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As a blogger I have the ability to voice my opinion, express in words my deepest most personal thoughts. It’s that voice that is powerful. More recently than ever I see bloggers who have sat down and taken the time to write posts filled with complaints.
With all the talk of plagarisim, FTC guidelines and transparency what about bloggers taking responsibilities for themselves? It seems common practice among those review bloggers who pump out reviews to just copy and paste content press releases. They pass them along as legitimate well thought out reviews and or giveaways, and no one says a… [Continue Reading]
I know what you’re thinking, “she’s revamping her site again?” I’ve decided to switch my template to Thesis and already, I’m impressed.
After you purchase it, it says to grab some caffeine and crack out. It’s true, I’m forcing myself to keep my hands off it for now, since midterms are coming up.
What do you think?… [Continue Reading]
I know a few wonderful pieces have been written on the idea that blogging is a little like high school. ok a lot! And while I agree I think there’s a better explanation. Last week our family attending a blogging event while on our way home Del cracked open one of his books. We… [Continue Reading]
I’ve been invited on many trips. Hallmark, General Mills, and last week Ninja. Bloggers are clamoring to be invited on these so called “free trips”. As an attendee let me tell you the trips aren’t free. On average for my “free bloggy trips” I spend $100. NYC obviously was closer to $500…. [Continue Reading]
As a blogger we have certain responsibilities. This means we abide by an invisible oath, we vow to never do certain things. It more common sense than anything. So should you be responsible for purchasing images you use?
The answer is yes! We don’t take content that is not ours why… [Continue Reading]
An interesting debate came up on Twitter today. Rather me venting my frustrations. I have to ask bloggers do you think you should share contacts? Do you share contacts?
I get approached by people wanting different things. I love when bloggers reach out to me for advice. I also get asked to share contacts…. [Continue Reading]
This morning I was asked to take part in a Q&A about PR Blackout. I’ve heard the story enough times to know what its about. I understand Trisha of MomDot’s point that it was taken from a chat session they have each week. This is what gets me, which is not about the whole… [Continue Reading]
The past few days there have been a number of wonderful posts swarming around the blogsphere some I personally agree with others I do not. I understand the point that one blogger tried to make, even though I don’t think she attacked all review bloggers only a group. I’ve written a number of posts… [Continue Reading]
I’ve been on many lists, and contacted many times (too many to count) for different purposes. From pitches, to campaigns you name it, it’s come into my email.
There’s a new phenomenon where bloggers are creating review sites and “helping” others get reviews. That’s great! That’s what we do at Extraordinary Mothers, which by… [Continue Reading]
I made my way around the blogsphere the other day and I noticed a few things. A lot of people have switched to wordpress blogs and have gotten the “read more” options. So I really started thinking to myself about the “read more” option and what the perks are.
I’ve heard girls bragging on their blogs… [Continue Reading]
I was recently discussing reviews with a friend, and I came to a few conclusions. After being a reviewer myself for some time I’ve come to learn many things. Every day I see a new review blog which is great, I love that so many people are willing to offer their opinions. But there’s… [Continue Reading]
If you all remember I had some of the top mommy bloggers to reference for a big final paper. If you know me then you know I am nearing my graduation for college. As part of my last three courses needed before graduation Technical Writing was on the top of my list. Unlike the other… [Continue Reading]
