Monday, April 5, 2010

Blog Networking

Today I’m lucky enough to be guest blogging over at L. Diane Wolfe’s blog, Spunk on a Stick. Many of you already know Diane, but if you haven’t met her yet, you’re missing out! Diane is a professional speaker who also writes the fabulous YA series Circle of Friends. Her latest book - Heather - is the final one in the series and is available now. Make sure you check it out. Diane's got a fabulous blog and her Sunday Sillies are great for a smile!

I’m talking today about blog networking and how to generate comments. If I'm being totally honest, I'm not a huge number watcher, but I've been lucky enough to generate a lot of comments on this blog, so Diane asked me to post today.

Pop on over and join the conversation! I'd love to hear your thoughts on how to get people talking on your blogs. Just click on the link. See you there! :)

67 comments:

Aubrie said...

*going over now to look* :)

Tara said...

That was a great guest post, Jemi.

Mason Canyon said...

Clicked over, very helpful tips.

Christi Goddard said...

Thankya.

Rosalind Adam said...

Excellent advice, Jemi and thanks for being such a good blog friend.

Unknown said...

Ooh, I'll have to go take a look-see.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I did!

Creative Chronicler said...

Just came from Diane's. You did a great post. This is my first time on your blog. I love your layout & color scene...very soothing.

Creative Chronicler said...

Just wanted to share that B Miller (a fairly new blogger) also did a post on commenting you might want to check out.

http://bmillerfiction.blogspot.com/2010/03/comments-are-important.html

Shannon O'Donnell said...

On my way. :-)

B. Miller said...

Great post and now you have a new follower in me! I look forward to reading your future blogs.

Mari said...

Ditto Shannon: on my way! :)

Ann Elle Altman said...

I will go have a look.

ann

Lola Sharp said...

Happy Tuesday, Jemi.

I'll pop over to Diane's...she's on my route anyway.

Jackee said...

Awesome! I'll head over there now.

:o)

Jemi Fraser said...

Aubrie - thanks for popping over!!

Tara - thanks - I appreciate it :)

Mason - thanks - hope they were helpful!

Jemi Fraser said...

Christi - any time :)

Rosalind - you're so welcome - it's so much fun getting to know everyone!

Sarah - Hope you enjoy Diane's blog - she's great :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Alex - thanks!

CC - glad to 'meet' you! I will definitely check out the link - thanks! :)

Shannon - have fun at Diane's :)

Unknown said...

It's because you're just charming and awesome. Easy! Okay, I'll go compare your answer with mine now. ;)

Jemi Fraser said...

B - thanks! I'm so glad to 'meet' you - I'll check out your blog in a bit :)

Mari - hope you fun at Diane's - she's got a great blog!

Ann - enjoy visiting Diane's blog!

Jemi Fraser said...

Lola - Diane's blog is on my daily tour too - she's awesome!

Jackee - thanks - enjoy your visit :)

Nisa - awww - you're such a sweetie! Thank you so much!

cleemckenzie said...

I loved the tips, but mostly I loved the attitude--the same one that comes through your blog and any comments you leave at other blogs. Amazing that so much personality comes through on these online interactions.

Jemi Fraser said...

Lee - thank you - that's so nice of you to say! I agree - it doesn't take long to get to 'know' people pretty well online :)

Kathi Oram Peterson said...

I'll check it out. Thanks.

Jean Oram said...

You are a comment generating goddess my dear. Will follow link to see what's up!

Jemi Fraser said...

Kathi - have fun - Diane's got a great blog :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Jean - you always crack me up! You'll enjoy Diane's blog - she's a sweetie :)

ModernDayDrifter said...

Sorry it has taken me awhile to return your comments. Good blog since that's what has been on my mind!

Jemi Fraser said...

Jessica - glad I could help :) It's hard getting around to it all, isn't it?

Yvonne Osborne said...

I'm on my way. I agree with Jean. You're a comment goddess!!

