This is my 1000th blog post. That shit cray.
So a lot has happened between my first blog post and now.
When I was trying to figure out what to write a few people suggested writing about what I have learned….
When I was trying to figure out what to write a few people suggested writing about what I have learned….
I have learned a lot about blogging and the blog world and today I figured in honor of my 1,000th post I would share those with you….also there is a giveaway at the bottom…
1. Haters gonna Hate, Bakers gonna Bake: Shoutout Rach! People are going to be mean. It comes with the territory. The more followers you have, the more page views you get, the more haters will come out of the woodwork. Honestly they are just jealous. I know it can be hard to ignore the haters but try to. Don’t play into them. When they cause drama on twitter, or leave you an anon comment just leave them be.
2. Get Social: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest are all great but actually get out there and meet bloggy friends. I text more with other bloggers than anyone I have met outside the blog world(aside from my best friend Michele). GO meet bloggers for meetups, have dinner, go for a walk and chat, go to blog conferences.
3. Let your freak flag fly: Be as weird as you want, completely geek out about something you love. Post 10000 pictures of your baby, your pet, your husband, your DIY project whatevs. Have 20 linkups a week. IT IS YOUR BLOG. Do yo thang! Don’t be afraid what others are going to say….like my girl Raven says no publicity is bad publicity 🙂
4. Help your fellow blogger: Are you a seasoned blogger? Have you been doing it for a few months or a few years and have the hang of it? People start new blogs EVERY SINGLE DAY! I bet they would love for you to answer their questions and help them out. I get emails all the time with questions and I always try to answer them as best as I can. Not because I think I am some kind of blogging expert(I am NOT) but I do know how hard it is when you first start. Someone reached out to me and it made a world of difference.
5. Usher may get caught up but you don’t have to: Don’t get caught up in the numbers, the followers, the amount of people who comment. I know I know we ALL do it! I am not perfect, I get caught up from time to time. Somedays I wonder why did this post get 50 comments and this post 10…no friggin clue. No rhyme or reason. Some people have 20 followers and have better blogs than I do…trust me!
Thank you all for reading my blog. Thank you for making 1,000 blog posts worth it. I hope the next 1,000 are just as fun 🙂 My 3 year blogoversary is in December…I’ll have to do something awesome for that huh?
What have you learned about blogging?
5. Usher may get caught up but you don’t have to: Don’t get caught up in the numbers, the followers, the amount of people who comment. I know I know we ALL do it! I am not perfect, I get caught up from time to time. Somedays I wonder why did this post get 50 comments and this post 10…no friggin clue. No rhyme or reason. Some people have 20 followers and have better blogs than I do…trust me!
Thank you all for reading my blog. Thank you for making 1,000 blog posts worth it. I hope the next 1,000 are just as fun 🙂 My 3 year blogoversary is in December…I’ll have to do something awesome for that huh?
What have you learned about blogging?
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1000 posts? Girl your blog is amazing! It’s one of the most put together blogs on this site. I love all the bloggy lessons you’ve listed. They are so very true and my blog isn’t even half as put together as yours! Congrats on your 1000th post. xox
Congrats on your 1000th post!! 🙂
And thanks for the great lessons/tips! XD
Sarah xox
whimsicalmumblings.blogspot.co.uk
Congrats on your 1000th post! I appreciate all the blogging advice you give and couldn’t agree more with this list. I love that for the most part the blogging community is so willing to help each other out.
The blogging world has some of the nicest people!
I included a link to this post, in my latest post 🙂
Have a gander XD
http://whimsicalmumblings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/i-love.html
Sarah xox
Congrats, what a milestone! I love your blog, it was one of the first ones I read on a regular basis when I started my blog in April. Thanks for doing what you do!
<3 MarlaJan
http://luckfupus.blogspot.com
Congrats on your 1000th post! I am a new reader to your blog and already love it!
Kim
Congrats to you Neely! I agree with all that you have said. Your blog is like a little community here and I am glad that I found it! Stacie xo
CONGRATS! Love this “lessons learned” post. Thanks for sharing everything!
I’m definitely open to any suggestions you may have! 🙂
Super excited for you and all that you have accomplished over the past [almost] three years! I love that I found this blog. I’m such a loyal follower!
