tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5416266862118216755..comments2024-03-28T14:33:26.011-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: ON BLOGGING SECRETSJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34930527586732985532008-09-11T00:11:00.000-04:002008-09-11T00:11:00.000-04:00Susan didn't leave her link, so I'm going to becau...Susan didn't leave her link, so I'm going to because she writes so beautifully, and you'll all love her I like do:<BR/><BR/>http://communityoftheland.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>I'm going to try to get to your booksigning in COS! Thanks for stopping here.:)<BR/><BR/>DaniDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33107756462301787792008-09-10T23:08:00.000-04:002008-09-10T23:08:00.000-04:00As always, Dani, I learned something new - thanks ...As always, Dani, I learned something new - thanks for tugging us all with you into the brave new virtual world! I've got a new book coming out next spring, Walking Nature Home, a memoir about love and life, and nature as healer and community. Am I thinking about a blog book tour - duh! Am I going to join your yahoo group? Yup again, right after I finish book promotion events for the current book, which has me on the literal road all month. (Check out the "Four book-signings, four towns, four days" entry on my blog for a look at the joys of being on the road. . . .) Thanks for the inspiration, Dani!Susan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68883088156583014262008-09-10T23:05:00.000-04:002008-09-10T23:05:00.000-04:00Really appreciated this blog and getting to know D...Really appreciated this blog and getting to know Dani better. I am still in awe of how fast she learned the techno side of this connecting and widgets and all that stuff. I'm way behind. :-)<BR/><BR/>And Sheila can come to my place with her scythe. I have lots of tall grass along my pasture fenceline that my machete won't take down. Seriously dull machete.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32455737937424692022008-09-10T20:18:00.000-04:002008-09-10T20:18:00.000-04:00Dani has enriched my online experience in so many ...Dani has enriched my online experience in so many ways! She is a great inspiration and resource.<BR/>LjL.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62268023539832605012008-09-10T19:47:00.000-04:002008-09-10T19:47:00.000-04:00You have to cyber-schmooze as Liz Zelvin would say...You have to cyber-schmooze as Liz Zelvin would say. Hit all the online communities and mention in casual conversation that you've blogged today about... blahblah. For example, I directed people over here by posting about this interview at:<BR/><BR/>Twitter<BR/>Blog Book Tours Y!Group<BR/>MurderMustAdvertise<BR/>Writers Weekly<BR/>Socknitters Forum<BR/>My address book<BR/>Blogs I commented on<BR/><BR/>Tomorrow my Localvore group will get a notice, and Friday I'll post over at Book in a Week, too.<BR/><BR/>If I really practiced what I preached, I'd be posting over at MySpace, Ning, and GoodReads. But, alas.... you get the picture though. You can't be shy, but at the same time, be a bit subtle. <BR/><BR/>Another thing we haven't mentioned is mailing lists. Susan Wittig Albert has a huge one and publishes the most gorgeous eLetter ever. Like clockwork. You know she sells books through it. And through her blog at http://www.susanalbert.typepad.com/lifescapes <BR/><BR/>She really has her online advertising act together.<BR/><BR/>DaniDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61784830120180738262008-09-10T17:58:00.000-04:002008-09-10T17:58:00.000-04:00I was coveting scythes at a flea market just the o...I was coveting scythes at a flea market just the other day--there's something ergonomically appealing about the curves. Unfortunately I have no grass.<BR/><BR/>You make excellent points about what makes a good blog and what keeps people interested, but how do you get them there in the first place? Isn't it kind of chicken-and-egg thing? You blog to get exposure so people will read your books and seek you out, but no one is going to come looking for you until they've read your books and know a little about who you are. How do you lure them in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56792864351572097042008-09-10T17:16:00.000-04:002008-09-10T17:16:00.000-04:00How many hits per day.... I think 100 a day is a g...How many hits per day.... I think 100 a day is a good starting goal for any new blog. We're up around 50-75 hits most days at The Blood Red Pencil group blog that isn't a month old yet, so that's certainly attainable. You have to promote though. Buzz and tweet at all the online places you hang.<BR/><BR/>Groovy, little known fact here.... the less energy you use with a scythe, the better it works. Really. Sharp blade, slow and gentle swing. Watch for critters though! And people who don't snip their posts.;)<BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11354854891316438202008-09-10T16:14:00.000-04:002008-09-10T16:14:00.000-04:00"Oh—sorry gang. We’re out of time for today! ..."Oh—sorry gang. We’re out of time for today! Dani will be back with more tomorrow!"<BR/><BR/>OK THAT'S DIRTY POOL! LOL <BR/><BR/>Fun interview - I've been working under Dani'sd tutelage just for a few short months and following her advice, tips and leads has literally transformed my blog from (well deserved) obscurity into a well-trafficed spiffy blog. It is interesting to get some background on her. <BR/><BR/>Good job, both of you - I'll be back tomorrow {-:><BR/><BR/>Marvin D Wilson<BR/>Blogs at: http://inspiritandtruths.blogspot.com/<BR/>eye twitter 2 - http://tiwtter.com/Paize_FiddlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41164097362514333202008-09-10T15:47:00.000-04:002008-09-10T15:47:00.000-04:00tweet, tweet!Somehow I find the the thought of hig...tweet, tweet!<BR/><BR/>Somehow I find the the thought of high energy, tweetable Dani weilding a scythe a bit terrifying. :Dgroovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48087864831666014192008-09-10T15:08:00.000-04:002008-09-10T15:08:00.000-04:00I have learned more from Dani than I ever knew I ...I have learned more from Dani than I ever knew I needed to learn about promoting online.<BR/>She's a goddess.