tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post6495591256062441647..comments2023-11-14T04:58:34.596-05:00Comments on The Thrifty Gypsy: Tell me your blog story....Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13142694706893565452noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-90004411351119113712010-09-08T17:22:23.059-04:002010-09-08T17:22:23.059-04:00Hmmm, interesting. I don't mind advertising i...Hmmm, interesting. I don't mind advertising if it's done "discretely" in the side bar. I don't like it if it's all over the place, bottom of posts, pop ups, flashing, etc. As a matter of fact, I'm considering adding it. I personally see it as another means of validation for a job well done--if that makes sense. I also do not like when blogs lose their personal touch, what's the point then?KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-52765458349637019912010-09-08T07:55:33.186-04:002010-09-08T07:55:33.186-04:00I'm thankful to be able to keep my blog ad-fre...I'm thankful to be able to keep my blog ad-free--but I'm not totally opposed to people doing it either. I like the way Darby handles it (fly through our window). She's gives her advertisers a whole post at the first of the month and sidebar real estate--but the rest of her blog content is personal. It's hard to find good blogs these days that aren't full of ads but I'm also glad that women are able to supplement their income while staying home. See how conflicted I am?! <br /><br />I think really strong content shines through but if the content is all eaten up with ads then I usually don't hang around. <br /><br />In general, we've been given a unique privilege and opportunity and I hope and pray that I use it wisely!<br /><br />Love you and your blog,<br />edie{edie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/14897313634719880684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-59641388565303296712010-09-06T23:02:27.583-04:002010-09-06T23:02:27.583-04:00Kristi,
You and I are of like mind and started our...Kristi,<br />You and I are of like mind and started our blogs for the same reasons. I've been amazed at the things that have happened because one day I decided to start a blog but I'm not into selling out my blog for advertising. I also get a lot of those requests. I usually lose interest in those blogs that obviously become a business. I like a personal feel to the blogs I visit. That being said I don't want to judge them for doing it as I don't know what their situation might be and who knows what I might decide if I were in desperate need of money but I just don't feel drawn to those blogs.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-75471232020088589552010-09-06T01:50:44.512-04:002010-09-06T01:50:44.512-04:00I'm sad some the first blogs are now field up ...I'm sad some the first blogs are now field up with advertisements and they have completely lost there special touch too them. I blog for a journal and my husband doesn't really care if I find a sale and my I really don't have friends that like what I like either. I've hve met many great fiends here and plan to stay that away from the commercial type of blog I guess.All That Glittershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430994774426304762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-76100001381788633442010-09-05T23:31:27.107-04:002010-09-05T23:31:27.107-04:00I started mine as a journal as well, but I have go...I started mine as a journal as well, but I have gotten so much personally out the relationships with fellow bloggers and also the education. I could get lost for days in here. I am very easy going and it doesn't bother me which way people use blogging. But being in marketing in my past working life I can see where this is truly where business is headed, I know I would recommend, no demand a blog be started to promote commerce no matter what type company. Just today I read Joni's blog cote de texas and was in awe of the time she puts into her posts to really educate us novice interior design junkies...I hope she benefits somehow from that. I am new to your blog but enjoy everything about it. My favorite saying as I get older is "less is more" and that means trying to figure everything out too, just relax and try to completely enjoy life sweetieKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291941848636670326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-70419412330229572622010-09-05T22:41:34.053-04:002010-09-05T22:41:34.053-04:00My very first blog post was about why I want to bl...My very first blog post was about why I want to blog. Here it is.<br /><br />http://becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-blog.html<br /><br />Basically, I want to create, take photos, and live like a writer.<br /><br />BeccaBecca Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848398486925857953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935241363699642606.post-37116044593329024502010-09-05T21:32:42.106-04:002010-09-05T21:32:42.106-04:00Kristi I started my blog almost two years strictly...Kristi I started my blog almost two years strictly for fun and to meet new blog friends. I really enjoy the decorating inspiration as well and have been inspired to try many new ideas in our home. I still feel the same way and will not change a thing. I don't advertise and I am contacted constantly. It's just not my thing. I want it to be enjoyable everyday and not like a job so to speak. I'm glad we *met*. You're a sweet friend.<br /><br />Enjoy your labor day!<br />~Melissa :)Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.com