almost miss your delicacy! Verrry useful thoughts. Thank you very much.
November 13th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
i can’t say much, but all is true.
November 14th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Thankyou, being new to Triond myself I will be sure to take your advice.
November 14th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Thanks for your article. I signed up a few months ago but published my first works just a couple days ago. Your article will be a big help and I can’t wait to dive into some of your works, those of your friends and on your top ten list!
November 14th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
very nice assessment Lauren,there are so many good writers here at Triond, this article will surely help lots of writers.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Lauren, I don’t think I can add to these excellent comments. Brian
PS Ok, maybe one. Stay humble.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Thanks so much for all the supportive comments. I would also like to say that Glynis has written a follow up on her Bandwagon article. It’s edgy, it’s unique and I learned so much more about this amazing writer and friend.
Triond has become one of my favorite place to spend the day. The people I have met are beyond words and it really feels like a family.
I think we all need to plan a union of the minds. You know,like when all of the Saturn owners meet once a year. What do you think?
November 16th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
very informative…i myself am new as of sept.I am learning alot but i feel that i try my best to stay loyal to those who are loyal to me as well ,you do not have to be the greastest but mean what you say and put your heart into your write…i just wrote an article called to those who are loyal,those who dont understand…it is short but to the point!i share through myspace and i read ppl.work and then add them,i also send emails to family and friends,i write mainly about things relavent to my life or what others can relate to! thanks for a great write!many ppl.here do not get the recognition they should!
November 25th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I like what you are saying here.
Personally, I haven’t written any ‘top 10s’. I focus on creative writing. I have noticed, though, that a lot of what Troind has on its front page are these top 10s.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Sweet, Number 6!
December 23rd, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Hi Lauren,
Interesting and insightful. You do stir the pot very well and masterful. I have only been writing seriously for Triond recently, and I have to admit, it is not a priority as I am a feature writer somewhere else and doing well, plus, I’m writing for other non-Triond outfits. So I only write here when I can, no deadline-stress.
Having contributed for almost 3 months now, obviously with a revenue negligible to my overall portfolio, what is important to me at Triond is two-fold – aside from the variety of affiliate networks I like, slowly, I have also found worthwhile writers I would like to cultivate not just as writing colleagues but also as Triond friends.
I hope that your article will be most helpful not just to newbies here at Triond, but to newbie writers. Well done!
Having signified my two cents, I would like to share the joy of the Season from my blog at Christmastidbits.wordpress.com
Cheers, Tel
December 29th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Excellent! You have some great ideas in here. If only other Triond writers would follow your example… this would be an exceptional community. I’m off to explore more of your thoughts
Btw, I agree that Triond should make it easier to find new talents who put forth original content, rather than promoting the same contributors on Popular Authors lists (do those lists ever change?). I admit that some of those authors deserve the title, but there are many others who are more deserving. I’ve had quite enough of this self-perpetuating system. We should all get together and organize a petition to change it.
Hmm, I seem to have started my own little rant… sorry about that. I really am going to read more of your articles now
February 8th, 2009 at 8:04 am
I fully agree with what you say. That writers should support each other in their work. I also have a website that I do submit work from other writers who’s topics relate to my own. When I am really interested in topics and articles I always leave comments when and where I can. I think there are alot of great writers on the internet, the only thing that stops their work being seen is support and their inability to advertise themselves. Also time is an issue for some people.
Great article, thankyou for sharing.
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 am
Top ten lists are the bane of my existence.
I have written two “top” lists but I just don’t like them all too much — unless they are unique and original.
I felt “Top ten top ten lists” was a fairly new idea, no?
The sheer volume of works on Triond leaves so many stuck in the corner. But as a writer, remember who you are writing for — yourself!