Q: How did you grow your blog?
A: Trust me... I shake my head everyday I sign in. I'm still surprised others out there like what I like. :)
In a nutshell, I believe it has to do with blog content and how it's delivered. I even wrote a post on the topic which is HERE. The info sounds very elementary, however do the checklist with each post you make and see if that makes a difference for you!
In fact, I've written ALOT about all kinds of things. But they tend to get lost in the shuffle of it all, especially when newcomers arrive on my blogging doorstep.
Blog growing and newbie tips can be found HERE.
Blog photography with a point and shoot HERE.
And let's just mention the vast amount of labels I tag posts with. (located at the very bottom of the blog)
Are you a part of this crowd yet? I LOVE communicating through these tools! Join up if you haven't already! Facebookers especially get asked their opinions on what posts are desired next and hints on upcoming stuff.
So!!!
Is there anything you'd like to ask?
photography... decorating... junkin'... blog building... personal stuff...
What would you like to know? :)
(answers may be in comments OR in a new post... I'll gauge it as we go)
(the All About Me linkup is Thursday night! Are you ready?)
Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy 3,000 followers….that’s a huge achievement! I hopeo t be right there with ya….someday. By the time catch up I’m sure you’ll have millions of followers!
ReplyDeleteHumm is this where I’m suppose to ask a question? Well I would love to know how you learned to create all your graphics. Do you use a certain type of software? I’m a little lost when it comes to stuff like that. I would love to be able to create buttons for linky parties and cute post coordinating graphics but have no idea how!
Kendra aka “Domestic Princess in Training”
Okay I would like to know the best way to determine how much to sell an item for? Double what you paid for it? Time investment, materials investment etc... I'm just starting to sell the items I refinish and am having a hard time with pricing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna!
I just want to say congratulations on your 3,000 followers... way to go, Donna! You deserve it! I hope I can get to that level sometime in the near future...
ReplyDeleteNo questions for me today... yet!
Congratulations!!! I always enjoy your posts and your blog is always interesting, informative and inspiring. I think that makes all the difference. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour house amazes me! I read every single post.
I'm still waiting to hear about the blind dates you've been on.
ReplyDeleteA Funky Hunk?
Love ya SO SO much!! =>
~Kolein
A big congratulations on your hitting 3000. It seems like no time ago you were just 2000. Way to grow!! ou know I'm you're biggest cheerleader (Yes I am Kolein! Stop it - yes I am). :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to know what a typical day in the life of Donna is like. A timeline of sorts. Who do run into and what do you talk about? Where do you frequent where "everybody knows your name?", what are your favorite places in your town that are a part of your daily/semi-daily life. What do the people in your town know about you, and what type of friends do you have in real life? Who do you have coffee with? Those kind of things.
In other words, who is the "non-blogger Donna"?
I would love to see a video where your friends tell what they know about you/think about you/how you net, etc. I think that would be really fun!
Um, that "net" was supposed to be "met". :)
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about your point and shoot tutorials. Thanks for the reminder. I am off to read your blog building article :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 3000 followers!! That is awesome. And all of your tutorials are excellent. I have enjoyed each and every one of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Hugs
SueAnn
How do you find time to write your blog consistently and what time saving tips for blogging do you have or use? Also --advertisements? What hints do you have for that? Congrats on your milestone!
ReplyDeleteOhhh... I want to hear about the funky hunk too!
ReplyDeleteSee, Donna, there are others who want to know!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, at least me and Lori!!!
Celebratory shout outs at you from the Carlson household!!! 3000 +
Is Polly trying to compete with me? Polly!!!!!!!!!!! We're in this "thang" together!!!! Love ya!
With pom poms in hand,
~K
LOL!! You gals were pretty easy on me! I'll do up a post with the answers soon.
ReplyDeleteThe hunk in my life is named Mac. And he's my bestest blogging buddy ever. :)
Blind dates?!? I musta missed THAT memo... Kolein, you are TROUBLE.
Donna
Great post...you are amazing! Janell
ReplyDeleteI am yet another Donna groupie. My question is how do you possibly find the time to do all you do online?
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I don't have a blog of my own because I am not that creative but I love stealing ideas from you! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI do need some advice..
I have so many projects I would love to do, however my 2 year old takes up a lot of my time. Any advice when the best time to work would be. I tend to not start on something because I'm afraid I won't finish it. How do you follow through with your projects without getting bored and moving onto something else?
Do you ever sleep? How can you not be exhausted?
ReplyDeleteHow do you find a balance, or even prioritize?
Ahh, to be young again.
I always come back to your blog for ideas and different ways to get stuff accomplished. Have you ever had to make wood look weathered or make it look like barn wood quickly?
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