So this week’s been really quiet on here, due to a particularly busy project over at Maritz Canada. Now that project has at least resorted to more normal activity levels, I’ll be jumping back in here and reverting back to normal frequency.
First up will be the continuation and conclusion of the 7 Days to Turn Your Blog Into a Social Media Hub series, and this will be followed by some thoughts I’ve been having around operational social media and marketing differently. So, thanks for your patience during this recent quiet spell – really appreciate it.
But before all that, I’d like to ask you a favour – share your blog.
Leave the URL and a little info about it in the comments section (don’t worry if it doesn’t appear immediately – I use a filter for multiple links, but I will publish any filtered as soon as possible).
You kindly come here to read and maybe share a post or two with your community; now I’d like to do the same. The comments are yours to share your blog with us. And while you’re there, make sure you check out some of the blogs left there – you might just find some great new reads.
Thanks for being you, guys.
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Twitter: ariherzog
Heck, if nobody else wants to be first, I’ll be your first customer! After all, that’s been the focus on my blog all week — every day, a different way to enhance blog comments.
AriWriter is my half-personal, half-business social media marketing blog with tips and strategies on just that. You can reach it via http://ariwriter.com
I’ll also add I keep a second blog, at http://council.ariwriter.com that is updated more sporadically about my reflections on politics and civics in relation to my being an elected city councilor. If you’re into that sort of thing.
Ari Herzog´s most recent blog post …How to Enhance Your Blog Comment: Create a Conversation
Twitter: DonnaFontenot
Love the pimped out cat pic above.
So, a little about my blog – http://www.dazzlindonna.com/blog/ – It’s my attempt at helping folks figure out their own strategies for making a living online. There are many many ways to make that happen, and each of us is better at some than at others, so I try to cover as many different angles as possible. I don’t have the “glitz” of some, but I share the reality, and I hope that makes a difference.
http://thefutureofads.com/ – My blog about trends in the advertising world, and looking ahead at what the future of advertising might look like. I also look at interesting and/or unique campaigns, and how they can serve as examples for companies looking to do something similar.
Cory O’Brien´s most recent blog post …Hidden ASCII Art Generates Buzz For Dante’s Inferno
That’s a great idea. Share your blog and read others. It’s the whole concept of social media and blogging. Btw love the bling bling cat
Thanks for inviting us to share our blogs on your site, Danny. I’m new to the blogging scene and have a blog dedicated to cycling. Now that is a huge area in and of itself, so let me classify it further as a blog about all of us who have a passion for cycling. Whether you’re a sunday rider, use the bike as transportation, or a competitive road cyclist….you are loving the bike, and this site is for you.
Drop by and check us out.
Darryl´s most recent blog post …Take Me To The Promise Land
Do you watch TSN? If so, follow the sports blog critics are calling “fairly humorous” and “not bad to print out and read while taking a crap at work.”
Wondering what’s the best way to actually make some $$ off the blog? Just started up, any advice appreciated.
steve´s most recent blog post …TSN made a mistake in hiring Dreger over Kypreos
Hey there Steve,
First, great looking blog! Very clean, crisp and gets the stories across to their relevant audience very well (no need to hunt through reams of directories for topics).
When it comes to monetizing your blog, there are a few options you could try.
1. Approach manufacturers of sports products and ask if they’d like advertising space. This could be via banner ads, links, or simply a sponsored review of their product. Make sure you keep it open that it is sponsored, though. The only problem here is that since you’re a new blog, you may not have traffic levels that advertisers are looking for. But only one way to find out
2. Set up accounts with paid blogging companies like Izea.com SocialSpark.com and see if there’s a fit there. Again, traffic often plays a part in what opportunities come your way and what they pay.
But my best advice? Keep blogging great and unique (or as unique as can be) content; build a solid reputation and relationship with your readers to have a regular subscription base; and you’ll start to find that companies may start to actually approach you with monetary requests.
All the best fella!
Twitter: mschechter
Can I pre-pimp my blog? http://www.TheDigitalTail.com is almost ready for primetime! Just got the header from @igobydoc and am toying with the design (Yay Headway!). Hope to start putting out content starting next week.
Would appreciate your two cents on the design front Mr. B.
Michael Schechter´s most recent blog post …Announcing The Nic Pic’s Your Most Romantic Story Contest Winner!
Very strong, mate – stands out as soon as you land on the homepage. One thing you may want to do is differentiate the blues a little (I’m guessing that’s going to be the main colour for the blog?). Instead of the same colour of blue for leaf separation, header, etc, maybe a darker or lighter mix, help to separate a little?
Just a thought, though – design looks great, looking forward to your thoughts in the months ahead.
Just found your site the other day and bookmarked it as a reminder to read more about your 12for12k project this weekend. It looks interesting!
Thanks for the invite to share our blogs.
My blog is geared towards home based and small business owners. I write mostly about administrative stuff such as how to manage paperwork.
http://blog.whatabusiness.ca/
I’d welcome feedback, comments and topic suggestions.
Jennifer´s most recent blog post …The Long Weekend is Coming: Tips for Day Trips
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for checking out 12for12k, really appreciate it (and that reminds me I need to do some admin work behind the scenes on the site!).
Your blog looks great, very clean and easy to manage. One thing I’d maybe suggest (and obviously it depends on your schedule) – possibly up the frequency of posts? I think at the minute it’s about one a week, which is fine, but you could maybe write a quick daily tip that’s extra to the longer weekly updates?
Doesn’t have to be a large tip – something about saving energy, or small business resources, or best tax software, etc.
Just that little change would see your content grow pretty quick, and that in itself would build increased credibility and readership for you?
As I say, just a though – great blog, look forward to seeing more of it
Twitter: robfico
Thanks Danny for a great blog and a gracious offer.
The Official LexiConn Blog:
http://www.lexiconn.com/blog/
Our business blog about Ecommerce topics, web hosting, and ShopSite e-commerce software. We publish two posts a week, and it’s been a great source of additional traffic and new clients.
Rob Mangiafico´s most recent blog post …Getting the Most Out of the Oprah Effect – How LexiConn Helped Cosabella Increase Sales 2000%
Thank you for the invitation. Mine is called Mindstructures http://www.mindstructures.com
It is about all development in cycles, but especially about individual human development.
And about mind versus matter, as I want to explore how we are influenced by our conscious and subconsious mind.
Annemieke´s most recent blog post …Creative Development
Thanks Danny for the opportunity to talk about my blog that I just started this year. Mary’s Garden Party focuses on creating stronger communities through public relations and communications. I’m also an amateur gardener so this summer I’ll likely get into a gardening theme while propagating public relations and cultivating community.
Friday I’m cultivating the PR community by supporting the Help a PR Pro Out: http://barbergp.com/category/blog/
Mary Deming Barber´s most recent blog post …DeAnn Baxter, APR — One PR Pro Looking for HAPPO-ness
That’s awesome Mary, thanks so much for your support – was a great event and really cool to see everyone come together in the way they did.
Twitter: FrankDickinson
What a great idea Danny. Excellent!
http://frankdickinson.me is my brand spankin’ new blog about (as my tagline says) “creating conversations in a world of chatter”. My conversations center around Internet and Affiliate Marketing, Social Media and Personal Development.
I definitely welcome any and all feedback and topic suggestions.
Frank Dickinson´s most recent blog post …Am I A Copyright Bully?
My blog is really new as I decided to start one to write about me experiences while at the Art Institute. My goal, as it takes awhile for a blog to be successful, is to have it running for the 3 or so years I am at school and hope it turns out well. Of course, in the meantime I hope I can share some insight and learn from some of the readers as well. Thanks for the great read, I will have to come back for more.
http://www.cre8vedesign.com/blog
Hi Danny,
http://www.businessvaluematters.com aims to share thoughts and ideas on how to better communicate an organization’s business value offering.
Cheers
Gee
Hi Gee,
Great, informative blog. Just a quick question – have you had any feedback on the white on black text/background mix? Just sometimes readers can “struggle” with light text on a dark background, as opposed to reverse? Not that there’s anything wrong with design, just wondering?
