tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post8756786161538802715..comments2023-10-19T09:50:06.691-05:00Comments on Parajunkee's View: Book Blogging 101 - Book Blogs vs. Mommy BlogsParaJunkeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11874529185180873346noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-64265911285874800682011-08-16T01:12:02.048-05:002011-08-16T01:12:02.048-05:00new bookblogger here
tnx para junkee(rogier from g...new bookblogger here<br />tnx para junkee(rogier from goodreads.comrorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492185365572906987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-30607098220841081142011-04-17T15:37:52.584-05:002011-04-17T15:37:52.584-05:00It seems I am the first one to comment here during...It seems I am the first one to comment here during 2011.<br />I was reading your blog and ended up here. I have read already few of the posts about blogging and so far it has been very helpful, especially considering that I am fairly "young" blogger.<br />I think it is fabulous that you have these posts for bloggers! I think it is need for many blogger, or at least it could be useful for most of them.<br />I do not blog for income nor money. I do it because I love to read. I am using amazon.com amazon associates, and I do it for getting easy access for book links in my posts. I have never even checked if I have earned something there. Would I take paid ads to my blog? Honestly, too early to say, but I guess not.<br /><br />I have also noticed the differences between book blogs and mommy blogs and other types of blogs. As you mentioned that you have read professional blogs for long time, so have I, mostly about technology developments, business developments etc. These are in my opinion totally different and their aim or goal is very different from each other. That's why i think that there is a time and place for different views on the paid ads as well.<br /><br />I do like Book blog Hops. Firstly, because it is new for me and secondly, it gives me acces to read many different blogs which cover very different genres. I love to read what other bloggers think about books and read how they describe their reading experiences. Some of them are based on the feelings what they got reading a book, some of them only give a short synpsis. It is fascinating!IngaSilberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598360761034826028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-38802228152437938122010-10-10T14:04:59.981-05:002010-10-10T14:04:59.981-05:00I wish I had read this in August-September before ...I wish I had read this in August-September before a certain Mommy-blog type giveaway that I participated in. <br />I keep nodding my head "right" "true!" "me too!" while reading all these comments.<br />Now to go read the other Blog 101 posts!<br />Thanks, Parajunkee.Betty: Reflections with Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01894884207625468897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-6425025500976457302010-08-15T18:08:12.049-05:002010-08-15T18:08:12.049-05:00I'm new to the world of book blogging and real...I'm new to the world of book blogging and really enjoying your posts! Thanks! For me I think it's just important to do what makes me happy and what I think is fun! And I will. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493641302620149370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-25407580928435161062010-08-14T03:03:37.508-05:002010-08-14T03:03:37.508-05:00I started as mommy blog but it has turned into boo...I started as mommy blog but it has turned into book blogger and the friends/books I have read and made have been much beneficial for me. <br /><br />Great topic as always Rach. But my blog and I'll put up pics of my kids or talk about whats on my mind besides book..but my header tells people who I am and my blog is all about .Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-10268006150978645192010-08-13T15:18:37.858-05:002010-08-13T15:18:37.858-05:00I consider myself a blogger. Just that, a blogger....I consider myself a blogger. Just that, a blogger. One who happens to have a book blog as well as a personal blog and for a while a wedding blog (then I got married and didn't need to continue it, but it's still up there!)<br />I blog because I have a lot to say and after a while my husband gets tired of me talking at him all the time. (ha ha) I blog because I want to blog not to make money or get books or any of that. So, no, I would not have advertising on my blog. In fact I have AdBlocker on my browser so people who use Amazon Associate book links don't even show up when I read them.<br /><br />I personally would not have a contest for a book I have not read. Why? Because everything I write on my book blog I have read (or not finished) it's my own personal book journal. I will have a contest for books that I have read or that I have in my home that I want to get rid of though.<br /><br />People blog for varying reasons, I happen to do it because I like to talk at whomever will listen to me. Heh.Cat @ Beyond Bookshttp://beyondbooks.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-85669507399880305282010-08-13T01:45:03.097-05:002010-08-13T01:45:03.097-05:00When I began blogging, I hadn't even realized ...When I began blogging, I hadn't even realized you could get paid for it! I was FLABERGASTED when I got an email yesterday from someone asking to advertise on my blog and that they'd pay me. As a teenage girl who just wants to talk about books, thw thought that it could be more didn't occur to me. Because...I'm not even old enough to drive.