Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums?

temi · 02-09-2007, 07:55 PM

Though forums and blogs are completely different vehicle for publishing, they both offer interactivity but forum obviously offers far greater interactivity than blogs.
When blogs first appeared on the scene a few year ago, some claims it will eventually overtake forums hence forums days are numbered. The success of forum like this show that was a completely wrong prediction.

Now that blogs are some what "mature" and an established medium, if you are to compare or choose between forum and blogs to deliver your message, which will be your preference?

midlandi · 02-09-2007, 07:59 PM

Oh Thats easy.........Forums Forums Forums Forums

Blogs although prbably a very good tool for seo dont give you the interaction that forums do

Did i mention i prefer Forums?

darkstar_tfd · 02-09-2007, 08:44 PM

Forums for me too

It`s the thing with interacting with other people in a more "active" way. Also forums are good resources - news , directories , new sites , new people

jumpenjuhosaphat · 02-09-2007, 08:46 PM

I don't usually like questions, but I really like this one.

I love forums for the interaction that's possible. But, let's look at it this way(speaking of vehicles). If you are going to go to Hawaii, what the best way to get there? By plane of course. If you are going to the grocery store, then obviously either walking or driving would work best. I see forums and blogs in a similar light. One "vehicle" is used quite productively in one manner, where it is completely useless in the other. And vice versa.

In other words, you wouldn't try to drive to Hawaii(no matter where you are from), and you would never consider flying to the supermarket.

I view forums like an airplane, they take you far pretty fast, and I see blogs as vehicles, they take you further cheaper. In other words, each has it's use amongst internet users, and each is useless for certain uses. That's why so many forum owners also have blogs. It's 2 completely different ways of communication. One is an active way of communication, the other is inactive. One offers companionship, the other sincerity. If you need to ask which is which, then perhaps you need to read more blogs and join more communities.

For me, I find a great deal of information from blogs(Matt Cutts, v7n blog) On the other hand, if I need some particular piece of information, the best place to get it is by asking around in forums.

midlandi · 02-09-2007, 08:51 PM

Wow........jump brilliant answer.
I would say very elaquent but i cant spell it LOL

Bagi Zoltán · 02-09-2007, 08:57 PM

Yeah of course I vote on forums

This was the first webmester community where I signed up. That time I could hardly named webmester

Due to this community I learned a lot.

Usually every blog has an owner, and she/he control the dialogue. At forums everybody have the ability to control the communication.

midlandi · 02-09-2007, 09:07 PM

Bagi,

I agree with you 100%

Nicely put.

stockpilesrus · 02-09-2007, 09:09 PM

Forums!!! They are so much easier to read

I love blogging too though, but forums are definately my choice.

inovartis · 02-10-2007, 03:35 AM

I agree 100% with jumpen.

But forums are still ahead, I'll use both, but I like the interactivity of the forums, since everyone contributes, not only the owner.

Katey · 02-10-2007, 01:23 PM

Hi there,

It would have to be forums for me, I find them a lot more interactive and you can meet a lot of useful contacts, and make a few friends.

I personally hate blogs, I never read them, they just haven't penetrated me yet, maybe soon once every one is doing it. But for now, forums!

Regards,
Kieran Taylor.

Squashy · 02-12-2007, 08:10 PM

With regard to getting your message "out there", comparing blogs and forums is like an old case of apples-and-oranges. Each medium has its own pros and cons; it would really depend on a lot of factors (e.g. your purpose, target audience, what do you hope to achieve, etc.)

youandme · 02-13-2007, 01:29 AM

I like forums better than I do blogs. You get to interact with other people more and better on forums then you do on blogs. I can never keep a blog going, but I can stay very active on forums.

dhscott · 02-13-2007, 03:01 AM

More interaction on forums maybe, but is it better interaction?

You get to know people who comment on your blogs a lot more than a username on a forum as there are substantially less readers.

I prefer neither, both are equal in my eyes. Both have their pros and their cons.

youandme · 02-13-2007, 05:54 AM

Im speaking from personal experience and what I have encountered on both forums and blogs, forums wins the battle over blogs in my book.

Everyone has their own view on things, I just prefer forums over blogs.

trichnosis · 02-13-2007, 12:06 PM

the most different answer is from . i prefer joomla for my web sites

02-09-2007, 07:55 PM	#1
temi Junior Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Europe>UK>England Posts: 576	Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Though forums and blogs are completely different vehicle for publishing, they both offer interactivity but forum obviously offers far greater interactivity than blogs. When blogs first appeared on the scene a few year ago, some claims it will eventually overtake forums hence forums days are numbered. The success of forum like this show that was a completely wrong prediction. Now that blogs are some what "mature" and an established medium, if you are to compare or choose between forum and blogs to deliver your message, which will be your preference? __________________ Golf Equipment Shop::Webmaster Forum::UK Web Hosting

