Tuesday, September 4, 2007

blogging advice tag

Susan, at Penless Writer, tagged me on this one. There's all kinds of good advice here. Besides my piece of advice I left at the end of the list, I also suggest that you visit the other blogs on the list.


So here's how this one goes...
It’s very simple. When this is passed on to you, copy the whole thing, skim the list and put a * star beside those that you like. (Check out especially the * starred ones.)

Add the next number (1. 2. 3. 4. 5., etc.) and write your own blogging tip for other bloggers. Try to make your tip general.

After that, tag 10 other people. Link love some friends! Just think- if 10 people start this, the 10 people pass it onto another 10 people, you have 100 links already!

1. Look, read, and learn. ****- http://www.neonscent.com/

2. Be, EXCELLENT to each other. *****- http://www.bushmackel.com/

3. Don’t let money change ya! **- http://www.therandomforest.info/

4. Always reply to your comments. ************- http://chattiekat.com/

5. Link liberally — it keeps you and your friends afloat in the Sea of Technorati. ******- http://chipsquips.com/

6. Don’t give up - persistence is fertile. ***- http://www.velcro-city.co.uk/

7. Give link credit where credit is due. **********- http://www.sfsignal.com/

8. Pictures say a thousand words and can usually add to any post. *******- http://scifichick.com/

9. Visit all the bloggers that leave comments for you - it’s nice to know who is reading! ********- http://stephaniesbooks.blogspot.com/

10. Make a blogger template unique: change the background colour, or add a background picture to your header. *- http://chris-book-a-rama.blogspot.com/

11. Write positively even if the situation is seemingly negative — spread joy and not gloom. You can do it!****- http://www.aliceteh.com/

12. When you find something that interests you, write about it. Sharing yourself with others is one of the best things about blogging.****- http://jhthomas.blogspot.com/

13. Start draft posts to capture ideas for future posts, so you don’t lose track of them.- **http://charmingdelightful.blogspot.com/

14. Be helpful to new bloggers. Remember when you first started blogging and didn’t know how to post a link? Or was that just me?****- http://islandlife808.com/

15. If you have a question about blogging, don’t be shy, go ahead and ask. There are so many bloggers happy to give you help if you need it.**-http://www.arewethereyetmom.com/

16. Remember that blogging is a community - don’t be afraid to comment on the blogs you read. Reach out and make new friends, you’ll be glad you did!**- http://debmomof3.blogspot.com/

17. Try to blog daily, this is the only way to build up a “cyber following”***-http://mylifeasmamajodi.com/

18. Check that box on your profile so your bloggy buddies can reply by email to your comments, it makes life so much easier... and by all means PLEASE make your profile public so when you click on your name it doesn't say profile not available. There's no way to reply to you or visit you when you aren't public!*http://mylifeasannie.blogspot.com/

19. Be REAL and don't put up a false front. We want to get to know the REAL you. *-http://penlesswriter.blogspot.com/

20. Leave a comment. If you've taken the time to read the post, let the blogger know you did by leaving some kind of comment. My advice is an encouraging one. - http://www.sunshine-on-my-shoulders.blogspot.com/

I now tag... Amber, Lyndy, Sarah, Lori B., Kelli, Lynne, Dana, Mighty Mom, Mary, Lynn and anyone else who wants to play along.

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link of the day:
http://home.disney.go.com/games/

11 comments:

Short Stop said...

This is such a great idea. There are so many good ideas on here, and some GREAT advice.

I totally agree with you on commenting. It's so nice to know when someone is visiting!

Susan said...

Thanks for playing along, Diana. I certainly agree with your advise.
It takes just a little more time to leave a message. We all like to get them. It's that "Do unto others......"!!!!
Susan

Unknown said...

So much great advice! I agree with you on the commenting! Your new blog look is wonderful, I love it!
Kelli

Unknown said...

Wow, how cool is that! Still trying to think of anything to add to that fantastic list!

MightyMom said...

yikes....
I'll work on it!

Ruth said...

I will take your advice and leave a comment. I loved your advice!! =o) It is very true.

Beach Girl said...

Good tips!

I'm so glad you came to visit Yahweh's Retreat. Please come back often; we can have tea on the porch!

Vanessa

Momma Roar said...

This was great - I am finally getting caught up over here!!!

Lori said...

What a great idea. All great advice. I will try and tackle this one too.

I agree I always visit and comment back to anyone who comments on my blog.
It may take me a little while sometimes as life gets busy...
But I think it is just plain rude when you don't.
I so enjoy visiting each person. I appreciate everyone's comments and when someone comments to my blog I feel it is the polite thing to do.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous idea with great tips. Thanks for posting. I agree with the leaving comments. I know time runs short, but I love commenting and reading the comments I receive and work really hard on this one.

Family W said...

it sounds like fun, I've never been tagged before! I'll definitely play along :) Blessings, Lynn