My Worthless Blog!
Amanda (Bookwormom)posted today that Technorati has a feature which allows you to determine the monetary worth of your blog (her Bookwormom blog, which I never miss, had $0.00 value). If her's was deemed worthless I knew this blog hadn't a prayer!! Sure enough, I went to www.technorati.com and got the bad news, hence the title of this posting.
What makes the difference between a blog that has monetary worth and one that doesn't? I haven't solid clues, but I have some theories. I think the name of the blog may have something to do with it and I know that mine is pretty bland -- I was thinking of changing it to "One Old Broad's Views of Life, Love, and Literature," which is probably closer to the mark than "Romance Novel Corner." I will have to check out whether it is possible to change the name but keep the blog intact (I'm a little website challenged, to say the least). I think the layout may also contribute -- Tara, whose romancereadingmom blog has monetary worth, is much more lively than mine. She also posts photographs of her adorable son -- not fair! My family will not allow me to post snapshots of my grandchildren on the internet, so y'all will have to wait until I get my poodle next year.
I also think that in addition to being dull, the title of my blog is misleading, as I do not confine my reading to romances, and often review other types of literature. And, working full time leaves me little free time to interface with other bloggers, let alone update my blog every day. I was disappointed that several recent posts resulted in 0 comments from readers...that is if anyone even looked at them. Jeeze, I'm starting to whine, and I hate it when I do that!!! I need to rethink this blog, because as much as I enjoy posting on it, I also like the interaction with anyone who takes the time to look at it (although I can do without the merchants selling trusses who like to post as well).
If anyone reads this, please take a couple of minutes to offer feedback: good, bad, ugly. The Old Broad can take it -- after all, I am a survivor of the Political Forum on the Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine website, so you know my hide is tough.
posted by Anne E. at 5:10 AM
8 Comments:
I like your blog, Anne. I check it pretty much every day, even though I don't always post.
On another note - I finally finished "The Kitchen Boy" last night. Very interesting premise. Dreamt about it all night. lol
Jen
I loaned it to my son and he liked it too! Thanks for your comment on my blog.
I had vivid dreams after watch the A&E production of "Vanity Fair." I dreamed I was in Regency England! Not a bad place to be.
Annette
Oooo! Regency England would have been much better than my dreams. They mostly took place in the dreadful cellar.
Jen
I for one think Old Broad as a title has much promise. LOL
Watch this site for changes!
I love this Old Broad's blog, and find your reviews very interesting.
I'd love to know how the value thing is done.
Everytime I come over here you've got a new look--LOL.
Are you trying to put links in your posts or on your sidebar?
If you can post pictures, I'm sure you'll figure out how to put in links.
Yes and it isn't working!
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