Collective intelligence is probably one of the most powerful assets of a blog. Don't be afraid that readers know more than you.
Carlos Bravo3
I have good news. Your blog is smarter than you. Don't worry, I'm not trying to offend anyone. I'm not calling anyone stupid. It's a very positive thing. Even if Einstein had had his own blog, his case would not have been different from that of people with a more modest or, let's say, "normal" level of intellect.
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Let's start with the basics. What is this collective intelligence of a blog? Since when is software more intelligent than a person? Well, now that I think about it, there have been cases in the world of chess, but let's get to the point.
“Collective intelligence is a form of intelligence that arises from japan phone number sample collaboration […]” This is how the definition in Wikipedia begins , which already serves to explain my point. In my observation, few bloggers benefit 100% from the hidden potential in the form of collective intelligence that their readers could bring to them. It is not only a selfish benefit but an asset that, if brought to light, brings advantages to the entire blog community .
“That’s all well and good, but… how does this work, some might say?” I’ll give you some examples that I usually do here:
Receive feedback to validate a business idea and detail or complement it.
Launch a participatory post to gain a broader experience.
Answer readers' questions with the help of other readers through comments like in this post .
Launch actions to promote tips and advice among members of a blog community, such as in this post .
As you can see, it's a fairly simple thing to do that doesn't require much effort. Blog readers (not all, but some) want to be challenged. They want to prove that they can contribute something. They're interested in collaboration because they've understood that if you give a lot, you'll get a lot in return. It's the most basic concept in life that if you have enough patience and overcome some disappointments with people who always come along, it will bring you much more than you put in.
Challenge your readers, at least from time to time. Don't let them be just "content consumers." It's an essential way to activate and strengthen community links. Don't be afraid that from time to time they know more than you. It's normal and it will also help you learn more in less time.