1. With all the blogging events out there how do you determine which ones to participate in and which ones to avoid?
I have not joined a lot of blogging events. My first event was 30 for 30. I joined because it intrigued me and felt like a challenge. I see quite a few events out there; but I can’t join them all and I won’t because I don’t want to spread myself thin. Also, if I can’t do my 100% best, it is not a good fit for me at that point in time.
2. Be honest, have you ever jumped on the bandwagon of some blogging movement/event for the wrong reasons? How did that turn out?
No, truthfully I have only been blogging since August of 2009. I didn’t know what a blogging event was until last year. When I started blogging I was trying to find my voice. I didn’t post regularly and didn’t know that there was a big fashion blogging community out there in cyberworld. 30 for 30 what is that?
3. How do you give your own flair to a blog event while still maintaining the general mission and purpose?
I keep it real, what you see is what you get, like it or not. I’m not going to put on something or say something that I don’t believe in. It’s great to have readers and I have to be true to them because my reputation is out there.
4. When determining the best content for your blog what criterion do you keep in mind?
Determining Best Content
-I’m I discussing this because I want to try to get more readers or because I really love this particular subject?
-Can I do this topic justice?
-Do I even like this fashion designer’s line? What angle will I take on this topic?
-Her blog looks awesome should I try to get mine to look like that for inspiration? Inspiration not try to look just like someone else’s blog.
– This blog is to build people up and give good information that they can use for life.
-Integrity- sticking to what I believe in.
5. While everything will not suit your blog, how do you try and support your fellow bloggers who are participating in something worthwhile but not your style?
I will comment, comment, and comment. Or if they are running for some contest I will vote for them. I don’t have to be a part of a particular event or contest to offer my support.
I go through the cool long list now of bloggers on FBFF and try to give as many relevant comments on at least seven or more. If I happen to see a blogger link that I’m not familiar with that does not have any comments on her post, I will offer my support that way by commenting on her blog.
Sometimes I wish I could get to all one hundred and whatever on Friend Friday to leave a comment. I know that’s not possible, but I make sure that each Friend Friday I make it a goal to give support to my FBFF readers whom frequently comment on my blog, but I also make it a point to find a blog or two that doesn’t have any comments because I can show my support that way.
Please check out Katy Rose at ModlyChic to check out other lovely links on this Friend Friday topic.
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