Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Your thoughts on blogging 4Mar 11, 2010 8:58 am A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Your thoughts on blogging 6Mar 11, 2010 11:46 am "A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality" -John Lennon Re: Your thoughts on blogging 8Mar 11, 2010 7:22 pm Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Re: Your thoughts on blogging 9Mar 11, 2010 9:28 pm 1. What is the purpose of your blog? When I decided to sign with my particular builder, I couldn't find any blogs from current or previous customers. So I decided to start my own and be the first. Plus it's a great way to keep friends and family updated on the status of your build. 2. Do you find other people's blogs useful? Absolutely! Being a first home buyer/builder, looking through building blogs gave me a clear idea on what to expect throughout the building process. Plus, seeing everyone's colour selections was a great source of inspiration. You can learn what works, and what doesn't. And of course, sharing in their excitement is great fun. 3. Any disadvantages of having your blog? I guess I'm a bit disappointed that my blog has become so negative lately. I started the blog with a positive frame of mind and had every intention of showing the builder in a positive light. However, my build has been plagued with problems and what I consider to be poor quality workmanship, so the blog has been my way of 'venting' and blowing off steam. Don't get me wrong, I'll praise the builder when something is done right and/or exceeded my expectations. However, that situation is very far and few between. 4. What would you think if your builder made you sign a contract saying that you couldn't blog? What would your opinion be of a builder who bans blogs - would it affect your decision to build with them? I would not build with them if they banned blogs or made me sign a contract saying I couldn't blog. Companies must understand that there is a shift in consumer behaviour. With Web 2.0, companies can no longer think that the marketing fluff on their website is sufficient for potential customers. They need to let go of their brand somewhat, because it's the public who own their brand in a sense. It's a big change... some companies have embraced social media; other companies are struggling to come to terms with it. My builder knows about my blog (including the owner of the company). When they discovered it online, I know that there was a few 'emergency meetings' to see what could be done about it. After all, I was their first customer to have a blog. However, I've never been asked to remove it or edit the blog in any way, so that's a positive sign... and one which I must give them credit for. Re: Your thoughts on blogging 10Mar 11, 2010 9:42 pm 1. What is the purpose of your blog? A: The purpose of my blog is to document my build process, allowing my friends and relatives to experience it along with me. (ive had relo's that are on their 2nd house etc and i havent even seen the first one) 2. Do you find other people's blogs useful? A: Yes, i find them very useful as a source of ideas , being a single guy im disadvantaged in the fact that i lack any design skills and colour co-ordination so i like to see whats worked for others and then use that to allow my creative juices to flow or slowly drip ... 3. Any disadvantages of having your blog? A: none that i know of, its all good. 4. What would you think if your builder made you sign a contract saying that you couldn't blog? What would your opinion be of a builder who bans blogs - would it affect your decision to build with them? A: I wouldn't build with them , simple, they should be confident enough in their work to know that they wont do anything i would want to complain about or have an issue with. Why do the feel the need to hide their workmanship from others? Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should we render and paint the garage door to tone down the cream windows? Farm House, will… 0 24969 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39471 Broker here - legislation says that every true broker must put the clients best interests before theirs so in theory they must offer you the best options for you on their… 2 46004 |