tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post8085577238214893628..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: What I look for in a blogemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67813108781759034732015-07-27T10:01:35.891-05:002015-07-27T10:01:35.891-05:00do not forget to visit back friends<b><a href="http://tutorials1927.blogspot.com/2015/07/6-basic-principles-in-insurance.html" rel="nofollow"> do not forget to visit back friends </a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052821738536974208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-14034620769470397042014-03-04T16:49:02.531-06:002014-03-04T16:49:02.531-06:00Hehehe. Actually, if I recall correctly, did you r...Hehehe. Actually, if I recall correctly, did you recently mention that you just got a new camera? If so, no better way to get acclimated to the new camera then by using it, right? =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-28139370938882129502014-03-04T16:44:42.364-06:002014-03-04T16:44:42.364-06:00Yes on "the struggle"! While it is certa...Yes on "the struggle"! While it is certainly understandable and expected that all of us go through tough times and challenges, it is again about keeping everything in moderation!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68787810806296290062014-03-04T16:42:30.873-06:002014-03-04T16:42:30.873-06:00Hehe, glad you liked it. =) Although, I am sure pr...Hehe, glad you liked it. =) Although, I am sure professional meteorologists would bristle at my suggestions! The grass is always greener elsewhere, isn't it?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59223289804844136532014-03-04T16:41:59.298-06:002014-03-04T16:41:59.298-06:00"The struggle" - That's a great way ..."The struggle" - That's a great way to put it!! I never thought of it that way but that's definitely one of the things that turns me off from reading a blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-14043309358058123742014-03-04T16:39:02.137-06:002014-03-04T16:39:02.137-06:00Just for you I will start posting all kinds of sel...Just for you I will start posting all kinds of selfies! Just kidding :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7509584728385513762014-03-03T15:39:06.809-06:002014-03-03T15:39:06.809-06:00The meteorologist comment made me laugh!The meteorologist comment made me laugh!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-58982321817174509672014-03-03T15:36:22.680-06:002014-03-03T15:36:22.680-06:00Zenaida, I agree that some bloggers, usually full-...Zenaida, I agree that some bloggers, usually full-time bloggers, really seem to be more focused on quantity of postings rather than the quality of postings. What's amazing, too, is how fascinated many readers seem to be about the details of their daily household chores, etc. I've also seen so many posts now that start out with the basic disclaimer that "I received this [item] from [company] in exchange for [sponsorship post]. All opinions are mine." Hello, poster child! <br /><br />And yes - it must be nice to be able to post with reckless abandon without having to be concerned about someone giving you performance reviews for your work. I think this is why so many people want to start their own business, and for a select few, blogging is one way to do so. (BTW - I've heard some folks joke about meteorologists having it good because they don't have to worry too much about getting things perfectly right, LOL)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-62200306558614070652014-03-03T14:40:10.898-06:002014-03-03T14:40:10.898-06:00There are a few blog that I really, really like an...There are a few blog that I really, really like and some that I really don't like. Those so called bloggers that do it for a "job" really irk me. They post about every single little thing (stupid stuff) and most of it is just sponsored stuff. Sure, I am going to believe what you write about the product when the company is giving you the stuff for free and/or compensating you. Plus, they're so darn lazy to proofread and edit their posts that then they're filled with typos. At a "real" job, stuff like that would get me in trouble. Sigh, I could go on and on about it. Call me a hater or jealous. Whatever. :-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90526957451482164762014-03-03T10:29:27.924-06:002014-03-03T10:29:27.924-06:00Thank you, Irina! I am all about genuine, thought-...Thank you, Irina! I am all about genuine, thought-provoking blogs and I do appreciate pretty pictures, too! My photography skills are not great and most of my pictures are taken from my phone, so I appreciate and notice people who have good photography skills. It's such an art!<br /><br />I also get frustrated with the constant discussion about "the struggle." I couldn't agree with you more that it's okay to express your frustrations once in a while. I think it actually makes the blogger more human if they do, because I've seen the opposite extreme where bloggers were so sugary positive all the time that it didn't seem genuine. But if given the choice between the two, I'd definitely gravitate towards too much positivity versus too much negativity. Nobody needs more negativity in their lives!<br /><br />YES on responding to comments and valuing readers! The interaction is the difference between blogging and journaling! If a comment goes into a black hole and never receives any type of acknowledgement, then it's not very inspiring to keep commenting, in my opinion.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-73143406422238517722014-03-03T10:23:10.201-06:002014-03-03T10:23:10.201-06:00ME TOO. It makes a huge difference when bloggers s...ME TOO. It makes a huge difference when bloggers spend the time getting to know their readers! What's the point of a blog if it's just one-sided? That's the big difference between journaling and blogging, in my opinion.