With millions of blogs on the world wide web, we can easily begin to feel like a tiny pebble in a gigantic ocean. With any luck, our blog will be one that gets discovered, however until that happens we can spend countless hours trying to get our name “out there”.

In October of 2008 I created the Blog Registry. It started with one lone comment and now sports the names and stories of over 270 bloggers. Some are blogging as strong as ever, whereas others have given up.

Although the Blog Registry was originally housed on this blog, with it’s continuing growth, I felt it was time to give it a home of it’s own.

Hence, the “Free Blog Registry” was born.

If you have a chance, check out the new home I’ve created for blog authors to showcase their blogs, as well a great place to meet other bloggers.

If you haven’t done so already, feel free to add your name to the growing list. Just click on the above image or the link at the top of the sidebar and follow the instructions.

If you’d like to leave a comment with regard to the Free Blog Registry, please do so below since the Free Blog Registry is exclusively for blog submissions only.

My next lesson will be published on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010.

Happy Blogging!

P.S. If you’re in the States, I hope you’re enjoying the Labor Day holiday.

As of today, there are 235 entries.

Some of the blogs are now nonexistent, some of the authors are on hiatus, but others are going strong.

As I was reviewing the entries I saw many familiar bloggers and although I don’t know how much traffic an entry in the Blog Registry gets you, my hope is it helps.

My visit to the Blog Registry got me thinking.

Today’s Lesson

I don’t know about you, but I enjoy hearing why others started their blogs and learning why they named it what they did?

Was it a light bulb moment, or did they carefully choose each word? Did they pick a name knowing it would help with search engine optimization (SEO) or did they just take a stab in the dark?

For myself, the name “Blogging Without A Blog” happened quite by accident. In my “About” page I share how it came about:

When I’m learning anything new, I document the facts in a notebook (much like blogging). That’s what I was doing when I began to learn the blogging process prior to setting up my first blog. After reading and journaling about the blogging/writing process, learning the blogging terminology and what took place behind the scenes, I stared down at the dozens of pages of notes I had in front of me and penned, “here I am, blogging without a blog”. Hence, the name was born.

Although it sounds like a silly name, it appears to be memorable.

As mentioned above, I enjoy hearing why bloggers name their blogs what they do. Will you share your story with me?

Today’s Assignment

What inspired you to name your blog(s) what you did?

What do you hope others will find when they visit you?

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P.S. If you haven’t added your name to the Blog Registry, please feel free to do so.

Some of the bloggers have not remained as active as others, but by taking time to dig through their archives, you’ll find great reading material on each and every one of them.

In the order in which they were showcased, they are:

1. Natasha’s World by Natasha
2. NezSez by Nez
3. David Lano.com by David Lano
4. Three Weddings by Debbie Yost
5. Bizlift Blog by Sterling Okura
6. In My Heels by JEMi
7. Admnistrative Arts by Jodith
8. The Growing Life by Clay Collins
9. Plain Talk – Ordinary Wisdom by Pat
10. Creative Journey Cafe by Mark Penta
11. Yes To Me by Akemi Gaines
12. Kitchen Table Medicine by Dr. Nicole Sundene
13. Success Soul by Shilpan
14. Between Us Girls by Lori
15. Golden Zen by Harmony and Ginger
16. Life’s Little Inspirations by Wendi
17. Be Playful.org by David
18. Happy Dogs Make Happy Humans by Kaye Swafford and Krystal
19. On Simplicity by Sara
20. Work Happy Now by Karl Staib
21. Forced Green by Linda
22. Abundance Blog by Marelisa
23. MomGrind by Vered
24. The Jungle Of Life by Lance
25. Dr. Cason.org by Dr. Cason
26. Urban Pather’s Lair by Urban Panther
27. Urbane Panther’s Den by Urbane Lion
28. Rajaie Talks by Rajaie
29. Tender Loving Elder Care by Linda Abbit
30. Our Best Version by Ari Koinumra
31. Writer Dad by Sean Platt
32. Pun Intended by Bamboo Forest & Flying Llama Fish
33. Blogger’s Lab by Sunil Pathak
34. Avani Mehta.com by Avani
35. Loving Pulse by Davina
36. Motivate Thyself by Eric Hamm
37. Blogger Dad by Blogger Dad
38. Deeper Issues by Dot
39. Exit 78 by Mike Goad
40. Ribeezie by Ricardo
41. Teach My Children Well by Dave Fowler
42. Think Maya by Maya
43. She-Power by Kelly Rigby
44. Let’s Live Forever by Robin Birch
45. Passing Thru by Betsy and Pete
46. Face To The Sun by Grace
47. Cath Lawson.com by Catherine Lawson
48. Thinking Out Loud by Natural
49. Hunter Nuttall.com by Hunter
50. Someday Syndrome by Alex Fayle
51. Sources of Insight by J.D. Meier
52. Jannie Funster.com by Jannie

I’m also happy to inform all of you, we now have 90 blogs listed in the Blog Registry If you haven’t entered your blog yet, please feel free to do so (see upper left sidebar). While there, check out all of the entries. It’s a great place to find other bloggers who love to share their work.

To celebrate the holidays, I’ll be spending time with family and friends, making memories, enjoying a white Christmas and counting my blessings.

I wish the same for all of you. Have a joyous holiday season.

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Do you have any questions or concerns?

If so, this is the post on which to leave them.

I may have forgotten a thing or two in the rules, so as time passes I may be adding additional items.

My hope is everyone plays by the rules and we end up with dozens, or hundreds of names of bloggers who think like we do, and/or are looking to grow their communities and/or make friends in the process.

The mic is open.

The floor is yours.

Share your thoughts on my new feature. I’m all ears.

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Welcome to Blogging Without A Blog’s “Blog Registry”.

As a blog author, I love to find and promote other bloggers. Additionally, I love to introduce bloggers to each other. For that reason, I’ve created a “Blog Registry”.

This post will remain open indefinitely. If you are a blogger, leave a comment and introduce yourself to other bloggers telling them why your blog is worthy of visiting.

Remember, this is a great opportunity to “sell yourself”.

For hints on what to include in your introduction, I would suggest:

1) Your name and a brief description of who you are
2) The name of your blog
3) The subject of your blog
4) What others can expect when they land on your blog
5) One link to your blog is acceptable. If you have more than one blog, leave two comments.

If you haven’t done so already, a “welcome” post (on your blog) might be a good idea. In it, tell new visitors more about your blog, list your favorite posts and/or most commented on posts, etc. Upon completion of your “welcome post”, leave your comment and link to that post.

Here are the Blog Registry rules:

1) Only one link is permitted within your comment (CommentLuv may be providing a second link)
2) Each blog must have written content – No “advertising only” blogs are permitted
3) No nudity or obscene language is allowed
4) No spamming or duplicate entries will be approved.
5) For this post only, it’s essential your introductory comment(s) stay on topic.*
6) Your comment may go into moderation or my spam folder. Please be patient while I sort through the entries as I will be visiting your blog prior to approval.

*For additional questions, comments and/or concerns about the Blog Registry, please follow this link to: “Blog Registry – Open Mic” and we can discuss this further.

This is a great opportunity for all bloggers who hope to meet other bloggers, grow your blog communities, and increase traffic to your blogs.

Spread the word and tell others to join in.

I’m looking forward to seeing your name on the list.

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