Cheers for sharing – subscribed to the feed
Hi Danny, thanks a lot for that opportunity.
My Italian Blog, Ma che ti sei mangiato (What Have you eaten?) http://machetiseimangiato.wordpress.com, is a foodblog born in Rome from my growning passion for food and recipes and the dedication of a voluntary Guinepig at home. It’s in Italian, but I’m always available to provide a free English traslation upon request.
It’s a personal, sincere, spontauneous blog which provide tested and real recipes. Occassionally, you’ll find pics of Rome, Italy, Europe.
It has the taste of a “friulana” (region in north-est of Italy) who is working in Rome, travelling for work and pleasure, reading a lot…and discovering the blogphere.
I’m in the 3rd year of blogging.
Now I really wish I could read Italian – food and from Italy? My ideal mix! Google Translate, here I come
Congrats on being in your third year too!
Twitter: royjwells
http://www.triadstrategies.typepad.com – The blog focuses on social media and politics as well as public policy issues in Pennsylvania. Thanks Danny, I have enjoyed reading your posts.
Hi Danny,
Hope this is okay, but I’d like to use this spot to promote the great work you and the guys are doing over at http://12for12k.org
A refreshing way to use social media for good and help people, who really need it.
Kudos to YOU, Mr Brown!
Jim Connolly´s most recent blog post …Why the 12for12k Supporters Are Amazing People
Twitter: gacconsultants
I second Jim’s sentiments Danny
You guys….
Cheers fellas, very much appreciated!
Twitter: gemmawent
And I third Jim’s sentiments Danny .. Sterling work (as I’ve said before). Keep it up my friend.
Twitter: ramartijr
Hello Danny! Thank you for the opportunity and for having others post their work. It is a great way to meet other and learn about them.
Our blog, A Passion for Connection talks mostly about building relationships online and how use social and emerging media for smaller businesses.
Richard
Richard A Marti Jr´s most recent blog post …The Perfect Time
Danny
I have been following your work for about the last 8 months. Great blog and I appreciate your comments on the #blogchat on Twitter. The blog site listed above touches information related to laboratory testing and other topics. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and insights with respect to blogging.
Brent Pohlman Here is a recent post, “How transparent is your company” http://blogmidwestlabs.com/how-transparent-is-your-company/
Brent Pohlman´s most recent blog post …How transparent is your company?
Hey, you’re on Headway – cool!
Great mix of topics over there, Brent – look forward to diving deeper in
Twitter: iggypintado
IGGY PINTADO’s BLOG IS – CONNECT THOUGHTS
A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION, THOUGHTS AND INSIGHTS ON HOW INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES CONNECT TO PEOPLE, EXPERIENCES, IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
http://www.connecthoughts.blogspot.com
Thanks, Danny
Cheers, Iggy
I publish a blog called Tiffinbox – http://www.tiffinbox.org – for photographers. Thanks for what you are doing here Danny. Loved the series.
Seshu´s most recent blog post …Concurrences: The Newly Global and the Eternal in South Asia
Love the design, Seshu – very fresh and funky!
Twitter: ericdbrown
Thanks for the invite Danny –
as you may know my main blog is Eric D. Brown – Technology, Strategy, People, Projects at http://ericbrown.com) but you might not realize I have another blog focused on photography.
Photography Minute – http://photographyminute.com is where I share my photos, reviews of cameras/lenses/gear and just generally indulge myself in my passion of photography.
Eric D Brown´s most recent blog post …Do you know your team?
Twitter: narciso17
Always informative and fun stuff going on here – really dig what you do, both here and online, Danny! I only hope that my brand of jelly is as sweet as yours
Method + Moxie (http://methodandmoxie.wordpress.com/)
Method + Moxie is a blog that aims to deliver communications with passion and purpose – never taking itself too seriously and always striving to share some quips, tips and advice. Topics that are covered include
* Public Relations
* Social Media
* Influence
Keep on Rocking, Danny!
Narciso Tovar
Big Noise Communications
@Narciso17
Narciso Tovar (Big Noise Communications)´s most recent blog post …Swing Like the Gorillaz
Nice blog! I’m a huge Gorilaz fan- seeing them at Coachella!!
Hey Narciso,
You forgot to mention one of the coolest things – how you seamlessly weave your great music taste into each post as well. Salut!
Hey,
This is my blog (is in spanish though) and it is about movies.
I think your posts have been very constructive in the structure of my ideas.
Thank you.
http://miguelvaca.wordpress.com/
Thanks for the opportunity to discover new blogs to read, and to share my blog as well:
http://alfredliveshere.blogspot.com
I have been blogging for about six months, and it is so far a humorous (aka sarcastic) look at life and especially pop culture from an outspoken gay guy in northern Canada, with a mischevious dog named Alfred.
Brahm´s most recent blog post …Holy crap, the internet says I’m dying!
“an outspoken gay guy in northern Canada, with a mischevious dog named Alfred.”
Best pitch ever
Brahm, I’m really enjoying your blog, so glad I stopped by! Danny is right, between your pitch and the title of your most recent post, it would take a stronger person than I to resist the urge to follow the link.
Danny, thanks so much for doing this – what an excellent way to introduce your readers to a variety of blogs that we might not discover on our own.
Danny – I’ve enjoyed your improve your blog series – this weekend’s goal is to tweak my blog and streamline it a bit. While I help others with their blogs – I need to walk my own walk – get out of my cobbler’s shoes syndrome ;~)
My blog is http://WebSavvyPR.com – is along similar lines to what you do – I write an informational blog that helps individuals, non-profits and small businesses put some strategy behind their online and offline marketing, social media and PR efforts so they can be more effective. I use my 20 years of PR experience, and have let my inner ‘geek girl’ out of the closet. So, while I can speak tech talk, I translate fluently to simple English; and I have knowledge of real-world PR strategies to back it all up.
I give my Point-of-view on topics that I get questions about from my clients – public relations, blogging, social media (strategy and tactics/tools), marketing and small business/non-profit info. I try and be thorough and give useful information in my posts – not just scratch the surface of a topic.
Love what you do – and have bookmarked a few of your other commentor’s blogs to check out as well.
CathyWebSavvyPR´s most recent blog post …STACK the Deck in Your Favor™ Strategic Marketing Plan
Thanks! I write at Socialfishing (http://www.socialfish.org/blog) – it’s an association/nonprofit industry blog on social media, building community, systems thinking.
Looking forward to checking out these other blogs! Kewl.
Just checked it out, Maddie, some solid info over there – subscribing as I type
Hi Danny, Thank you for your generous offer (from your newest subscriber!)
My blog, The Exari Blog, http://blog.exari.com caters to the small technology niche of document assembly. So we don’t have a tremendous following, but for those involved in creating contracts and complex business documents, we try to provide helpful content. Thanks for the opportunity to spread the word.
Adine Deford´s most recent blog post …Legal Departments Must Modernize
Hey there Adine,
That’s pretty cool, actually – I’d think maybe that niche is pretty targeted so you could really own that space with your content?
Thank you Danny! I loved checking out everyone’s blogs. I’m at idanceiwrite.com What’s my blog about? Well. I dance. And I write. So it’s me sharing whatever….Well- I’m hoping to find my focus and tagline before too long. It’s my new baby- I’m a blogger and I’ll say what I want to. (mostly finding one’s larger life- inspiration and other wonders.) Hey. Maybe that’s my tag? Comments extremely appreciated!
Megan Matthieson´s most recent blog post …For You, Just Because
Danny,
What a generous offer. But then that doesn’t surprise me.
I write over at the Cat’s Eye Marketing blog. I like to make people laugh and I love a good story—about social media, about networking, about writing and designing.
And, Ari, commenting on blogs must be a “trending topic,” as they say, because I’ve read several posts about it this week and I blogged about what we can learn about commenting on blogs from a first grader. My blog is at:
http://marketingyoursmallbiz.typepad.com/
Thanks again, Danny, for this opportunity.
Judy Dunn´s most recent blog post …What We Can Learn About Commenting on Blogs from a First Grader
Hey there Judy,
Just wanted to say thank YOU for being one of the very first 12for12k blog partners – your support really means a lot, and truly appreciated.
