Author: Barbara Swafford

Did you get your blog registered on the Blog Registry post? 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…. read more Blog Registry – Open Mic

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… read more Promote Your Blog On The Blog Registry

Whether we blog in a tight niche or under the umbrella of a wider one, for some reason we have chosen to write about a specific topic(s). Being an analytical person, it always intrigues me when I see an author blogging on a subject (or variety of subjects). I ask,… read more Did You Pick Your Blog Niche Or Did It Pick You

When blog authors write with conviction, we’re often moved by their words. In fact, some of the best blog posts I’ve read are so raw with emotion, I actually feel the author’s pain. Granted, these are probably the most difficult blog posts to write, however, by penning our deep rooted… read more Blogging – Is It A Cure For Insomnia

I like reading blogs where the author speaks from the heart. Whether it’s on a serious matter or the humor found in a situation, this New Blog Of The Week (NBOTW) does just that. When I landed his post titled: “Your Toddler Is Full Of Crap”, I found myself laughing… read more NBOTW – Musings From A Father

Like many of you, I was reading Problogger even before I started blogging. Darren Rowse has become one of the biggest names in blogging and continues to attract readers by the thousands. As a professional blogger, he’s done it all, including co-authoring a book titled: ProBlogger: Secrets Blogging Your Way… read more A.S.K. Darren Rowse of Proglogger – How Do We Increase Our Readership

“School” is out of session for the rest of the week while I take a well deserved break and head to the Oregon coast. Since I won’t be posting to my blog until next Monday (10/13), instead of showcasing a New Blog Of The Week (NBOTW), I’ve updated the list… read more I’m Leaving You In Good Hands

First, let me introduce Andy Bailey. He is the developer of the famous CommentLuv plugin and has kindly agreed to participate in my A.S.K. (Answers Sharing Knowledge) series. It’s not often a developer of a plugin stays as active in the progress of a plugin as Andy does. Since its… read more A.S.K. Andy Bailey – What Was The Inspiration Behind The CommentLuv Plugin

Here it is Friday already. This week has flown by. For me it’s been month and quarter end on my real job, thus taking me away from visiting other blogs as much as I’d like. To recap the week: Monday – We discussed writing blog posts when creativity strikes On… read more Just A Click Away – Open Mic

Remember the days prior to starting your blog(s)? It was pretty exciting. Did you read how you can make money online? How some bloggers make a six figure income? Do you recall the stories of how bloggers used their blogs as a stepping stone to becoming published authors, public speakers,… read more Biggest Misconceptions About Blogging

The tag line for this blog reads, “It’s MY blog, but it’s all about YOU”. And that’s true. I write for you, I do my best to help you, and I’m always open to questions or concerns from you. Recently I was honored to be interviewed by Blogger Dad. It’s… read more It’s All About Me – An Interview

Sometimes it’s hard for us to stay motivated. Our plates are so full with things to do, we keep adding more and it becomes a balancing act. This weeks “New Blog Of The Week” (NBOTW) has help for you. In his post titled “5 Tips For Motivational Recovery”, he reminds… read more NBOTW – Helping You – Helping Others

Last week we discussed how many of us are blogoholics and spend massive amounts of time blogging. Although blogging is a great hobby, it can interfere with our daily lives. Decreasing the amount of time we spend blogging can not only improve our real life social skills, but can free… read more Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Hi All, Another busy week has come to an end. To recap the week: 1) On Monday we looked at how blogging can fill a void in our lives. 2) Tuesday Davina and her blog Loving Pulse were showcased as New Blog of the Week (NBOTW) 3) Wednesday was a… read more Updates – Time Tracking – Open Mic

Last week I burnt my right hand taking a bowl out of the microwave. The only thing that would make it feel better was to keep it wrapped in a ice filled cloth or running cold water on it. For over four hours I was unable to blog. I couldn’t… read more Signs of A Blogoholic

