tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post8497470964883908011..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Social Media Monday—Is Your Blog Healthy?Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75072291437380622792015-02-03T11:48:21.400-05:002015-02-03T11:48:21.400-05:00Edie, I think your description of blog growth is s...Edie, I think your description of blog growth is spot-on. My blog seems to be in stage 3. I only post once a week so that I have time to respond to all comments and visit those same people back. My attempts to visit all the people who "liked" my post tends to fall short since I need to leave time and energy for my fiction writing (and blog posts). <br /><br />Your advice to include other social media is excellent. This is how I was able to reach more readers and find blogs I now love (like yours). Thank you for providing helpful and inspiring posts.<br /><br />Blessings ~ Wendy ❀ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75629692527151986452015-02-02T17:44:36.100-05:002015-02-02T17:44:36.100-05:00Karen, I really appreciate you letting me know I&#...Karen, I really appreciate you letting me know I've been a help to you. Thank you for sharing your journey! You have great site and provide so much value for your audience. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-48027608064704317602015-02-02T16:10:19.378-05:002015-02-02T16:10:19.378-05:00Edie, Thanks for your continued insight on bloggin...Edie, Thanks for your continued insight on blogging trends and tips. My blog is less than a year old (still an infant). Having just completed month nine, I am beginning stage three of your blog growth chart. The reasonable expectations for growth you mention are reflected in my blog's progress. After meeting you at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference 2014; I implemented your tips for focus, regular posting, social media activity, and answering comments from readers. My readers expect a weekly post from me every Thursday. This consistency has increased the views for blog articles and created an awareness on Facebook among my readers with their friends. Answering reader comments has proven to be a great tool for connecting to real people. I am encouraged when the reader finds my words inspirational. If she can take time to comment on a particular blog post or thought, I certainly have time to give a genuine response. Sharing my writings and the writings of others on social media has been worthwhile. Again, thank you for beneficial information and coaching in these areas. Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.com