July will mark an anniversary for me. It will be two years since I started this blog. It’s time for some reflection and looking ahead. As part of that process I posted a poll in April asking readers how many years they had been personal historians. I wanted to get a better sense of who was reading my blog so that I might serve you better. Thanks to all of you who took the time to participate. Here are the results:
How many years have you been a personal historian?
49% – 1 to 4 years
30% – 10 years or more
21 % – 5 to 9 years
I wasn’t surprised by the fact that almost half of you are relatively new to personal history work. What did somewhat surprise me were the number of experienced personal historians with over 10 years experience.
For the most part I feel that my blog content serves newcomers to the field quite adequately. Am I right? But I wonder about those of you who are experienced personal historians. What could I do to better support you? So I have some questions that if you could find the time to answer, would help guide me in the year ahead.
- What would make this blog a “must read” destination for you?
- What would you like to see more of?
- Do you have a favorite post topic? [ Monday's Link Roundup, Rants, Free Resources, How to's, etc.]
- What would you like to see less of?
- Are the articles about the right length or are you looking for more?
I hope to hear from you and with your help make this a better blog!
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Beth LaMie // June 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm |
Dan,
I read your blogs regularly and especially love the Monday Link Roundup – almost every week I find a helpful & informative site, or more.
The length of your posts are great for me – long enough to provide info & short enough to read easily. When a topic needs more coverage, your series of posts have been quite useful, such as on Ethical Wills.
The “How to” articles have provided insight, especially on difficult topics like end-of-life interviews.
Your poll results show that your topics are valuable to new and experienced Personal Historians alike. Please keep up the great work. I have learned a lot from you & look forward to more in the future.
Beth
http://www.bethlamie.com
Dan Curtis // June 16, 2010 at 9:59 pm |
@ Beth LaMie @Dr. Bill Smith. Thank you both for your encouraging and supportive words. Beth, I’m glad you like the Monday’s Link Roundup. I have fun pulling it together.
Dr. Bill (William L.) Smith // June 16, 2010 at 5:59 pm |
I will simply concur with Beth. I look forward to each of your email update messages.
Bill
http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/
Author of “Back to the Homeplace”
and “13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories”
http://www.examiner.com/x-53135-Springfield-Genealogy-Examiner