Twitter: barneyausten
Hi Danny. You are very kind – what a great idea! We are reasonably new to blogging. We blog about project management and how it can be translated into “English” and applied to business along with a variety of other business interest. We can be found at http://blog.myprojecttracker.com . Hopefully people will take something out of it. Looking forward to reading some others in the list above too!
Barney Austen´s most recent blog post …Are You Still Relevant?
Hey Barney,
As someone for whom project management is a must (yet I’m nowhere near perfect at it), your blog could very well be a lifesaver. Checking it out now
Hi Danny,
Thanks for the opportunity to pimp my blog, The Sow’s Ear (http://www.amandacooperpr.com/my-blog-the-sows-ear.htm). The Sow’s Ear and its companion newsletter, The Silk Purse, focus on public relations and marketing concepts and resources for start-ups and small businesses. Since I have a strong background in technology I frequently share online tools and resources(particularly those that are free and low cost)that can make any small business look professional. I like to draw from my clients’ experiences (primarily in the real estate and technology industries)as well as my own to illustrate that professional marketing and P.R. mirror every day life and as such are powerful but accessible tools to all small business owners.
Please feel welcome to visit my blog anytime!
Amanda
Danny,
A nice way to see some of the great blogs we would normally miss without posts like this.
My site is Cube Rules — http://cuberules.com — a site dedicated to helping people find jobs, succeed in their job and have a successful career. The point of view of the writing is that of the person toiling away in the corporate cubicle, a person I call the Cubicle Warrior.
Scot Herrick´s most recent blog post …3 steps to tell your boss what to do
Hey there Scot, thought I recognized the name of your blog – one of the very cool Headway designs around at the minute.
And fantastic site to have as well – love the fact you’re helping people find jobs, definitely a market that can never have too much info. Cheers!
Twitter: MrAkashSharma
Here we go – http://ubermarketing.wordpress.com – I blog on how social media is changing the basics of marketing,branding and PR and the way we learn these basics.
Danny you do some real good stuff, I found out some really useful blogs on here……
Appreciate the opportunity to share, Danny. I’ve been a subscriber for a couple weeks now and have enjoyed the motivational content so far. At this point in the comments, I have 4 new tabs open to other commenters’ sites that I’ll be checking momentarily, but I thought I’d share my own little hub too.
http://gearboxmagazine.com
Dedicated to sharing stories of automotive enthusiasts from around the world.
It’s growing like a weed, so these recent posts about finding the hub and sticking to what works best really strikes a chord with me. Rather than try to be the best at everything, we’re focused on doing one thing – giving everyday gearheads around the world their due time in the spotlight – and doing it better than anyone else in the automotive realm.
We’re trying to be helpful and inspire our peers around the world to work towards significance.
Thanks again, now I’m off to browse some conversation, connections, and moxie. Cheers!
Like the way you’ve set up different forums for brands, Brian, as well as a more “generic” one for those that want to talk about rallying. Was there any reason you chose the brands you have so far?
Thanks for checking out the site(s), Danny.
I was originally wanting to do a sort of magazine just for Mitsubishi owners (as I’ve been one for about 14 years), but a conversation with my wife one night lead to thoughts of picking up a scalable domain.
I started with Mitsubishi and within two months, I was contacted by someone on Twitter asking if she could start up a GM site. I built it and she runs it now. Same thing happened for Rally and, as recently as last week, Honda.
So far, all the growth is due to passionate individuals answering our call to action to join us if they believe in their brands as much as we believe in ours. We’re being read in something like 40 countries, seeing consistent double-digit growth, 3min+ average time on site, and average of nearly 2 pages once they land on our doorstep.
It’s passion, it’s 100% original, it’s real, and it’s all about helping others. Feels really cool to be a part of it.
Cheers!
I own a large group blog and some business specific blogs, but have two main blogs where I am generally the sole author:
My first blog is chronicling how to make your life amazing. Right now it’s mostly chronicling the designing, building, decorating of our new custom dream home along with some other things that enhance quality of life.
The other is on my start blogging in 1 week site. It consists mostly of blogging/WordPress/Thesis tutorials and is particularly geared toward my site design clients. In other words, most of the time I’m answering specific questions they ask or giving them solutions to blogging issues.
Thanks for allowing the shout out today, Danny. I look forward to checking out some of the other readers’ sites!
Alison Moore Smith´s most recent blog post …Best Toys: 60 Educational Family Games
Thank you for the invitation Danny. As I can see, you have many followers with diverse interests.
My blog Analytical-Mind offers new paradigms to improve performance and quality of life at work.
My goal is to challenge the Status quo and the days of Archaic Organizations. My blog discusses new leadership paradigms and innovative organizational structures with the intend of improving teams’ performance and people’s quality of life at the office.
Martin Proulx´s most recent blog post …The “Best Agile Work Space” Contest (The BAWS Contest)
Thank you Danny for doing this for your readers – most appreciated!
My blog http://www.boulderhomeinfo.blogspot.com covers topics related to Boulder, CO real estate, relocation, local economy and community issues. I am trying to provide useful information to people interested in the Boulder area, in an honest and straightforward manner. No blowing sunshine here if the sun isn’t out!
Thanks again.
Hey there Pam,
“No blowing sunshine here if the sun isn’t out!”
Love it – it should be your tagline
Also loving the fact you’re concentrating on helping your local community – I think we can often forget about our local communities as we grow our online ones. Kudos to you.
http://www.grtaylor2.com is a blog that deals with topics that interest amateur photographers. My photographic specialties are Concert Photography, Landscape Photogaphy and Portraits.
I have two consistent monthly series I post: Concert Photogaphy 101 – General Information, Basic Camera Settings and Photo Credentials plus my video series FOCUS – where a photographer highlights a particular photograph and they talk about what went into getting the shot.
Greg Taylor´s most recent blog post …FOCUS : Self Portrait Papago Park
Twitter: iGoByDoc
Hey Danny… thanks for the opportunity to share on your site!
First of all… love that cat photo!
My blog is still a work in progress as I struggle with content every day. I have tons of ideas, many posts started, but never finish them up. But, I am working on getting more posts out faster. The blog, at the moment, is all over the place… I cover many topics, but I would say it has more of a social media flare if anything.
My blog address is http://www.igobydoc.com
Recently one of my recent posts had a decent amount of comments, and re-tweets. The post was talking about social media hucksters.
It is fun to see how a blog can really be a home base, and tweets, facebook links etc can bring people back to the blog where conversations can continue.
Anyway, that’s me!
Doc
iGoByDoc´s most recent blog post …We Are The Lucky Ones
I guess it doesn’t help when someone keeps hitting you up for logo and banner ideas, fella – I’ll have a word with the pest about that
Twitter: ginidietrich
Great idea, Danny! I’m going to shamelessly steal this idea.
Our blog, The Fight Against Destructive Spin, focuses on social media and the PR industry. Every once in a while I talk about what it’s like to grow a business, one person at a time.
http://spinsucks.com
Hi Danny.
This is a valid point here. It is good to share our own creations with other creators. I like how the comments are styled and laid out here. Your header is also cool, and you can easily see what the site is about.
I’ll pimp your blog instead“ Danny Brown is where connection and conversation adds to make community, and where wings take dream.
Armen Shirvanian´s most recent blog post …Words Of Wisdom – Chosen Lyrics
Thanks, Armen, really appreciate that. But…
You have some great stuff going over at your blog, and love the fact that you’re helping people how to make the most of their time (which we all know is precious).
So… let me share your blog on your behalf to anyone who wishes to check it out:
http://www.timelessinformation.com/
Cheers!
Thanks for the opportunity Danny,
This is my site blog on mortgage loan modification. Hope you enjoy it, you should find it educational if you are in need of information on loan modification.
http://www.mortgage-modification-answers.com/Loan-Modification-blog.html
and this is the RSS feed:
http://www.mortgage-modification-answers.com/Loan-Modification.xml
Dan North´s most recent blog post …Confused By Chase Bank 1st<br>and 2nd Loan Modification
Hi Danny!