<br /><br />This was a fabulous post! And I'm loving the comments. Wish I could contribute more but it's almost 3 am and I've been frying my brain all night reading a REALLY bad fanfic.<br /><br />And I won't lie...mommy blogs kind of scare me.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412556686650895956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-17986807729358623212010-08-12T21:12:22.990-05:002010-08-12T21:12:22.990-05:00@Parajunkee It's not personnal darling ^.- I &...@Parajunkee It's not personnal darling ^.- I <3 ya much!Tyngahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464564461040990907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-55016938340240885202010-08-12T18:43:08.233-05:002010-08-12T18:43:08.233-05:00just saw your post on Amazon Associates!!!! Am ca...just saw your post on Amazon Associates!!!! Am catching up on your old posts :)nymfauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573887455015014792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-1178555822176445262010-08-12T18:05:33.154-05:002010-08-12T18:05:33.154-05:00Oh, and I loved when someone said sometimes all a ...Oh, and I loved when someone said sometimes all a mommy blog has to do is post a picture of their kids--I totally started laughing and visualizing various book blogs, with only a picture of a book instead of a review :)nymfauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573887455015014792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-13378019634491591812010-08-12T18:04:54.552-05:002010-08-12T18:04:54.552-05:00I love your ramblings, keep them coming. I just b...I love your ramblings, keep them coming. I just began book blogging not so long ago. I was clueless to every aspect of the book blogging world. There was only one thing I knew, and that was I loved to read, and I love to share what I read with anyone that will listen. It wasn't even on my radar, the money making aspects, until google started sending emails about adsense and so forth. Thanks to you and siren and a few others I've learned tons and can't get enough. You guys are a fountain of info in the book blogging world. I'm willing to bet that most of the book bloggers could care less if they got paid, it's all about the books for them. I think you hit it right on the mark about getting the free books is more than enough. If I knew a blogger was getting paid to review, I don't know if I would trust the review. I spend alot of money on books and want an honest opinion, books don't cost pennies anymore. I love the hop and follow, there are tons of new blogs out there and new friends. I love getting to know the authors too. I do go back and visit with them every now and then and of course have my favs. I plan on my first giveaway soon and everything comes from my pocket. Thanks for being such a great big sister.<br /><a href="link" rel="nofollow">Readaholics Anonymous</a>Readaholicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483275909727211067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-60831758345354015322010-08-12T18:01:57.664-05:002010-08-12T18:01:57.664-05:00@Vegetarian - Thank you for the kudos. It is very ...@Vegetarian - Thank you for the kudos. It is very appreciated that authors actually like what we are doing - instead of finding us bothersome pest. ;)<br /><br />@Autumn - Gotcha. Tupperware blog lol.<br /><br />@Guru - great response BTW<br /><br />@Tynga - I will hold them too also, if they are within in my genres, and authors that I’m familiar with. The only time I get iffy is when I don’t know the author. I don’t want to “pimp” out bad goods ;)<br /><br />Fine skip over my blog hop *pouts*<br /><br />@fantasy - seriously? LOL. Since you are so new you might want to go and read some past BB101 posts {link in navigation on right side sidebar top)<br /><br />The going rate is about 6 months for lift off... that is about the average. Good luck, and leave your link next time so we can check out your blog!<br /><br />@Carrie - This is a ton of work. I feel sometimes that I need to find some kind of sleep replacement pill. What with this blog, the group blog and the Kiddie Book Blog sometimes I overwhelm myself. <br /><br />I’ve tried those contests also and haven’t won anything. I mean c’mon who can resist a little playhouse for the tot??? Extra entries are fine thought but sometimes the stuff is just redonkulous...<br /><br />@Lexi - MommieBlogphobia. That is terrible. Hey put those eyes away... you might have just been on the crazy mommy blog side of the bloggyverse LOL<br /><br />@Rachel - Tell ‘em how it is. It’s My Blog And I’ll Do What I Want! A lot of mommies are one-upping each other, I’m surprised it is not more prevalent in the blogging world. But who can blame them right? We all think our children are geniuses and the most beautiful, unfortunately, bragging over the blog sometimes looks a little show-off. <br /><br />You’ll be an old pro in no time...BTW.<br /><br />@Emily - You flatter me. Thanks. Good point, maybe someone who needs a little extra grip might find a happy medium. I think an over abundance of widgets is a little over-powering and tend to distract me to the point of I can’t pay attention to the writing.