tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post3174979164572314107..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Let's Talk: Book Blogging GoalsMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-57618286928249310642012-05-20T20:04:34.485-04:002012-05-20T20:04:34.485-04:00Great list! I definitely need to comment more and ...Great list! I definitely need to comment more and I would love to do more author interviews. I have not done many. :(Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-54262228735963879102012-05-20T19:03:07.870-04:002012-05-20T19:03:07.870-04:00Great list! I need to comment more too. Life just ...Great list! I need to comment more too. Life just gets in the way and I'm always playing catch up...like right now!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20804367937174443062012-05-18T19:58:53.504-04:002012-05-18T19:58:53.504-04:00I've been blogging for over five years now, an...I've been blogging for over five years now, and I'm still not sure where I want to end up! And I dunno if I'll ever have the courage to leave blogger....Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-57275441284862862952012-05-18T17:36:04.464-04:002012-05-18T17:36:04.464-04:00Hi! Awesome post, I totally understand the whole &...Hi! Awesome post, I totally understand the whole "being too scared to transfer to Wordpress" thing. I'm the same way! But like you, I will force myself to change sometime! <br /><br />By the way, I love your blog and am a new follower! Hope you can stop by my blog sometime. :)<br /><br />Jessica from Booked Up!<br />http://www.bookedupbloggers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/feature-and-follow-friday-9.htmlMelissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-41005826481057068702012-05-18T16:02:10.053-04:002012-05-18T16:02:10.053-04:00WP..yes *scared*WP..yes *scared*Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-76074325908489303782012-05-18T14:07:12.969-04:002012-05-18T14:07:12.969-04:00I love you. For serious. That is all:)I love you. For serious. That is all:)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-81269929361702437742012-05-18T12:44:58.987-04:002012-05-18T12:44:58.987-04:00I'm interested to hear how the transition from...I'm interested to hear how the transition from Blogger to Wordpress goes!<br /><br />Also, I agree wholeheartedly to the idea of blogging with confidence. BE YOU.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-23950012254790875572012-05-18T12:44:15.751-04:002012-05-18T12:44:15.751-04:00Thank you for your kind comments, Ann! Glad to mak...Thank you for your kind comments, Ann! Glad to make a great connection :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20192242765296994502012-05-18T12:43:48.239-04:002012-05-18T12:43:48.239-04:00Aw thank you! I'm glad that you can find some ...Aw thank you! I'm glad that you can find some value in my blog as a mentor. Any questions you might have, please don't hesitate to ask. I think Wordpress is a natural progression once we outgrow Blogger, so take your time!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82139562009291634872012-05-18T12:43:03.518-04:002012-05-18T12:43:03.518-04:00I think it's a common issue when bloggers expe...I think it's a common issue when bloggers experience the dreaded burnout ;)<br /><br />And thank you! I'm so glad to know that you'll continue to follow!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-52395873503944429302012-05-18T12:42:40.897-04:002012-05-18T12:42:40.897-04:00I like the idea of Writer Wednesday. We are all s...I like the idea of Writer Wednesday. We are all so busy that it is good to set this kind of goal.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7232234617254706202012-05-18T12:41:43.680-04:002012-05-18T12:41:43.680-04:00Authors on the Air - first a blogtalkradio program...Authors on the Air - first a blogtalkradio program, then a FB page, is now working on a Wordpress site for blogging about authors and books. Site is not up yet. I (Ann) am a new book blogger - my co-host, Pam Stack has more experience. So I am thrilled that I found this blog to learn more and share more and build connections. I am impressed with the comments and love the site. I have much to learn! Thanks. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-10292063595209038982012-05-18T11:34:55.766-04:002012-05-18T11:34:55.766-04:00What a great post! I've been going through a t...What a great post! I've been going through a tough time, so haven't spent alot of time on my blog (which wasn't strictly about books anyway). Now, however, challenging life has brought to mind the fact that life is short and I'd better get off my behind. So, Writer Wednesday will serve as my day to book blog. I'm using your fabulous blog as my 'mentor'! :D Thanks for all your great posts. I've toyed with changing to Wordpress, but haven't even figured out Blogger yet, quite frankly.