Alrighty…let’s get to it. My blog is called The Mogul Mom and through it, I help mom entrepreneurs build a business without breaking the bank or their spirit.
Thanks for letting me pimp my blog. ;D
Best!
Heather
Twitter: mmangen
Danny – what a great idea to do this! You are on a roll with great ideas this week.
I really enjoyed reading through all the comments above seeing some familiar faces as well as seeing some new ones.
As I said on Twitter I just love the pimped out cat picture – it is just too cute!
My blog http://www.thevirtualasst.com/blog – primarily I try to bring resources and tips to small business owners – sometimes on social media, other times on Excel and every once in awhile I throw in a more personal story about myself.
Again, really cool idea you have!
Michelle Mangen´s most recent blog post …Changing the Lives of Children with just two clicks!
Hey there Michelle,
Here’s to Jordan’s health and sending well wishes your way.
Thanks Danny! I run, and write for quite a few blogs, but my personal pride and joy is http://itellstories.org — a place where I share the experiences of my everyday life and the things I learn from every one of them.
I also keep a little tumblelog of the fun things I find around the net at http://squandrous.com — just for fun.
Thanks again for doing this. So many new blogs to explore here in the comments!
Sameer Vasta´s most recent blog post …Rubble.
Absolutely love BOTH blogs, Sameer – especially the Welcoming story on itellstories.org, wonderfully written and very inspiring – thanks for introducing them here.
Thanks for the opportunity to do this Danny.
A friend of mine once said, “I blog because not only do I have an opinion, I cannot keep it to myself.” I’ve always thought was a great line and I’m not ashamed to steal it a lot!
I named my blog “Here Comes Later” after reading the book “Now is Gone” by Geoff Livingston. I couldn’t help thinking to myself, “If now is gone, what comes next?” The obvious answer is that “later” comes next. The thing is, later comes along so quickly that we need to do our best to be prepared for it. So, that’s what I’m trying to do in many different ways. I’m trying to be ready for later because, like it or not, here it comes.
Get it? Here Comes Later…
Loving the story behind the naming of your blog, Ari – Geoff’s certainly not a bad fella to build from, look forward to checking your blog out.
Twitter: 40deuce
An invite for shameless self promotion?? Yes please.
I have two blogs I’d like to plug here:
- http://geekNpr.blogspot.com – this started as a place where I look at the use of online PR and social media, but is currently now a bit more focused on me using online methods and social media to find myself a job in the PR field.
- http://get-hep.tumblr.com – this one is just something I do for fun where I find stuff I think is cool and share it with people, cause that’s what I love to do.
enjoy mine, because I plan on enjoying some of the ones listed in here as well.
thanks Danny for the opportunity.
it’s (my blog) in the humble beginnings of being something extraordinary.
my thoughts on community building, music/show reviews. the occasional foodie tendency.
please stop by and leave love notes.
Well Danny. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
I’m the press secretary for Princess Tweep at http://PrincessTweep.com. I’ll be handling the pimping today.
I’ve collected the most common questions and will do my best to answer them.
Q. I keep hearing about Princess Tweep. Who is she?
A. You have to ask? She’s a trusted #FunAgent and a world recognized social media guru. She’s a leader of tweeple everywhere and reporter of the obvious.
Q. Why did she decide to blog?
She’s fighting social media fatigue and against the effects of social media tweeple who take themselves too seriously, one cartoon at a time.
Q. What’s her most recent article?
A. Well, it was shocking, she was the latest victim of a rash of robberies associated with playing the game Foursquare. It seems the robbers made off with her relationship baggage.
Thanks Danny! Let us know if you want us to pimp YOUR blog. We’re glad to help. Caio!
Princess Tweep´s most recent blog post …Social Media Guru Robbed After Using Foursquare
Haha, I think this ties with Brahm for the Best. Pitch. Ever.
Thanks Princess – do I call you Your Highness?
It was exciting day, Danny. Your successful pimping of my blog was 10x more thrilling than the launch of the iPad and Google Buzz COMBINED!
You are truly an amazing and generous person and as such I’m making you an honorary board member of the Social Media Acceptance Society (SMAS) which is trying to raise awareness of the discrimination against non-human avatars. It seems that some people have a problem with us, refusing to follow us or give us their attention. But happily, Danny, you are different. And so I just wanted you to know that you are simply #dabomb. So THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
Princess Tweep´s most recent blog post …Social Media Guru Robbed After Using Foursquare
Hmmm… should I change my avatar in support? Or be the face of the faceless? I’m at your service
Danny,
As always you are a giving helping person, so thanks for this opportunity to pimp my blog.
It’s called The Communications Strategist: http://thecommunicationsstrategist.wordpress.com/
The focus is various aspects of strategic communications (go figure). This blog was birthed in mid-July of last year and its character is still developing.
Thus far the content has been a combination of how-to’s/educational posts, articles about recent research and trends, plus commentary tossed in now and again. I mix it up and readers seem to like both the informational stuff as well as the opinion pieces. Social media, emerging trends and web topics (usability, SEO, content strategy) are primary points of interest.
No matter what, I like to share my thoughts about topics and present personality in the process — on top of basic knowledge. I hope to offer entertaining posts and very much enjoy getting feedback from readers.
I welcome all of your readers to pop by The Communications Strategist, read some posts and leave comments.
Deni Kasrel´s most recent blog post …Should Social Media Sites Monitor Their Platform To Prevent Crime?
Fun idea and thanks for doing it.
I’ve been blogging on the intersections of marketing, media, politics, ethics, and sustainability, since 2004. It’s as close as I’ve come to my secret dream of being a syndicated columnist.
In recent posts, I’ve done everything from attack nuclear power to discuss the partnerships I created in the launch of my eighth book, Guerrilla Marketing Goes Green: Winning Strategies to Improve Your Profits and Your Planet (co-authored with Jay Conrad Levinson) to extract marketing lessons from a walk along Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive.
Shel Horowitz – Green/Ethical Marketing Expert´s most recent blog post …Media is Complicit in Accepting Tiger Woods’ Scripted, Unquestioned Apology
Hi Danny..
Cool project here..
I’m still learning a lot here.. And with the Headway Theme I am already on good start for getting my blog pimped up.
Pimp up my blog at: http://twtrcoach.com
Cheers.. Are
Such a nice gesture, Danny. Thank you! I am also eager to check out some of the blogs listed here!
My blog is also new. “The Production Side” includes stories, perspectives, analogies, thoughts and general information from the production side of the advertising/marketing/graphic design world. I focus a great deal of attention on print and printing, direct mail, paper, proofing, estimating, data management, project management . . . you get the idea.
http://production-side.com/
Debbie´s most recent blog post …If Print Were Really Dead. . .
That post (“If Print Were Really Dead…”) is perhaps one of the simplest and yet far-reaching ones I’ve read in a long time, Debbie. Great question and really makes you think – thanks for opening up your blog
Thanks for allowing us to share out blogs on your site Danny.
My blog is called, The Souls of My Shoes: http://www.thesoulsofmyshoes.com/
The Souls of My Shoes is a fashion blog that shares my insights and thoughts on the world of fashion. It initially served as a creative outlet and is now a vehicle for my ideas, love of fashion and writing.
I cover everything from haute couture to street fashion, design and events. Most recent entries have focused on the effects social media has on the fashion and retail industries. Here’s an interesting read for those of you interested: From print to digital: Social Media Week Toronto talks about the @Style evolution of fashion
Kimberly´s most recent blog post …Shoe of the moment: Brian Atwood Whipsnake Slingbacks
Hey there Kimberly, that’s a great use of the Posterous platform and a nice niche to be in (especially in the Toronto area, for sure). Thanks for letting us have a peek at it
Twitter: dnladam
Hi. My name is Dan Adam. My blog is called Early Momentum. It is a personal development blog for the young adult audience. That said, the majority of the content applies to people of any age.
I’d appreciate you checking it out and passing it on if you find it valuable.
To other readers here: hit me up via e-mail at dnladam@aol.com if you would like to share more about your blog. If it’s relevant to my audience, I’d be happy to share it in a future post.
Danny, great site here. I’m subscribing now.
