The Big Blog Dilemma

Last night I posted a question on the Etsy forums (www.etsy.com) asking other artisans and shoppers what they would like to see when they read a blog and what they absolutely do not want to see.  Lots of great feedback from lots of great people.  I just love etsy.  Regardless, here is what some of the posts said (along with my comments of course ;))

Wants

• Varied, interesting topics. (What really got me here was that EVERYONE said they wanted varied topics.  They don't want to read a blog that simply promotes it's items over and over.  Makes complete sense to me!)
• Pictures...but nice ones.  (Lots of comments on how they would like to see pictures that give them a glimpse into the bloggers life...their dogs, studio, etc.  I will definitely post about my dog soon then - that's him over there on the left!)  I love talking about him!
• Discounts for followers/readers. (Done - keep your eyes peeled for the first discount coming soon!)
• Tutorials and how-to's
• An uncomplicated way to comment on a post. (I think mine is uncomplicated - am I right?)
  

Blog No No's

• Music. (This was the number one answer.  They said they couldn't click the "x" fast enough when they heard music - no worries...I won't ever have music on this blog!)
• Promotions for your products only.
• Lots of moving animations.

I think I got some great things to go on here.  I will be taking these suggestions to heart.  Stay tuned for lots more to come!