tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post4147945773683275714..comments2024-03-27T20:18:06.182+13:00Comments on The Phantom Paragrapher: Busting the Newbie BluesThe Phantom Paragrapherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15489073520213988883noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-76589110998405624592012-01-31T13:34:18.715+13:002012-01-31T13:34:18.715+13:00Oh, review policies are definitely helpful for bot...Oh, review policies are definitely helpful for both bloggers and authors. You cut down on all the emails asking for book review requests and authors don't have to waste their time emailing you if it's a book they know you won't be reading.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-28250953554607476032012-01-30T09:29:46.788+13:002012-01-30T09:29:46.788+13:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
It is rather d...Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)<br /><br />It is rather discouraging to see blogs with amazing layouts, and you're just like "Now, how do I get that?" Haha. <br /><br />I know it's hard trying to remember that you're reading for fun and not as a job! I sometimes feel like I can't get through books fast enough! But then I realize that I'm doing it for myself, so I should just slow down and relax because it's okay. :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858136803785489811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-3515603005903066782012-01-30T03:42:49.636+13:002012-01-30T03:42:49.636+13:00Hey there! Thanks for checking my post out :-) Loo...Hey there! Thanks for checking my post out :-) Looking forward to reading more of your content as well!!La Toyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837173119599366968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-84895681582896555052012-01-29T09:30:05.404+13:002012-01-29T09:30:05.404+13:00This was really helpful! I can't wait til I ha...This was really helpful! I can't wait til I have as many followers as you! I'm a newbie blogger, just a few months old! But I've really been getting into it! <br /><br />Shae @ <a href="http://understandingshaestory.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Understanding Shae's Story</a>Carmen Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505712505212042678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-62109046055306779452012-01-29T07:03:06.915+13:002012-01-29T07:03:06.915+13:00Great advice! Ultimately, just keep doing what you...Great advice! Ultimately, just keep doing what your doing and introducing yourself to new people, and the followers will come eventually.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-6865096462045692092012-01-28T19:51:27.455+13:002012-01-28T19:51:27.455+13:00Same here , I'm a big Goal and Milestone Perso...Same here , I'm a big Goal and Milestone Person LOL - I definitely had to change my perspective and remind myself I am blogging because I love reading not that Im reading because I have to blog- if that makes sense :).The Phantom Paragrapherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489073520213988883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-40932395592768941352012-01-28T19:41:12.008+13:002012-01-28T19:41:12.008+13:00The "Don't lose focus that reading is som...The "Don't lose focus that reading is something you do for pleasure..." point definitely resonates with me. I have to be careful because I tend to turn everything I do, even my hobbies, into goals and milestones. I have to remind myself that I started blogging because I love reading, and to not let blogging get in the way of what I love.<br /><br />I'm a quotes girl, too. :) I have a book full of the ones I've collected.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog! Looking forward to reading your stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-39223837945268361182012-01-28T08:45:48.574+13:002012-01-28T08:45:48.574+13:00Thanks for stopping by my blog! (: Also, thanks fo...Thanks for stopping by my blog! (: Also, thanks for the compliment on my layout. I got it from cutestblogsontheblock.com. (They have a TON of other cute and free backgrounds, too.) <br /><br />I add quotes from the book sometimes, too! Also, Book Sneeze looks awesome!Sara (of the Page Sage)http://thepagesage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-65821358792628633342012-01-28T03:53:22.153+13:002012-01-28T03:53:22.153+13:00Thanks for stopping by my blog :) I'm a new fo...Thanks for stopping by my blog :) I'm a new follower of yours too! I think your blog is really nice, but you mentioned you were jealous of other bloggers layouts. I have a file that I keep of all the websites that offer free or cheap designed blogger templates. If you would like me to send you the sites feel free to email me :) chelle2006[@]aol.com<br /><br />And also, thanks for letting me know about a new book site. I have never heard of booksneeze. :) I love finding out about new things.Michelle @ Book Briefshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606617650487008700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-27773178278479800912012-01-27T22:49:58.999+13:002012-01-27T22:49:58.999+13:00Hi Paula, thanks for stopping by at my blog! I thi...Hi Paula, thanks for stopping by at my blog! I think we all need to remember sometimes to take everything in moderation, like review requests and how much to blog. <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day!Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06565673201893791906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840182438480059815.post-37909508064377651752012-01-27T21:53:58.547+13:002012-01-27T21:53:58.547+13:00Hello.
I started it July or August 2009.
In the ...Hello.<br /><br />I started it July or August 2009.<br /><br />In the beginning I just shared links to blog entries with my Network which is International.<br /><br />I started to visit other blogs and if I liked them, I sign up as a follower. This has really paid off.<br /><br />I answer almost every comment and am always kind and grateful for visits & comments, and I truly am.<br /><br />Sometimes, I use the google translator and answer in another language out of respect if I know the visitor doesn't know English.<br /><br />Then I started to ping my site. <br /><br />Then, I started to use the Google + forum and then it really took off.<br /><br />I also contact some of the people I find of interest on the Internet. This has paid off over time.<br /><br />I have been a guest blogger on other blogs and this has paid off well in more traffic. I have also had at least 6 Guest bloggers on mine and this has been both nice and beneficial.<br /><br />I started just as an experient to see if people would be open to my writings and also to promote my other website that has been running since 2002. (My other websites traffic has incresed greatly also)<br /><br />It has gone better than I ever expected and I am very pleased with the number of new visitors every week.<br /><br />Some people visited have posted me on facebook and stumble upon and twitter without me asking or on other forums as Godlike Productions or their own websites or blogs.<br /><br />I just post info of interest to me and that I think may be useful or helpful to others.<br /><br />I have a wide interest so can reach many groups and types of people and respect them all. I am always kind even to smart asses or ego maniacs.<br /><br />I have not censored the comments of others in any way.<br /><br />I have no rule about posts. I try to do one a day, but sometimes can do up to 5. It's not the number, but coming upon info that people enjoy. I never know what will be popular.<br /><br /><br />People like videos & colorful photos. I include a photo or poster before every entry and give credit to the photographer or source useful it is unknow.<br /><br />I visit a lot of photo blogs. These blogs are very popular and I get a lot of visits by doing this. I also try to visit as many follower blogs as possible in a week to see what they are up to and leave comments.<br /><br />That's about it.<br /><br />Take care & happy blogging,<br />MikeStranger in a Strange Landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727412468418974848noreply@blogger.com