tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post8003680060244319196..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: Building an Audience for Your Blog: The Arlee Bird "Blogging From A to Z April Challenge of 2011"Patricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-17377501098783458752011-02-07T06:15:32.266-07:002011-02-07T06:15:32.266-07:00Great post, Arlee and Patricia! I'm looking fo...Great post, Arlee and Patricia! I'm looking forward to the A to Z challenge.<br />I never realized my interests were links to like-minded people. Thanks for the info.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-64126900072162568102011-02-06T22:28:55.001-07:002011-02-06T22:28:55.001-07:00Rayna played a significant role in the 2010 challe...Rayna played a significant role in the 2010 challenge and has maintained contact with many of the participants.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/2011/01/very-special-and-exciting-announcement.html" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-19956281603003808022011-02-06T22:06:50.109-07:002011-02-06T22:06:50.109-07:00Thank you for hosting Lee, Patricia. Last year was...Thank you for hosting Lee, Patricia. Last year was a blast, and I do look forward to doing the A to Z this year too.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-16096739825815447512011-02-05T18:33:31.844-07:002011-02-05T18:33:31.844-07:00Hilary -- We've got time for a few hundred mor...Hilary -- We've got time for a few hundred more to sign up and anything you can do to help is welcomed.<br /><br />Marvin-- Thank you for the compliment.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-21699161774705642992011-02-05T07:26:07.976-07:002011-02-05T07:26:07.976-07:00Some mighty fine tips here from a mega-blogger - t...Some mighty fine tips here from a mega-blogger - thanks, Arlee, and Pat for hosting him!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-33579835639233492052011-02-05T01:56:38.241-07:002011-02-05T01:56:38.241-07:00Hi Arlee and Patricia .. great post - and you'...Hi Arlee and Patricia .. great post - and you're so right .. good tips. This year I'm joining in & looking forward to April, though lots to do before that!!<br /><br />I'll get myself sorted with the A-Z promotion sometime soon .. it's a while yet & a few stragglers may pick up the challenge - always good .. I know the numbers are up, up, up ...!! Congratulations on your and your fellow players promotion of this ... <br /><br />Have good weekends .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-20287675704869422452011-02-04T17:40:40.404-07:002011-02-04T17:40:40.404-07:00Talli -- Thanks for being a part of this Challenge...Talli -- Thanks for being a part of this Challenge. The roll of participants keeps growing.<br /><br />Yard Bard -- Coming up with the topics is part of the Challenge! It's actually not that difficult.<br /><br />Raquel -- You are so right! This year should even be better since we'll have so many other blogs to check out.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-55225675208730477462011-02-04T16:05:52.964-07:002011-02-04T16:05:52.964-07:00People thought I was insane for signing up last ye...People thought I was insane for signing up last year but I had so much fun. More importantly, I found some great bloggers I wouldn't have otherwise. I follow them still and continue to learn from them. Can't wait for this year!<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-1868743331990428482011-02-04T12:46:21.008-07:002011-02-04T12:46:21.008-07:00Holy smokes! I wonder if I can pull off being int...Holy smokes! I wonder if I can pull off being interesting six days a week?The Yard Bardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613458143059218286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-83214988623695196882011-02-04T10:30:17.211-07:002011-02-04T10:30:17.211-07:00Fantastic tips, Arlee! I can't wait for the A-...Fantastic tips, Arlee! I can't wait for the A-Z Challenge! Such a fantastic response already!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-32878995857412622452011-02-04T08:31:12.042-07:002011-02-04T08:31:12.042-07:00Madeleine -- Followers, participants, and comments...Madeleine -- Followers, participants, and comments don't come on their own for the most part for most of us. Bottom line is that it takes a lot of work and reaching out into the community for us to get noticed.<br /> <br />ArleeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-66170455049950913532011-02-04T03:54:48.473-07:002011-02-04T03:54:48.473-07:00Great advice. Blogging seems quite a serious under...Great advice. Blogging seems quite a serious undertaking for some of us. Yes I would love more followers and more participamts in my giveaways too. I love to get comments :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-48794267785489034422011-02-03T22:29:02.929-07:002011-02-03T22:29:02.929-07:00Patricia -- It was a grand visit. Some excellent ...Patricia -- It was a grand visit. Some excellent comments. And anything you can do to help keep the A to Z momentum going until April will be appreciated.<br />Thank you!<br /><br />Arlee BirdArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-77529216413414614962011-02-03T22:26:42.314-07:002011-02-03T22:26:42.314-07:00Jemi -- Don't forget--you have over a month to...Jemi -- Don't forget--you have over a month to prepare. Just sign up when you're ready.