When we truly give from our heart, we never have a second thought of what we might receive in return. We give to help, support, honor and/or show our affection to others. When I blog, my goal is the same. Todays Lesson Today my heart is filled to the brim…. read more Sometimes Thank You Is Not Enough

I love it when I find a blog author who can tell a beautiful story that contains an important message. This weeks New Blog Of The Week (NBOTW) author does just that. When I read her first post, I knew she was a writer, who blogs. Here’s an example from… read more NBOTW – Her Spirit Will Move You

It’s often written, when we get married we’ll walk into the sunset and live happily ever after. That is far from the truth. Even in marriage, a partner cannot fulfill our every need. Guys still want time with the “boys” and women savor friendships with their soul sisters. By cultivating… read more Blogging – Filling A Void In Our Lives

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a good week and have something fun planned for the weekend. To recap the week: 1) Monday we discussed how blogs get blacklisted or boycotted 2) Avani was introducted as the New Blog Of The Week 3) Wednesday we learned how spammers are… read more Priorities – Signatures – Open Mic

Have you ever felt like this? This photo is a perfect representation of me and my life at this moment. I’ve got too much on my plate and not enough hours in the day. For that reason, there’ll be no lesson or assignment for today. Feel free to dig through… read more In The Blog House

Don’t you love getting comments on your blog? I know I do. Unfortunately when I last checked, my spam comments outnumbered my real comments by almost three to one (Akismet has caught 14,628 spam comments thus far) Today’s Lesson When I first started blogging, I would have welcomed some of… read more How Can You Tell If They Are Real

When she writes, she hits the nail on the head. Her words resonate with me. They make me think. This New Blog Of the Week (NBOTW) was started in June. In “Lies Remain, Truth Sets You Free” (her second post) she wrote, Lying to self, self denial is the worst… read more NBOTW – Determined To Be The Best

If your blog is blacklisted, you may not know it, but you’ll “feel” it. How? Your blog stops getting traffic and/or comments, or you’ll see a drastic decrease in your statistics. Why? 1) You may have left a derogatory comment on another blog. All of those who read it, stop… read more How To Get Your Blog Blacklisted

Today I have something for everyone. First, to recap the week, 1) On Monday we talked about our online presence. That is, how do others “see” us. As witnessed in the comment section, our words hold more power than even a picture could. 2) Sunil, and his blog “Blogger’s Lab”… read more Mini Meme – Open Mic – Free Ebook

One thing I like about blogging is the ability we have to help others all over the globe. We blog and share our knowledge and experience. We write posts that make their readers think and react by commenting. Soon, we build a community of like minded people who willing help… read more You Have The Whole World In Your Hands

Some of our best posts are buried in our archives. Some will never get to see the light of day. Today’s Lesson I love to dig through the blogger’s archives I have in my reader. It’s there where I find some of my favorite posts from the past. Posts I… read more Digging Close To Home

Even before I started blogging, I was reading about blogging. To this day, I continue to do so. I read blogs about blogging written by seasoned bloggers as well as those written by new bloggers. Can we ever know it all? I don’t think so. This new blog of the… read more NBOTW – Putting His Spin On It

Did you happen to answer Sara’s questions On Simplicity? She asked, “What are three traits you’d want people to remember you by?”. What she discussed can also be equated to our online presence. That is, how do we actually “see” ourselves, and how do others “see” us in blogosphere? Sara’s… read more Reflecting On Our Online Presence

For those who celebrated the holiday last Monday, I hope you enjoyed your short week. I know I did. To recap the week: On Tuesday, Pun Intended was named New Blog Of The Week Wednesday we discussed how we can use our blogs to benefit others. And yesterday, we took… read more Open Mic – The Need For Speed

Anytime there’s a political campaign, there’s a lot of mud slinging. Depending on which networks we watch or articles we read, the spin is always different. Blogs can take on the same type of controversy. Todays Lesson I read and subscribe to dozens of blogs because I agree with the… read more Removing The Blinders And Growing