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I'm sure nobody likes new bloggers
Posted by LaaIqaTellEm • 8/22/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: Help, ideas, new, tips, traffic
I certainly don't, but now I find myself in the same boat. Any tips for keeping yourself from being discouraged or gaining more exposure? I must warn you, I am VERY new to this. So if I pout after receiving some critiques, ignore me. All responses are welcome!
diaryofaphatblackwoman.blogspot.com/
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Welcome to BlogCatalog - normally, new bloggers are subjected to a "ritual hazing": however, the fact that you're so modest about it is very commendable. Far from being disliked, you may fit in rather well here. -
I'm not qualified to discuss the subject matter, however the background image does make some of the text more difficult to read than it should be, in my opinion.
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I am a 14 Years old Blogger having 2 year Blogging experience.
I never hated new bloggers but i am happy to welcome them.
So please don't conclude with 'Nobody likes new bloggers', but you can say : 'Somebody Hates new bloggers'-
huhu, that is hash statement "hate" why I want to hate you, I don't event know you.. huhu so don't hate each others or put negative minded, so you can start with be my friend.. what you say about it
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As the curmudgeon has let you out of the normal hazing process, I am only able to welcome you to BC and bid you to be careful with your link. Now that you've introduced yourself, its appearance may get your post deleted unless it's part of a larger discussion.
Other than that, be careful of the crazies and the freaks. The other three or four folks around here can be kind of fun.
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Ouch. Someone stole my rank. -
Nah, you've joined other threads and you have an avatar. You rank as "Rank nOOb", which is two ranks higher. Soon, you'll be blessed with a official nickname which you may or may not like.
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I may or may not be looking forward to it! That remains to be seen, but heard.... Woah...
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Hey!! I love ur blog...just get out there and talk to people. Have sum fun...oh and one thick girl 2 another....we all know men truly love big bootys...haha so SHAKE YA ASS WATCH YA SELF, SHAKE YA ASS SHO ME WHAT U WORKIN WIT -
Welcome to BC! It takes a little time to build up a readership but if you stick with it--you'll get there.
I like your blog's graphics a lot--I found the white text on pink background a little tough on my eyes, though. But I don't prefer white text usually. You might want to consider changing that because readers are finicky if they find your posts hard to read.
Best of luck to you! -
I don't hate new bloggers!
Some of the "old" ones though are a different story! -
Hey! Who're you callin' old, missy?
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Definitely not you!
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Welcome to BC.
The BC New Users Group has been created for the purpose of posting resource threads to the group noticeboard aimed at introducing bloggers, who are new members of BC, to the basics of effective networking and blog promotion within the BC community.
What’s key to networking effectively in any social media site is understanding that social networking efforts are best aimed at creating blog centered relationships with other bloggers, who have blogs that are related to your own, or who have blogs that are of interest to you. If you’d like to join the group, you will be welcomed.
www.blogcatalog.com/group/new-blog-catalog-users
We have an excellent Search utility with filters you can use to narrow your search so you can more easily locate blogs related to your own and blogs of interest to you. The search link is found on every BC Page www.blogcatalog.com/search
Also note the Help link appears on every BC page as well www.blogcatalog.com/help/
If you are looking for a step by step approach to increasing targeted organic traffic to your blog then I have a post that lays out all the steps. You will find the steps are internally linked to "how to" instructional posts.
Twenty five steps to increase blog traffic
onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/twenty-five-steps-to-increase-blog-tra...
I think you may gain some insight into what's expected in a thread posted into the various BC forum categories, including the Shameless Blog Promotion category by reading this post in the BC New Users Group.
How to use BC forum categories effectively
www.blogcatalog.com/group/new-blog-catalog-users/discuss/entry/how-to-use-b...
Best wishes for happy blogging and effective networking at BC. -
Welcome! I love the title of your blog. It ,makes me smile. The background color however makes it a bit difficult to read. Good job and please join the discussion as much as possible -
i think there is no old or new blogger everyone is the same, u also start from 0. -
May I suggest getting an avatar? it helps people recognise you more easily.
And I agree with GC that the template makes it a little hard to read after a minute. My eyes are kind of burning from the pink... perhaps switch the colours? so most of it is black with the clouds pink? That way you can keep the look without hurting my eyes! -
Yup, the pink is way to hard on the eyes as is the teeny white font!