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-30612526726172263722014-03-03T10:22:02.012-06:002014-03-03T10:22:02.012-06:00Erica, I like randomness and variety, and I am all...Erica, I like randomness and variety, and I am all about people that don't take themselves too seriously. I also agree with you that variety is important. I have definitely seen running bloggers who get extremely technical with their running, and never write about anything else. It's like their blogs are just detailed training logs. And there are definitely some HLBs that promote some scary extremes. What bothers me, too, is that those HLBs get lots of comments in support of those extremes, too. Not good.<br /><br />With regards to product reviews and giveaways, I like them as long as they are something that the blogger themselves has sought out and is sharing because they generally like the product. That includes you! Not to mention that you've positioned your blog from the start to be one about great product finds, especially from small local companies. So those are all in your purview and I appreciate that! What I do not like is when bloggers promote products that clearly do not align with their point of view and may not even like, simply because they were approached by that company. There is one running blogger who frequently has sponsored posts and product reviews about random things like car rental agencies for example. That doesn't seem very relevant to running, especially if done frequently!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-10281636946180624122014-03-03T10:01:39.294-06:002014-03-03T10:01:39.294-06:00Katie, I couldn't agree with you more! On that...Katie, I couldn't agree with you more! On that note, I always enjoy meeting the person behind the blog, too. It gives more meaning to their blog when you can relate that to what they are like in person. And positivity and trueness to oneself are HUGE when it comes to blogging. Especially the trueness! Everyone has their down days once in awhile, and I think it's okay to share that in moderation. But there is really no substitute for trueness!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-25012676218640734782014-03-03T09:55:10.402-06:002014-03-03T09:55:10.402-06:00Thanks, Amy. I agree with you that it gets frustra...Thanks, Amy. I agree with you that it gets frustrating sometimes when you are trying to leave a comment and then you have to log in to something, wait for it to load up, enter the text on the spambot, etc. I have trouble with Disqus when I view blogs in the office - I think there is some kind of network restriction that doesn't allow Disqus to load up properly. I am glad that me removing the spambot filter makes things easier on my blog!!! And I am glad that the comment settings on your blog are easy, too!<br /><br />Thank you for the kind thoughts on my "hate read" potential. =) There are definitely some blogs that I used to like, but they've taken a turn in directions that I no longer appreciate. I do find myself still checking in on them every so often, trying to see if what I used to like might still be there. When it isn't, I do get frustrated. But curiosity frequently gets the better of me, you know?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83650760091099456822014-03-02T09:53:38.260-06:002014-03-02T09:53:38.260-06:00This is such a great post, thanks for sharing! I t...This is such a great post, thanks for sharing! I tend to enjoy blogs that share genuine thought-provoking posts, but I still love reading those random blogs where the person just shares daily life. Pretty pictures are also fun to look at :) One of the things I absolutely cannot tolerate is constant whining/complaining ('woe is me' mentality). It drives me crazy! Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with whining (no one's life is perfect so it's ok!) but I've had to stop following a few blogs because every.single.post was about "the struggle". Personally, I read blogs for inspiration and positivity...because who needs more negativity in their life right?<br /><br />I also love bloggers who interact with their readers (i.e. respond to comments). It shows that they value their readers. <br /><br />-IrinaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545760262219901776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54705819919576386772014-03-01T07:07:45.609-06:002014-03-01T07:07:45.609-06:00Oh - and I also like bloggers who engage/respond/r...Oh - and I also like bloggers who engage/respond/return comments, etc!Erica Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515394923756400619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83265624540992134262014-03-01T07:07:07.550-06:002014-03-01T07:07:07.550-06:00I agree with a lot of these do's/dont's. I...I agree with a lot of these do's/dont's. I am just glad you didn't say no randomness/variety blogs - lol. <br /><br />I like to read content that is genuine and I also like people who don't take themselves too seriously. I am not a fan of straight on running blogs that only talk about running... especially the my pace was x and I am disappointed to have run x distance so much faster than the average person for the millionth time variety. Or the I ran 600 miles this week and have no idea how I got injured....And I get annoyed by "healthy living" bloggers who are promoting unhealthy or extreme behaviors. <br /><br />I like a positive attitude and a bit of snark and to read blogs people who I feel like I would want to be friends with/get to know.<br /><br />I like doing product reviews and giveaways which I know is a turn off for some people. I try to only showcase products I love/want to try and hope my readers get that sense.