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By: The Mouthy Housewives » So, About This Blogging Thing

The Mouthy Housewives » So, About This Blogging Thing — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:03:06 +0000

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:40:37 +0000

@Marinka: Well, see, the Q and A was supposed to be the end. Then I had the idea to do this post. Now I'm not sure if it's the end, but I can't think of anything to talk about for this week! Any suggestions? Anyone? Bueller??

By: Marinka

Marinka — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:18:12 +0000

Wow. For some reason, when you did the two sessions of Q&A, I assumed that that was the end of the Blogging Tips series and that school was out. So, I've been lounging on the beach, staying up late and drinking more than I should. Oops! Now I'm behind. It's a little like those dreams that we've all had about showing up to school on the first day, naked. And school has already been going on for a few weeks. Anyway. I love this series, so I'm so glad that it's not over. It's not, right? Thanks for doing this! Marinka's lastest post..Doggy Style

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:08:01 +0000

I’m with Mrs. Chicken… the newborn has completely cramped my commenting time. I feel badly about not being able to keep up with everyone. Hopefully that will improve soon.

And yes… “attempt to find a balance of replying/visiting/twittering posts/stumbling posts”. When you figure out how to do that you should write a post on it. Man, would that be helpful.

When I started blogging/twittering/facebooking/etc etc etc I never imagined there would be etiquette to worry about. Who would’ve guessed?

Colleen’s lastest post..Wordless Wednesday – Who’s who?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:36:16 +0000

@Gretchen: I feel like I kind of better reply to this comment!! I don't disagree that it's kind to return a comment. Early on when I first started blogging and I had fewer readers, I was able to return comments and visit every blog of every visitor. I was obsessed about possibly hurting someone's feelings. Now that I have nearly 900 feed subscribers, it's impossible to return every comment or visit everyone's blogs. Especially now that I get dozens of emails per week from people asking in depth, blog related questions. That takes hours of my time. I attempt to find a balance of replying/visiting/twittering posts/stumbling posts. Every visitor here is appreciated and it's regrettable that I cannot always return the favor. I'm not going to lose sleep over it, though.

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:50:22 +0000

Commenting back is my pet peeve. I ALWAYS return a comment. If someone is kind enough to leave one for me, I would feel horrid to ignore that kindness. So not everybody feels the same way, that's ok, too. Maybe it's just me, but from the very beginning, I take the time to return a kindness. Gretchen's lastest post..Worldless Wednesday

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:20:44 +0000

Hey mama!

What a wonderful post. I try to take the time to get back to anyone who comments at my blog – because I’m just so grateful to have ‘em! It’s hard to be a busy mom, and pregnant currently, to return comments but I’ve often gone to check on a gal’s site and found such great things that it motivates me. I especially like seeing who links to me, which is how I’ve found some favorite blogs and great friends.

Great post!

By: flickrlovr

flickrlovr — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:28:32 +0000

Being a “semi” newbie blogger (only been blogging for about 5 months or so…I still do quite a few memes (more than I should) and do enjoy the little awards ceremonies that people have (and I enjoy passing them along usually too). It’s a fun way to get to know people. But I totally don’t get annoyed when people don’t participate if I’ve tagged them or awarded them with something. Yeah, it’d be nice, but people are busy! I get that. I’m busy too. So it’s something that’s not really worth getting upset about, in my book.

I have a little dilemma with returning comments. I ALWAYS reply to any comments I get on my blog, but lately, I’ve realized that DUH! people don’t usually come back just to see if I’ve posted a reply. I’m looking forward to getting over to WP completely and having the option of emailing people all the time to return comments or whatnot.

Again, great BTSP post! Thanks Jennifer!

flickrlovr’s lastest post..The Shortest Post Ever Written

By: Anglophile Football Fanatic

Anglophile Football Fanatic — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:56:33 +0000

I clicked in my reader for the first time in DAYS and said, "Holy cow! Did I seriously miss FOUR posts of J's?!" I was totally shocked. I know exactly what you mean. It's harder and harder to reciprocate. However, I will still do my darndest to respond to all comments - and I do 99% of the time. I mean it's the reason I moved to WP in the first place. I think you hit the nail on the head with this post, Jennifer. Anglophile Football Fanatic's lastest post..How to Mess with your MIL

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