Dan Adam
earlymomentum.com
interested in social media and its applications
cheers Tina ( NZ)
Twitter: wchingya
I knew I’ll be far behind the list.
Still, I believe a chance remains if we’re willing to try. So here goes:
My Blog: Social @ Blogging Tracker (http://www.wchingya.com) is where my readers and I discuss about the web tools, tips & experiences that could optimize our online presence via social media. From the comprehensive how-to guides to Facebook/Twitter applications reviews, the insightful comments are one of the attractions too.
A great idea to keep the commenters contribute and meet with one another. You actually inspired me with an idea, Danny. Thanks for this PimpYourBlog idea! Nice meeting everyone here too. Will have some blog-visiting to do. ^^
@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker
Ching Ya´s most recent blog post …7 Features to Brand, Market, Manage with MarketMe Tweet
Hmm, now I’m curious to see what that idea is, Ching – make sure to come back and let us know
Great idea and thanks for the opportunity to share!
My blog: http://www.yuriartibise.com/writing is a personal blog about me “finding my way through the urban desert” of Phoenix AZ.
Currently, I’m in the middle of a 28 day Blogging Challenge where we have to post each day. it has been a great way not only to strengthen my writing but also to fine tune my blog.
Yuri Artibise´s most recent blog post …Friday 5: What I’ve been reading
I’ve seen quite a few of these blogging challenges recently, Yuri – like you say, seems like a great way to really help bloggers find their voice and rhythm, and that’s always a good thing. Here’s to your 28 consecutive posts
Hi Danny,
Thanks for the opportunity to share our blogs. There are some great ones here already.
I have always had a passion for interior design and even more so now that I have just bought my own home. My blog is a colection of ideas, inspiration, and also includes special discounts and offers for retailers selling products for the home. Hope you al like it!
http://www.allthingshouseandbeautiful.blogspot.com
Danny,
thanks for the invitation. interesting to see all the things people are writing about.
my blog is Music Road http://musicroad.blogspot.com
where I write about Irish, Scottish, Americana, and folk music from many different neighborhoods, and sometimes, from behind the scenes, and the creative practice of being an artist, as well. good bit of original photography to go along with the posts also.
as former folk music editor of several high powered places, it’s part of my committment to keep connecting artists with their audiences, and listeners with the best music they have not yet heard.
Kerry Dexter´s most recent blog post …creative practice: work of music
Anytime music is mentioned I need to check it out (it’s the indie music journo in me from days gone by). Looking forward to checking it out, Kerry, cheers
I’m enjoying the idea. What amazes me is the people that pass up the opportunity for self-promotion when it’s asked for. I guess I just couldn’t pass it up…
http://cjbowker.com
I talk about what’s it like to have your own business practice from the standpoint of sale, personal branding and social media. Then, I’ll mix in a bit of personal stories and situations for good taste.
CJ Bowker´s most recent blog post …Wonder Wheel it!
Truth
Sports
Liberty
Chicks
Thanks!
I am only a beginner in the Social Media world..revamping my profile, I am currently working as a SM Coordinator in a small firm. Among all the gurus, your Blog is one that I follow. I love your posts, love the way you share your thoughts with us..In other words, am learning from you!
My very newly created blog, outlines my personal beliefs, my life away from HOME..am actually thousands of miles away from home and miss my life back then..My blog is for anyone, who missed his/her family like I do..anyone who’s a simple down to earth soul and for all who love to ‘LOVE’!
Best wishes to you…keep writing!
Sanchita´s most recent blog post …Don’t leave it to your lizard brain..
Hey there Sanchita,
Just visited your blog – what a lovely writing style you have, and the stories you share about your family, and your time away from them, are very touching. Looking forward to reading more from you – thanks for sharing with us.
Hey Danny,
I NEVER imagined you would reply and more over read by Blog!! I am so so excited, so very encouraged, honored, with every word you wrote. That inspires me even more to continue with my blog. However I need some suggestion as to how I can convert my blog into a more focused and successful one. How can I improve it so that there is a lot of interaction with my readers?That way I can learn a lot.
Looking forward to hear from you. This is my email id: sanchistays@gmail.com
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
Sanchita´s most recent blog post …Another lazy afternoon…
Hi Sanchita,
You’re very welcome.
I’ll be looking at your questions in a future post, but here are some ideas you can check out in the meantime from earlier last year – hopefully some might help
* http://dannybrown.me/2009/07/05/68-ways-to-make-your-blog-work-for-you/
* http://dannybrown.me/2009/05/07/better-blogging-and-community-spirit-with-scribnia/
* http://dannybrown.me/2009/02/16/10-ways-to-boost-your-blogging/
Will definitely look out for more guidance from you in your upcoming posts. Meanwhile, am checking all the links you mentioned.
Can’t thanks you enough..I have butterflies in my tummy
Sanchita´s most recent blog post …Another lazy afternoon…
Hey – I’m pretty new to blogging, started a business this past fall and started a blog to go along with it, but I have found myself writing about things other than work, and it is wonderful. I’ve met so many people, and found so many other great blogs – it’s really inspiring, on a daily basis… thanks for the offer to help me improve my blog – I’m sure theres lots to be improved upon and welcome your guys comments – Anne-Marie
Hey Danny,
First and foremost, thanks for the opportunity to share our blogs on your site.
Here’s my newly created blog started at the turn of the New Year at http://omgzam.com/ – Online Media Gazette.
My blog covers the latest in social media and technology news from an Asian perspective. OMGzam is also a platform for people to share their thoughts on current world events or anything that could be of a talking point.
Nizam´s most recent blog post …Why You Should Use Product Library Management
My blog is Welcome To The Next Level: A cooperative exploration of where we might take Jewish Education next. It is meant to be a conversation on where are and where we are going. http://nextleveljewisheducation.blogspot.com/
Ira Wise´s most recent blog post …The State of our People’s Disunion
Thanks for the invite to share our blogs.
My Ruby programming language technical blog is geared towards the Ruby newbies. The blog covers the popular Ruby Challenge and interviews Ruby experts on different aspects of Ruby.
http://rubylearning.com/blog/
I’d welcome feedback, comments and topic suggestions.
Twitter: jfavreau
Hi Danny,
I am in the process of reviving my blog. It has been about my pursuit to find employment but I am going to do case studies and voice my opinion on certain issues. I do have a passion for hockey so there can be a possible hockey twist to the content I post.
http://jamiefavreau.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamei Favreau´s most recent blog post …Help a PR Pro out (#HAPPO): Candidate Detroit
That’s the great thing about blogging, Jamie – the content is exactly how you wish it to be shaped. Just because you write about social media, or marketing, or automotives, or fly-fishing, doesn’t mean you can’t swing different angles in there that tie back to your topic.
In fact, that’s where a lot of the fun can come from – playing around with analogies that ensures others see a relevance.
Look forward to seeing what you come up with in the relaunch.
My blog is spiritnewsdaily.com. It features News that matters. No celebrity gossip or people yelling from the right and left. A non-dualistic look at stories of how spirit is moving on the planet in business and our cultures.
peace out,
donovan
Donovan Moore´s most recent blog post …Tiger Woods sparks interest in Buddhism
Twitter: blogjunkie
Hey Danny, good idea to let us pimp our blogs! I found http://omgzam.com through the comments.
My main blog is http://buzzmedia.com.my where I’m single-handedly trying to educate Malaysia on online marketing and social media. I’d love for you to stop by and share some tips on how to improve my site.
David Wang´s most recent blog post …How to grow your Facebook Fan Page: WOW Photo gets 3000 fans in 2 months
Hi David,
Great informative blog, really well laid out as well. Perhaps the only thing I’d suggest from initial thoughts would be to have an area with case studies that can be related back to the Malaysian market?
So, it may be a success in North America, or Europe, but a social media campaign may have had its roots in Malaysia, for example? Or find successful Malaysian professionals and see what they’re doing online, and use as a reference point?
Apart from that, great stuff
Hey David, I’m glad that you found my site through the comment here. I’m doing about the same thing in Singapore, which is what you are doing in Malaysia.
