tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post9010858907251378171..comments2024-03-02T11:17:56.615-08:00Comments on www.booksthoughtsadventures.com: Hmmm...I Have To Rev Up Business...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-72479657285233370932010-04-23T18:46:46.515-07:002010-04-23T18:46:46.515-07:00I WANT A PILLOW!!!! I'll make you a tutu if yo...I WANT A PILLOW!!!! I'll make you a tutu if you make me a pillow..lol. Tutu's are all I know how to make. :PManderiffichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088132417445030237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-90667946241493534372010-04-23T15:46:32.584-07:002010-04-23T15:46:32.584-07:00Ti...
Thank you so much...and I am getting better...Ti...<br /><br />Thank you so much...and I am getting better at the commenting...I was reading all of the blogs I am following but not really commenting...I think in the beginning of a blog and as a newbie blogger...I was learning the ropes...now I am more aware of what I can do...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-55607616680254331302010-04-23T15:06:29.161-07:002010-04-23T15:06:29.161-07:00When I first started I paid attention to numbers b...When I first started I paid attention to numbers but so many subscribe via email or by a reader that the following figure may not be accurate. <br /><br />I think the best way to get your blog out there is just to keep visiting other blogs. I am a firm believer in visiting those that visit me and I think for the most part, many bloggers think this way. <br /><br />On a technical note, your blog is nice and clean and easy on the eyes and it loads quickly. Sometimes technical issues can keep people from following but yours looks great!Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-78220022783233424742010-04-22T11:17:51.279-07:002010-04-22T11:17:51.279-07:00Lenore...
Thank you so much and I will check that...Lenore...<br /><br />Thank you so much and I will check that out...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-36583411352572327832010-04-22T01:33:01.875-07:002010-04-22T01:33:01.875-07:00Thanks for visiting my blog! As you can see, it w...Thanks for visiting my blog! As you can see, it was a very good way to get me to visit yours :) I also wrote a new book blogger FAQ that I keep updated with useful links if you want to check it out:<br /><br />http://presentinglenore.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-book-blogger-faq.htmlLenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-89582984898117524282010-04-21T19:16:25.568-07:002010-04-21T19:16:25.568-07:00Steena's right. I gained 60 new followers in o...Steena's right. I gained 60 new followers in one week before Steena and I did the contest. Reply to this via email, and I'll link you to some blogs with really great advice. ;)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-68329795095661953422010-04-21T17:00:25.665-07:002010-04-21T17:00:25.665-07:00You know, it's just something you keep at. Do...You know, it's just something you keep at. Don't focus so much on the numbers as just making the blog you. Post wonderful, original reviews, post about books, comment on the YA market, just give it your voice. That alone will attract people. A contest every once in a while doesn't hurt. If you were unimpressed with how other bloggers did their contests, then have one yourself and make it how YOU want it to be. What would you like to receive? A fresh, new hardbound book? Then give one of your favorites away! Give away some chocolate. Read Blood and Chocolate and have a give away with that book and some of your chocolate! Give away a book you think is a cozy read and throw in one of your pillows to go along with it so the winner can snuggle up and read at the same time.<br /><br />It's little things like that that make you unique. People will come. Don't worry. You just need to have patience and perseverance. If you ever have any questions or anything, feel free to contact me. I'm always open for helping out.Donna (Bites)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12585421704517898076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-32349799813198106512010-04-21T14:19:50.056-07:002010-04-21T14:19:50.056-07:00Thanks, Kathy...I have received lots of great advi...Thanks, Kathy...I have received lots of great advice.https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-52069805697994144972010-04-21T14:06:34.637-07:002010-04-21T14:06:34.637-07:00Everything I was going to suggest has already been...Everything I was going to suggest has already been suggested.<br /><br />1. Have content that people want to read - Interesting reviews, etc.<br /><br />2. Participate in popular memes -- In My Mailbox, It's Monday! What Are You Reading?, Teaser Tuesday and The Saturday Network.<br /><br />3. Comment on other blogs and leave a link to yours or otherwise make it easy for people to check your blog out. Do you list your blog on your profile?<br /><br />Followers do build over time.Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-91269658440474244322010-04-21T12:49:11.663-07:002010-04-21T12:49:11.663-07:00Steena...thanks...I am making sure that I do just ...Steena...thanks...I am making sure that I do just that...often I get so involved in reading them...that I forget to comment on them but I am being more diligent about that now...