tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post6824909948238560098..comments2024-03-29T03:42:04.742-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 3 Blogging BlundersJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30574511007832732402011-01-10T21:21:26.582-05:002011-01-10T21:21:26.582-05:00This is helpful as I am new to the blogging world....This is helpful as I am new to the blogging world. I just added my email address.Angela C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13900955241397536110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-82178662451936404302010-11-20T10:50:46.765-05:002010-11-20T10:50:46.765-05:00Once again you have given me so much information t...Once again you have given me so much information to take home and work with. Thanks for consistently putting out good posts for us. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-20188203221271385422010-11-17T19:29:15.214-05:002010-11-17T19:29:15.214-05:00Thanks for the great post. I've noticed a more...Thanks for the great post. I've noticed a more subtle blogging blunder, and that is when other bloggers use my comment space to write what amounts to blogs of their own. I don't like to be put in a position of publishing other people's 500 words on my blog or potentially losing the contact by deleting their thoughtful essays. All the best.Piper Bayardhttp://piperbayard.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32805496166628612802010-11-17T06:44:12.513-05:002010-11-17T06:44:12.513-05:00Great post.
I also wonder about people that don&#...Great post. <br />I also wonder about people that don't put their names on their blogs. I very seldom return to those.<br />I love reading personal blogs - people and their lives - but when they start hanging out dirty laundry and that kind of stuff, I don't go back either.<br />*dashes off to check my own blog*Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278014816342015123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87488581097786646552010-11-16T21:56:59.350-05:002010-11-16T21:56:59.350-05:00Hi Jody -
You've made some excellent points. ...Hi Jody -<br /><br />You've made some excellent points. <br /><br />I want to revamp my blog at some point to include more pages. I need a contact page. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86685555205606393032010-11-16T14:19:13.996-05:002010-11-16T14:19:13.996-05:00Great post. My blog probably suffers from all of t...Great post. My blog probably suffers from all of the above! I started it with the intent to just keep distant family up to date on our happenings. Then I wanted to reach out to writers, then homeschoolers etc. Long story short, direction and purpose, need to be decided when presenting your blog because it does make a difference:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-53739718812183671682010-11-16T12:11:50.640-05:002010-11-16T12:11:50.640-05:00Great observations. I really don't understand ...Great observations. I really don't understand people who do not provide contact information or those who don't encourage others to seek them out on other networking options. If someone is hard to get a hold of or find, people tune out. There are plenty of other bloggers who are interested in networking and communicating. <br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-21198427293219649392010-11-16T10:11:45.240-05:002010-11-16T10:11:45.240-05:00Thanks for the tips Jody! I'll have to use thi...Thanks for the tips Jody! I'll have to use this information when I get my blog up and running again.Gilliad Sternhttp://gilliadstern.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-44253496664622183222010-11-16T02:08:14.813-05:002010-11-16T02:08:14.813-05:00Great post, Jody. Loved the tips. I find it diffic...Great post, Jody. Loved the tips. I find it difficult when bloggers don't put up their names. How does one know what their names are. I am guilty of removing my email id from my blog because of spam mails. Need to rectify that situation.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-601324215228965242010-11-16T01:55:33.158-05:002010-11-16T01:55:33.158-05:00Jody, the worst thing about showing up late is I d...Jody, the worst thing about showing up late is I don't usually have time to read through all the previous comments, and I'm afraid I'm missing part of the conversation and won't have anything to add that hasn't already been said. :) But I will say this: you've done something right, so I should really pay attention. I think the fact that you've really focused your blog for writers, and have opened up your writer heart, has helped it become so successful. Having been blessed with finding an agent and publication certainly has been a draw, too, to those looking to do the same. It's been fun watching your blog grow. I'm good with #1 and #2 but my blog is a bit more personal and less focused with three different main themes. I'm still enjoying the exchange, however; it's been a fun world to step into. Now, to find time to read all the blogs I've discovered and come to love every day. :) Hope you are doing well!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-36304519681929510872010-11-15T23:25:16.385-05:002010-11-15T23:25:16.385-05:00Excellent points, Jody. I don't often comment,...Excellent points, Jody. I don't often comment, but one of the things I appreciate about your blog is the professionalismTracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78840499776103079902010-11-15T22:17:28.307-05:002010-11-15T22:17:28.307-05:00These are great, Jody! Thanks!
Hey, your comment ...These are great, Jody! Thanks!<br /><br />Hey, your comment this morning really made me think. I went back, reread my post, and realized what I'd said... then re-worked it. Thanks for pointing out that minor characters should never steal the show... just enhance it!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-69665297513435800862010-11-15T21:29:55.962-05:002010-11-15T21:29:55.962-05:00I rarely follow a blog if there's no "rea...I rarely follow a blog if there's no "real" name and sometimes if there's not a picture. I also like to know where the blogger lives. You're right, Jody. We set up a blog to draw in readers, and then we say we don't want them to know who we are? I like the personal touch, meaning, I like to know who I'm responding to. It's the old "pen pal" thing of my day.<br /><br />You always write such an excellent post!!<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-36655491510442146142010-11-15T20:52:15.708-05:002010-11-15T20:52:15.708-05:00Well, now!