Nizam´s most recent blog post …50% Of Messages On Twitter Are Non-English
Twitter: jonbuscall
Hi Danny,
Great gesture to let so many people share their blogs. I’ll enjoy checking some of these out.
I scribble Jon Buscall.com out of Stockholm, Sweden and work as a Communications Concultant (five years and counting!).
My blog is focused on online communications & marketing strategy, particularly for small businesses. Oh, and it’s guarded by basset hounds !
Jon Buscall´s most recent blog post …Blog Marketing Plan for a Small Business
The Leader in at home fitness. All about exercise, nutrition and fitness in the comfort of your own home. Helping you with your goals of losing weight, getting into shape and increase lean muscle.
http://diyworkouts.com
diyworkouts´s most recent blog post …Losing Weight with P90X
Thanks for the opportunity to share here Danny. Very kind of you to open up your *home* this way.
My site Make It Great with Phil Gerbyshak is all about improving yourself by finding your authentic, best self and connecting with the people, ideas and tools that can take you from good to great.
Phil Gerbyshak´s most recent blog post …Let’s get it started: My Last 100 Days
Hi Danny, Number 88 on the list here!
We are in the apartment business in SE Michigan, and have a company blog that drives most of our leads for new prospects, however the blog is nothing about our apartment business. http://www.urbaneapts.com/urbanereflections-blog/
The Urbane Life wanders through and around life in Royal Oak, southeastern Michigan’s hotspot for new urban living.
You might find blatherings about the coolest new organizational tool found at IKEA, info on the latest trends in small space decorating, or the hottest new artist, restaurant, or boutique in the area.
Please join the fray by adding comments and suggestions. This blog is designed to be a space for respectful, free-thinking, new and progressive ideas about urban apartment/loft life in the Royal Oak, Michigan, area.
Eric Brown´s most recent blog post …Get back to work: HAPPO empowers PR job seekers
This is a blog that started as a platform to share our marketing and PR expertise with customers, but then evolved to document and share the information and knowledge we have been gathering on social media. Thanks for sharing!
Liana Moore´s most recent blog post …Must Read: Groundswell
Hi Danny, I’ve found a bunch of great new blogs by reading through your comments here. Thank you!
My main blog ( http://clericaladvantage.com/blog ) is all about helping businesses see the importance of an online presence and helping them take the steps to do just that. I also just launched a new website/blog called Girly Girl Geek ( http://girlygirlgeek.com ) that is all about WordPress and Headway, providing tutorials and tips.
Tina Marie Hilton´s most recent blog post …Your Business Website is Your Online Sign
Thanks for the opportunity to share blogs. Great idea.
The Our Little Books blog is about publishing/writing/ or any subject in one of our book lines (inspirational, educational, health, business, etc.), since we are a small independent publisher of little books (hence our name!). http://www.ourlittlebooks/blog
We have an Our Little Books Guest Post Wednesday for guest bloggers (anyone interested?) and support posts by our interns. Our blog is part of our website (and actually would love a post on the benefits/detriments of having your blog as your webpage).
We have fun writing and we hope you have fun reading! Thanks.
Candace C. Davenport´s most recent blog post …Traditional vs. Self-Publishing. Is One Better Than the Other?
Hi Danny,
Thanks for inviting us to share our blogs. Mine is at
http://mockingbirdsatmidnight.wordpress.com/
I’m an artist, and my blog is about, well, yes, my art. But I’m also a musician, so often the two things intermix. I’ve only been at this a year, and am feeling my way slowly, trying to make my artist brain catch up to technology. Some success, some not. But it’s been fun.
Thanks, Maggie
Maggie´s most recent blog post …Klezmer Festival!
Hey Danny – Thanks for the invitation. My blog is for professional coaches (Business & Life, as opposed to football or basketball) and also for people who are curious about becoming coaches. It’s called (no surprise) the Coaching Blog and it’s located at http://www.SchoolofCoachingMastery.com/Coaching-Blog/
Hi Danny,
Thank you for the opportunity to let some folks know about my Conversation Kindling blog. It features short stories, pithy quotes and questions to spark meaningful conversations. My notion is that if two people or even a small group of people get together and have some of these conversations, they will get to know each other from many different angles and come to trust each other more as a result. The blog is at http://www.conversationkindling.blogspot.com. Cheers, Jim Ericson
Danny,
My blog is brand spankin’ new. I have started it as a way to understand and integrate myself into this internet world we live in. So far, I am merely reading and learning the reasons people blog, then quickly tapping out one of my own. I am honestly not sure where this blog will go. (I realize this is a big no-no.) For now, I am writing about my experiences as I stumble around the online universe. I’m asking any readers to bear with me. I’m new here.
Please note: I am still trying to figure out how to design the page. I’m stuck on a template right now. I am confident in my design skills, I am just failing at computer knowledge.
Thanks!
All the best,
-C
Charlie Angel´s most recent blog post …A funny thing happened…(Blog reason#2 self-discovery)
Hey DB!
As always, you are one of the best connectors, offering yet another avenue to visit and enjoy other blog sites that one would normally miss due to the enormous number of existing ones out there!
Excellent and thank you so much!
Henie
TheDailySexy
http://www.thedailysexy.me/blog1/
HennArtOnline
http://www.HennArtOnline.com
Henie Reisinger´s most recent blog post …Under Sexy Moon
Twitter: gemmawent
What a great idea Danny, and thank you for spending the time responding. A big task when busy.
My blog is The Cube: http://redcubemarketing-blog.com. My strategy is to provide social media, pr and marketing advice, from the basics to the more indepth stuff. I share both my own content and others, which neatly matches my twitter strategy. I try to run the two in parallel so that they support each other nicely.
Gemma Went´s most recent blog post …Social media and privacy issues: A little less scare mongering, a little more common sense please
Great idea Danny! I found a couple sites I will be frequenting.
Untethered Office is a newly started site. It is geared towards micro businesses and freelancers. With a couple posts a week, topics like browser add-ons, social media tips and different applications are covered. The aim is to give the one man (or small) wolf pack an idea of what tools and services are available to them from a usability point of view.
Hey Danny ,
Thanks for this offer and yes I really liked this idea. To be frank I have even enjoyed the comments section of this page.
I may say I am new to blogging , but to be frank I am been working on my simple blog called as http://www.e-swastya.com . Swastya means health in Sanskrit thus the whole blog is devoted to the concept of healthy living. Being an Ayurvedic Consultant I have been blogging on this page tips about lifestyle changes, detoxification and yoga.
Sudeep´s most recent blog post …5 Simple Ways to Exercise for Elders
Twitter: ctmarcom
Hi Danny! Thanks for giving us all an opportunity to share our blogs. Mine is called “In the Crowds”: http://inthecrowds.wordpress.com/
It’s my professional (and personal) take on advertising and marketing told from a consumer perspective. I offer tips, a creative viewpoint and a look at what’s working out there and what’s not.
I just started this year, so I’m grateful for the chance you’re giving me here to help grow my audience.
Thank you!
–Coreen
Coreen´s most recent blog post …Marketing in a snowstorm
Hi Danny,
Thank you for the opportunity to share my blog called thatgirlisfunny.com
I cover my adventures in living a healthy, juicy life and never miss an opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences that allow me to “stay young – from the inside out”.
Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny´s most recent blog post …How boxing and martial arts landed me on the cover of “50 Athletes Over 50 Teach Us to Live a Strong, Healthy Life”
Love the idea of cross promoting each other.
Vistas, Ventureneer’s blog (http://ventureneer.com/vblog), is about realizing your vision for your organization’s future — and the twists and turns along the journey that gets you there. Written by Geri Stengel a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit board member, it features insights, strategies, techniques and solutions to make your enterprise goals a reality…and make a meaningful difference.
Social media is an incredible tool for making a social impact. I would be delighted if you considered commenting on one of my posts, writing a guest post or conducting a webinar or Vcourse.
