tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post5868015760505062187..comments2024-03-15T00:27:48.794-07:00Comments on Retire In Style Blog Too: On using the "f" word: What Works in BloggingBarbara Torrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09618291241661047482noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-4042653478164866212013-02-25T15:10:00.534-08:002013-02-25T15:10:00.534-08:00Dee,You are so welcome. I visited this afternoon w...Dee,<br><br>You are so welcome. I visited this afternoon with Linda Myers and she would agree that the connection with so many wonderful bloggers is really what it is all about.<br><br>Be well.<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-55254221453929801752013-02-23T15:19:38.154-08:002013-02-23T15:19:38.154-08:00Dear Barbara, thanks for stopping by my blog to le...Dear Barbara, thanks for stopping by my blog to leave a comment on my Wednesday posting. I'm glad for that because it's led me to your blog and I found this posting speaking of the wonder of blogging and its pitfalls as well. <br><br>I've met so many wonderful bloggers whose words speak to me often just when I need to read them. They have often helped me put my day into perspective. <br><br>As to the titles on postings--it's so true that something like the "f word" will bring readers who have never before been to your blog. But perhaps once they arrive they find a common sense and a sensibility that speaks to them. I have in reading this posting. Thank you for it. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-86710543078853003062013-02-21T14:59:46.115-08:002013-02-21T14:59:46.115-08:00Cj Cozygirl,I know what you mean about the time sp...Cj Cozygirl,<br><br>I know what you mean about the time spent visiting and commenting. It is almost like the tail wagging the dog. If we can't write quality stuff because we spend our time trying to comment on every blog in the world, we are missing the point don't you think? It is just a thought.<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-51990276046732026672013-02-21T14:52:43.481-08:002013-02-21T14:52:43.481-08:00Michael,The video idea is sensational...this is th...Michael,<br><br>The video idea is sensational...this is the kind of thing that keeps me blogging. I love new tricks and widgets. This is a fun concept. I am not sure how that work on blogger though. Do you have a website that I can visit to help with adding that feature?<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-13544129220182813622013-02-21T14:46:37.346-08:002013-02-21T14:46:37.346-08:00Linda, It occurred to me that leaving comments is ...Linda, <br><br>It occurred to me that leaving comments is a tricky thing. If we arrive on your blog, for example, and love the post but have nothing meaningful to say beyond 'nice post', a fellow blogger will probably leave.<br><br>I noticed that on blogger on the layout page inside the edit blog post box there is a place to check so that people can leave a reaction. I cannot get it to work on my page but maybe you can. I have fiddled with the html on the template so that may be why. <br><br>If you tell people what you want them to do, it does help. Ask a question that they can answer and that may also prompt more comments.<br><br>Good luck.<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-15314738945177892202013-02-21T05:37:06.446-08:002013-02-21T05:37:06.446-08:00I love following you...even watch on FB and the tw...I love following you...even watch on FB and the tweets. Problem is I follow TOO many and have to skim through as fast as I can sometimes, let alone post on my own blog. When we hit the road, hoping to have more time to participate :O) One reason I like the "like" on FB...nice to get a heads up someone is at least enjoying the material. Wish a good way to par down links but I just can't get enough:)Cj Cozygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-85217202881887563222013-02-20T21:54:25.763-08:002013-02-20T21:54:25.763-08:00Several points well taken, b+. I've come full ...Several points well taken, b+. I've come full circle on the banality of comments such as 'lol', 'I agree', or 'me too'. I find them, well, you know... Now I've become more accepting of them and those who key them. At least I count them as readers and not only cruising through. (Right, Linda Myers?) Enough said-comments that are thoughtful, meaningful and carry the conversation to new places are most valuable.<br><br>And how about the Mississippi book surfacing after so much time. And even for free. Who can resist?<br><br>You asked for other ideas to garner traffic? What about video-original, self made pieces, not those regifted from other sources. I appreciate a 30-60 second piece that makes a point, even if it's someone in front of the camera of their cell phone.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076340699125023876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-46136891486479196442013-02-20T19:12:02.875-08:002013-02-20T19:12:02.875-08:00I know that, for every one person who reads a blog...I know that, for every one person who reads a blog post of mine, four to five arrive on the page and leave without a comment. I'm curious as to why that is.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.com