Comments on: 18 Stupid Mistakes Bloggers Make in their First Year

By: Kelly Ann

Kelly Ann — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:29:21 +0000

Thank you for sharing! Great advice and direction.

By: Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:45:08 +0000

I would add to this (unless I missed someone who already did), that a big mistake is giving up before the first year is over. If you are creative, take time to plan, and work hard while adapting when things aren’t working, some success should be had I would imagine.

Probably the biggest thing I’ve learned is the social aspect of it. Getting out and commenting (usefully) on other blogs and trying to initiate conversation.

By: Barrie Davenport

Barrie Davenport — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:03:40 +0000

Christine,

THANK YOU!!!!! This post is terrific. As a blogling myself, this info is invaluable. I am gathering bits of info about blogging like Hansel and Gretel. This post was the Mother Load!

And yes, I feel overwhelmed. But I will take your advice and go at my own pace.

Now I need to go blog, but I really want to stay on your site and read all of your posts!

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By: QuilterBridget

QuilterBridget — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:21:25 +0000

Thanks for this post…now I’m sure of it; I do NOT want to start a blog! EEKKSS! Too much time would be added to my “already spend too much time on-line” schedule. I have no idea how I stumbled upon your site, but one thing I’m glad to have found was StumbleUpon. I’ve never heard of it. I followed your link to it and it sure looks like something that would help me. I spend too much time searching for quilter’s blogs and I’m sure there are some really good ones (good for me and my tastes) out there. But searching the old-fashioned way takes lots and lots of time. Usually I find new ones by clicking on followers of ones I’ve stumbled upon. Guess I shouldn’t use “stumbled upon” so much! I wonder how many people thought I meant THE stumbled upon?! But, as you would probably say, who cares? Anyway, I’m glad I found this blog because I learned something new today. Well, two things. Have a great year, and HOPEFULLY (as I keep hearing people say) 2010 will be a better year!

By: Mark Strozier

Mark Strozier — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:12:07 +0000

*“Comparison is the blog-killer.”*
and
*Apologizing for not writing*

Oh but did I get these messages square in the face. Albeit about two years to late.

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Coach T.I.A - Coaching You to Take Inspired Action! — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:30:52 +0000

Love it! I’m in my 5th month as a blogger and am bookmarking this post! Glad to have found it sooner rather than later and doubly glad that I’m already following a lot of this advice. Thank you for sharing Christine! Tia

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:15:22 +0000

I just referenced one of these in my blog…thanks again for the great food for thought…as ever!

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By: Tammy Morales

Tammy Morales — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:19:37 +0000

Christine, I recently celebrated 1 year on my blog. Thank you for all the great tips, some I have experienced and others I hope to avoid now that I know where the pitfalls are.

I had to laugh when you wrote about getting out into the community. This one just hit me recently (like last week) and it has been so refreshing and amazing to get involved.

THANK YOU!