It’s hot today (38*) here in Kusadasi, Turkey and i’ve had a
very slow start, just couldn’t seem to get going but was determined to sit down
and write this post. I’ve eventually got myself organised, turned the air con
up and poured myself a drink of iced water and here i go!
When i first started my blog
which was just 1 month ago, i really didn’t know what i was doing, you
see i was looking into the idea of doing something to promote the lovely
handmade woven bracelets that my husband makes. Then i suddenly thought i could
write a blog about my passion for knitting and before i’d actually thought it
through i was signing up on blogspot and writing my first blog. That was when
i realised it’s great to share my knitting but i actually want people to read my blog
and enjoy it with me, but i really don’t know what to do or how to do it, so i
started searching the net for answers.
I started to add my blog to directories and reading other
peoples blogs to see how they did it. I signed up for numerous newsletters and
aids from various Internet Marketing and Social Networking experts, i read all,
some i found extremelly helpful and enlightening and some not so. I picked up
many tips and found lots of plug ins, add ons and web sites i’d never heard off
before.
I
would like to mention, if i may, a few of the people that gave me the most
inspiration. The first of whom is Michelle Shaeffer i’m not sure how i came
across her, but, she has been such a help to me i feel like i’ve always known
her. With downloads, news letter and blog posts
she has given me advice and help in no end of ways. You can find
Michelle at www.michelleshaeffer.com
simplestorming.com or the facebook page’the ultimate blog challenge’ and
numerous other sites. Hector Cuevas( hectorcuevas.com) who after listening to
his ‘smart blogging audio’ gave me the
inspiration to carry on just when i was thinking ‘this is all too much!’John
Paul Aguiar (johnpaulaguiar.com) who made me feel better with his statement
‘It’s ok if you don’t know everything’ and the help with his Blog dummy
blogging course. Alex whalley.com for his sense of humour and Market Samurai
Bootcamp which is helping me understand keywords. Martha Giffen who has given me a great
insight with her great blogging tips on ‘How to be a profitable blogger'. And more
recently Janet Callaway the Natural Networker who is just that ‘Natural’ and
she seems to have the knack of blogging the right subject at just the right
time ( for me anyway) to spur you on.
There are many others, i don’t want this to turn into a directory but i do
believe in giving credit where credit is due.
Although i’m still a long way off i feel i’m getting there
(where ever that is). At the end of the day my blog is about my passion of
knitting and being able to share that with anyone who also loves to knit. One
of my main reasons for the blog is that when i came to live in Turkey it was impossible to find
knitting patterns in English (or even Turkish for that matter) the only thing
was to search the net but although there’s more choice now alot of the patterns available are old
fashioned to say the least! And there’s little or no info on how to substitute
a particular yarn, because ofcourse
there’s only Turkish yarn available here. If i can share my patterns and help
knitters and maybe make some money along the way i’ll be a ‘happy chappy’. So
stand by for the New Improved Knitting Galore…. Coming Soon!
http://hectorjcuevas.comhttp://alexwhalley.com/seo/marketsamuraibootcamphttp://marthagiffen.comhttp://janetcallaway.comhttp://michelleshaeffer.comhttp://johnpaulaguiar.com
Dianne, aloha. What a wonderful way to start the week. Thx so much for including me in this list with some great bloggers I respect.
ReplyDeleteDelighted to hear that what I post is exactly the message you need to hear/read at that time. It amazes me how often that happens. Another blogger and I frequently post on the same topic on the same day--even when they are topics that are not our norm.
Since you are the "New Kid on the Bolg" which is such a clever title, by the way, do make sure you visit my last two posts on social media. Both are quick yet will give you food for thought.
Wishing you a glorious day. Again, thanks so much for including me. Until next time, aloha. Janet
Hi Dianne, thank you for the mention and link. I'm so happy to hear what I've been sharing has been helpful for you in your online blogging journey. :)
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