5 bloggers who influenced me the most

I would be lying if i said – I’m a self styled professional blogger.

I must admit that I get influenced by other bloggers just like you.
Sometimes it’s the writing style, sometimes the blog template, or simply the footer text.I copy them, try to modify the idea and implement in this blog.Sometimes it works sometimes otherwise.
Many a times, you forget to thank others for how they’ve helped you – unknowingly though.

Here’s the list of those blogs and bloggers who have inspired me in one way or the other.This is all honest opinions so there may be both black and white shades – hope all of you will enjoy it.

1. Amit Agarwal of Labnol
Undoubtedly one of the most influential bloggers in India.

Reasons why he makes me go wow!
- The money he makes through the blog
- He manages to blog regularly with 4-6 per day
- He finds tweaks that others haven’t
- He managed to get interviewed by CNN IBN
- He still runs a blogger account
- His posts make every one think – “Damn, i could’ve thought of it earlier – I can do this too!”

What i copied most – His idea of posting regularly on tweaks and software reviews.

2. Darren Rowse of Problogger
King of blogging – the man that he is.

Reasons
- His writing style (and that green t shirt)
- How he manages to blow up a simple topic into a 8 parts post
- Traffic
- That he managed to get into blogging earlier than me
- His link love to bloggers, i think he’s someone who values content more than your template

What i copied most – His easy to read and friendly writing style.

3. John Chow
I tried my best to ignore this guy honestly. But…

Reasons
- Traffic
- How he self promotes him beautifully as the evil guy around
- His awkward dress sense
- Figures he posts in the month end

What i copied most – The IM Google ads he ran on problogger. (I copied the same thing on Labnol)

4. Matt Cutts
I wouldv’e ignored him had he not been a Google employee.

Reasons
- Knowledge about the algorithm
- White hat SEO tips and his interaction with bloggers
- Cheap April fool tricks

What i copied most – His Template

5. Qucikonlinetips
Must admit his efforts in keyword research and wide coverage of topics. Sometimes i feel it’s an MFA, but hey he’s on the SERPS top results for almost all high-paying keywords.

- Topics to blog about
- The idea of tips and tricks
- The fact that the guy is anonymous and is an Indian

Yeah, I know what your’e thinking – these are all famous guys, what’s the catch? Well, i have a whole list of less popular blogger’s who have inspired me with seemingly silly ideas. but there is no way i can go ahead with them without mentioning these big guys. So the next batch would be those “Z-List bloggers” as you call it. Watch out, your blog may be there too..

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