The top ten basics of blogging bliss:
Don't attempt to say this after a glass of wine.
10. Never sweat the topic
9. Keep all options open and on the table
8. Smile at all comments and commenters
7. Meet and Greet with gusto
6. Think outside the box
5. Take wine, chocolate, and flowers when you visit other blogs
4. Remember to say please and thank you
3. Never slam the door
2. Be yourself
And the #1 basic of blogging bliss:
Or this, either.
1. Be a friend
59 comments:
I bring wine, chocolate, and flowers ... love the post! So true!
Now those are some good basics! Bring encouragement and be positive.
All true. The only thing I would add is don't try to be everything to everyone.
Thinking outside the box is key. Have fun on the weekend!
Yes, be yourself and be genuine.
Okay, tonight I am going to try to say that after a glass of wine!
Good advice Carol. The #2 can be difficult when one sees how many comments and hits others get. But, it is the most rewarding.
Like being a good hostess. :) Love these tips!
what? Well, you never brought me flowers.... :PPP
Excellent tips. #10 is hard for me. I'm repeating blogging bliss in my head - it trips me even without wine!
Good tips both for writing and reading blogs. I'm finding I like to read blogs that are more personal in nature, quick and give me a nugget to think about.
Never sweat the topic? Easier said than done! LOL.
No.#1 is tops!!
Carol, I'm so chuffed, I finally got the Kindle thinggie sorted out and downloaded In Name Only!
Oh very nice list today!
Like Laura, I'm having a hard time repeating blogging bliss even though I swear I haven't had a drop of wine.
Nice list, Carol. Hope you have a great weekend!
The chocolates.... well, it's like this, the beautiful box of chocolates was sitting by the computer, ready for delivery and this morning, the box was empty. Must have been those pesky chocolate-gremlins again. :)
Such a good list and if one does all, one will be a friend.
Lynda - Yes you do! Loved them all :)
Alex - Exactly!
Maria - Oh, yeah. That's a killer.
J.L. - Thinking outside the box is fun, too!
Diane - And don't giggle when you try it :)
My favorite is #9 :)
Great list, although I'm not sure I could say 'basics of blogging bliss' with or without the wine. :)
Great rules to live by!
Wonderful list!
Slamdunk - It's the most rewarding to write and read.
Elizabeth - Thanks!
Dezmond - How quickly you forget :)
Laura - I'm not stumped often. When I am, I do something else until a topic pops in my head.
Julie L - My faves, too!
Yup. No argument with any of those. Good list.
Great! I agree with them all. Sorry, I forgot the chocolate, though.
Awesome list!
Sending virtual chocolate your way. :)
Michelle - Yay for sorting out the Kindle thinggie! Enjoy :)
Southpaw - Thanks!
Julie F - Your weekend challenge, LOL!
Manzanita - Chocolate gremlins are everywhere :)
Johanna - I like as many as possible.
Love it....be a friend. :-) You are good at that!
Number eight is my favorite. I have very funny friends who leave awesome comments that make me smile. :)
Loved the list - especially #1!
Happy Friday, Carol :)
Bethany - I stumbled just saying it in my head :)
Clarissa - Not all of them always easy.
Jennifer - Thanks.
LD - No fighting allowed :)
Janet - No worries! You bring a smile :)
Forget the chocolates when you visit my blog, but bring the wine!
Good list :)
Great tips, loved the post.
Yvonne.
Golden Eagle - Yay! It's raining bon-bons :)
Tracy Jo - Aw...you're sweet :)
Luanne - Me, too :)
Gwen - Thanks!
Wendy - Will do!
Yvonne - I'm glad :)
You cannot go wrong with those rules … especially the chocolate mol xx
Good tips for blogging, and for being a good neighbor, in general. Glass of wine, anyone?
Have a super weekend.
I'm still waiting for my chocolates. Other than that, you certainly practice what you preach Carol! Julie
CATachresis - ...with wine :)
Susan - Refill!
Julie - Your truffles should be there by now :)
Much wisdom on this list, Carol. I just finished the last of the wine. Will champagne do?
~VR Barkowski
So very true! I've made so many friends through blogging - it's awesome!
How about instead of chocolate and flowers, I bring a bigger bottle of wine and LOCK the door. Then we won't have to share. LOL
Great top 10. :D
Great advice. You have to smile (wine really helps) because not everyone who visits or leaves a book review is nice.
VR - Champagne will ALWAYS do :)
Jemi - I feel the same way.
Melissa - Yes!!!
Stephen - That's very true, especially about the wine :) I've been fairly fortunate so far, but I'm sure to get a few more sour grapes as time goes on.
I always try to smile while barging into someones blog exspecially for the first time.......want to make a good impression but don't we all....
I also like to leave flowers and not just the dying ones I have on the table nice fresh ones to boot.....ok I don't leave them in a boot but you know what I mean.......I hope
It also helps if I take my dictionary with me...........lol
Good suggestions although I still try to be careful about my options.
Lee
A Faraway View
Wine gets me every time; but some bloggers prefer Latte's :)
......dhole
Not only do I bring chocolate when visiting other blogs, I eat it for those who can't. Yup, I'm big like that. ;)
Jo-Anne - You're so funny :) I'd take dying flowers in a boot. Maybe a fireman's boot. Or a cowboy's boot. Sshhhh...don't tell Live-In Handyman :)
Arlee - Should I have said 'legal options'?
Donna - Very true. Maybe they like chocolate or flowers :)
Linda G - Such a sweetheart!
Oh, oh, well said, Carol--perhaps even after some wine!
And thanks for the much needed laughs every Friday--wait isn't saying thank you on the list? It is!
This list works for me. We don't want to be grumpy bloggers.
Awww I heartily agree with this top ten!! Especialy no. 5! You may not do 1-4 and 6-10 but 5 is essential!
Take care
x
Conda - hahaha...made you laugh :)
Medeia - I'm not above a rant or two, but I don't like being grumpy.
Old Kitty - Well said!
LOVE this! Such a positive list to refer to during the tougher times of blogging. Thanks, Carol!
Love the post! So true!
Kelly - My pleasure!
Nas - Thanks :)
Carol, I'm a little late to Friday's Top Ten, but I'm glad I'm here now! Great advice to all of us. And wow...wine, chocolate, and flowers? You're a wonderful visitor to have!
It's funny what "great" blog-post ideas one can have after a glass of wine. ;)
Feel free to bring chocolate to my blog any time.
Becky - Visit anytime! The Tiki Hut is always open...except when we're closed :)
LR - You got it!
This is one of your best top tens! What great tips! And you're an amazing and successful blogger, so I fully trust all you can say about it!
Thanks so much for sharing.
What a great list. So, so true. And yes, I bring wine and chocolates.
Sincerely yours,
The worst blogger in the history of mankind. :)
Raquel - Thank you for your kind words. I love blogging and meeting great people like you :)
Shirley - LOL! Not true!
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