Comments on: Is This Thing On?

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:51:46 +0000

I totally agree with you. I love reading blogs more for the content than giveaways and reviews. Also there is the fact that most of the blogs I read are written by Americans and I live in Australia so I couldn’t enter the giveaways anyway. Good content = loyal readers.

By: Candy

Candy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:38:29 +0000

Me too Randa, I love blogging. And yes getting your blog recognized is hard work too!

By: Randa

Randa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:23:04 +0000

My blog is fairly new. It started out as a recipe blog and then the offers started. I enjoy doing reviews but it is a lot of time and energy. Not just the reviews, but getting your blog recognized is hard work as well (which is something I have been trying to do). I LOVE blogging! It is one of my new favorite things.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:20:30 +0000

I so totally get you….you said it sooo well too….I’m just starting to do a few giveaways here and there…but I realize the ones who comment on my regular posts…never enter my giveaways…and those who enter the giveaways…never stick around…..

By: Candy

Candy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:12:10 +0000

Kim I think you are definitely right. I think i could do reviews all the time but the giveaways in addition are harder!

By: Kim Kihega

Kim Kihega — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:08:58 +0000

So very true! It does take a lot of time, and doing reviews and giveaways are not for everyone. One you start, it can be addicting! When you spend all the time on some posts, the products often don’t really equal free. Every good review blog knows that. And, once you get started in writing reviews, it’s easy to see that! Great post!

By: Staci A

Staci A — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:52:06 +0000

So very true! A few very loyal readers is so much more important than a few dollars worth of free stuff. It’s nice to know people are listening.

By: Kendahl

Kendahl — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:41:38 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly! I’ve got too many freaking giveaways lined up right now but after that, they are going to be few and far between. I’m ready for REAL readers, not just sweepers!

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:36:46 +0000

AMEN……it is so difficult to have the “real” readers and followers, I too have gone through the review and giveaway circuit, and I have several stacked on my desk and witten right now. It doesn’t bring in followers….it brings in hit and run traffic. Content is key. Great post Candy!