Manila Bulletin, one of the Philippines’ national papers, has a feature about me and my world of blogging over at Blog-O-Rama.
It’s mostly basic stuff… But, if you’re not aware of my roots and some of my personal background, then some things will be news for you. 
One clarification though, I only run one network (not two). But, I have several other blogs/sites.
Anyway, my favourite question in that interview is the last one: In your own opinion, what makes for a successful blogger?
My answer?
There are lots of factors involved in becoming a successful blogger.
A successful blogger…
1) … must blog regularly.
2) … must have great original content, that people would like to read about. Otherwise, the blogger must have a really cool blog that aggregates great content from elsewhere.
3) … has a personality that shines through, even when not blogging about personal matters.
4) … must be reliable and trustworthy (never copy, spread rumours, etc.).
5) …. must know how to develop good relationships online.
6) … Never Gives Up!
Blog-O-Rama is a column by Annalyn S. Jusay (aka “Ajay”).
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AnP 05.25.05 at 8:16 am
Why did it take the Pinoy bloggers circle this long to “discover” you when you have been discovered by other bloggers long ago!
Great one, my dear racket queen/guru! hehe Well deserved!
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Shai Coggins 05.25.05 at 6:02 pm
Hmmm… I guess it’s either:
1) I’m hiding too well;
2) I’m not promoting myself well enough; or
3) They just didn’t know where to look and how to find me.
Anyway, thanks again, AnP!
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a.a. 05.26.05 at 9:43 pm
hi Shai,
I stumbled upon this site because of a link from a list sent by About (How do i use Trackback). It’s so great to know what a Pinay like you is doing this (being a contributor to About.Com). Whatever reason you might have (not necessarily for the country), it just makes a Pinoy like me proud.
Keep up and more power!
Regards,
Angelo A.
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Shai Coggins 05.27.05 at 4:12 pm
Thanks, Angelo! ‘Glad you found my work at About.com useful. And, it’s nice to “meet” you too.
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