I have read several blog posts about how to grow my blog, how to be a Tweet-head, how to become a Pinterest sensation, how to make money blogging, how to get more followers, how to have better content, how to design blog elements...See what I mean? Been there, done that. I especially did so when I first started blogging seriously. Like I had a blog design, cared if people read my blog, etc. Now, I feel like blogging is becoming consumed with being the most popular, or being the best. I don't know who the "best" blogger is, but for me and my blog- I am. Makes sense, right? The blog is mine. I write for it. I take pictures for it. It's mine and I am queen. We are all kings and queens of our blogs - despite our purpose or subject matter.
Don't get me wrong. Advice is great, especially for beginners, like me. I desperately needed advice because I didn't know what I was doing. But, I can't seem to wrap my brain around those who've blogged for significantly less time than me (been doing this for 8 years total) to give me blogging advice. Design wise? Yes, I am clueless. But writing wise, I think I have a pretty good handle on things. Besides, if you have quality, genuine content, readers will come. Yes, advertise on other blogs. Email and connect with other bloggers. Do not try and be "that" blogger. Isn't it hard enough just being ourselves?
Thank you for reading. Daily. Thank you for responding to my tweets, posts, and Facebook statuses. Thank you for appreciating this blog and not just me. From the bottom of this blogger's heart, Thank you.
Love you and your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI think that there is too much advice out ther! One day we will be reading blogs and they will all be the same!! I also hate how the bloggers with a whole lot of followers don't even bother responding to your comments! Great job! You grew your blog sooo much you can't even respond to comments!!! That is half the fun!
ReplyDeleteI think your blog is great!!
I am pretty new to blogging, so advice is great. But there is so much out there. And some of the advice contradicts what someone else said to do. I also wish that the bigger blogs would respond to comments. That bothers me. I am a little blog and getting a response to a comment I put on their blog means something to me. I want to build relationships with the bigger blogs because they were small at one point too, but I don't feel that with some of them. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I enjoy writing for my family and me. It's fun to get new followers and I've met some great ladies through blogging, but when it's all about "grow your blog by following these steps 1-2-3" it gets to be a bit overwhelming. I work in marketing and my daily {work} life revolves around brand recognition and coming up with the best new ideas. My blog is a place where I feel like I can just relax and write about what's on my heart as well as the random things I'm thinking and we're doing. I'm just humbled that people even care enough to read the things I write and comment on them. I hope that by sharing bits and pieces of my story, I can encourage others. Thank you for sharing this today!
ReplyDeleteThis is my philosophy exactly..I only have 65 followers (which is awesome..for ME) and I like my blog content..I don't care if it isn't growing in numbers of followers or if others don't like what I am writing..and that makes me feel good about blogging at my own pace..if I miss a few days that's life! Great job! Thanks for the reality check!
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Thank you for sharing from your heart. While I appreciate advice, I also appreciate honesty and openness more. I love your blog and your blog content. I especially love how you got rid of all the sidebar buttons and changed your advertising. You've really inspired me as a newbie blogger. Thank you for reminding me to remain true to my blog, to me and to remember I'm queen of my blog! :)
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