August 2nd, 2008
Summers are difficult for blogging. Families are spending more time together with children off from school. There’s swimming, cottages, out-of-town family events, vacations, etc. which can leave minimal time to sit in front of the computer.
Recently there have been events which have changed our community as we knew it - and lives of some of our dear friends. Some life altering events, and even some events - linked or not - which have caused drama throughout the internet. It’s been a little bit depressing for the most part.
Motherhood Uncensored has come up with a fantastic idea: Blog the Recession
Wanna know how it works?
The premise is simple. If you read blogs, then for the month of August, make the “pledge” to click through from your feed reader. No obligation to leave a hilarious comment or send a long stalkerish email (although both, within reason, are always lovely). Just click through to the blog (not on ads unless you are so led) and if you’re feeling generous, click around to their older posts.
Just those extra page views can make a big difference for bloggers who could really use the help, or in [Kristen's case], where page views don’t matter so much, a big fat ego boost.
Really? How could you turn that down?
It’s all about clicking through and letting writers know that you’re there, simple and easy. Doesn’t require leaving comments or particiapating any further then just clicking through the feed reader and letting people know you’re there!
Grab the button, share it with your friends and spread the word!Click through and share the love for the month of August!
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Please vote and let me know what you think about changing the name of Temporarily Me!! Got a name suggestion? Share it in the comments!
look! i clickee through!
Lara’s last blog post..The Difference Between ‘Equity’ and ‘Equality’
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Sounds like a great idea!
Brenda’s last blog post..18 months!
August 3rd, 2008 at 8:31 am
I love this idea! I always try to click through and say hi, but I will make a special effort this August.
nomotherearth’s last blog post..Report Card #4
August 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 am
Sounds like I need to look into ads. I could certainly use the extra $$.
That actually does seem like a great idea.
Though I had to chuckle at how different summer is for you and me.
August 3rd, 2008 at 11:49 am
What a cool idea…
Thank you so much for thinking about me this past week. It was a helluva scarey week. So your thoughts and support mean alot.
Hope this week is a great one for you.
Midwestern Mommy’s last blog post..The “Cancer” that wasn’t cancer
August 3rd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I found you through Kristin’s site and before posting about it, I thought I’d go through and comment on all the blogs she listed, as well as those who left comments! So I’m in!!!
tata’s last blog post..Birthday Party
August 4th, 2008 at 12:10 am
I just joined the Blog the Recession. Such a great idea and fun as well. Another fun perk is finding great new blogs to frequent
TheAngelForever’s last blog post..Clickity, clickity, click - Blog the Recession
August 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I’m glad you joined the movement, too! Blog the Recession is an excellent idea.
As for changing your name - that’s a tough decision. I’ve contemplated a name change, too, but I’m not sure how much it would hurt my “brand” by switching to something else, ya know? Part of me says to keep your name, because you’ve defined yourself with that already. The other part of me says if you’re not feeling it, choose something else.
Christina’s last blog post..Murphy’s Law & Unexpected Kindness
August 6th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I love this concept. Bloggers helping bloggers, clicks adding up pennies, dimes, and maybe even dollars…Blog the recession, I’m in!
Daisy’s last blog post..Check the Poo
August 8th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Your blog is interesting!
Keep up the good work!
Alex’s last blog post..Going Mobile on the Orient Express
August 15th, 2008 at 11:49 pm