Rick: It could be it’s just a different approach, however, I think some people are better at one than the other. I like to think I’m a decent blogger, but trying to get me to write an article is like pulling teeth. That said, I see companies who are trying to start blogs just assign the duty to the folks they already have writing articles — and it doesn’t always work out so well. If you (general “you”), have someone who can do both, awesome. In my experience, though, that’s not usually the case.

Christine: You’re not longer allowed to comment on the blog. Sorry.

Bill: I hope they take the time to read them. I know I’ve gotten a lot out of the articles I’ve listed above. Thanks for the kind words, too.

Blogging the “right way” (the Lisa way) is a talent, something that is actually pretty tough to teach writers.

I especially agree with you that blog posts are not the same as articles, and that they should reflect your personality (“to convey a point, not get in the way of it.”)

I’m not so sure I would say this requires different “skill sets”, as much as just different approaches to writing, but that is nit-picking.