Top 10 Blogs

A number of people have asked me about blogs over the past few weeks. I must not do a very good job explaining what a blog is because the person asking me usually walks off shaking his or her head. From now on I’m going to suggest a few of the blog I read and tell them to check them out on their own. Maybe the best way to learn about blogs is to just dive in and start reading a few. So here is a list of my Top 10 favorite blogs in no certain order:

Rocketboom – technically, this is a videoblog but it’s just wacky fun. Amanda is hilarious as she quickly moves from topic to topic such as “Why Volvo’s are Cool”.

Creating Passionate Users – I wish I could write like Kathy Sierra. A marketing specific blog but interesting to anyone. I’ve learned more about marketing reading her blog than I did in college or any textbook.

Scobleizer – You can’t pickup a magazine lately without reading about Microsoft’s most famous blogger, Robert Scoble. I’ve picked up so many interesting blogs by reading this blog. Some of the best action is in the comments section. Does this guy have the best job in the world or what?

Blog Maverick – You want strong opinion and passion then read this blog by Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks and HDNet. Mark discusses topics that feel five to ten years out. I disagree with many of his ideas and opinions but he definitely makes me think.

Gapingvoid – You might have come across this guys cartoons which he creates on the back of business cards. Some strong language but very funny.

Chris Pirillo – This guy is team captain of the nerds. One reason I find Chris so interesting is that I never know what he’s going to talk about next. I wish he had moved to Seattle sooner while I lived there so I would have had a chance to meet him. He has a great sense of humor.

PVRBlog – The blog for Tivo lovers. Matt Haughey puts the technology behind Tivo into a language that all can understand. I like the simplicity of his blog as well.

Scripting News – The first blog I ever read. Dave Winer is one of the most influential voices on the internet. This is another good place to discover other blogs of interest. Updated numerous times a day.

Heather’s Marketing & Finance Blog – Boring name but a very interesting blog. Heather gives the most in-depth “Apprentice” updates you’ll find. I used to think she came across as a “know it all” but I’ve come to think that maybe she does. No nonsense attitude and unique writing style make for an interesting read.

Dooce – This blog has been around a while but I just came across it. Want to know how the verb “dooced” came to mean losing one’s job due to blogging? Go to this blog and under Categories select Dooced. Another person I envy because her writing skills are fantastic.

I know I’ve left a lot of blogs off the list that are incredibly interesting. I read about 75 blogs regularly and probably another 100 or so occasionally. What are some of your favorite?