Author: Barbara Swafford

Buried in my archives is a post titled “Blogs, The New Electronic Paper Trail”. Having reread the article and the comments inspired me to revisit this issue. In the post/comments we discussed how we expose ourselves via our blogs, and how what we say, can be detrimental to us, our… read more The Bread Crumbs We Leave Online

Two remarkable women, both named Patricia hold the position of  (Not So) New Blogs Of The Week.  Their life experiences have taught them not only wisdom, but how to share, teach others, and continue to give back to society. In no particular order, the first Patricia authors Patricia’s Wisdom. Patricia… read more Patricia Times Two

Many people are negatively affected by watching beauty pageants, competing in sporting events or partaking in board/card games.  The loser(s) often has their hopes dashed, and their self esteem goes may go down the toilet.  If the winner rubs it in their face, they feel even worse. Most will pick… read more How Do You Measure Your Success

“What do you do with a blog?” is a basic question many bloggers are asked, and as we travel through blogosphere, we see the possibilities are endless. Blogs can be online diaries documenting a life which future generations will be able to read. Blogs can be used as a teaching… read more What Do You Do With A Blog

I learned about this New Blog Of The Week (NBOTW) candidate when George Angus of Tumblemoose Productions guest posted on it. Upon delving into the archives, I realized this blog is a treasure trove of extremely valuable information. In her post titled Do You Recognize The 7 Early Warning Signs… read more NBOTW Offers A Free EBook

Whether we have a website or a blog, we often ask ourselves, “How can I get my site found?”. We either learn SEO (search engine optimization) or hire an expert, begin using it and carefully choose search terms relevant to our content. We sit back and anxiously wait for the… read more SEO – Are We Getting It All Wrong

Good day Class, Today we have the honor of having Alex Fayle from Someday Syndrome as our substitute teacher (guest writer). Alex has been analyzing the comment sections of blogs and made an amazing discovery. He’s here to share his findings. Please take your seats. Welcome Alex The floor is… read more How Your Comment Response Policy Can Change The Dynamics Of Your Community

I started the New Blog of the Week (NBOTW) series as a way of paying it forward. Just as others had helped me and my blog to get found, I wanted to do the same for other bloggers; especially new bloggers who where struggling to get traffic to their blogs…. read more Celebrating NBOTW One Year Annivarsary With A Free E-Book

As bloggers, we love to see new traffic coming our way. There’s nothing better than seeing an increase in our statistics. It confirms we’re doing something right. But, what about when our numbers slowly start going down? Either the recession has hit our blog, or we’re doing something wrong. Today’s… read more How To Lose Blog Visitors

Good Day, Class! Today we have the privilege of having a substitute teacher (guest writer) who is not only a blogger, but who is a spiritual coach, as well. Please join me in welcoming Akemi Gaines of Yes To Me to the Blogging Without A Blog “classroom”. Welcome, Akemi. Hello,… read more What Benefits Does Your Blog Provide?

Blogging knows no boundaries. No matter who you are or where you live, with a computer and an internet connection, you can have a blog. The two blogs I’m showcasing today prove just that. The first time I visited this blog from Spain, it’s name was something I didn’t understand… read more Not So New Blogs – From Spain to Singapore

It’s amazing how much information we can find online. A lot of the data is helpful and accurate. But what about that which exaggerates the facts, borders on being gossip, or is information the person being written about isn’t aware of – yet? Today’s Lesson Whether in blogs, Twitter, FaceBook,… read more They Don’t Have To Be Einstein To Figure It Out

Hello Class! Today, I have the honor of introducing you to Life Coach and Blogger, Davina Haisell of Shades of Crimson. As substitute teacher (guest writer), Davina will be sharing the lessons she learned when visiting blogging forums. It’s great to have you here, Davina. The floor is yours. Hello… read more Blogging Support Forums: Do Your Homework First

Change is coming to Blogging Without A Blog (BWAB). Due to an increased workload on my paying job and other time commitments, I’m decreasing my posting schedule and moving the New Blog Of the Week (NBOTW) series to Wednesdays. My new schedule will be: Monday – A post written by… read more Changes And Recommendations

Three months before I started blogging I didn’t know what a blog was. When I Googled “What is a blog”, I landed on Wikepedia’s definition. A blog (a contraction of the term “Web log”) is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of… read more When Non-Blogger Friends Don’t Get It