Regards,
Geri
Twitter: hackmanj
Hi Danny, what a great idea! The featured article on my blog is a similar concept. I write about non-profits, technology, veteran’s issues, public speaking and more. Recently got a gig at SF Examiner as the SF Startup Examiner. Anyway my personal blog is http://joesgonesocial.com
Enjoy your day,
Joe
Joe Hackman´s most recent blog post …Review: KM Frontiers: Self Signifying Intelligence
Hi Danny,
A very generous offer…sorry I’m a bit late in taking it up but I’ve been traveling to the point where I missed Podcamp Toronto 2010…bummed.
Anyway, the blog is voxmarketising – where the worlds of voiceover, marketing and advertising collide! http://www.voxmarketising.com
Best always,
- Peter
Helping people find, keep and enjoy their money.
http://evolutionofwealth.com
Evolution Of Wealth´s most recent blog post …Why Your Finanical Planner is Like a Buffet
Cool! I’ll jump in on this.
Our blog is http://blog.affinityclick.com and we talk about all things related to contextual advertising, blogging, blog monetization, social media, online advertising trends, and so on.
We also like to have some fun with our blog, so we’ll talk about our recent experiences and will be blogging about our community – both online and offline! We love our cities and enjoy one of our offices as being located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa as well as one in Potsdam, Germany. So we’ll talk about being out and about here and abroad.
Thanks so much for letting me post! Have a great day, everyone!
best,
Marie P.
http://www.affinityclick.com
Hi Danny,
It’s taken me almost a week to keep up with all the comments you’ve been getting on this post. Thanks so much for doing this as I’ve discovered so many amazing blogs and people to follow!
And now, it’s my turn!
I’m Aleksandra – a communications & social media professional living and working in beautiful, bustling Toronto. I’m a self described communications junkie trapped in a tech geek’s mind.
I started my blog to stop sacrificing all my great ideas to the washing machine gods. You see, I always experience my eureka moment somewhere random – whether at the grocery store or at the gym. So I’m usually penning these ideas on whatever scrap of paper I can find lying around or in my purse. Subsequently I find these scraps a week later in the pocket of my freshly washed pants barely readable. Hence I started my blog.
I called it “Famous Last Words” because they may actually be my famous last words – for better or for worse. My blog is a hodgepodge of ideas about branding, social media, technology and the world around me.
Let me know what you all think of it!
Famous Last Words: http://alisaan.wordpress.com
I just updated my site again and by using headway its been a snap. I think its easier to read and keep getting better with every revision! bling bling!
Twitter: CASUDICASUDI
This is really an extraordinary opportunity to discover new blogs. My favorites I post as top 20 reads and yours has been there since I started top 20. Maybe I’ll discover my next top 20 from your “commenters” here.
My blog INCLINED TO DESIGN is an eclectic collection of articles covering (so far) design, project management, personal branding, SM, China, Sales & marketing and entrepreneurs, all written from my “designerish” perspective. I was told non focused eclectic blog posts wouldn’t work but I went ahead with it anyway! Working or not, I enjoy writing and my readers; clients, former clients, friends and many of you appear to enjoy my take on things.
My latest post “About me” http://www.esse-group.com/wordpress/ by popular request.
Twitter: EstrellaBella10
Wow, this is a great list of blogs! What a fun idea.
I recently moved my blog from Blogger to a self-hosted WordPress site (http://nikkistephan.com) and gave it a new name – Essential Elements. It’s still a work-in-progress as I get acquainted with WordPress.
The topics I discuss focus on what I believe are life’s essential elements, i.e. creativity, happiness, passion, success, love and inspiration. I work in the public relations industry, so my posts will sometimes relate to PR and social media.
Regardless of the topic, my posts always center on something positive in nature.
Good idea, Danny! I found several blogs to try in the comments.
My blog is The Sky’s the Limit — http://adamtree.wordpress.com/ It’s a personal blog about the things that interest me, mostly writing related.
James A Woods´s most recent blog post …The Audacity to Tell a Tale: Danny Brown on Storytelling at TEDxOttawa
What a wonderful idea Danny and thanks for bringing it together.
I recently start my blog with simple intention to share information with people, still working on it
I also want you to know that you are the inspiration of it !!
Sara Chi´s most recent blog post …Social Media Hires For Passion — Are We There Yet?
Ciao to You all and thank You so much Danny for this wonderful idea/opportunity to share and discover new great readings!
I am the author of a poetry book “Se guardo dentro-If I look inside” published by Gruppo Albatros, written and transposed by myself in 2 languages, poems included in the book are written in Italian and English. My blog is about poetry, sharing verses and thoughts, words in verses and verses in motion! On my blog you will find my unpublished poems, some of them part of my project Art & Poetry, looking forward to reading and sharing more
Laura Mercurio Ebohon´s most recent blog post …Book Review by Jim Wisneski
Wow! It’s taken me almost 45 minutes to go through and take a look at all these great blogs! I’ve signed up for more than a few and look forward to reading some great content.
Mine is Culturatti Kids, a resource for parents and teachers from a nonprofit organization that promotes literacy for youth. We are fairly new and are building up some steam so hopefully I can steal, oops, I mean borrow some ideas from all these other folks.
http://culturattikids.blogspot.com/
I write several blogs in the Jewelry & Gem Industry – my goal is to get them all on my own site this year:
Tucson Gem Show – Live!
http://tucsongemshow.blogspot.com
The Daily Jewel
http://dailyjewel.blogspot.com
Robyn Hawk´s most recent blog post …Diamond Development Initiative, Jewelers of America, Womens Jewelry Association, American Gem Society, Jewelers Vigilance Committee and the Jewelers Security Alliance received part of the $400,000 that is granted every year to individuals, groups, or associations who work towards the betterment of the overall industry.
Hi, Danny. Thanks for the opportunity!
My blog is http://www.marketingbeyondadvertising.com/
I focus much of my content on how you can accelerate your credibility to drive traffic, sales and word-of-mouth.
Tom Wanek´s most recent blog post …7 Steps to Setting-Up Your Own Image Depot
Danny,
Another great post. Sometimes we need to spice things up. Pretty sure blogs tend to run together all the time. I appreciate your advice.
Twitter: 3HatsComm
Danny, How’d I miss this?! Such a smart and generous idea, I’ve added a bunch of folks to my Google reader and Twitter feeds. LOVE.
My little blog, an occasional series of PR and social media rants, http://www.3hatscommunications.com/blog/, is Atlanta-based solo PR pro with some ideas, an iMac, and an attitude that’s just me (bottle of wine optional).
Thanks for the opportunity to shamelessly self-promote!
Davina K. Brewer´s most recent blog post …Crisis PR in a Social Media World
Hi there
I actually have two blogs, one I started in 2006 to talk about the emerging web jobs called http://blog.profession-web.ch/ (only in french though). My activity lead me to create an agency called netinfluence and for which I also created a blog http://blog.netinfluence.ch/. In this one, every single employee shares its knowledge with our readers. The blog has both french and english articles and just got repimped. We are working on a very interesting social presentation of our online presence, if you are interested to be posted when live, just drop me an email 
Best from switzerland 
Thank you for this opportunity! What a great idea!
I am a freelance global marketing/PR professional in Atlanta, GA. My blog discusses issues, trends and events that I cover. Check it out http://www.glocalconsulting.wordpress.com. I would love to have guest writers as well.
Cheers!
Danny, as a small ad agency in the Midwest, we are trying to use our blog to build a following and awareness and generate leads. How can we improve it. Really enjoy your blog and your charity fund raising efforts.
Twitter: jeffespo
This is a great concept Danny – cheers to you on it. While I’m here let me just say my blog http://jeffesposito.com is a collection of my musings on community building, PR, Social media along with a daily cartoon of the day.
Jeff Esposito´s most recent blog post …In response to Gary Vaynerchuck
Thanks for the opportunity to post our content! Mighty generous of you.
My blog is Productive & Organized – Finding Your Way http://www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net. As a productivity expert I have found that many people think that they should fit their situation into some pre-made solution. Unfortunately, this technique fails for most. We learned in pre-school that the square peg does not fit into the round hole, but when it comes to business systems, we sometimes forget that rule! My blog is for executives, entrepreneurs and producers that want to be able to do more with their information, time, space, their profit and most importantly — their life. I offer strategy, tips, tactics, and resources and love conversation.