Ahem.
Some strong opinions seeping t...Well, now!<br /><br />Ahem. <br /><br />Some strong opinions seeping through on that last point! <br /><br />So how does one exude quiet confidence? I'm pondering. Another post on this perhaps?<br /><br />In the meantime, you can hop over to the Moonboat for a recipe your kids will love -> a practical take-home goodie, instead of my usual post about myself. <br /><br />(grinning like the Chesire cat here)<br /><br />My recipe IS really good, by the way.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-38867452594901679702010-11-15T20:25:21.167-05:002010-11-15T20:25:21.167-05:00Jody, these are all excellent posts. I especially...Jody, these are all excellent posts. I especially like visiting the blogs where I learn something new. Whether it's about craft, marketing, whatever.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-74721424550175752482010-11-15T19:25:23.777-05:002010-11-15T19:25:23.777-05:00Great thoughts here Jody, I totally agree and at t...Great thoughts here Jody, I totally agree and at times pulled myself up for too much of one thing.<br />Another is to never post anything on your blog when angry. The tone can come out all wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60858464802867702682010-11-15T18:45:29.966-05:002010-11-15T18:45:29.966-05:00I have a professional website where all of my pert...I have a professional website where all of my pertinent information is listed. The site is linked to my more casual (but still professional-ish) blog where I only list my first name. However, the traffic to the blog is far greater than the website...something for me to think about. I may need to make some changes according to your #1 point. <br /><br />A blog blunder, in my mind, is when every post becomes thinly-veiled self-promotion. I read blogs for conversation, information and camaraderie.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your insights!Amanda Hovinghttp://amandaswrinkledpages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-23954017825392959052010-11-15T16:27:24.621-05:002010-11-15T16:27:24.621-05:00What a great post; I have been struggling with wha...What a great post; I have been struggling with what my blog wants to be.Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55587626332316629792010-11-15T16:26:32.172-05:002010-11-15T16:26:32.172-05:00Karen, that is an excellent point! I think we need...Karen, that is an excellent point! I think we need to make it as easy as possible for people to connect with us. And having our emails in our blogging profile is important too!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-6143244112479607182010-11-15T16:21:09.516-05:002010-11-15T16:21:09.516-05:00Another blogging blunder I see all the time is not...Another blogging blunder I see all the time is not having an email address attached to the profile. I frequently receive comments that I wish to respond to directly. But if there's not email address, I can't do that. I don't understand why anyone with a public blog would make it the least bit difficult for fellow readers and bloggers to contact them.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11156329549249112692010-11-15T16:04:10.720-05:002010-11-15T16:04:10.720-05:00True true, I started my blog with no intention of ...True true, I started my blog with no intention of ever publicizing it lol I just thought of it as the perfect idea journal because I had access to so many fantastic writing blogs. Then, a couple people followed and I thought "why?" and then I got a few comments with encouragement and suggestions. I was hooked. But it was after writing an article on writing (instead on MY writing) that I saw big numbers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182443845308273600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83666349808617423962010-11-15T15:07:23.956-05:002010-11-15T15:07:23.956-05:00I totally agree, especially with number one. When ...I totally agree, especially with number one. When I was starting my blog I thought of all these witty names and then my husband said, you're trying to sell you, just use your name.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45559323104620579102010-11-15T14:59:10.311-05:002010-11-15T14:59:10.311-05:00Leave it to you to point out things that I've ...Leave it to you to point out things that I've missed. It's why I keep coming back.Walt Mussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252729944233200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-91479186977295148082010-11-15T14:28:32.700-05:002010-11-15T14:28:32.700-05:00Undoubtedly you have got a beautifully crafted blo...Undoubtedly you have got a beautifully crafted blogging template. It's got a Nav Bar with links, one side bar, a blog roll, a subscription form. And Jody Hedlund written prominently as you smile next on the header. Lol. This is quite professional. <br /><br />The three errors that you've detailed are known type and all newbie bloggers commit that. <br /><br />Thanks for the post.Sudamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305650466474659841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-7527191400897815442010-11-15T14:21:11.927-05:002010-11-15T14:21:11.927-05:00How you set up and administer your blog depends so...How you set up and administer your blog depends solely upon its purpose. For writers everything you wrote it paramount. I also think there has to be something that points to your WIP or your novel. I’m not saying to display it, but to let people know what you’re up too. I’ve been to a few published authors’ blogs and I’ve not seen any mention of their book anywhere. That’s crazy!Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.com