Hi everyone! Thanks so much for filling out the survey! It will really help me out with the direction of this site and things I would like to add or change. Unfortunately, because it was anonymous, I cannot respond to each person's individual comments. If you have a comment or concern you would like me to address please feel free to email me!
Now, let's talk blogging. I realize not everyone is the same "type" of blogger. Some people write personal blogs, some have niche blogs, some are for their business. Not everyone has the same goals for blogging. Therefore, coming from different blogging backgrounds and experiences, there are things going on with North East Bloggers that might be confusing to some. I want to clarify these things so everyone is on the same page and our members can get the most out of our community!
What is a link up?
A link up (or blog hop) is a place on the host's blog in which you can link up your own. In the link up you would be asked to supply the URL of your post, name and email. The emails are not displayed publicly. Only the host can see your email. Link-ups (or blog hops) often have a theme or a set of questions to answer. For example, on Monday we had a "getting to know you link up" in which everyone could link up their post about themselves. Link ups can also be used for other forms of social media, such as Twitter, Facebook etc. In these cases you can link up your account to those social media sites and the participants of the link would then, ideally, go follow each other on their various social media platforms.
What is the purpose of these link ups?
Link ups can have different purposes. Sometimes they are simply to gain more followers, for example on your twitter. Another purpose might be to visit different blogs and comment on their post for that link up. It is always nice to make sure if you participate in a link up that you go and visit some of the other participants and leave them a comment!
Are link ups/hops mandatory for members of North East Bloggers?
No, none of the activities we do on this blog are mandatory! They are posted in order to provide opportunities for us to network, get to know our fellow bloggers and create community. They are for fun!
No, none of the activities we do on this blog are mandatory! They are posted in order to provide opportunities for us to network, get to know our fellow bloggers and create community. They are for fun!
What is a meet-up?
A meet up is a live, in person, event where bloggers can meet each other in real life.
What is "blog of the week"?
Blog of the week is a weekly feature to introduce a different blogger each week. Blog of the week can be any North East blogger member. To become the blog of the week simply email me your blog of the week post! Typically this post would include: a little bit of information about you and your blog, a picture or two and the links to your social media networks, if you choose to share those. Blog of the week blogs are posted on a first come, first serve basis.
What is a "guest post"?
A guest post is a post on a blog that is written by someone other than the blog owner or owners. This is a great way to share your writing and spread the word about your blog because more often than not, people will click through to your blog from the guest post.
I hope this helps clarify some of the questions people may have had! I am very excited about the direction of North East Bloggers and some of the changes I hope to implement soon!
Here is a little bit of a schedule for the network:
Tuesdays will be reserved for various social media link ups.
Wednesdays will be reserved for our Blog of the Week feature.
Weekends will be reserved for our Weekend Wander hop.
This leaves: Monday, Thursday and Friday for other various post! These are open for guest post, blogging tips, Network news (such as this post), and blogging link ups (link ups with prompts or questions like we did on Monday, April 8th). Blogging link ups will be advertised in advance so everyone has a chance to prepare their posts!
If you are interested in guest posting please let me know! Guest post can be anything you are interested in but I am especially looking for post about your city/area and travel to those areas as well! I'd love to have some City Spotlights and continue our feature on Northeast Life with post from various bloggers!
Here is a little bit of a schedule for the network:
Tuesdays will be reserved for various social media link ups.
Wednesdays will be reserved for our Blog of the Week feature.
Weekends will be reserved for our Weekend Wander hop.
This leaves: Monday, Thursday and Friday for other various post! These are open for guest post, blogging tips, Network news (such as this post), and blogging link ups (link ups with prompts or questions like we did on Monday, April 8th). Blogging link ups will be advertised in advance so everyone has a chance to prepare their posts!
If you are interested in guest posting please let me know! Guest post can be anything you are interested in but I am especially looking for post about your city/area and travel to those areas as well! I'd love to have some City Spotlights and continue our feature on Northeast Life with post from various bloggers!
