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“Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s blog, it’s clever design, it’s reader count nor it’s popularity.”
Okay, so I’ve been doing some more blog research, to see what’s out there and to start (hopefully) making some connections. But in doing that, I came away with some fresh green-eyed envy. These blogs were graphic eye candy, perfectly balanced with all the buttons and whistles one could want in a blog. And they had visitors and comments, something I have not experienced yet. My own design is borrowed (from a template) and erratic: I add things and then take them off again (i.e., Adsense - I just don’t like their cheesy ads!).
I can’t help but feel awed by what others are doing. Yesterday I was in tears multiple times, as I came across some very personal blogs dealing with loss. These people were so open and honest about their pain; their blogs serving as a tribute to the one they lost. Beautiful blogs. If you want to see what I’m talking about visit the following:
http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/
And still others are so professional looking. They have a great readership and popularity. They’ve even been noticed by local media, have advertisers and review products (due to their popularity). I think: How did they get from A to B? I wish I had a blog mentor to walk me through this and give me some advice. Any volunteers?
Okay, so I’ll stop whining now. Enough of the envy, and isn’t that a sin anyway? I’ll stop complaining and just keep plugging along, trying to figure things out as I go. Maybe someday I’ll have a cohesive, balanced look to my blog and someone will actually read it! For now, I’ll just give it me best try and enjoy the process. And a little divine intervention couldn’t hurt either.
I love this post. I always feel the same when I see other’s blogs. I wish mine was wildly popular and artsy. But it’s not. And I’m lucky to get 1 comment. I have to keep reminding myself the reason why I even started my blog - to let friends and family who don’t live here see our little section of the world. Doesn’t stop me from wishing, though.
And I couldn’t read the blog about the baby who died. I lost my own and I can’t handle hearing other’s stories. Way too painful.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by the domestic fringe and leaving a comment. I’m actually a fairly new blogger also. Started the first of September, but started all wronge. I’ve been on wordpress since Oct. 1st and things are going much better. Good luck on your blog! I know you’ll get to where you want it to be…it just takes time. I’m still using a pre-made template myself.
-FringeGirl
Oh, ya, sorry meant to say this in my last comment…we also have a guitar collection. My hubby plays guitar and bass guitar also. He also has a drum machine, so I know all about loud. I can sympathize.