Comments on: Blogging for Profit – Part 3 http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Thu, 24 May 2012 22:57:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cara http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281403 Cara Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:48:05 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281403 I am curious at to where you find different pictures to post on your site. Can any one help me? I appreciate your time. I am curious at to where you find different pictures to post on your site. Can any one help me? I appreciate your time.

]]> By: Iva http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281402 Iva Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:43:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281402 I am a loyal blog reader to blogs that 1) get updated frequently, 2) are enjoyable to read and 3) pertain to my life at the time. For example, two years ago, I was homeschooling my two kids therefore, I was really interested in homeschooling blogs. My blog reading needs change from time to time and so do the blogs in my reader. Just because I might read a blog for a couple of months and comment frequently and suddenly stop reading/commenting, does not mean that I'm rejecting the blog (or the blog author). Understand that your reader's needs change and it doesn't necessarily mean that you should attempt to appease them by changing YOUR blog (style, voice, etc). I am a loyal blog reader to blogs that 1) get updated frequently, 2) are enjoyable to read and 3) pertain to my life at the time.

For example, two years ago, I was homeschooling my two kids therefore, I was really interested in homeschooling blogs.

My blog reading needs change from time to time and so do the blogs in my reader. Just because I might read a blog for a couple of months and comment frequently and suddenly stop reading/commenting, does not mean that I’m rejecting the blog (or the blog author). Understand that your reader’s needs change and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should attempt to appease them by changing YOUR blog (style, voice, etc).

]]> By: Rachel http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281401 Rachel Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:18:12 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281401 love this series!!!!!! love this series!!!!!!

]]> By: Rachael http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281400 Rachael Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:04:45 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281400 Great tips Crystal...thank you! Great tips Crystal…thank you!

]]> By: Toni http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281399 Toni Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:08:16 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281399 From a rather new blogger, this was very helpful! Thanks so much! From a rather new blogger, this was very helpful! Thanks so much!

]]> By: Jennifer http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281398 Jennifer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:17:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281398 Thank you SO much for these postings. I am a SAHM who does some freelance writings, and I have wanted to make a difference in the lives of others by writing my triumphs and struggles of daily life as a wife, mom and Christian. I just started my blog (strivingmom.com ... b/c I want to strive to do the best I can for God's glory) today, and I appreciate the encouragement. I do not want to do it for money, but I want to do it to encourage other ladies in their walk of life. Thank you so much for giving advice on how to start! :) Thank you SO much for these postings. I am a SAHM who does some freelance writings, and I have wanted to make a difference in the lives of others by writing my triumphs and struggles of daily life as a wife, mom and Christian.

I just started my blog (strivingmom.com … b/c I want to strive to do the best I can for God’s glory) today, and I appreciate the encouragement. I do not want to do it for money, but I want to do it to encourage other ladies in their walk of life. Thank you so much for giving advice on how to start! :)

]]> By: Danielle http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281397 Danielle Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:58:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281397 Thanks for the helpful tips. I started a blog today from your help but how do you get all this side bar stuff going on, the ads, coupons, recommended links? Thanks for the helpful tips. I started a blog today from your help but how do you get all this side bar stuff going on, the ads, coupons, recommended links?

]]> By: Traci http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281396 Traci Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:19:12 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281396 I have two blogs, one personal and one for my kids. The one that's read most? The one for my kids!! In their blog I talk about life as if it's coming from their point of view. I seriously have people stopping me to tell me something funny from the blog. (And great pictures help too!) I have two blogs, one personal and one for my kids. The one that’s read most? The one for my kids!! In their blog I talk about life as if it’s coming from their point of view. I seriously have people stopping me to tell me something funny from the blog. (And great pictures help too!)

]]> By: Debbie M http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281395 Debbie M Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:46:23 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281395 A good blog is written by someone who has a lot to say. If there is a topic you think about a lot, on which you have a lot of opinions, and concerning which you are perhaps a bit of a weirdo, that is the right topic for you. (Unless the topic or weirdo-ness is illegal or dangerous; ideally your blog helps make the world a better place.) It might be the case that one can make more money on a topic of great general interest, but then you will also have a lot of competition. I'd say that with blogs it's even more important than with a regular job to really love your topic. I'd rather read an enthusiastic blog on a topic I'd normally have very little interest in than just another same-old same-old blog on a topic of great interest to me. It doesn't matter if you give direct advice or just talk about your own life; both strategies can be awesome. I definitely learn about new blogs by clicking a link from somewhere else such as the Festival of Frugality, Works for Me Wednesday, or guest blogs. And I definitely find it easier to read things online if the paragraphs are relatively short! A good blog is written by someone who has a lot to say. If there is a topic you think about a lot, on which you have a lot of opinions, and concerning which you are perhaps a bit of a weirdo, that is the right topic for you. (Unless the topic or weirdo-ness is illegal or dangerous; ideally your blog helps make the world a better place.)

It might be the case that one can make more money on a topic of great general interest, but then you will also have a lot of competition. I’d say that with blogs it’s even more important than with a regular job to really love your topic. I’d rather read an enthusiastic blog on a topic I’d normally have very little interest in than just another same-old same-old blog on a topic of great interest to me.