<br /><br />First and foremost I love promoting the authors also. Nothing like passing someone a book and they loving it also! I feel like clapping...good closing darlin’ParaJunkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874529185180873346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-35794485024103891812010-08-12T17:54:51.109-05:002010-08-12T17:54:51.109-05:00p.s. I'm not sure yet what Amazon Affiliates i...p.s. I'm not sure yet what Amazon Affiliates is--I thought it was advertising, but someone else made it sound like links or images??? just curiousnymfauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573887455015014792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-49555892749708853102010-08-12T17:53:55.055-05:002010-08-12T17:53:55.055-05:00LOVE LOVE LOVE this post!!!! And the comments are...LOVE LOVE LOVE this post!!!! And the comments are AMAZING too!!!! I honestly want to say I like everybody's comments, but especially Tea's, and also ParaJunkee's replies!!!<br /><br />I'm a fairly new blogger...Every time I think I start to get the hang of it, I discover something totally new!!!--like the difference between book blogs and mommy blogs :)<br /><br />Wow--I feel like there are so many topics going on right now!!!--I especially loved Autumn's comment about "walking both sides of the street," because I totally feel that way.<br /><br />As for making money...This has totally sprung out of my passion for books, and sharing with other readers/bloggers--But if someone said, "here, keep doing what you're doing, but also take our money," I don't see anything wrong with that...Wouldn't we all love to get paid to do something we're passionate about, instead of having to go to work someplace boring?--However, right now, I think that situation is closer to wishful thinking than reality right now. The big thing is that everything I write, is my honest opinion--And I'm not going to pimp a book that I can't say anything good about (Golden Rule and all that).<br /><br />As for advertising, I haven't noticed it being much of an issue--I know what ads look like & I don't click on them--And if there isn't any content, then I won't have any reason to go back to that blog.<br /><br />As for contests, I LOVE FREE things!!! I've entered lots, and had one of my own. I like the ability to tweet about something, or put a link on my sidebar for extra entries, and I have no problem telling people about contest, because I like to win stuff, so I figure other people will, too--It depends on how interested I am in the prize as to how much extra stuff I'll do. I don't force anyone to follow me, but hey, if they do, don't they deserve an extra entry? I think it's only fair--I don't like a million things, but I think as long as it's extra, and optional, then I would do it myself, because I enjoy it.<br /><br />Also, I'm one of those people that occasionally does movie posts--Movies are my other passion and I want to share them too. I mostly want to write about books, but I'm new, and just figuring out how everything fits together, and who I am as a blogger, and I guess my thing is--I came here because of books, but if someone wants to write about something else--I might hear an interesting story or learn something new--And if I'm not interested, I don't have to read it--which goes for my blog, too--If you're not interested, you don't have to read it (but I write it, because it's something I want to share, and think others might enjoy).<br /><br />As for Blog Hops, I've done two the last two Fridays, and am planning on joining tomorrow :)<br />I'm somewhat of the opinion that follower numbers are artificial--It just isn't realistic to check that amount of blogs all the time--But I think the numbers are a good visual if you want publishers to send you books, and yes, I would like free books--who doesn't like free stuff?<br />I can't even fathom the mommy hops--But I like the book hops, because I'm new--It's how I get to meet new people, and how I get to introduce myself to other people. Yes, I do leave standard "hopping by" comments, because there are so many blogs to check out--but, I get a picture of what the other person's blog is like, and can go back and check it out more thoroughly when I more time. I'm thinking about hopping once a month, or so, just to see who else is out there, and let other people know I'm out here too.<br /><br />I feel a little scattered and hope what I've said makes some sort of sense :) Honestly, I just feel privileged to do something I enjoy so much and share the things I enjoy--To meet such cool people, who have similar likes :) And to even have the opportunity to meet some of the authors that I am so in love with!!!!nymfauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573887455015014792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-40621914577318516132010-08-12T15:47:56.921-05:002010-08-12T15:47:56.921-05:00What an interesting post! I have to say how much I...What an interesting post! I have to say how much I look forward to reading Book Blogging 101 every Thursday.<br /><br />Anyway, I think for me the difference lies in the purpose of the blog- if a person is out to supplement their income (and I define income here as either stuff or money) then having a lot of ads and promotional stuff might make sense for them. If a person is out to connect with other people who share a similar interest, to discuss that topic of mutual interest, and to expand their awareness of other facets of that topic (which is what I think book blogging is all about for most folks that I've met so far) then ads and distracters are very counterproductive to that purpose.