It makes me not want to read. Sorry
How about accenting with the hot pink on a white background? -
I highly recommend clicking on peoples avatars whereby your will be magically whisked away to their profile site. Here you may leave a message either public or private, add them as a friend, click on their thumb shot and go to their web log profile site. You may add them as a favorite, give a brief description to aid BC in their directory listing or rate their blog from one to five. Remember to be kind, because most of us are sensitive about our work. It is hard getting a blog started and encompasses many hours of decision making, not to mention the creative juices it demands of its author. SImply visit, read, and others will automatically do the same. Join in the discussions and pretty soon you will feel so comfortable you will wonder how you managed before joining in. Cheers! -
Welcome. I think the writing so far shows someone who can think and I believe once you really let go, we're all in for a treat. Although artistic, the pink is not the easiest to read. But the words are fine. Keep it coming! -
I do. They're especially good with ketchup or barbecue sauce. -
It depends on your blog. Some blogs are naturally going to gain traffic based on their subject matter. Others take more time to harvest traffic. Just keep at it. Every popular blog was once new at one time. -
On the contrary, we love new bloggers.
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wellll I do not exactly believe in people actually hate new bloggers or not.
Why? well because blogging in it's core is really all about your own vision of which ever you are talking about.
Blogging I believe it's how you think and it's our way of sharing those thoughts and personal opinions to every one and to the world =)
so If some one might not like a blogger rambling about something it's really personal preferences
So don't let that hold you back, just let it GO! blog about what you blog about and you'll always find some one to read and like
That's just my humble opinion, some might agree some might not. I think, I share my opinion.. I blog and so do you welcome to BC
P.S. side note get an avatar -
Wow I am loving the critique and I'm trying to take it all in. Thank you guys so much and thanks for the welcome. Right now I am excited, but I know discouragement is lurking around the corner.
I will be changing my background in the morning because even though the design was cute, I was worried about how hard it would be to read.
Okay okay about the avatar. LMAO@The Stupid rank. Once I get my avatar, what will be my rank then?-
BC is a great social networking community for bloggers. I hope you like it as much as I do.
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Once I get my avatar, what will be my rank then?
You now rank as "One of the Enlightened Non-Faceless People".
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Have fun. Enjoy the process. Worry less about results. -
Well I added you on blogspot, so you should add me. I don't know the secret to gaining exposure. It's a hard process and takes a lot of patience. In the meantime, plaster your blog link all over the Internet on a daily basis. Get that name out there! And look to reciprocate any blogger that gives you a bit of exposure. It's about tit for tat. -
Okay I changed my layout to make it a little easier to read. This is so much harder than I thought it would be. *sigh*
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i hope you like the topics you blog about because consistently low traffic is a motivation killer. when the motivation is killed you can run on interest. i am also new to blogging and this is what i have done and as traffic picks up and the comments increase and to get to know your way aroung blogging becomes quite fan(i am at this stage now)-
Kenyan, I love my topics! I always imagine I'm writing for a huge audience of readers. Even if they are in my head, they still count to me! LOL
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love the avie.-
thank you! and I do that boobs too, but don't tell anyone!
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Don't be discouraged because your new at this .. We were all new at one point, just be true to yourself when you write and all will be fine.
Best of luck and welcome to BC -
My 2 cents.
First of all I think your blog is fun! You have some cool posts on there.
Second of all, who cares if you're a new blogger!! Just do it and have fun and we all started somewhere so who are we to make fun of you. I personally like blogs like yours better than the ones about making money online, etc. OVERdone!
Third, I have been trying to post comments on your blog but seem to have a problem with the security words....they dont' display properly. So I can't comment. -
I love you. There, I'll just say it. I read the first post and cracked up, then cracked up again to find that that man was from Houston...where I live (but hate...).\
Welcome.
My tip: Keep it real and stay sarcasticly funny, every one loves a tough girl.-
LOL I loved that post too. I tried to comment but can't. I was gonna put how disturbed I was the person was a man! I thought it was a woman from the picture heehee.
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I know, that picture was hilarious. He looked like a doughnut hole with a trucker hat.
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I read your blog. Very funny and engaging. My advice would be to keep writing, keep socializing. The more you write, the better you will become. -
LOL@doughnut hole in a trucker hat! Thanks, Jam and lotus and I took the word verification off until they can figure out what the problem is on my page, so now folks can comment.
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I think your blog is good. Just keep your posts short and images are very helpful in a post.
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