Following from http://careerdesirestobottlesanddiapers.blogspot.com/
Thank YOU for all the posts! I know I am a newish blogger and I definitely look to your blog for inspiration…
Tara
http://tarabelle-adropofink.blogspot.com/
Congrats! I have learned so much from you! Keep doing what you do.
Wow 1000 posts that is amazing! You really can meet some wonderful people on here!
Congrats, that’s so awesome! I’ve only recently discovered your blog, but really enjoy it! And you’re so right about what you wrote here – I think the most important part is the community and helping others! I’ve learned a lot along the way, a little html, stuff like that – it’s been so much fun and a new challenge! I’ll have my first guest post next week, I’m really excited about it!
Anja
@ cocalores.blogspot.com
Congratulations on the 1000th post!!
I learned, that there are some awesome people out there that sometimes are better friends than the real life ones.
Congratulations on your 1000th post girlie!!! And thank you for the advice!
I have learned to post whatever you want because yes people might, or might not read, but you need to blog for yourself!
Congrats on your 1000th post!
I love this! Congrats on your 1,000th post–I wish you (and hope for!) many more 🙂
I love your face, first and foremost.
Second, those bakers be baking.
Third, getcho arse on gchat.
Congrats girly! Wishing you another 1000 blog post (if you want of course).
Congrats girl!!! So happy for you!!
I love your tips, blogging should be a community where we all help each other out & life others up, not tear them down for whatever reason.
<3 Melissa
Love this!! 🙂 Congrats on 1000 blog posts!!
Great post. Congrats on the 1000 posts, such a milestone for you and your blog ! I’ve learned that blogs can start out as one thing and evolve over time ! And networking is so important!
1,000 posts? Congrats girl! 🙂
Yay! You are one of my main inspirations when it comes to blogging! Thanks for your advice! It made me feel good about what little bit I do in blogland!
Wow awesome job on 1,000 posts that is amazing!
What great advice. Being a blogger in the blog-crazed world can be really hard, but down-to-earth blogs like yours give me hope 🙂 Congratulations on 1000 posts!
First off congrats second what a great post for a n 1000 post! I totally agree about the haters and not getting caught up in it! I have been blogging on and off for 10 years and have seen some bloggers who could have been soooo successful but let jealous haters ruin them! Friends ? Have made some of my closest. Great job your blog rocks.
I loveee your blog!! Congrats on 1,000 posts! I don’t like the choice of language..but whatever your choice I guess..:(
I think your blog is fabulous!! I love reading blogs, but can never get into my own! Maybe one day I will, and I’d love some advice when that time comes! 🙂
This is a great post, Neely!
I love love love your blog!!! It was so wonderful meeting you this past weekend!!!
Congrats on the milestone! Love the advice – as a new blogger (not public yet!) I love to read what “seasoned” pros have to say! 🙂
Happy 1000 posts!! That shit IS cray 🙂
Congrats on your 1000th post! Looking forward to more great posts!
Congratulations on 1000 posts!!
Congrats, lady!
Wow A 1000 posts! I’m almost to 100 and feel I’ve learned a lot. I can’t even imagine 900 posts from now how much I will have learned. The most important thing I’ve learned is to try to resist my shyness and reach out to other bloggers. I learn so much from bloggers that have been doing this longer.
Just found your adorable blog. Can’t believe I haven’t seen it before. I am in love!
sjdmiller.blogspot.com
Congrats my wonderful friend!
I loved this post so much I included it in my biweekly series, Lots of Link Love. I hope you’ll come check it out, and maybe even share with your readers!
http://www.stresscasey.blogspot.com/2012/09/lots-of-link-love_20.html
XOXO
Casey
Congrats girl!!
These are great tips!! I def agree with don’t get caught up in the numbers and be yourself!!
Recently there has been so much negativity in “blog world” and people can be straight up rude!! I think bloggers should be supportive of each other and if they have nothing nice to say then they shouldn’t read that persons blog! 🙂
Congratulations on your blog successfulness =)
Thanks for all the tips too. Love them. <333
You basically just described me. I’ve been at this since April and I criticize myself everyday. Why do I only have 38 followers? Why am I not getting the traffic I want!? Why is she better than me? At the end of the day I blog for no one other than me, because I enjoy it. And I love your blog! Hopefully I can’t one day be as BIG as you!