<br /><br />I mean, think of it this way- if you have a million widgets and ads and logos and blinkies all over your blog, your page takes forever to load and oftentimes people will lose interest before they get to your content.<br /><br />I finally started using Amazon Affiliates mostly because hunting down cover images and getting them formatted and all that jazz was getting to be really tedious, but honestly? I don't care if I ever make a cent from my blog. I've met folks who I love to talk books with, have connected with authors whose books I enjoy, and I've been able to promote books, characters, authors, and publishers whose work I enjoy.<br /><br />The level of community and the support we all have for each other here in Book Bloggerland is what I enjoy the most- I have the opportunity to talk about my favorite things (books) with people who will talk back! In the end, that's worth more to me than any advertiser fee or promotional gimmick.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535658390713138582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-45683077729330957042010-08-12T15:10:09.053-05:002010-08-12T15:10:09.053-05:00At first I tried to be a Mommy Blogger, but my lov...At first I tried to be a Mommy Blogger, but my love for books just kind of took over. I won't rule out posting Mommy-related posts, since it's my blog, darn it, and I'll do what I want with it, but I find it so much easier to relate to people through books than anything else - it still feels like "me" versus feeling like I'm speaking for my children if it were a predominately Mommy blog. In addition, some of those Mommy blogs feel like one-up-manship and "my kid is better than your kid because...". I only subscibe to one Mommy blog, and only because I know the owner outside of the blogging community.<br />To be honest, I was completely floored at the size of the book-blogging community and how much "power" it has to influence the book industry. I only wish I had discovered it much earlier in my life, as I likely would have been an old pro at it all by now!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691772951280989461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-2977317325895755012010-08-12T12:48:01.408-05:002010-08-12T12:48:01.408-05:00to be honest 'Mommy Blogs' scare the livin...to be honest 'Mommy Blogs' scare the living daylights out of me. And the folks who run the blogs, or who frequent the blogs, scare me even more. They're so...intense. I mean I followed a few when I first started (cause it seemed like a good way to help pad out the expenses here at my dad's house), and I think I commented a few times. <br /><br />I got a lot of rude feedback to be honest. ::makes stink eye at those bloggers::Lexiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997726505496899916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-84042385989908279342010-08-12T12:45:39.820-05:002010-08-12T12:45:39.820-05:00Awesome post, Parajunkee!!
I agree with a lot of ...Awesome post, Parajunkee!!<br /><br />I agree with a lot of things Juju said. I think it's great to have some paid advertisements on a blog, especially sidebar. When I started blogging, I wouldn't have dreamed of having ads, but I had NO idea how much work goes into keeping up with it. At first I thought getting books was enough compensation until I started feeling all the pressure to get reviews posted by certain dates, etc. I think book bloggers deserve to be compensated and ads don't bother me at all!!!<br /><br />Mommy blogs are an interesting phenomenon. Their contests are outrageous, but I do throw my name in the hat on occasion (never won anything). I think one or two extra entries about spreading the word are neccessary in contests to get more people to know about your contest.Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-83618834074414934262010-08-12T12:25:38.038-05:002010-08-12T12:25:38.038-05:00...wow, I'm such a newbie...I didn't know ......wow, I'm such a newbie...I didn't know the difference between a book blog and a mommy blog (or that they were two different entitys...). Thanks for explaining it. Now that I know the difference I prefer book blogs but to each their own, right? <br />I mostly do my book blogs on with my own money or I just use my local library. I haven't even begun the whole ARC thing yet mostly cause I don't even know what the deal with them are (the rules, how you get them and whatnot). Maybe after I've been blogging for a year or so I'll try it out but for now I'm good with how I do things. I personally wouldn't take money for my reviews because I'm not even a professional writer (nor do I have this super huge following anyway) so it wouldn't feel right to me.fantasylover12001https://www.blogger.com/profile/01143467052003907228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-65375399176923140032010-08-12T12:17:17.543-05:002010-08-12T12:17:17.543-05:00- I do hold contest for book I haven't because...- I do hold contest for book I haven't because aither a) I will read it or b) I think my readers would be interested in said book. I'm not saying I hold giveaways for any books for the sake of holding a giveaway, I have turned down opportunities before because they just didn't fit my blog.