Reading about Blogs

I just finished a book on how to expand your blog.  Now realize that my goal here has never been to make money on my blog – instead the goal is to relay information, and create some  discussion.  The book says we should use  figures (yes) – and you see more), and that you should ask questions.  So my question is if I ask questions, will the 500+ people who read this blog, and who’s time spent reading and commenting over the last 3 years is greatly appreciated by the way, respond?  Let see….