Good Morning, Class! Have I got a treat for you. Patricia will be your substitute teacher (guest writer) today. You know Patricia. She’s the one who uses a ladybug as an avatar and shares what she’s learned through the years on her blog, “Patricia’s Wisdom”. Please take your seats and… read more Stick – Stickier – Stuck, How To Overcome Writer’s Block

People innately desire to belong. It makes us feel safe, secure and wanted. The sense of belonging gives us the courage to speak up and share our thoughts and feelings. In safe surroundings we know we won’t be judged. We find our voice, and often find others who think like… read more Attract Readers – Make Your Blog A Safe Haven

I’m not sure how I met this blogger, but I’ve enjoyed many of her writings and knew one day she would be showcased as a “New Blog Of The Week” (NBOTW). Hers is what I would consider a self help blog. She shares stories from books she has read, as… read more NBOTW – Dancing To The Moon

As some of you know, I used my time off from blogging to take the plunge and join Twitter. It all began in an earlier post when I asked, “Do You Really Care What I’m Doing”? Many of you responded and let me know the Twitter question “What are you… read more Join Twitter – It’s Easier Than You Think

The year is nearly over, and the holidays are upon us. With everyone having so much on their plates, reading blog posts may not be high on your list. However, for those of you who are looking for great blogs to explore, I’m recapping all of the blogs that have… read more It’s A Time For Celebration

Color me gone. See you later, alligator. Catch you on the flip side. Adios. Good Bye. Everyone has their favorite saying to let others know they’re leaving. And, that’s what I’m doing. I’m leaving my blog (temporarily) and heading over to Jeremy Day’s Insight Writer blog for an interview. Jeremy… read more Color Me Gone

Good Day Class! Today I have the honor of introducing Hunter, of Hunter Nuttall.com, as your substitute (guest writer) teacher. Please take your seats. It’s great having you here, Hunter. Without further ado, I’ll turn my outstanding, well behaved class over to you. I’ll check in on you later and… read more Twitter – Social Media’s Hidden Gem

People who text do it all the time. They communicate in a language that may look Greek to the non texter. Looking at the texting language reminds me of a lesson I learned years ago. It’s about assuming. The lesson is this. Take the word “assume”, break it up and… read more BTW Your BFF Is ROTFL @ Your SERPs

Whenever we read a blog and see the author’s sense of humor, we often return to read more.  This New Blog Of The Week (NBOTW) keeps you coming back. A great place to get you started with this blog, is to listen to some of the songs she wrote.  My… read more NBOTW – It’s More Than A Funhouse

The definition of a gossip is someone who reveals personal, and sometimes intimate information (true or not) about others, often sensationalized to make the story more interesting and exciting. It’s not uncommon to read gossip or see videos online of politicians or celebrities. Often, the person written about/filmed doesn’t have… read more Are You A Blogger or A Gossip

Hello Class! I’m proud to introduce you to your “substitute teacher” (guest writer) for today. His name is George Angus, author of Tumblemoose Writing Productions. Please take your seats. Mr. Angus, welcome to the BWAB classroom. The floor is yours. Greetings Class! Feel free to call me George. I’ll start… read more Ready, Aim – Focus!

I learned a great lesson in the power words while serving on a committee to write an employee manual. With all of us being in management positions, we knew what actions would be grounds for dismissal, however, we also knew each word in the manual had to be perfect. The… read more When Your Truth Is Different Than Mine

I love to read blog posts that make me think. You know the kind. You leave the page contemplating what you’ve just read and sometimes the words motivate you to take action. The following two blogs always leave me wondering. Thinking. Hence, they’ve made the list for (Not So) New… read more NBOTW – I Think I Can, I Think I Can

Online it happens all the time. People claim to be someone their not. You’ve heard the stories. Perverts pretend they’re teenagers and befriend young children. Scammers send emails to unsuspecting people and tell them they’ve won a million dollars or are heir to a fortune. Those with an online presence… read more Come Out, Come Out, Where Ever You Are

Today I honored to have Stacey of Create A Balance as a “substitute teacher”. Please take your seats. Welcome to the BWAB classroom Stacey. The floor is yours. Hi Class! My name is Stacey and I’ll be your teacher today. I’m starting the lesson with a short video and we’ll… read more Do More Things Badly