Monday, November 16, 2009

A Crazy Little Thing Called Blog: Part 3 - Comments!


I'm surprised and thrilled at the level of response to my "feature" called A Crazy Little Thing Called Blog to learn the ins and out of blogging from fellow bloggers. You've asked many great questions, left some terrific "how-to" comments and generously offered loads of blogging advice to us newbies. I'm working to put it all together in an easy to reference format so please stay tuned.

I will tease you with a fabulous INTERVIEW coming THIS WEDNESDAY with Kristina P. of the wonderful, and highly commented on blog, Pulsipher Predilections. You might have seen Kristina P. in her fabulous blue Snuggie-- It's her Little Black Dress and she totally rocks it! Kristina is a self-proclaimed "Comment Junkie" and she spills the beans on what it takes to regularly receive 200+ comments per post. Oh, and she's hysterically funny too, so don't miss it.


In the meantime, TODAY'S BLOG ADVICE comes from the always charming and entertaining Eddie Bluelights of Clouds and Silvery Linings. You might know Eddie from Sunday Roast, the wonderful blogging interview series he recently took over when David McMahon/arthurblog stepped away from blogging to work on his novels. The Sunday Roast is a great and informative read about blogging with 90 interviews by bloggers from around the world. A new interview is featured every week.

Eddie wrote a wonderful post back in April that's well-worth checking out-- A Blogging He Would Go is about his adventures into blogging-- especially the early days, and waiting for that first comment. Here's a little taste of what's in store...

My first blog! - painstakingly crafted with every ounce of wit, flair and skill I could muster! A story surely to mesmerise the entire blogging community and then beyond to the world at large - I would be a star! By some miraculous mass participation in ESP I expected everyone in unison to wait eagerly, seated at their computer screens just for me, to read this masterpiece of literary genius. Surely, this would cause them to sit up, rock them to their very foundations and inspire them to queue in droves, demanding More! More! More! with encouraging comments and questions as to who is this fantastic new boy on the block?

Please click here for Eddie's full post. It's loaded with great "how-to" advice and humor that will inspire and encourage you to stick with blogging.

And last, thanks a million for your kind words and support over at Cheaper Than Therapy for Attila and Big Kid. (See top right sidebar for update.) After more than three weeks in the hospital with the Swine Flu and miles left to go, one baby step at a time, Attila sincerely appreciates your prayers and all the love you've shared. So do I. Even though we've never met, Attila is one of the "good guys" out there and I've been following her since I started blogging. She's a great example of a blog friend and the kind of love and support blogging generates. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Hope you have a great week. Please stop back again on Wednesday!
Welcome to The Fifty Factor - Joanna
Logo Photo Credit: Jeff Metzger

43 comments:

  1. I can't wait to read that interview with Kristina P! She is amazing! The funniest person ever!

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  2. Oh, crap, did that comment not post anonymously?

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  3. No the funniest person ever is, well, I'll keep it to myself. No, really, I will.

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  4. Joanna - I am so enjoying reading your blog - keep it up. Also after the previous comment I must go visit Kristina - so funny it made me look twice.

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  5. Ahh Kristina-- You totally rock! And I haven't even had a chance to email you to tell you I was teasing your interview :-)

    I'm telling you fellow bloggers, you are in for a GREAT read on Wednesday.

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  6. Joanna, I read every one of your posts. I might not comment on every one but I have not missed one since I found your blog. If you say Kristina rocks, I believe it!

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  7. I like the "Crazy thing call blog" series, though I have not been able to read them until now, what a great idea and great way to learn about Blogging even for blogger who aren't new but a nice refresher anyhow

    sorry I've not been able to comment and I thank you all the same for your comments

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  8. I am really looking forward to Wednesday!

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  9. Thank you Joanna for your kind words, including your continued support for The Sunday Roast column.
    Also I am honoured you featured my post, "A Blogging He Would Go". Thank you and I will visit the others ~ See you soon ~ Eddie

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  10. I'm looking forward to Wednesday!

