31.5.10

Letters for Lucas

Name of Blog: Letters for Lucas

Name of Blogger: Tonya

Blogging since: August 2009

Number of followers today: 41

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 23 per month

What the Blog is about: Tonya is a thirty-something first time mom. Her son Lucas will be celebrating his first birthday in June! The blog starts with Tonya writing a series of letters directly to her son. But as Tonya continues to write, the blog expands into not only a way to record Lucas' growth and development, but as a way for her to record her own growth as both a mommy and woman. Tonya captures the change from being a childless, married woman that has a busy and active social life to becoming a mom, without losing her sense of self. The transition is beautifully written, and worth the read. Her writing is poignant, sassy, sweet, and very honest.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes. She also visits your blog and leaves comments.

29.5.10

Mommy of a Monster

Name of Blog: Mommy of a Monster (I Mean Toddler) and Infant Twins

Name of Blogger: Natalie

Blogging since: March 2010

Number of followers today: 212

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 30 (pretty much daily)

What the Blog is about:
Mommy of a Monster chronicles life with three young children, one of whom is a monster. Aren't all toddlers? The writing is honest and has dealt with subjects ranging from her son Tater's trucker mouth to her struggles with infertility. She shares fantastic photos of her family, her garden and her frumpiness. Funny and completely raw, Natalie lays out her life for the world to see.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, and promptly

28.5.10

Blog Tip #204 - Number of Posts vs. Number of Comments

Posting more than once a day doesn't get more people to read your blog, nor does it get you more comments.

You might think you would get more comments if you write more posts. In reality most bloggers and blog-readers don't stay online all day. They come and go in starts and spurts. Once a day or every other day for posts you really want people to read is all you need.

Unless you write reviews of blogs.

Then it can be every day... and twice on Fridays.

But it still won't get us more comments.

27.5.10

Mommy's Pen



Name of Blog: Mommy's Pen

Name of Blogger: Sue

Blogging since: December 2009

Number of followers today: Undisclosed

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 25-30

What the Blog is about:
Sue is raising her daughter Nora in the Pacific Northwest. She's trying create a positive, creative environment for Nora to grow up in and is sharing the details. Nora has just turned three and has a very unique take on life as a result - which Sue passes on to us. Her husband Ben regularly graces us with his gorgeous photography to highlight Sue's stories. Sue shares with us her parenting mistakes on a weekly basis while highlighting the beauty of family on a daily basis.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes, via comments

26.5.10

In Pursuit of Martha Points

Name of Blog: In Pursuit of Martha Points

Name of Blogger: Lori

Blogging since: March 19, 2010

Number of followers today: Undisclosed

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 20+ per month

What the Blog is about: Lori lives her life by Martha Points. As in Martha Stewart points.  She has a 100-point scale that she uses to measure her Martha-y-ness, and increases or decreases her current score based on her successes and failures in all things domestic. 

Example:
Making the Bed: +5 points
Losing the Kids: -10 points

If you weren't able to tell until now, Lori's blog is full of honesty and humor.  You're guaranteed to fall in love! 

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

25.5.10

Aging Mommy

Name of Blog: Aging Mommy

Name of Blogger: Jane

Blogging since: February 2010

Number of followers today: 210

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 15 per month

What the Blog is about: This “aging mommy” is a 46 year old first time mom. She is raising her 3 year old daughter, Mirabelle. She writes about their daily antics together, as well as about how mommy hood has changed her life. She describes the real, and not always fun, aspects of being a mom. She offers advice and useful suggestions. She has strong opinions, and offers them in a healthy, engaging manner. The “voice” of her writing is very calming and leaves you wanting to read more. The comments left by readers are funny, thoughtful, and you can tell that her readers really enjoy her blog.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes

24.5.10

Taming Insanity

Taming Insanity

Name of Blog: Taming Insanity

Name of Blogger: Kristen

Blogging since: July 2009

Number of followers today: 110

Average number of ppm (posts per month): 25+ per month

What the Blog is about: Humorous cool girl turned cool woman, wife and mother. Honest, at times poignant, mostly funny captured moments in her life. She has guest bloggers, a fast growing number of followers and likes to write from themes, or memes.

Does the author respond to comments? Yes