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Yvonne - you guys are so sweet!! :)

Tamara Hart Heiner said...

you do always have a ton of comments. I'll have to check it out.

Jemi Fraser said...

Tamara - hope you enjoy Diane's site - she's great :)

VR Barkowski said...

On my way. Better late than never. :)

Carolina M. Valdez Schneider said...

On my way now!

Love the new look of the blog, Jemi!!

Talli Roland said...

That's brilliant, Jemi! I'm headed over there now. Congrats on the interview!

Tahereh said...

omggggg AWESOME jemi!! love it!!!

Jemi Fraser said...

VR - thanks - hope you enjoy the visit :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Carol - thanks - I was ready for a change. Just wish I could get it all to work properly!

Jemi Fraser said...

Thanks Talli! It was fun :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Tahereh - LOL :) Thanks!

Helen Ginger said...

I'm always amazed at the online promotions that authors do. There are so many opportunities, but they take time. It is great that writers can get the word out about their books, though.

Helen
Straight From Hel

Jemi Fraser said...

Helen - there are a lot of opportunities & they do take tons and tons of time! Thankfully many of them are fun too :)

Michelle McLean said...

heading over to read the post! :D

Anonymous said...

Very good guest post. I'm pretty new to blogging (at least this go-around) and I'm still figuring out the best way to get interaction and be able to follow others. Off to check out Google Friend Connect and see if it works with WordPress... :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Michelle - have fun - Diane's got a great blog :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Melody - Thanks :) I don't know anything about WordPress so I'm afraid I can't help in that area! It doesn't take too long to get into the swing of things - just have fun :)

Anonymous said...

It was a good and fun post, Jemi! I *think* I left a comment over there... although I'm quite unsure as to whether or not it registered... Anywho, I enjoyed it and am very much hoping I've got my following/commenting blog slacking safely behind me. :)

Unknown said...

*clicking over*

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Jemi, thanks again! Your guest post was the first I've ever had go over 50 comments!

Jemi Fraser said...

Kimberly - your comment did work over there - I just came back from visiting :) Thanks so much for your comment!

Jemi Fraser said...

Beth - have fun - Diane's is a great place to hang out :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Diane - that's awesome! I know a few of my blog buddies have commented they're following you know too - love it! So glad I could help you out :)

Anonymous said...

Been there yesteray. Every tip helps.

Stephen Tremp

Anonymous said...

Hi, Jemi. This will be your 55th comment for this post. ;)

Your guest post and Elana's post are informative. I do many of those things, but I'd like to amp it up to increase connections.

dolorah said...

Thanks Jemi. I always like to know what is going on in the genre's I don't follow. Always interesting stuff.

..........dhole

Jemi Fraser said...

Stephen - Glad you found something to help you out a bit :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Medeia - Elana is awesome - she's got so many good tips and ideas!

Jemi Fraser said...

Donna - Diane's great - you'll learn a lot from her - plus, she's fun :)

TerryLynnJohnson said...

heading there now!

Lisa_Gibson said...

Enjoyed your guest blog over there and in case I forgot to mention it, I like the new look you've got going on over here too. :)

Jean Henry Mead said...

I just read about your site at Diane Wolfe's blog and I'm impressed. I'll certainly be here as often as I can.

When you get a chance, check out my Mysterious Writers site (soon to be in book form): http://mysteriouspeople.blogspot.com/

I'd certainly appreciate your comments.

Jemi Fraser said...

Terry Lynn - enjoy your visit to Diane's

Jemi Fraser said...

Lisa - Thanks - glad you enjoyed the visit.

I like the new look too - just wish I could get all the sections to work :)

Jemi Fraser said...

Jean - So glad you've come to visit :)

I'll definitely pop on over!

Arlee Bird said...

Great advice you gave. You are a comment magnet!
Lee
Blogging From A to Z April Challenge

Jemi Fraser said...

Aww - thanks Lee - you're a sweetie! :)