02-09-2007, 07:59 PM	#2
midlandi iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,164	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Oh Thats easy.........Forums Forums Forums Forums Blogs although prbably a very good tool for seo dont give you the interaction that forums do Did i mention i prefer Forums? __________________ Webmaster Resources & Forums SubmitterBot - Semi-automatic directory submission tool

02-09-2007, 08:44 PM	#3
darkstar_tfd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 88	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Forums for me too It`s the thing with interacting with other people in a more "active" way. Also forums are good resources - news , directories , new sites , new people __________________ Ozami Internet Directory::Haabaa General Forums

02-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
jumpenjuhosaphat Forum Admin Contributor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 4,459	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? I don't usually like questions, but I really like this one. I love forums for the interaction that's possible. But, let's look at it this way(speaking of vehicles). If you are going to go to Hawaii, what the best way to get there? By plane of course. If you are going to the grocery store, then obviously either walking or driving would work best. I see forums and blogs in a similar light. One "vehicle" is used quite productively in one manner, where it is completely useless in the other. And vice versa. In other words, you wouldn't try to drive to Hawaii(no matter where you are from), and you would never consider flying to the supermarket. I view forums like an airplane, they take you far pretty fast, and I see blogs as vehicles, they take you further cheaper. In other words, each has it's use amongst internet users, and each is useless for certain uses. That's why so many forum owners also have blogs. It's 2 completely different ways of communication. One is an active way of communication, the other is inactive. One offers companionship, the other sincerity. If you need to ask which is which, then perhaps you need to read more blogs and join more communities. For me, I find a great deal of information from blogs(Matt Cutts, v7n blog) On the other hand, if I need some particular piece of information, the best place to get it is by asking around in forums. __________________ Storage Sheds Lost Forum

02-09-2007, 08:51 PM	#5
midlandi iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,164	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Wow........jump brilliant answer. I would say very elaquent but i cant spell it LOL __________________ Webmaster Resources & Forums SubmitterBot - Semi-automatic directory submission tool

02-09-2007, 08:57 PM	#6
Bagi Zoltán iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 1,845	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Yeah of course I vote on forums This was the first webmester community where I signed up. That time I could hardly named webmester Due to this community I learned a lot. Usually every blog has an owner, and she/he control the dialogue. At forums everybody have the ability to control the communication. __________________ █ Time may come when you will need an excellent eCommerce shopping cart software █ free seo related web directory online marketing Free shopping cart

02-09-2007, 09:07 PM	#7
midlandi iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,164	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Bagi, I agree with you 100% Nicely put. __________________ Webmaster Resources & Forums SubmitterBot - Semi-automatic directory submission tool

02-09-2007, 09:09 PM	#8
stockpilesrus Newcomer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 2	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Forums!!! They are so much easier to read I love blogging too though, but forums are definately my choice. __________________ "TIRED OF HIGH PRICES?" Learn how to be a Smart Shopper - FREE • http://www.StretchThatDollar.com

02-10-2007, 03:35 AM	#9
inovartis Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 212	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? I agree 100% with jumpen. But forums are still ahead, I'll use both, but I like the interactivity of the forums, since everyone contributes, not only the owner. __________________ Free Webmaster Resources \|\| Flash Loops

02-10-2007, 01:23 PM	#10
Katey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hull, United Kingdom. Posts: 317	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Hi there, It would have to be forums for me, I find them a lot more interactive and you can meet a lot of useful contacts, and make a few friends. I personally hate blogs, I never read them, they just haven't penetrated me yet, maybe soon once every one is doing it. But for now, forums! Regards, Kieran Taylor.

02-12-2007, 08:10 PM	#11
Squashy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: http://www.tigersquash.com Posts: 52	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? With regard to getting your message "out there", comparing blogs and forums is like an old case of apples-and-oranges. Each medium has its own pros and cons; it would really depend on a lot of factors (e.g. your purpose, target audience, what do you hope to achieve, etc.) __________________ Ituloy Angsulong

02-13-2007, 01:29 AM	#12
youandme Newcomer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? I like forums better than I do blogs. You get to interact with other people more and better on forums then you do on blogs. I can never keep a blog going, but I can stay very active on forums. __________________ http://www.dvdshackforums.com

02-13-2007, 03:01 AM	#13
dhscott Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 111	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? More interaction on forums maybe, but is it better interaction? You get to know people who comment on your blogs a lot more than a username on a forum as there are substantially less readers. I prefer neither, both are equal in my eyes. Both have their pros and their cons. __________________ Bid for Position

02-13-2007, 05:54 AM	#14
youandme Newcomer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? Im speaking from personal experience and what I have encountered on both forums and blogs, forums wins the battle over blogs in my book. Everyone has their own view on things, I just prefer forums over blogs. __________________ http://www.dvdshackforums.com

02-13-2007, 12:06 PM	#15
trichnosis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 452	Re: Which do you prefer: Blogs or Forums? the most different answer is from . i prefer joomla for my web sites __________________ Türkçe Bilgi \| Hobiler \| Satranç \| 2

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