<br /><br />Gutsy -- It's like submitting your writing, being a salesperson, or anything else in life. Keep tossing it out there and somebody will be taking notice.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-5608721563125454652011-02-03T21:52:50.998-07:002011-02-03T21:52:50.998-07:00Arlee, I really appreciate you being my guest toda...Arlee, I really appreciate you being my guest today. Thanks so much. I'll keep on plugging the challenge throughout February and March.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-64762201120127378582011-02-03T21:44:24.685-07:002011-02-03T21:44:24.685-07:00Thanks for your tips. I agree that commenting on t...Thanks for your tips. I agree that commenting on the "BIG" blogs is the way to get notices and perhaps land a guest post, if you play your cards right.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-88941165169027962132011-02-03T17:39:31.463-07:002011-02-03T17:39:31.463-07:00Great advice as always Pat & Lee! :)
I think ...Great advice as always Pat & Lee! :)<br /><br />I think I'll have to stick to my cheerleader role again - can't see any way around it at the moment. If things change I'll be in! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-7344609503124100642011-02-03T16:12:45.308-07:002011-02-03T16:12:45.308-07:00Jeffrey -- That's as good as reason as any oth...Jeffrey -- That's as good as reason as any other. Nice of you to make this sacrifice for your friends. But I think you'll like it.<br /><br />Stephen McC-- Sorry, my bank accounts don't have that much in them. However, I went thru all of the furniture, drawers, and coin depositories in my house and came up with what you need. You will need to pick it up, though, and bring a truck--it's all in change.<br /><br />Ann -- Experience will help, but whether you're an old hand or a newbie at blogging, this challenge has something to offer everyone. Glad you'll be Blogging from A to Z.<br /><br />Simon -- Thank you and I agree time is a factor for everyone. Each of us much adapt and fortunately there are all sorts of networking media that we can use. If you find out that you can do the A to Z Challenge we'd be happy to have you join in.<br /><br />Lynda -- I don't remember exactly how I found the links on the profiles, but I'm always trying to find new blogging tricks. There are many I haven't even tried yet and many more I've yet to find.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-74358957422078723432011-02-03T16:02:57.805-07:002011-02-03T16:02:57.805-07:00Great advice for finding new followers! I especial...Great advice for finding new followers! I especially like the tip to click on interests in our own profiles.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-51612188918861460962011-02-03T15:57:33.062-07:002011-02-03T15:57:33.062-07:00I wish I had more time to blog and comment. I find...I wish I had more time to blog and comment. I find twitter is better suited for the time I have available for social media. Arlee, I agree with everything you've shared. A blog is an important way to stay connected with followers and potential readers and clients. Have fun with the A to Z challenge.Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-54453200575312628362011-02-03T12:45:01.378-07:002011-02-03T12:45:01.378-07:00Excellent information, Arlee. Thanks for hosting h...Excellent information, Arlee. Thanks for hosting him, Pat. I did sign up. I hope I can do it as well as I saw some of you doing it last year. I didn't do it then because I was a totally new blogger and boggled by blogging! But I'm now older and more experienced!!!<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-52259554584704760282011-02-03T12:39:00.661-07:002011-02-03T12:39:00.661-07:00>>.....Any more questions?
Yeah. Can I borr...<i>>>.....Any more questions?</i><br /><br />Yeah. Can I borrow two hundred thousand, six hundred and fifty-three dollars and eighteen cents? I mean, just until payday?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-34914887523350410042011-02-03T12:32:21.286-07:002011-02-03T12:32:21.286-07:00After some much needed consideration and coercing ...After some much needed consideration and coercing from a couple blogger pals, I decided to join in on this, not so much for myself, but rather for the community who will need the strength of someone already accustomed to writing 20+ blog posts a month.Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-2109627820652173502011-02-03T12:30:34.932-07:002011-02-03T12:30:34.932-07:00Alex -- You are so right! Just about everyone who...Alex -- You are so right! Just about everyone who participated last year were glad they did it. A lot of friendships were made.<br /><br />Holly -- Come on, you know you want to do it. You'll have fun and should really get a lot out of it. You can at least try. <br /><br />Golden Eagle -- We especially encourage the younger bloggers like you to do this. We had some wonderful teen participants last year. It's interesting to get the mix of perspectives from different generations. If you have any friends who blog please encourage them to join the Challenge.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-11133033155863800452011-02-03T12:21:01.840-07:002011-02-03T12:21:01.840-07:00Thanks for all the blogging advice!
I'm reall...Thanks for all the blogging advice!<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to the A to Z Blogging Challenge.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.com