To your success!
Stephanie
Stephanie LH Calahan (@StephCalahan)´s most recent blog post …Major Meltdown in Time Management – Tips to Avoid it Happening To You
Thanks!
My blog: fANNEtastic food – http://www.fannetasticfood.com
Come see it for healthy recipes, fun fitness moves, beautiful photography, and awesomeness.
Anne P´s most recent blog post …A Paradise Eight Miler
Thanks for this opportunity to share. My name is Bill and I blog about financial and insurance topics at http://www.williampeiffer.com. My company website is http://www.wrpeiffer.com. I am also on twitter @wrpeiffer
Willaim´s most recent blog post …Finding Solutions Takes Relationships
Hello, my name is Brian and I’m a Mac. I love technology, games, and I create my own electronic music for free on my site. Check it out!
My blog is called Operation: Brian and is located at operationbrian.com
Thanks everyone for visiting!
Twitter: randomshelly
This is a great idea Danny… even though I’m late to the party! I LOVE the picture of the cat!
My blog is http://randomshelly.wordpress.com
I basically blog about whatever idea comes into my head when I hit New Post… I don’t blog for money, but for fun and to connect with others… You may hear about my son one day and an exciting project the next. One of my most popular posts was about Memorial Day – I got really sappy – it is called ‘Forever Humbled’. I also have put a few short stories I’ve written on my blog (under My Writing menu on the top) to gauge interest/likability of my writing! It has been an experience! So Come visit! Would love to chat, debate, hear what you have to say, share… whatever
Thanks Danny!
Shelly
Shelly´s most recent blog post …I’m Procrastinating
My passion is empowering fitness for those hindered by age, illness or injury. I blog about motivation, fitness, health education, etc.
I’m in the midst of redesigning my blog and website so it will be fuller than it is currently but it is but I invite you to come, and share any comments or suggestions of how I can make people’s lives stronger and healthier.
Thanks!
Kathleen
Make Hiring Easy.
Help us on our mission to make hiring easy for small businesses everywhere!
Ben Baldwin´s most recent blog post …5 Tips on Hiring Job Candidates from Jeff Lem, CEO of qdata and President of EO Toronto
Hi Danny,
Saw you on Gini Dietrich’s site. Launching a new blog today about dreaming big, at website address above. It has accompanying video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyvCzieKsI. Thanks for the opportunity!
Bill
Thanks for the invite to pimp Danny.
Wow, a ton of great blogs!
Here’s mine: http://blog.mpgear.com/
A blog about outdoor adventures (the human propelled kind), the gear used and tips on doing it. The latest: http://blog.mpgear.com/2010/03/06/soto-micro-regulator-stove-flames-in-the-cold/
http://www.shedworking.co.uk
A lifestyle guide for shedworkers and people who work in shedlike atmospheres
Go explore. Experience. And be inspired.
Visit the Velvet Escape blog for a dose of travel inspiration
http://velvetescape.com/blog
On Twitter: @velvetescape
Keith Jenkins´s most recent blog post …Ten things to do in Manchester
A friend just forwarded me the link to your blog and this post – thanks for the opportunity to pimp my blog! And thanks for that brilliant photo of the cat in bling – nothing makes me laugh more than cats in clothing!
My blog is The Quarterlife Quest http://www.thequarterlifequest.com/
I started this blog to create a forum of inspiration, ideas and help for those of us who are in the midst of change in our 20’s and 30’s (or whenever!). I think it’s important for all of us to realize that we’re not alone and that we all have it within ourselves to live the life we want.
The blog still needs a bit of work on the design side (I just launched it 1.5 months ago), so feedback is certainly welcome!
My daily blogs will be posted on our website at http://www.vlockbox.com
In a way we are starting from scrathc once again as we only this week on Monday moved our blog to Word Press. I am excited about having a conversation about what matters to me in terms of talking about issues relating to family history, preserving family history, genealogy, data successorship and most important of all taking the time to not only think but say something to the most important people in our lives. People who we dont’s chase online and people who we tend to forget but with the reminder begin to realize that we need to spend and have a conversation with the most important people in our lives.
I look forward to having a conversation around this subject matter.
I work with business authors, thought leaders and gurus to help them develop and execute a strategy to best monetize their IP.
Look at all these comments! Great idea and I know Gini got a lot of love too!
Get My Pest Out is our business name and blog http://www.getmypestout.com.
We are about to launch a HUGE contest and giveaway on our blog for homeowners in Atlanta and down south who have that really ugly lawn and just have NO idea how the heck to fix it!
We encourage everyone and anyone to be guest bloggers on our site and send in pictures and videos of their lawn and pest problems for a chance to win. All the great pictures and “problems” will be discussed on the blog. Along with great tips on how to prevent disease and pets from invading your lawn.
We’re so excited and thanks for the chance to share!
Thank you Danny for your kind offer! I’ve always admired your generous heart! Sending hugs from Spain.
We are a digital nomadic family into our 4th year of an open ended world tour, blazing a trail for a new way of being in the 21st century!
http://www.soultravelers3.com/
We live large on 25K a year, share travel tips, photography & help teach others the keys to extended travel, mobile living, education on the road, and more.
Don’t miss our fun viral travel videos!
http://www.youtube.com/user/soultravelers3
Twitter= @soultravelers3
We also have taken thousands of disadvantaged school children with us virtually through the highly praised nonprofit , Reach The World.
soultravelers3´s most recent blog post …The 4-Hour Workweek Review by World Traveling Family
Hey everyone, my name is Cory Shanes, and I’m an Entrepreneur
Thanks for the pimp your blog offer Danny.
My blog is http://the247entrepreneur.com/ where I write about the entrepreneurial lifestyle, and include tips for other Entrepreneurs.
I can be found on twitter @ http://twitter.com/cshanes and on facebook @ http://facebook.com/cshanes
Thanks for looking!
Cory Shanes´s most recent blog post …Starting a business from home? Here’s 13 things to remember.
Hey Guys hope you great. He is my blog. You can get to know Jesus and ask questions.
TITLE: Camshie’s Connection
URL: camagu.blogspot.com
Know any horsecrazy girls? My website is for girls who love horses. It’s a safe place for them to review fave horse games, share horse names, horse pics etc. We try to keep it safe – my mom and I review every comment before they go live. If you know any horsecrazy girls please send them to HorseCrazyGirls.com!
Sydney´s most recent blog post …Mar 22, OMG best game ever
Thanks for the opportunity to tell you about my blog!
140+: In the Moment http://fssimon.wordpress.com/
is my hat tip to my obsession with Twitter. Those darned 140 characters! In many more characters, my blog presents thoughts on marketing, social media, nonprofit management, early childhood education, leadership, and women.
You can find me on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/FSSimon
Danny, I enjoy you blog very much. It is full of great and useful information. Thanks for letting me “pimp”!
Tracy Matlack´s most recent blog post …Mars Spectacular
Twitter: morewless
I write about saving money on all of life’s necessities, living a more frugal lifestyle, and giving back from our savings. I feature companies that are doing good and encourage my readers to support worthwhile causes and individials. By sharing ways to save money, you can help others from the money you will save by following my blog.
Lori Felix´s most recent blog post …Family Fun – Summer Activities for Free
Twitter: keep_shooting
The Keep Shooting Photography Blog at http://keepshootingphotography.blogspot.com
I write about my experiences as a wedding and family portrait photographer, and the wide implications of making it on your own as a creative.
I can be found on twitter @keep_shooting
Recent blog post: http://keepshootingphotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/if-you-succeed-in-everything-you-do.html
Great idea, thanks!
I would like to recommend An English Gentleman: Old World romance tutelage for the modern urban suitor at http://www.anenglishgentleman.com . It is a site about etiquette, dating, romance, and even cooking tips for men and women, from a proper English Gentleman! Enjoy!
Twitter: theunplanner
As an adjunct advertising professor at Marquette University, and a seasoned marketing/advertising professional, I blog about interesting, sometimes peculiar, advertising I see that I feel obliged to comment on!
Sue Northey´s most recent blog post …Scottish beer packaged inside dead rodents Is this a new SNL skit