<BR/>cmrChris Reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429148293004912993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55686974802725314542008-09-10T14:48:00.000-04:002008-09-10T14:48:00.000-04:00Hi, Dani--What kind of hit numbers do you think wr...Hi, Dani--<BR/><BR/>What kind of hit numbers do you think writers should aim for? Obviously, not every blog is going to have 1500 hits a day like The Lipstick Chronicles. How do you know when to declare your blog a success (or a failure)?Sandra Parshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17403144248962124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35803266814244428302008-09-10T13:27:00.000-04:002008-09-10T13:27:00.000-04:00I love the line about the mix of things you should...I love the line about the mix of things you should have for a good blog - that sums it up perfectly for me. And definitely points to a lot of things I need to improve!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638584737109705999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4442897956302211392008-09-10T12:15:00.000-04:002008-09-10T12:15:00.000-04:00What a wonderful giving person this Dani is- thank...What a wonderful giving person this Dani is- thanks so much! I am waiting to find out what bloggers do wrong. I'm new to this game and I'm happy for all advice.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79157134816076624152008-09-10T12:11:00.000-04:002008-09-10T12:11:00.000-04:00Oh, and about bookmarking buttons. I like the one...Oh, and about bookmarking buttons. I like the one at http://www.addthis.com because it's nice and neat and easy to install. Always place it up high, top right or left is best. So it sits in the corner of your eye while reading a post. <BR/><BR/>Feed widgets are also important for folks who use an aggregator to keep track of new blog posts on a gazillion fave blogs. People actually know what these things are and how to use them.... even if you don't.;) My theory is, don't ask questions, just make it easy for your fans.<BR/><BR/>DaniDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58535374851497400482008-09-10T11:47:00.000-04:002008-09-10T11:47:00.000-04:00Dani, I love all the great advice on your group--y...Dani, I love all the great advice on your group--you give so much personalized help!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear about the mistakes bloggers make. I worry because I don't get many comments.<BR/> <BR/>Hank, you're diabolical! (And I mean that in the nicest way!)Laura Benedicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474185786017084327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27555319776038107342008-09-10T11:34:00.000-04:002008-09-10T11:34:00.000-04:00Lillie...Hmmm....the feed for the blog.....Help, D...Lillie...Hmmm....the feed for the blog.....<BR/><BR/>Help, Dani! Do we have a feed for the blog?<BR/><BR/>And yes, Helen, I agree! At some point I reailzed I had no idea about the real Dani. So being a reporter, I jus had to ask.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76602006812367750922008-09-10T11:13:00.000-04:002008-09-10T11:13:00.000-04:00Twitter is probably less time-consuming than any o...Twitter is probably less time-consuming than any of the communities including Yahoo!Groups. I check in three times a day and leave a couple of posts and most always with a link to somewhere like http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com - the new editors blog I started to drive traffic to individual sites. I confess that Twitter has kept me from putting more attention into GoodReads and MySpace. I have accounts at both, but they are definitely more complicated and time-consuming than Twitter will ever be. I've already tweeted about this post so we'll see who jumps over. <BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll pop back over again to see if anyone has questions. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Hank!<BR/><BR/>DaniDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91545326119566051332008-09-10T10:45:00.000-04:002008-09-10T10:45:00.000-04:00Well, Hank! It didn't take you long to master the ...Well, Hank! It didn't take you long to master the teaser.<BR/><BR/>Virtual book tours do seem to be the wave of the future. Not necessarily easier, since a lot of preparation goes into it, but definitely cheaper!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you asked about Dani's personal life. I had no idea she did the stained glass work. That was a gorgeous picture!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59050847551834964052008-09-10T10:44:00.000-04:002008-09-10T10:44:00.000-04:00Dani,I have carefully avoided Twitter because I sp...Dani,<BR/>I have carefully avoided Twitter because I spend so much time online already. How much time do you have to commit to get such an increase in blog traffic?<BR/><BR/>Anyone know why I can't subscribe to the feed for this blog? I keep getting an error message.Lillie Ammannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851121176224654240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79672211883493303622008-09-10T10:32:00.000-04:002008-09-10T10:32:00.000-04:00Hi Dani,Welcome to Junglered. Wow, what an educati...Hi Dani,<BR/>Welcome to Junglered. Wow, what an education and I'm jumping over to your website and yahoo group -- NOW. <BR/>I couldn't agree more with your basic premise. I don't know how many times I've come back from a personal appearance somewhere and thought: There HAS to be a more efficient way to market a book!Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53403866149191356712008-09-10T10:06:00.000-04:002008-09-10T10:06:00.000-04:00oh wow Hank, if that isn't the perfect teaser!Dani...oh wow Hank, if that isn't the perfect teaser!<BR/><BR/>Dani, welcome. Dani is truly amazing. She is so helpful to anyone who follows her list rules (tee hee) and shows an interest in learning. As Hank and Dani said, I'm in the middle of a blog tour now. Dani worked me into a brainstorming fever, thinking of all the different angles in ASKING FOR MURDER--such as psychology and cooking.<BR/><BR/>If you're interested in blogging and blog tours, Dani's website and yahoo group is a must!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.com