It doesn’t matter if you give direct advice or just talk about your own life; both strategies can be awesome.

I definitely learn about new blogs by clicking a link from somewhere else such as the Festival of Frugality, Works for Me Wednesday, or guest blogs. And I definitely find it easier to read things online if the paragraphs are relatively short!

]]> By: Karen http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281394 Karen Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:29:28 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281394 Thanks for this great post! I'm a new blogger, and I've really enjoyed this series! It's been so helpful! Thanks for this great post! I’m a new blogger, and I’ve really enjoyed this series! It’s been so helpful!

]]> By: Debra http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281393 Debra Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:19:58 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281393 I love 2 types of blogs.....practical and heartwarming! Practical (saving money, mom advice) and Heartwarming (combining faith, family & fun) I am just 3 weeks into blogging and I am learning so much. Thanks http://afrugalfriend.blogspot.com I love 2 types of blogs…..practical and heartwarming! Practical (saving money, mom advice) and Heartwarming (combining faith, family & fun)

I am just 3 weeks into blogging and I am learning so much. Thanks

http://afrugalfriend.blogspot.com

]]> By: Amy Deal http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281392 Amy Deal Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:56:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281392 Blogging has become my mental therapy. It's much less expensive than shopping:) Blogging has become my mental therapy. It’s much less expensive than shopping:)

]]> By: Kasey http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281391 Kasey Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:14:17 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281391 I like blogs that teach me something and have information that I can really use- this blog is awesome because I always learn something every time I come here (thanks, Crystal!!). I also enjoy blogs that inspire me to be better. Sometimes it's just reading about someone else's life experiences that help me see another take on an issue in such a way that I feel inspired to do something in my life differently. I recently started a blog because I feel like I have so many ideas that I want to share, and it's a great outlet for me to get them out there where other people can (hopefully) appreciate and benefit from them. Thanks for this great series to help us fledgling bloggers! I like blogs that teach me something and have information that I can really use- this blog is awesome because I always learn something every time I come here (thanks, Crystal!!). I also enjoy blogs that inspire me to be better. Sometimes it’s just reading about someone else’s life experiences that help me see another take on an issue in such a way that I feel inspired to do something in my life differently.

I recently started a blog because I feel like I have so many ideas that I want to share, and it’s a great outlet for me to get them out there where other people can (hopefully) appreciate and benefit from them.

Thanks for this great series to help us fledgling bloggers!

]]> By: Brandi http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281390 Brandi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:13:31 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281390 I love a blog with loads of pictures! And you're right about the paragraph thing...if they all run together, I won't even read it! Giveaways and contests are always a sure bet to get traffic to your site. Thanks for all the great tips...enjoying this series! Brandi I love a blog with loads of pictures! And you’re right about the paragraph thing…if they all run together, I won’t even read it! Giveaways and contests are always a sure bet to get traffic to your site.

Thanks for all the great tips…enjoying this series!

Brandi

]]> By: lizzyjane http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281389 lizzyjane Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:06:54 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281389 I just started my first blog, www.lizzylanguage@blogspot.com, and I think the blogs that attract me are the ones that incorporate several different ideas. I like being able to go through a whole spectrum - serious thoughts to lighthearted - all in one page. I just started my first blog, http://www.lizzylanguage@blogspot.com, and I think the blogs that attract me are the ones that incorporate several different ideas. I like being able to go through a whole spectrum – serious thoughts to lighthearted – all in one page.

]]> By: Emily Sims http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281388 Emily Sims Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:05:07 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281388 I'm enjoying reading this series! I find I gravitate back again and again to the blogs of people i have things in common with. Or whose stories are interesting to me for one reason or another... possibly because I don't know much about it, or possibly because I can relate to it. I’m enjoying reading this series! I find I gravitate back again and again to the blogs of people i have things in common with. Or whose stories are interesting to me for one reason or another… possibly because I don’t know much about it, or possibly because I can relate to it.

]]> By: Jen http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281387 Jen Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:58:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281387 I usually read blogs because they are entertaining or I learn something from them. I have one where I learn spiritually, this one where I learn how to save money, one that just tickles my funny-bone almost everytime I visit it. Then, I read some just to catch up with friends who live far away. I usually read blogs because they are entertaining or I learn something from them. I have one where I learn spiritually, this one where I learn how to save money, one that just tickles my funny-bone almost everytime I visit it. Then, I read some just to catch up with friends who live far away.

]]> By: Crystal http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-281386 Crystal Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:55:35 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/blogging-for-2.html#comment-281386 I think a good blog does come from the heart and is original. I like to visit blogs that seem natural and make you feel like you are personally meeting someone and seeing how they do. I also love seeing deals people get. SO FUN!! I just started a blog today, and am really going to enjoy sharing it with my family and friends so they can keep updated. Also enjoying posting deals. I think a good blog does come from the heart and is original. I like to visit blogs that seem natural and make you feel like you are personally meeting someone and seeing how they do. I also love seeing deals people get. SO FUN!! I just started a blog today, and am really going to enjoy sharing it with my family and friends so they can keep updated. Also enjoying posting deals.

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