tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post1459375339172709209..comments2023-12-18T10:00:11.900-05:00Comments on Journey to the Past: A Peek Inside My Blog Writing ProcessBrenda Leyndykehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-89679921197612955732017-11-11T00:41:16.117-05:002017-11-11T00:41:16.117-05:00yeah right i forgot about judy and i guess we just...yeah right i forgot about judy and i guess we just have to hope our blogs are getting read.It just make so easier when i get know i commentMathew.B Hookshttp://www.topbestaccessories.com/audio/222/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-44920521146273635112017-10-22T20:25:19.133-04:002017-10-22T20:25:19.133-04:00Yes, and there is a good chance that people will f...Yes, and there is a good chance that people will find them with Google searches - and if the metadata for our blog posts include keywords and good descriptions, other search engines may find them too.Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730547717403140047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-30119157973787531142017-10-21T10:48:45.665-04:002017-10-21T10:48:45.665-04:00That's right, I forgot about that, Judy. I gue...That's right, I forgot about that, Judy. I guess we just have to hope our blogs are getting read. I write more to keep the stories and research alive and hope it is around for generations to enjoy.will writehttp://www.quickwill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-56145055991656021342014-08-05T18:16:11.588-04:002014-08-05T18:16:11.588-04:00That's right, I forgot about that, Judy. I gu...That's right, I forgot about that, Judy. I guess we just have to hope our blogs are getting read. I write more to keep the stories and research alive and hope it is around for generations to enjoy.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-48253012162021212542014-08-05T18:14:01.187-04:002014-08-05T18:14:01.187-04:00Brenda, the GooglePlus issue has also reduced the ...Brenda, the GooglePlus issue has also reduced the number of blog comments: '<a href="http://genie-leftovers.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/are-you-getting-fewer-blog-comments.html" rel="nofollow">Are You Getting Fewer Blog Comments?</a>.Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730547717403140047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-83139937606120085962014-08-05T14:07:45.689-04:002014-08-05T14:07:45.689-04:00Judy, I think 'getting carried away" with...Judy, I think 'getting carried away" with a blog post is great every now and then, if the subject warrants it and Wills and Probates can be a lengthy topic. I use the notify me feature too. It just makes it so much easier to know when I have commented. Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-26085423001031538162014-08-05T14:05:45.918-04:002014-08-05T14:05:45.918-04:00Dear Sue, I, too, use the Notify Me option, if the...Dear Sue, I, too, use the Notify Me option, if there isn't one I jot a note down to check back later. I don't know if it because my mother came from a very large family and my Dad's ancestry can be traced to Colonial America, but I haven't run out of ideas yet. I use to rely on the success by comment posting, but I have noticed that others do not comment as much. I have read about this on other blogs too. I think the use of a blog reader has cut down on this. That is why I appreciate it when someone takes the time to reply to a comment. You are very good about that.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-29734685381407102952014-08-05T04:29:47.100-04:002014-08-05T04:29:47.100-04:00Many thanks, Judy - for the "Notify Me"...Many thanks, Judy - for the "Notify Me" tip. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-86155869242686473092014-08-04T17:44:24.841-04:002014-08-04T17:44:24.841-04:00I was interested to read about your approach. Nowa...I was interested to read about your approach. Nowadays other commitments mean that I have very little time for writing blogs, but I use my email programme (Eudora) to jot down ideas for topics. A rough title in the subject line, brief notes in the message body, transfer the email to a 'Blog-Ideas' mailbox, and it's filed for future reference. Like you, I am not keen on long blog posts, and I now regret letting myself get carried away with <a href="http://uk-australia.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/10-tips-for-wills-intestacies-and.html" rel="nofollow">10 Tips for Wills, Intestacies and Probate</a>! As for ScotSue's comment about 'keeping track of comments I make and then returning to the post to see if there has been any response' - for blogs that are on Blogger, I tick 'Notify me' under the 'Post a Comment' box, and later comments are emailed to me.Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730547717403140047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767071377527744755.post-44160201104784844362014-08-04T09:48:18.950-04:002014-08-04T09:48:18.950-04:00An interesting post, Brenda, and timely as I am r...An interesting post, Brenda, and timely as I am reviewing my own blog. I am at a crossroads in that I have almost exhausted my own family history material & photographs and must look more widely for post topics. I use my Drafts folder to jot down ideas for future posts - it might just be a title, a photograph or a theme to develop at a later date and this seems to work for me. I am impressed by your schedule of 3 posts per week. I was managing that at one stage, but now post only once weekly. - and it certainly takes me longer than 20 minutes to write. Initially I aimed for a short post, but find many blogger' contributions now are quite lengthy and if I am posting about research e.g on a particular ancestor, I find mine get that way too. Re comments - I do tend to regard the success of a post by the number of comments received. I try to reply, even if it is a general thank you. I do have a problem in keeping track of comments I make and then returning to the post to see if there has been any response. I tend just to do this for key sites on my reading list. - do you keep a checklist of posts you comment on, to make this task easier? In encouraging readers, I admit I am put off by black backgrounds to a blog - even though the content could be good - I aim for a clean, uncluttered simple look which I hope appeals. I look forward to reading what other bloggers think. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.com