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  11. I'll need a laugh by Wednesday for sure can't wait!

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  12. Thanks for stopping by at my place, and for the wonderful comments.

    Eddie is an extremely nice man and I consider him one of my true friends in the blogosphere. We trade a whole bunch of insults here and there, but all in jest. He's a sweetheart.

    You will love Magazine Man. He is a magnificently funny writer. And I have no doubt that the Saturday Evening Post will be great under his editorship. Buy many subscriptions for friends and family!

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  13. That blue snuggie picture is AWESOME! LOL

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  14. I am soooo enjoying this. I'm counting the day till Wednesday.

    Have a wonderful day filled with blessed comments!!!

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  15. I agree with what Kristina P. said. (Her 2nd comment, not her first - HAHA!!!)

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  16. I like coming to blog school! That is me in the corner with the dunce cap on! LOL!

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  17. Always enjoy your posts, Joanna.

    Pearl

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  18. I wish I'd seen these posts BEFORE I started blogging and leaving comments.

    Hugs!!

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  19. can't wait for the interview...i think its the blue snuggie...lol. eddie captured my first 100 posts so well...smiles.

    hope you have a great day jj!

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  20. I'm really looking forward to your compilation. This will help bluthering blogging idiots like me.
    I'm off to check out the others, and hoping the boy gets better.

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  21. Great blog idea you had! We all are learning from each other!

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  22. Can't wait until Wednesday, take care. Thanks for all the ideas. wow.

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  23. I'm sitting beside Otin in the corner, dunce cap and all. Love what you are doing for all of us.

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  24. Very interesting series of posts Joanna. Add me to the list of those who look forward to Wednesday!

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  25. ......Incredible work that you do...!
    And this I call ENERGY....Compliments!!!!!!

    ciao elvira

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  26. Hi Joanna, I'm really enjoying this feature! Teach me, Kimosabi!

    I love the update on Attila and Big Kid in your side bar!

    I'll be here on Wednesday, with bells on. Can I bring anything?

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  27. I really like this new direction you are taking. It is wonderful for me to see a master at work.

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  28. Can't wait for your interview with Kristina and her fab blue snuggie! ;-)

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  29. I'll bring the cheese dip. Looking forward to Wednesday. I am in the corner with the rest...hoping to learn...anything! LOL!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  30. Speaking of the "good guys," I think you rank at least two notches above that classification.

    Love you Joanna!

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  31. I'm looking forward to the interview with the only person I've seen keep her snuggie clean and bright.

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  32. I look forward to checking out all this great info you're sharing, Joanna. I've been a little MIA doing nanowrimo recently, but I wanted you to know that I'm really glad you're doing this, and that I'm still here! I'll go see what's up with Attila too :)

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  33. This is a great series and I'm looking forward to hearing from Kristina and her snuggie.

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  34. I can't wait to read Kristina's interview. I am also so overwhelmed by being a newbie blogger. So much to learn!! Thank you for this series!

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  35. Now my curiosity is totally piqued! I always love a great blog read and an interview with a lead in like that is worth the wait!
    Off to check out these blogs!

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  36. We're all comment whores deep down...what amazes me is what merits comments and what does not some days. It's so weird.

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  37. Ok, so even though you get a zillion comments on every post, I guess you want more, eh? I also read all your posts, but usually don't comment, 'cause I figure everybody else has already said what I'm gonna, and I don't have time to read all the comments.

    But...I will be heading over to Eddie's place next, to see what depths of wisdom he's got for us. Thanks for the tuyeau, as the French say.

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  38. Ok, so even though you get a zillion comments on every post, I guess you want more, eh? I also read all your posts, but usually don't comment, 'cause I figure everybody else has already said what I'm gonna, and I don't have time to read all the comments.

    But...I will be heading over to Eddie's place next, to see what depths of wisdom he's got for us. Thanks for the tuyeau, as the French say.

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  39. I can't believe you consider yourself a newbie blogger. It seems like you've been at it forever with your well written interesting posts.

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