Blogging Observations (Part 3)

Whatever you choose to blog about, someone has beat you to it.

Sometimes we hit a wall and there is nothing left to say.

Whenever you stop reading a blog for a short time, that you regularly read, you find out that you have missed out on a giveaway.

Unless you keep your blog regularly updated, readers will drift away.

You never really know who is reading your blog.

Blogging can be a lonely place.

Sometimes blogging can make a person feel validated.

Some people blog for fun.

Some people blog for business.

Some people blog because they have to.

Some people blog because they want to.

Some bloggers have hidden agendas.

Blogs evolve over time.

Some bloggers leave their old 'friends' to seek out new and exciting ones.

Blogging is time consuming.

Blogging is an investment.

We are all curious.

Blogging Observations (Part 2)

I first wrote down some of my blogging observations in September 2010.  Here are some of my latest observations.

Bloggers that receive lots of comments rarely leave comments themselves

Blog posts are often misunderstood

It is hard to show irony when writing a post

Most people want you to be your authentic self

A blogging style develops over time (mine is mostly melancholic and candid!)

It is wise not to email a blogger when they have added ‘no comments’ to their post

You are likely to get inflated stats due to spam

Blogging friendships come to a natural end just like ‘real life’ friendships

‘Tagging’ is no longer ‘en vogue’

‘Awards’ still exist but are in decline

Originality keeps your blog fresh

Bloggers have upped their photography skills

Most of us like trees

Sent to Coventry

Periodically, I feel that my blog isn't making its mark. These feelings of 'could do better' tend to magnify when people stop visiting let alone comment on my blog. I know the saying 'can't please all of the people all of the time' but I do like to try.

There was a time when loads of people with an interest in vintage things came to visit, I am not particularly into vintage and unsure as to why they came, although I do appreciate items that are well made and that have an interesting history to them. For example, I inherited the one eyed Teddy and doll in the photo above. I have a family connection to them so they mean something to me. The 'vintage' visitors tailed off when they became aware that my blog wasn't really about vintage items.

A few posts back I spoke about finding a belief system that fitted in with my ideas and lifestyle. I didn't mention what the belief system was because I didn't want to make anyone feel unwelcome here. Strangely, since that post quite a few people who make their faith publicly known on their blogs stopped visiting me.

Then we have the bloggers that are into their fabrics, crochet and baking but they too have found blogs more akin to their interests and hobbies and are not so interested in visiting.

Each day more and more people are starting up their own blogs. I am now a small fish in a very big pond, and I am floundering.

I try to comment regularly on other peoples posts as I believe that blogging is a two way communication and it is nice to have feedback or know where you are going 'wrong'.

As I am writing this it is becoming apparent to me that people may not 'get' me. I don't write in a chirpy, extroverted, happy style because that isn't me. I could put on a fake persona and I know that my comments would soar, but that is not me.

This is me. I talk from the heart. My blog isn't exhilarating but I hope it is gentle and informative. I don't wish to blog for bloggings sake but I want to blog to be part of a community even if I don't know what part of the community that is just yet.

As people are ostracised in the workplace, I feel they can be ostracised in blogging. I am sure Coventry is a very nice place but it is not somewhere I wish to stay.

Blogging Observations

I have been blogging for two and a half years now. I have witnessed many changes in the blogging World since I started out. Here are some of my observations.


Many of the blogs I used to enjoy packed up just as I was starting out.

It used to be fun to receive awards from fellow bloggers but became tiresome when you felt obligated to respond.

People like to read upbeat posts.

You are more likely to receive comments when you post about a pet.

You are more likely to receive comments when doing a giveaway.

You are likely to be taken off peoples blog rolls and replaced with new upcoming blogs.

It is hard to come up with original material.

There are some lovely genuine people.

Some people are not what they seem.

Some people are honest and generous in their giveaways.

Some people never send out the giveaways.

A photo is worth a thousand words.

Comments can be uplifting and inspiring.

It is not a good idea to post personal details.

It is not a good idea to criticise other peoples blogs.

There is an unwritten code of conduct.

For some people blogging is a popularity contest.

When a valued blogger stops blogging it hurts.

Most people appreciate comments.

Most people get bloggers block.

Blogging is addictive.