Comments on: 5 easy steps for building trust online

By: Joe Townend

Joe Townend — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:45 +0000

Nice, succinct article with good writing and a tone of credibility.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:54:46 +0000

Hi Avery,

I think it’s important to show some consistency between your blog and portfolio, so having them at the same address makes sense. That wasn’t always the way for me, and you’ll find more info about how I used to do things here:

30 month portfolio evolution

I suppose it all depends on how visible you want the blog to be. If it’s entirely work-related, then having it near your portfolio is a good idea (though I prefer work blogs to show at least a little personal content).

By: Avery Smith

Avery Smith — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:10:12 +0000

Fantastic advise David. Trust me about three lines into it I had to grab my sketchpad to jot down some ideas for my blog. I found the most helpful part of your article being about improving general client interaction, such as having a clear and unobstructed way of reaching you. Your client testimonial and questionnaire pages are pretty brilliant, I can't wait to give it a try! I'm just diving into the Blog-o-sphere (actually went live just a few months ago) and also putting a lot into improving my online presence as a freelance logo designer and brand consultant and your blog is always the first place I turn for tips :) I've noticed your blog has a section devoted to your portfolio, do you think that it's important your blog and portfolio are a part of the same universe or should they be separate entities(with different addresses, layouts and voices)? I am of course talking about professional blogs with a direct relation to your industry. Take Care, Avery

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:56:33 +0000

Jack,

I’m right there with you, and I’m glad you found some use here.

Yannis,

Five hours?! That’s a compliment alright. No need to thank me. Thank you for stopping by.

By: Yannis Dimitriadis

Yannis Dimitriadis — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:52:34 +0000

I’ve just spent over 5 hours browsing around here, learned and realized a bunch of important things, which means a lot for me, as a beginning designer. Sharing your ideas, steps, techniques, hints etc. has a really enormous effect in trust building.
Thank you very, very much.

By: Jack Weinzierl

Jack Weinzierl — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:11:18 +0000

That you for sharing this and I know this post is a little old, but trust has no date or expiration. As a local business owner, the shift to geo-targeted search is empowering and allows me to compete on a very targeted level with accountability and tracking vs. print. Thanks for this post and I believe trust, accountability and ROI will determine the winners from the old media dogs.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:15:22 +0000

Bob, Velion,

Thanks for the kind comments, and sorry it took so long to acknowledge you both.

By: Velion

Velion — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:03:41 +0000

” It’s my opinion that I wouldn’t have picked up as many new readers if their first visit to my site showed a raft of AdSense advertising. ”

I agree with that entirely. It took me a long time to decide to start using Advertising, and on my personal blog I keep it very subtle.
Very helpful tips, David.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:00:17 +0000

Thanks for such an interesting article!
I’ve found all your article really very interesting and easy to read. The advice easy to put into practice. I’ve been going over your tips and updating my blog as I go.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:08:55 +0000

Milorad,

Thanks for letting me know how you found this article, and good point about the photos. The last thing you want to do is have potential customers hiding under bed-sheets at the sight of you (though I’m sure you’re exaggerating). ;)