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b or c are the choices that work best for me - thanks

B or C for me - Mark - when I get the newsletter it reminds me to look at the blog, otherwise, I can forget. I love your articles - keep them coming.

Lois B

Options b or c would be my preference too because it's convenient to have the information stored on the website but with a reminder as to what is new.

I really appreciate getting your newsletters, even though I do look at your blog. They're a good occasional reminder and wake-up call on a number of subjects. I realise this would mean more work for you but I would like Option A.

My vote:
b or b and c bombined

I like the reminder

I like the reminder (the newsletter to have new things)

tx JOhan

Option B please as I forget to look at the blog and it acts as a reminder. Thank you for all your hard work it is appreciated.

B, please

Option B please. I rarely have the time to look at your blog. On the other hand, I usually find something to enjoy in your newsletter. Do try to keep it going, if you can. It's appreciated!

C, please. I like Bob's suggestion of 1-3 paragraphs with active links to the blog for further delving.

I enjoy both the e-mail newletter and reading the blog, thank you. All options are ok. My preference would be A on the assumption that the blog is a random collection of your thoughts on that particular day, with the newsletter being a structured presentation of your ideas on a planned/themed basis.
Regards

Haven't really mastered the whole blog thing and e-mail prompts me to access the information so that is my preferred option.

B or C would work best for me. Even though I enjoy reading blogs, I still like to receive newsletters that I subscribe to.

B or C - def. not A. There are a 1000 web sites, I rarely remeber to read any. When I get your email, they act as reminders, I read them, and I act on them. I rarely visit a site unless I am prompted. Love all the good stuff, cheers.

I prefer receiving articles in the newsletter. Not a great fan of blogs, prefer your considered digestion of thoughts an information that appear in the articles.

C Please!

C.

I would be confused by a separate information stream, and would hope that following the blog is enough..

B or C would be my preference. Thanks for all the info. I find it all very interesting

I would prefer option B, more than C. but not A. The point is that some people are old-fashioned or hesitant to get into blogs. Therefore, getting the substance by "b" and having the incentive to deepen insights in a blog would be quite preferable.

Thanks again and congratulations for Mark Forster's great management assistance!

Wolfgang

Hi Mark - option B for me please. I have subscribed to an email, not the blog but this way seems to have the most synergy with all of your activities. Thanks for asking us our opinion! Niall

C gets my vote. It's a useful prompt to make me consider the issues raised and is short enough to ensure it gets read. Thanks. Trevor

I don't get time to check the blogs so please continue with your emails which are gratefully received. thanks emma

Okay, so this is twice I"ve tried to post this which just confirms my reason for preferring email. Here it is again:

Option B is best because of it's focus. On busy days, I'm more likely to avoid web pages which take too much time because they have TMI - so many distractions. The email is to the point. So if I want more, I can choose to do so. Also, with the email, I can read it now, then reread it later at my convenience without visiting a web page unless necessary.

Thank you for everything.

I prefer B. I second Louise "even though I enjoy reading blogs, I still like to receive newsletters that I subscribe to " and FMG's comment that precedes mine.
Thanks,
Silvia

Dear Mark,

In my working situation I am not sitting infront of a computer for most of the day, but I do check my mail once every day (in bulk of course...), and links in your newsletter to recent events on your website would make it easier to stay in touch with what is going on.

If you add parts of more than one article and/or various discussions from your website to your newsletter then I will definitely be very inspired to check the website more often and I will probably buy any new products of yours or that you recommend from others. I can then also check what I find applies to me rather than have to read through lots of subjects that don't apply first.

Hope this is helpful for you and thank you for all of your good advice.

best wishes Simon

I don't automatically read anyone's blog without a jog, so if you were to stop the newsletter, you'd probably drift out of my life.........which would be sad : (

Definitely B - I check my email daily so it's right there in front of me. I have signed up for a few newsfeeds (incl. your blog) but find I don't often check them. I don't like emails which have only the first few sentences of an article and then a link - it's ok for extra material but not for the main theme of the email.

Mark, I think a regular email flagging new stuff on the blog would be ideal. Keep the good stuff coming! Breda

don't always have time for blogs. The newsletter reminds me to check the blog.

I think C is the good way. You could for instance send "top posts" from each month.

Option A, plus. An article specifically for email reading and a section at the bottom with short blurbs + links to other items of interest.

I enjoyed 'the good old days' when I'd get regular email with your latest thoughts, experiments, ideas, etc.

Change to above... Instead of A I'd go with B: major articles repeated rather than separate. Still with the blurbs + links.

Hi Mark,

It's B for me. Like several other replies I like to get an email which provides some focus and stimulus. This is the first time I've looked at the blog.

Thanks for your input
Sue

Would prefer option B Mark.

I get to read my e-mails and enjoy the articles but often don't have time to go onto blogs.

I enjoy receiving the emailed newsletter. I usually copy it into a single Word file where I keep the main content of each newsletter. I also forward on the newsletter to people who I feel would benefit from reading and applying the message. I'm also unfamiliar with using Blogs, although I'm sure I'd soon pick it up.

Hi Mark

Option B I think would be a timesaver, we can go to the Blog if any stream of thought catches our fancy.

Happy New Year!

Jon

my preference is for B

Combo of b and c

Hi
Option B for me too - much more convenient to get 'push' email

I prefer option B - I'm not familiar with blogs

b please

Mark, I think A is the go. Structured and complete articles separate from random thoughts and ideas on the blog prove to be more beneficial in my view. Your structured newsletters of the past are invaluable in building up a library of proven concepts. Stick with A and allow those of us who want, to go to the blog for the more random approach.

Mark - Let me ask a basic question: what exactly are you attempting to accomplish with each communication tool? They both can serve two different purposes based on their stucture or you can treat them both the same. My idea of a blog is a free-form idea/feedback generator - a sort of freeform, stream-of-conscious survey of Planet Forster. Whereas the articles are the product of more rigorous, informed conclusions, ideas, plans and philosophy. In my view the two should feed off each other in a dynamic relationship. I think I would benefit from that interplay. But, that's my 2c...

It is option 'b' for me.

It is diffcult to visit a blog every time. It is a better idea to make your email "self - sufficient", rather than make it just a "teaser". The former would also save time.

I'm for C but B would be good too.

B for me please!

Hi Mark,

I think option C would be the best way forward as long as the information just gave you enough information to decide if the article on your blog was relevant for the individual. I think that a blog is a good idea but can soon be forgotten if there is not some form of regular "push" communication.

b please

Hi Mark,

I'd prefer option B. As there have been fewer updates on your site recently and no emails I've not been visiting so often.

I agree with Jarius above that it would be useful to get clear what the communications are that you want to do first, and then consider which medium to use. I'd like to see regular (every few days?) deeper articles, and maybe separate short updates/tips/links on your blog.

Regards,
Jonathan