30 Days to a Better Blog: Day 5 – Keep Up With Your Comments

Keeping on top of your comments should be just as important as writing your next post. 

Thanks BlogWorld because that is some great advice and I really need to be on top of that. 

 ■Field Spam. I just FLAG the spam on this blog and on my wordpress blog I have Akismet installed which does an awesome job.  Some of the comments are funny and nothing to do with your blog or the post.  Don't let it get to you...just DELETE!

■Approve Comments.  I manually approve my comments but I need to do the follow thru....actual respond back.  
■Reply to Comments. I love it when I post on a blog and they respond back to me...LOVE IT! So I need to do the same here. I'm making a commitment to do that from now on and I will be going back and making sure I haven't missed anyone lately. I know I have this week to do for sure!
■Start a Debate.  So if someone doesn't like your post/blog still respond to them...ok I understand the concept and I will do that from now on.  Great advice. 

■Bring Comments Into Your Posts.  LOVE this idea!  I will be browsing my comments and sharing some in the future.  Also recommend a GUEST POST....ummm thats a great idea too.  I need to find a BLOGGING BUDDY. 

Please visit Blog World to get more details on this post http://www.blogworld.com/2011/01/05/30-days-to-a-better-blog-keep-up-with-your-comments/

30 Days to a Better Blog: Use Your ‘Preview’ Button DAY 4

Hanging my head in shame because I DON'T do this!  I need too though.  I didn't know If someone is using an RSS reader, they are going to see the first published version of your post.  Well that's not good!  I always add /change/fix stuff so now I will do that all in PREVIEW mode! 

When you preview, look for the following items:

■Correct spelling

■Correct grammar

■Images are aligned properly

■Images are spaced and sized properly

■Any embedded players are working correctly

■Font tags close appropriately

■All URLs work

■All <><>and tags are properly closed so that you’re entire template isn’t skewed

Please read more here: http://www.blogworld.com/2011/01/04/30-days-to-a-better-blog-use-your-preview-button/

Ok...I did it with this post LOL!

Got my BOOTS today!

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Those are my in the house comfy ones and I also got some heel ones that have fur at the top.  I love them and I got them for a FABULOUS price 50% off a couple weeks ago through a site called: http://www.afaze.com/

I saw the deal on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Afaze/98881961755) and jumped on it!  It was simple and fast. Very pleased!

30 Days to a Better Blog: Add/Edit Your Contact Me Page

Contact page is very important no matter what!  If companies want to approach you about product reviews, how can they contact you if they don't have any way to do that!  I also put a little character in my intro and not sure if that good but hey its me and its staying. 

Here is what they say to add on your Contact Page:


■Name of the blog/company
■Name of the blogger(s)

■Email addresses
■Social networking
■Physical address ( I didn't do this because I don't feel safe doing that. Stalkers PEOPLE...just saying) I did say if they want my address they can email me.
■Phone number (didn't put this either)
■Fax number (people still have faxes?) 

You may consider setting up a Contact Form that generates an automatic email to your inbox. By providing a drop-down box with “Reasons for Contact” you can easily sift through emails and distribute them appropriately.

Great Idea....now I need to find this CONTACT FORM.

Let me know if you put anything else on your Contact Page.

Full article: http://www.blogworld.com/2011/01/03/30-days-to-a-better-blog-addedit-your-contact-me-page/

DAY 2: 30 Days to a Better Blog: Add a Link To Your RSS Feed

OMG....I needed this.  Today I noticed that my RSS wasn't working because of this application (wibiya) I had on my site was blocking it.  Ugh well that's a bit frustrating but hey I would rather have the RSS feed button working than the cool toolbar that pops up.

I went on Feedburner and WOW I have 56 subscribers.  I don't understand all the other stuff on Feedburner but I'm hoping its all good and I'm doing something right.  So lets see by fixing the issue and placing a RSS button on website will get me more readers.

Here is the full article: http://www.blogworld.com/tag/30-days-to-a-better-blog/page/2/

I hate Veggies but I am a Mom.

This is one of my biggest dilemmas as a mom.  I was a very picky eater (ask my mom and dad) and it has stayed with me all my life.  Its not necessary the taste its the texture.  Slimy spinach...ewwww gross!  I know your laughing but I deal with this everyday!  I am not the best cook either so to try to cook with veggies has always been a struggle.  I eat salads....always love raw veggies more than cooked.  Being a mom who doesn't like veggies is probably a kids dream but its not my DREAM.  With that said I have never said to my kids "don't eat that...ewww gross" but I haven't out right told them "eat your veggies" either.  We eat veggies every night but its either corn, green beans, peas (but I don't have them on my plate) or a salad.  When my hubby cooks he throws in veggies and I wish I could cook like him but I would have to try the food and I'm not going to eat that slimy stuff!  When will I grow up LOL! 

My kids are big salad eaters so I'm not totally being a bad mom! 

Look at what I WON!

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I entered a contest on http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/ and I WON! 

I have used the products already and LOVE them!

THANKS RubberMaid, Sharpie and of course My Organized Chaos.

(side note...I also was able to post this from my phone...LOVIN my android phone)

30 Days to a Better Blog- Day 1

30 Days to a Better Blog: Day 1 – Update WordPress



This blog is in on Blogger so I don't need to do it for this blog but for my other 2 blogs (husbands and my social media blog) are on Wordpress.  Putting this on my to-do lists for each site.

The biggest thing I learned from this blog post is..... *WordPress suggests disabling Plugins because there might be problems after the upgrade.   But if you never have done a update....PLEASE BACK UP before you do it.  I learned my lesson last year and lost everything I worked for 2 yrs.  I got back some but after I lost that I never could get back into that blog. 

Please visit: http://www.blogworld.com/2011/01/01/30-days-to-a-better-blog-update-wordpress/

I'm going to be doubling up on posts to make sure I catch up soon. 



Facebook Friday

Thanks Mom vs the Boys blog for this wonderful way to get to know each other!

This is a great way to get to know other blogs and facebook pages. I love finding new blogs! Hope to see you over there and on my facebook page!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR LOVELY HOSTS
MOM VS. THE BOYS AND SMOOKIE STYLE!


The rules are simple:
1. Add your facebook page to the linky tool below
2. Like your hosts in the #1 and #2 spot
3. Like the person in the spot above yours
and then like whoever else you want, the more the merrier!

**Be sure to leave a little comment on their fb wall with a link back to your fb page so they can like you back**

This Week went FAST! Resolutions anyone?

Well in the back of my head one of my New Year resolutions was to write 1 blog post a day....ummm that didn't happen did it!  Resolutions don't work for me but I do set some goals and wish lists.  I give myself little timelines and TRY (yes try) to get them done.  If I stressed on everything I said I was going to do geez I would be a wreak 24/7! 

Goals TODAY:

1. Write Blog Posts- PMP and PamAllenOnline
2. Read my fav blogs/comment/find new blogs
3. Do Facebook Friday
4. Post Pictures onto Hubby's airbrush site
5. Craiglist ad-airbrush
6. Get to school by 3 for bakesale table

I think that is enough for TODAY! 

How do you handle New Year Resolutions???   I have some more 2011 goals- will share later.