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-91409297694519129752010-04-21T12:44:53.839-07:002010-04-21T12:44:53.839-07:00I've also found that the more blogs you commen...I've also found that the more blogs you comment on ... the more people check you out ;) Try to find 5 new blogs a day to comment on, follow ect ... you'll gain your followers in no time.Steena Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585255306121495098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-44175268454223635072010-04-21T11:40:35.832-07:002010-04-21T11:40:35.832-07:00One thing to keep in mind Patty is that followers ...One thing to keep in mind Patty is that followers like comments too. The more you have, the more time it will take to give each some attention.<br /><br />Another thing I would like to point out is that when it comes to getting free books from the publishers and such, they are more interested in your statistics (page hits, unique visitors, returning visitors etc.) than your number of followers. That is straight from the horses mouth. Food for thought. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-63884689463460637742010-04-21T11:16:27.798-07:002010-04-21T11:16:27.798-07:00I subscribe to your blog, but I don't do the f...I subscribe to your blog, but I don't do the follow thing, so I'm in Google Reader. Try not to get too obsessed with numbers - believe me, I know it's hard not to at the beginning. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. I'm not sure I'll know the answer, but I might.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-58222983098045951472010-04-21T11:08:52.787-07:002010-04-21T11:08:52.787-07:00Thanks, Jeannie...I love knowing that you are stil...Thanks, Jeannie...I love knowing that you are still there for me...I think I want to build up followers just because I am so new at this...and I love blogging right now...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-5956047961457027642010-04-21T11:06:56.275-07:002010-04-21T11:06:56.275-07:00I may be a non-blogger now but I'm still readi...I may be a non-blogger now but I'm still reading! Good suggestions from your commentors if this is what you are wanting to strive for :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-54617489766244615792010-04-21T10:56:50.308-07:002010-04-21T10:56:50.308-07:00Christina...thanks for the suggestions...I will do...Christina...thanks for the suggestions...I will do all of them...I have no clue what a meme is but I will google it and figure it all out...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-75260497234466437612010-04-21T10:45:06.135-07:002010-04-21T10:45:06.135-07:00I did do the BlogHop once but I will do it again o...I did do the BlogHop once but I will do it again on Friday...thanks so much for your kind words...https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-68225025107391403322010-04-21T10:38:37.105-07:002010-04-21T10:38:37.105-07:00Maybe try participating in memes. That is a great ...Maybe try participating in memes. That is a great way to get to know other book bloggers and for them to visit your blog too. Popular memes include In My Mailbox (hosted by <a href="http://www.thestorysiren.com" rel="nofollow">The Story Siren</a>) and It's Monday What Are You Reading (hosted by Sheila at <a href="http://bookjourney.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">One Person's Journey Through A World of Books</a>). In My Mailbox is about sharing what books you received in the mail, from the library, etc. the week before. The second meme is great because you share what you read the last week and link to any reviews you wrote as well as listing what you plan to read coming up. It is kind of like a weekly update on your blog. Teaser Tuesdays, hosted by Miz B of <a href="http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Should Be Reading</a> is also a good meme and it doesn't take a lot to do-you just share two teaser sentences from the book you are currently reading.<br /><br />I also noticed you are a member of the Book Blogs ning. There is a group on there for networking your blog and it might be a good idea to join. I also post links to my reviews on the various groups (Dedicated Book Reviewers,YA Book Bloggers, etc.)<br /><br />Something to keep in mind-those numbers don't necessarily mean that all those people are going to read and comment on all your posts. Just keep writing solid content for your blog and people will keep reading and commenting.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152796665076125685.post-34665212245852264722010-04-21T09:39:21.638-07:002010-04-21T09:39:21.638-07:00I completely understand what you are saying. It i...I completely understand what you are saying. It is disheartening sometimes to wonder if anyone is actually reading what you are putting out there. I look at other blogs and see how many followers they have and wonder if I'll ever get there. Slowly, but surely you will. Have you participated in the blog hop? I'll have a link up on Friday. You will meet a bunch of bloggers that way. <br /><br />I am by no means an expert at this as I just started blogging myself. Keep it up, you'll find a following.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337919035210017251noreply@blogger.com