tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post2827224598842185681..comments2024-03-26T20:28:49.039-04:00Comments on Buttercup Counts her Blessings: What Do You Wish You Knew Before You Started Blogging?Buttercuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-1219142646374658482013-09-18T15:11:18.512-04:002013-09-18T15:11:18.512-04:00I think one thing I wish I knew what that it's...I think one thing I wish I knew what that it's okay to not be perfect. I want to have a good blog, with good graphics and so on but it was super stressful at first trying to get it all just right. Now I do what I can and let it be. I love meeting new bloggers too! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711895689530297027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-76298372548874691842013-09-18T12:02:37.785-04:002013-09-18T12:02:37.785-04:00My fav part of blogging is getting to know new fri...My fav part of blogging is getting to know new friends from all around the world!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10721712063789771443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-16553123618003456872013-09-18T11:46:48.695-04:002013-09-18T11:46:48.695-04:00There is so much I wish I had known before I start...There is so much I wish I had known before I started blogging. I don't even know where to start listing them. Probably with the fact that blogging is HARD. It's fun, amazing, and rewarding, but it's hard. I also wish I had known that it'd lead me to start a blogger mentoring business. THAT was completely unexpected. <br /><br />If you need any help with moving to WordPress, please contact me. I did it myself about 2 years ago with the help of an amazingly talented friend and it's SO much easier than you would think. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193668169284002910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-19157960938032976662013-09-18T08:26:22.402-04:002013-09-18T08:26:22.402-04:00There are so many things that I wish I knew before...There are so many things that I wish I knew before I started blogging. I can't even list them all, haha. In particular, I wish I would have known that I didn't have to post every day. That was a big mistake, in my opinion, and I ended up burning myself out really quickly, which hurt my blog in the end.<br /><br />My best piece of advice to new bloggers is to be yourself and don't feel like you have to follow all of the advice you get from "expert" bloggers because what worked for them, may not work for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982608625074533330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-5088768193991738752013-09-17T21:32:47.249-04:002013-09-17T21:32:47.249-04:00I still consider myself a new blogger (less than a...I still consider myself a new blogger (less than a year) but I wish I'd started earlier! I would go back and tell myself to just "learn as go you." It's amazing how much you do learn in the process!Kristen @ It Comes Full Circlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503917896452318795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-38227393662128607002013-09-17T16:29:34.026-04:002013-09-17T16:29:34.026-04:00Awesome post! Being a new blogger, I'm really ...Awesome post! Being a new blogger, I'm really working on not being so hard on myself. Thank you for the tips! I'm definitely going to use them! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449682607154953055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-26073173145957338812013-09-17T15:33:09.400-04:002013-09-17T15:33:09.400-04:00I still feel super new to blogging but I have enjo...I still feel super new to blogging but I have enjoyed the journey of learning. I've always thought I was pretty good with computers and technical stuff...well starting a blog has been a serious learning curve but I'm thrilled about all the new knowledge!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631129274276882328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-81753781296284051632013-09-17T11:16:26.024-04:002013-09-17T11:16:26.024-04:00I like meeting new people through my blog. I don&...I like meeting new people through my blog. I don't post many personal posts or other posts other than giveaways but I am slowly trying to add more content. Thanks for sharing!Stephanie - Couponing Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043600491082694526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-62650107265208436832013-09-17T10:34:28.492-04:002013-09-17T10:34:28.492-04:00I've only been blogging for two years and I en...I've only been blogging for two years and I enjoyed reading your post. I think the thing I've enjoyed the most is the people I've gotten to know. Most of those relationships starting with a comment left on my blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300672967014972850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-33650948553814606822013-09-16T22:29:14.417-04:002013-09-16T22:29:14.417-04:00I started blogging as a new years resolution. I ha...I started blogging as a new years resolution. I had been an avid blog reader for a year or so before that and thought that it would be great to document my life. That's what I've done, created a lifestyle blog and I love it. Who doesn't love receiving comments? I refresh my email a few time at work each day hoping there are some awaiting me in my inbox. What is crazy though, is I find it so weird when people come up to me and tell me they read my blog or that they saw that one my blog. For some odd reason it's super personal and I want everyone to know, but at the same time I get embarrassed when they verbally let me know they read it.<br /><br />craftingafairytale.blogspot.comTiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285835627062945262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-55526666418769323432013-09-16T11:24:29.160-04:002013-09-16T11:24:29.160-04:00My favorite part of blogging is the actual writing...My favorite part of blogging is the actual writing. I'm a writer at heart; I used to write exclusively fiction, but have wandered into the blogosphere. A close second favorite is comments...there is nothing better than someone taking the time to comment on your hard work.<br /><br />I wish I knew how time-consuming a blog would be <i>before</i> starting my blog. It's often hard to find time to actually blog with a toddler demanding attention (and food). Game Informed Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761811693128862742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-45950795816225295722013-09-15T23:28:16.499-04:002013-09-15T23:28:16.499-04:00The more I blog the more my answer evolves. A few ...The more I blog the more my answer evolves. A few years ago, it may have been receiving interaction and comments from readers. While I still enjoy that (of course!), the blogging season that I'm in has me super thankful for the blogging relationships I have formed. The bloggers I've connected with and learned from and with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651159598502253982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-35906861897148251382013-09-15T22:22:40.029-04:002013-09-15T22:22:40.029-04:00I wish I knew that most people don't comment a...I wish I knew that most people don't comment and that it would take a long time to build a readership. After a year of blogging, I think my relatives are still my biggest fans. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-48165806581486022112013-09-15T22:12:43.555-04:002013-09-15T22:12:43.555-04:00I'm pretty new still to blogging - just starte...I'm pretty new still to blogging - just started in March. I'm enjoying it although I'm still pretty nervous about doing it. I struggle with some of the "techy" parts but that's why I have a teenage daughter, right? :)Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/00835749577272240496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-29922903443927722912013-09-15T21:32:55.361-04:002013-09-15T21:32:55.361-04:00My tip to new bloggers would be to make sure that ...My tip to new bloggers would be to make sure that you're very familiar with your topic, you like your topic, and will enjoy writing about it, otherwise you'll get bored and discontinue before you build momentum.<br /><br />All the best with your move. Almost five years ago I started on Blogger.com then moved to Typepad and have been on self-hosted Wordpress since 2010.Yvonne A Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568131550576528083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-53246207608571380102013-09-15T11:50:37.912-04:002013-09-15T11:50:37.912-04:00I wish when I started blogging...I had more organi...I wish when I started blogging...I had more organization and a clear cut vision on where I wanted my blog to go.<br /><br />It took a good 6 months to get it together, although I"m still learning and expanding.<br /><br />Thanks for the great information. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261905575938613542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-8301952960977342222013-09-15T11:05:54.692-04:002013-09-15T11:05:54.692-04:00There is so much I want to learn about blogging! ...There is so much I want to learn about blogging! I have a lot to learn including Linky parties (no clue), Link ups, grabbing buttons...it is all so overwhelming! I really like your idea about commenting. I am learning the value of doing this. Not to mention, I feel so special when someone takes the time to comment on my posts! Looking forward to learning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10925230193543006228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-87848121768958029752013-09-14T22:05:48.561-04:002013-09-14T22:05:48.561-04:00My favorite part of blogging is hearing that what ...My favorite part of blogging is hearing that what I've written has meant something to one of my readers. It has helped them, or taught them something or opened their eyes to a new idea. I can't ask for anything better than making a difference in someone else's life! ~ BobbiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748744074904136255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-76970420216885086632013-09-14T21:29:35.727-04:002013-09-14T21:29:35.727-04:00Great post. I haven't been blogging very long...Great post. I haven't been blogging very long, since May of this year. I love it though. About the only thing I don't like about it is when the technology doesn't work. Ugh.<br /><br />I truly believe comments are extremely important. As you said, this is social media. We need to be building relationships with each other and that only comes from communicating. Comments are the basis of our communications. Adrienne Smith has a free Relationship Building Guide on the importance of relationship building. (http://www.adriennesmith.net/)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. <br />http://www.reginaatthelake.com<br />Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607045669774550013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-67649781150339553962013-09-14T21:07:14.497-04:002013-09-14T21:07:14.497-04:00This is a great list, and good encouragement to co...This is a great list, and good encouragement to comment, comment, comment :) I generally feel like no one has visited or read ANYTHING and then I look at the google analytics, or I'll see someone and reference something I wrote, so I know they have been there, but a comment is such nice confirmation and edification.<br /><br />I'm going to work on getting better at this!<br /><br />Dawn from http://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479618896962106834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-34532377151551236272013-09-14T15:59:31.449-04:002013-09-14T15:59:31.449-04:00Wow - - you definitely got a response on this one!...Wow - - you definitely got a response on this one!!! I wish I knew how to change the background - - easily -- - - from other websites and not just blogspot. One of these days I will find someone who can show me easily - - - and I have time to do that.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-8231641702089172452013-09-14T14:12:44.565-04:002013-09-14T14:12:44.565-04:00I LOVE getting comments on my posts but I feel lik...I LOVE getting comments on my posts but I feel like I typically get more spam than anything else. I wish readers knew just how much real, meaningful comments mean to those of us who put our time, heart, and soul into our blogs. <br /><br />I feel like I've tried all the tricks to getting comments and interacting with readers. I leave open ended questions, I occasionally ASK outright, I've even tried to make it super simple by removing all spam checkers. By the way, I don't recommend that last one.Andrea of Project Simple Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553291541300356683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-39475938226060420112013-09-14T09:52:30.943-04:002013-09-14T09:52:30.943-04:00Great topic! There's sooooo much I have learne...Great topic! There's sooooo much I have learned along the way and wish I'd known sooner. And the technical part is tricky, but I also totally love knowing how to do it all! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936165585784358854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-64304511420214608492013-09-14T05:48:39.558-04:002013-09-14T05:48:39.558-04:00The thing I struggle with is the confidence to pro...The thing I struggle with is the confidence to promote myself and my blog. That although what I do isn't perfect, it's still good enough to share.<br /><br />Blogging is such a journey, with continual learning and development. I'm so glad I'm on my journey!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389229897160951522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-8756016916521108772013-09-13T18:16:39.998-04:002013-09-13T18:16:39.998-04:00When I started blogging three years ago I had no i...When I started blogging three years ago I had no idea how much time it takes to keep a blog running. Beyond taking pictures and writing engaging posts, inevitably you want to attract readers. The most challenging part however is to not compare your blog to some of the other more popular ones. Being true to yourself is most important and it should always be fun. When it's no longer fun it may be time to let it go.Sandra Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871849887888793449noreply@blogger.com