I am proud to announce that Liz Strauss from Successful Blog added me to her list of SOB’s! SOB stands for Successful and Outstanding Bloggers. She created this achievement award for bloggers who:
“Take the conversation to their readers, contribute great ideas, challenge us, make us better, and make our businesses stronger”
I appreciate Liz’s acknowledgement because even though Mom Coming Home has been around a while, my effort to blog consistently and to build community is new.
Please take some time to check out Liz’s blog, a great place to start is her Popular Posts. Liz’s place has a cozy atmosphere, so make sure to grab something to drink and put your feet up while you learn ways to improve your business and your life.
Thank you again Liz. I am humbled to be included among such powerful and inspirational bloggers!
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Planting the Seeds
Over 30 days ago, I decided to get serious about blogging. Click here to read my post about re-starting.
How have I done this past month?
Well, in 37 days I have posted 23 times. Considering this mom posted twice in the previous year, I think my small success deserves a pat on the back from me.
My biggest accomplishment is that I’ve connected with other bloggers. I am slowly emerging out into the blogging community and creating relationships.
I am applying what I’ve learned from others to grow my blog.
- Darren Rowse at ProBlogger taught me that First Impressions Matter when it comes to how readers perceive ME upon first seeing my blog. I am working with a designer who not only has unbelievable design skill and vision, but is also helping with my migration to Word Press. I cannot wait to show you the “big reveal” next month.
- I’m developing a passion for writing again, thanks to Liz Strauss at Successful Blog. She also reminded me to take time out to be Awe Inspired. Her timely post made me close my eyes and remember the beauty and power witnessed on my family’s recent trip to Niagara Falls
- Dana Wallert was kind enough to stumble one of my posts and led me to the wonderful user community of StumbleUpon. I’ve been having fun stumbling new sites and meeting other bloggers. Dana also taught me to not let my perfectionism get in the way of my blogging.
I am excited that I started over and planted the seeds of my new blogging habit. Stand back and watch my blog grow!
Think small.
Planting tiny seeds in the small space given you
Can change the whole world or,
At the very least, your view of it.
- Linus Mundy
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I have reached the end. I came back from vacation to discover that my archives broke again, and the main page is not displaying the correct number of recent entries. The templates have not been recently modified. I have no earthly idea what happened.
I honestly do not have the time or technical fortitude to continue on with MT4, so I’ve decided to convert to WordPress.
This will be happening in the next few weeks as I work with a designer and launch a new look for Mom Coming Home.
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