<br /><br />- Now blog Hoping, While I understand the reasonning behind the whole concept. I will never join it. I honestly hate logging on my reader on Friday and just see 150 Follow Firday/Blog Hop/Whatever you wanna call it posts. I just skip them all quite honestly.Tyngahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464564461040990907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-15398641148130085742010-08-12T12:14:32.153-05:002010-08-12T12:14:32.153-05:00My response turned out to be massive so I did a po...My response turned out to be massive so I did a post lol http://www.thebookgurugirl.com/2010/08/responce-to-pjs-blogging-101.html<br /><br />Excellent blogging 101 :)The Book Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355448424023801086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-8595653482722249412010-08-12T11:58:24.969-05:002010-08-12T11:58:24.969-05:00About not wanting to start another blog...I can un...About not wanting to start another blog...I can understand that. I don't mind an occasional "check out my kids" post or "I saw xyz movie last night" or "I tried this recipe". I like to know bloggers on a somewhat personal level (not in a creepy stalker way, but enough to know why they may or may not like a particular book). I don't like when a blog poses as a book blog, but every post is something unrelated to anything about books...like tupperware giveaways. In that case, start a tupperware blog! <br /><br />I meant we prostitute ourselves for books!! I suppose we pimp the books too. Talk about walking both sides of the street at the same time!!Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109886403670357674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-8257714265080559302010-08-12T11:23:25.064-05:002010-08-12T11:23:25.064-05:00Interesting comments everyone. Especially Autumn&#...Interesting comments everyone. Especially Autumn's comment. I don't have the time or interest to do book reviews (being a writer) however you guys are soooooooo beneficial to me and my other writer colleagues. Honestly, I love you guys. That you can review sooooo many books is amazing! Regardless how you're doing it, *I* appreciate it. I've met so many new authors because of you guys. Keep doing what you do! Book bloggers rock my socks off! :DVegetarian Cannibalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925705619348289154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-37344576829957931172010-08-12T10:25:14.106-05:002010-08-12T10:25:14.106-05:00@Jennifer - I haven’t noticed it, but my Anya’s Ro...@Jennifer - I haven’t noticed it, but my Anya’s Room blog is mostly for children’s books. Because I was getting all these children’s book requests and I didn’t see them “working” on a site where I also review PNR. So, I haven’t really been approached for a lot of product reviews. That really sucks that it is cliquish like that. <br /><br />Kinda funny about the amazon associates thing.ParaJunkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874529185180873346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7806690011500229962.post-12860553308123190782010-08-12T10:21:41.461-05:002010-08-12T10:21:41.461-05:00@Mrs Vanquish: Thanks! I try. ;) I kinda sparked u...@Mrs Vanquish: Thanks! I try. ;) I kinda sparked up something with this one, talk about fishing for comments, right??? <br /><br />A lot of people are struggling right now though, and what better way to make money than from your hobby? Like selling your sketches, or your crocheting? I would especially feel weird if I didn’t like the book. Get your point totally there. <br /><br />About the require a follower - do what you want. I think this is a point that is your choice and you really shouldn’t feel bad about what others think on this. I might not require a following anymore - but I might do the announcement in a post...so you kinda have to follow. Sneaky sneaky. And you want to reward your followers right, with a contest?<br /><br />*Breaks out the cane and old lady voice* I remember when, I had just started (back in the day) and I was on another’s blog and she was waving around an ARC of Hush, Hush in a Vlog. I think she might have kissed it. I was totally thinking in my head “WTF is an ARC?” And try doing a search for ARC on google... not much help.<br /><br />Thanks about the blog hop kudos. I really appreciate it.<br /><br />@Felicia: Thanks! Obviously you can turn your book blog into a money maker. You just have to a good marketing strategy and have enough traffic. It could still be a book blog per se - just might have a more professional feel. <br /><br />I completely understand your point about giveaways, extras and furniture... my feelings are just don’t enter it and if they get persistent or annoying, well you don’t have to visit the blog anymore. <br /><br />That is awfully nice of you to write the author about bad reviews and if they have links to include. I’m not that good...LOL. The fact that they responded in that direction, well, key word in this post seems to be integrity. I hear ya at that almost to the point... I’m turning down a lot more these days. About the community I think we are staying strong, I think it might change slowly, but it usually shifts for better, not worse (knock on wood).ParaJunkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874529185180873346noreply@blogger.com