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25 Comments Who is Mark Bell – 10 random facts
Personal posts are always one of the top tips that float amongst the many blogs that I read. If you want stickier posts, and you want to engage with your readers on a deeper level, you need to inject personality. By showing a little of your personality, people can connect with you.
It’s no wonder that an “about me” page is highly recommended, and more than likely one of your most popular pages – it’s my third most popular page!
There are many different ways to write your “about” page. Generally it will include information on who you are, what you stand for, why you are here and what you offer. You may even include what your presence has in store for you as well as your reader.
Anyway, a popular type of post to inject more personality and add something different is a post containing some random facts about you that are not in your “about” page.
Here are 10 facts you maybe otherwise didn’t know about Mark Bell – the author of Bloggers Journal.
- My favourite animal is the shark – the great white to be exact – it’s a very misunderstood creature
- I’d love to work at NASA and travel into space
- I’ve lectured Aerodynamics at university level
- I’ve a scar shaped like the NIKE tick
- I’m a kart racing marshal
- I’ve met Theoren Fleury
- My favourite food is Pizza
- To date, I’ve never broken a bone in my body – nor have I had any fillings in my teeth
- I like the colour red
- My last international holiday was Florida (December 2008-January 2009) to a conference (and Disney – of course!)
So now you know 10 random things about me, why not share 10 random things about yourself below? Heck, ask a question of me, I may do another list of 10 more random things in answer to them!
Or, if you’d like to learn more about me, you can meet Mark here!
Who is Mark Bell – 10 random facts…
Meet Mark Bell, the author of Bloggers Journal – featuring 10 random facts about Mark…
This is an awesome idea Mark!
You have inspired me to do the same on my blog – it is definitely a great way to further engage your readers.
Awesome Mark!
I always picked you for a Shark loving, pizza eating, scarlett obsessed Astronaut want-to-be, I think it was the hair that gave it away…
Really enjoyed that mate – thanks (getting a bit tired of reading about how to blog LOL)
LOL Alex, superbly summed up – and yes, my hair gives too much away – I shall wear a cap!
Hi Mark
I’m in ROFL as I read Alex’s comment, but yeah I agree this is a interesting way to further engage your readers. I feel like a know you – you are real now rather than just some person behind the screen.
Thanks for sharing
Hey Michael – he’s a funny guy that Alex! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I think engaging with readers is important, and the best way to do so is to be personal – they get a grasp of you better – like you say – I’m a person, rather than anyone behind a screen.
Hmmm Let’s see:
1.I have no fillings in my teeth but did break my tailbone while snowboarding in France on Mont Blanc.
2. I have lived in Australia for the last 1 year 2mths.
3. I would really like to visit Zanzibar, partly for the remote beaches, partly because it sounds exotic.
4. I think raw carrots taste the way brass door handle smells.
5. My last holiday was to Queensland, my next is to Thailand in March.
6. I have a BAhons and an MSc, I also have ANEA in speech training, and am Google, Yahoo and CIPR accredited …..phew, that list sucks on a business card!
7. I am an only child and loved it.
8. I probably will never want to have any children.
9. I love cars, and currently working to ship my red convertible MR2 to Australia.
10. I don’t believe in love at first sight.
Hey Louise,
You’re quite the regular here now! I’ll have to catch up with you over the SEO stuff.
I really understand number 4 – people sometimes don’t get that whole tastes like the smell of stuff.
lol at 6 – I can’t imagine what the letters on my name would be like when I’ve built them up
Thanks for sharing
Great idea I may give this a try one day.
for sure – it’s a great way to engage with your readers
Hi Mark,
Thanks for sharing more about yourself. Sounds like you would have excelled in some of my college meteorology courses
My most popular blog post is My Story. People seem to appreciate someone who’s willing to share details about their life in a free manner.
Ryan Biddulph
Hey Ryan,
I always preferred the physical side of geography over the human aspect – meteorology would have been right up my street!
I’ll have to check out your story. I’m with you on the sharing thing – it’s easier to engage with a person than a gravatar – even a single picture is easier to engage with than nothing at all.
Hi Mark,
This is a different way of engaging with your audience. One or two bloggers, have tried this. I’ve thought about it previously. When you begin building a good relationship with people there’s a good time to start mentioning about your other interests.
Hey James, I think any time is a good time to share with your readers.
Nice one Mark! I always love these posts because it shows you the person behind the blog. I’m with you on number 2, I always wanted to do that as a kid – had a fully decked out space bedroom!
I didn’t know that Tom! That’s awesome though – thanks for sharing
Hi Mark,
After reading this you’ve inspired me. I’ve looked at my Google Analytics my about me page is the second most popular. So it makes sense to be as transparent.
I’ll go and write about me blog post.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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Thank you. I enjoyed an honest chuckle and as I write this comment- a lingering smile. This idea to build relationship is great. I feel like I’m talking to a friend in a bar (just hanging out). About me?
1. I have 8 body peircings(Location? Maybe someday I’ll tell)
2. Accidentally caused a barn fire (no animals were hurt)
which brings me to number 3. I smoke (not proud of it, but then I’m trying to keep it real here and nobody is completely wholesome
4. I like sci-fi (the migraine-inducing kind)
5. I’m a procastinator( I have a feeling this is the reason why I decided to visit again for the next installment of my list)
p.s. Alex, you’re a funny, funny guy.
Thanks for sharing
I think we all have a procrastinator in us – but still, thank you for coming back
1. My favorite color is blue
2. I eat italian mostly – pasta, pizza, etc.
3. I prefer to stay home rather than go out.
4. I have been self-employed since 2002.
5. I was homeless in 2000-2001.
6. I am angry because I believe they based the “Dr. House” character on me.
7. I am scared of being alone because of ghosts.
8. I learned html and seo when I was 13 years old.
9. My favorite game is an old dos game called Monkey Island.
10. I used to be a recording artist and producer with major credits.
Hey Brandon,
Thanks for sharing!
I love House – he’s quite the character!
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Hi Mark
Just saw this post on Twitter so thought I would check out your bio. It’s great the way you have shared about yourself. Great whites!!!! There are plenty swimming in our oceans here. Just thinking about them keeps me out of their habitat lol
Love some of the responses too. Started up some great conversations and interactions here; just like comments section should be eh.
Patricia Perth Australia
I’ll bet there are one or two big fish around your part of the world! Diving (in a cage) would be awesome.
Good day, A actually occupying document. Continue it up.