<br /><br />I agree with Katie - if I feel like I wrote something that I would want to share and that comes from a good place, I am good with it.Erica Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515394923756400619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46871498230239552892014-02-28T19:15:46.612-06:002014-02-28T19:15:46.612-06:00So interesting and true!!! As far as reading blogs...So interesting and true!!! As far as reading blogs, I like to read blogs of people I would like to be friends with and/or admire and am inspired by. Honestly, for me I blog about what I want to write about and hopefully to remind people to stay positive. As long as I stay true to that, I hit publish!Katie @ Live Half Fullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846919632234188480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-56676961102728084812014-02-28T18:23:03.372-06:002014-02-28T18:23:03.372-06:00Great list! One of my big no-no's is when you ...Great list! One of my big no-no's is when you have to jump through a million hoops to leave a comment. As a result, I don't follow as many blogs that are on blogger. (I love that you don't have the "type the word in the box" thing on yours.) Disquis is also blech in my eyes. I get why people use it, it's just annoying, so I'm very selective about those blogs. <br /><br />Here's a question: do you "hate read." You know, read the blog of someone who you used to like but now they annoy you and you just want to see what dumb stuff they'll say now? You're such a nice person (and much more mature than I am!) so I'd be surprised if you did. I never used to, but I guess I have too much free time now. Haha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-89371201062695174282014-02-28T13:25:01.459-06:002014-02-28T13:25:01.459-06:00Thanks, Erin! I thought about the fact that there ...Thanks, Erin! I thought about the fact that there will be some exceptions to the items on my list. For example, on style blogs you come to expect a lot of selfies because that's the best way to illustrate how an outfit looks. But where I draw the line is when someone blogs about, say, going to the grocery store and posts pictures of themselves in front of the store, in the produce aisle, in the freezer aisle, in the checkout line, and at the exit. It's overkill. Everything in moderation, please!<br /><br />I think your style blog has a great mixture of posting styles and topics - the shopping summaries, the daily outfits, the reader questions. And I enjoy that when you post your daily outfits, you talk a bit about what's going on in your life that contributed to selecting the components of that outfit. So I think you've got a great mix!<br /><br />Amen to bloggers responding to comments/tweets and working to develop relationships with their readers! In my opinion, that is one of the biggest downfalls of the "really big" bloggers in that they generally have too much traffic to engage with their readers on an individual basis!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-27102598011630405282014-02-28T12:28:07.402-06:002014-02-28T12:28:07.402-06:00I like your list! I don't necessarily look for...I like your list! I don't necessarily look for all of those things in a blog but there is a nugget of truth for me in all of those aspects. I admit, having a personal style blog makes it a bit difficult for me to post "other" stuff without seeming like I'm off-topic, but I do try to talk a bit about what I'm doing here and there. And I NEVER want to come off as someone who sold out. As envious as I can be of bloggers who get all the free stuff and opportunities from Old Navy and Adidas, etc, I agree that when everyone is posting the same thing on the same day you just kind of roll your eyes and move on. It actually makes me LESS interested!<br /><br />And, YES! Bloggers should respond to comments/tweets/etc. What's the point of writing a blog if you don't want to engage with people?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46616665726431804132014-02-28T10:54:43.191-06:002014-02-28T10:54:43.191-06:00Thanks for the two blog recommendations! I will de...Thanks for the two blog recommendations! I will definitely check them out. <br /><br />You are probably right that there is a blogger rank in some folks minds. Sadly, for some folks probably everything becomes a popularity contest. And some people really do take their blogs way too seriously. I think it would be really hard to be a full-time blogger.<br /><br />And to reiterate what I'd mentioned to you over email, I will be the first to admit that there are certain blogs that I just shouldn't look at altogether because of the annoyance factor. But, I still do for because some still have some good content, despite the annoying parts, and some of them I just get curious. For some, I get "train wreck" syndrome where I know that it's gruesome but I can't help but look!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57857771558912374472014-02-28T10:49:50.889-06:002014-02-28T10:49:50.889-06:00So what ended up happening with the food blog and ...So what ended up happening with the food blog and style blog? I would love to read both!<br /><br />Yeah, blog stats are not a great measure of readership, in my opinion. I get so many spam hits. Plus, I'd rather get just a couple of readers who post intelligent comments versus a dozen skimmers. Quality over quantity!<br /><br />That is awesome that you can lift more than some of the guys around you! Rock on, Anne!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-41505285594160803982014-02-27T21:16:13.054-06:002014-02-27T21:16:13.054-06:00Oh, my blog name isn't quite as deep as you gi...Oh, my blog name isn't quite as deep as you give me credit for ;) It actually came about because I had previously written a food blog and co-authored a style blog, but felt really limited in what I could write about - so this was me "really" blogging about whatever I wanted. But I'm glad that I do come across as real!<br /><br />It kind of seems like companies have lists, and I'm sure analytics come into play. I remember seeing questions about analytics on at least one race ambassador application and a few products I have been contacted about - that turned me off because, frankly, I don't care how many hits my blog gets (and honestly, I have no clue - I never check that!).<br /><br />Heh, sometimes on Daily Mile I do boast about lifting more than guys in my class or in the weight room, but that's as far as I'll go in bragging like that. But I'd probably cut all of that out and just say I'm awesome :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-21118051568179160112014-02-27T21:13:24.302-06:002014-02-27T21:13:24.302-06:00Oh, and I think you would like SOME of the posts h...Oh, and I think you would like SOME of the posts here :) http://www.imrunningonfumes.com/ Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.com