http://johncowdotcom.disqus.com/Learn making money online blogging tips that we have proven to work through effective online marketing strategies. No Theories just Proven Advice!enSat, 02 May 2009 01:36:48 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398327<p>I couldn't agree with you more, I like to read out loud.</p>JoSat, 02 May 2009 01:36:48 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398326<p>I really liked the reading backwards tip, dint know that before.</p>SatishSun, 26 Apr 2009 17:11:07 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398325<p>Well it don't have to be too perfect writing at blogs , but i agree that there are some rules that need to look for spelling and grammar. Reading out loud well got to try this one :mrgreen:</p>RevenueSat, 25 Apr 2009 12:31:30 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398324<p>it took me many days before i discover grammatical errors in my post. it's the lack of editing and rereading on my part.</p><p>nice post!</p>cebloggerSat, 25 Apr 2009 05:45:39 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398323<p>I often misuse "then and than)... that is why I hired an editor... without her, I sound like I am very uneducated at times ;)</p><p>I think it is because my mind is always racing.. but what ever the reason, thats how it is.</p>John CowFri, 24 Apr 2009 12:22:40 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398322<p>Well put.It's about time someone said it. It actually hurts me to see people misuse their/there/they're and then/than.</p><p>No matter how much you know (know/now is another one) you come off as someone who doesn't know what they're talking about if you consistently make those mistakes.</p>RJ LicataFri, 24 Apr 2009 10:59:49 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398321<p>You don't have to be perfect, but your readers can tell when you haven't even reached for the bare minimum. Reading out loud is helpful. I've don it to all 500 posts I've written in the last year. It makes an unbelievable difference.</p>Writer DadFri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:48 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398320<p>Reading aloud is an awesome suggestion! It always seems to sound right in your head but when you read it aloud you find a heap of mistakes.</p>Tom - StandOutBlogger.comThu, 23 Apr 2009 17:42:18 -0000http://www.johncow.com/how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesn%e2%80%99t-make-you-sound-like-an-idiot/#comment-9398319<p>I agree that grammar and spelling mistake plays a big part in making you look authoritative. I guess the spelling mistakes cannot be forgiven because there are plenty of spell checker out there.</p>Nishadha SilvaThu, 23 Apr 2009 16:06:22 -0000