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-60172129031940753642012-05-18T11:14:06.064-04:002012-05-18T11:14:06.064-04:00I'm really comfortable with blogger, so I hav...I'm really comfortable with blogger, so I haven't had the motivation to switch to Wordpress yet--but it's something that I have been thinking about. I like your blog and will continue to follow. I'm sure most will continue reading your blog! Commenting and doing more author interviews is something I also plan on doing more of. I've had the same problems as you on these points.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40420725507236802942012-05-18T10:15:02.284-04:002012-05-18T10:15:02.284-04:00I think it will take some time, but it the long ru...I think it will take some time, but it the long run, it is worth it! I've got a decent following and though I'm terrified I'll lose everyone, I really, really hope most people will stick with me through the transition :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-86377500960292686102012-05-18T10:14:19.642-04:002012-05-18T10:14:19.642-04:00Thanks, doll! Blogging is my therapy, too. I put W...Thanks, doll! Blogging is my therapy, too. I put WAY too much stress on pretty much every aspect of my life, but I actually enjoy this one and need to remember that :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-19366806902185827952012-05-18T10:10:55.544-04:002012-05-18T10:10:55.544-04:00I'd love to switch from blogger to wordpress.....I'd love to switch from blogger to wordpress...but I just figured out how to do some really cool things on blogger, and I'm afraid my following isn't strong enough to follow me without GFCMelissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-15711541252484963652012-05-18T10:09:59.087-04:002012-05-18T10:09:59.087-04:00This is good. You've got lots of goals! I LOVE...This is good. You've got lots of goals! I LOVE author interviews and will interview the heck out of one if I get the chance (wait til June and my Contemporary Month - get ready cause they're comin). I suppose for me, my blog - even in its smallness - is my outlet to my stresses. I have a horribly stressful life, just ridiculous life issues, but I always know that I have THIS fun thing that I find therapeutic somehow to come back to. So whether I have a few minutes a day or a few hours a day to spend on it, I try to do the best I can and not get overstressed (like I've seen so many do) with blog stuff. Because I NEED this in my life as another one of my go-to's. I don't even know if that makes any sense at all. Basically, I just try and have fun at it and try and have a certain confidence at it because I can't get myself so worked up that I push it aside. I just find that I can get lost in a few comments or questions for an interview and forget about life stuff for awhile and that is priceless to me! Okay, I'm shedding my dorkdom now. Great question as always, Melissa! Hang in there! You're fabulous! Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-23312736882865331042012-05-18T10:03:45.111-04:002012-05-18T10:03:45.111-04:00I think it's more how much freedom we'll h...I think it's more how much freedom we'll have to take our blogs to the next level. Plus, at the end of the day - Blogger and Google pretty much own our content, which I hate!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-11763287507439772872012-05-18T09:56:25.786-04:002012-05-18T09:56:25.786-04:00I've been so interested by how many bloggers a...I've been so interested by how many bloggers are talking/making the switch from blogger to Wordpress. I really like my home on blogger so I'm not too anxious to move but it's always something to keep in the back of my mind.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68227097772943794022012-05-18T09:04:02.832-04:002012-05-18T09:04:02.832-04:00SEO is search engine optimization - it's telli...SEO is search engine optimization - it's telling the search engines (IE Google, Bing, Yahoo etc) that you are the most relevant :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68313048349219612662012-05-18T09:03:17.324-04:002012-05-18T09:03:17.324-04:00I'm hoping I get better at it! I've been t...I'm hoping I get better at it! I've been trying for years!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-72402466570245786412012-05-18T08:58:59.907-04:002012-05-18T08:58:59.907-04:00Author interviews are tricky. Trying to find a goo...Author interviews are tricky. Trying to find a good balance between repetitive and lofty can be quite difficult. Can't wait to see what you get up to!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-87466327091227776492012-05-18T08:41:35.320-04:002012-05-18T08:41:35.320-04:00I'm in the same boat with you regarding commen...I'm in the same boat with you regarding commenting more. I used to just blog by my lonesome, but then I realized to get people to comment, I also have to put myself out there. I"m currently on blogger though - what's SOE?Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34564421581820600782012-05-18T08:41:30.603-04:002012-05-18T08:41:30.603-04:00Thanks Juju and hey...everyone has to pick the rig...Thanks Juju and hey...everyone has to pick the right platform for them :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.com