Blogosphere buzz

     On blogging, the Urban Dictionary says this; “Imagine a million lunatics wandering the streets mumbling to themselves. Write it all down and put it on the web. Congratulations, you've just created the blogosphere.”  I find that statement a bit harsh, but I get the point.
     The blogosphere is a computer-generated community where millions of web logs (blogs) are interconnected on the Internet.  Comprised of a diverse population of 50-million blog-writing voices that all want to be heard, the blogosphere is where variegated opinions prevail; where introverts become live wires; and where nothing is taboo. It's true that some bloggers come across as mumbling lunatics.  But there are many extraordinary bloggers in the blogosphere who aspire to help others; launch great ideas; or disseminate good information.  Shucks, the blogosphere is such a vital social media tool that the Mormom Tabernacle has their own community called blogernacle.
     While Facebook connects friends, and LinkedIn networks among professionals, bloggers build lives, careers and people. Perhaps you seek to build a following of individuals who love your recipes.  Maybe your aim is to build your business. Or you simply seek a place to journal your thoughts as you build your self esteem. Blogging is a great way to come out of your shell, share your opinions, and strut your stuff... whether we like it or not.
     Consider Abby Larsen whose Style Me Pretty blog helped her build a thriving wedding planning empire.  Or, think about the small group of UC San Bernardino co-eds who tumbled into the popular Tumblr, and built a micro-blogging site with more than 28 million bloggers and 10 billion posts in just four short years.  
     Do you remember Andrew Breitbart: the infamous blogger whose controversial video editing led to the resignation of an innocent woman named Shirley Sherrod?  The incident turned Breibart into a blogging bully.  However, that same bad boy blogger won back a host of fans and followers when Congressman Anthony Weiner resigned after he lied about a  sexting scandal which was made public by-you guessed it-blogger Andrew Breibart.
     Some people blog to entertain family and friends. Others aim to share opinions on literature, art, music, politics, or current events.  Like any community, in the blogosphere, you will discover bloggers that are both crazy and sane. Some are experts. Others are idiots. Bottom line, if you can think, you can blog.  
     Creating a blog is free and simple.   However, creating a blog that people will love and follow requires a expert skills such as writing and grammar (that's where I can help you), graphic design, layout, and personal discipline. 
     I've been blogging professionally for about three years.  I love it because I can set my own hours, choose what topics that I want to write about, and I meet new and interesting people along the way.  I mainly write about topics that I care most about such as Christianity, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), animal rights, people, politics and business.  I've also "ghost" blogged for two ministry leaders, a college professor,  three police officers, and other assorted professionals who have difficulty meeting their deadlines.
     For you D.I.Y. bloggers, here's a few tips to help you begin your journey into the colorful world of the blogosphere.  I'll expand on each tip in tomorrow's blog called D.I.Y Blogging.

1. Be useful.
2. Know your topic.
3. Write with purpose and passion.
4. Check you grammar and check it again.
5. Misleading or boring titles.
6. Long winded blogs. 
7. Too many visuals. 
8. Know your audience. 
9. Use social tools to promote your blog. 
10. P.S.  

     If you need assistance getting started, editing, or keeping up with your blog site, feel free to send me an e-mail, and let's talk about how I might be able to help you.  Please send me an e-mail: feliciawrite@gmail.com, to set up a telephone consultation. My fees are determinded on a case-by-case basis and depend on your needs and goals. Unless I'm on vacation, I respond to most messages within 24 hours.

     I provide the following services for my blog clients:

• Brainstorm ideas that center around your general focus.
• Fine-tune your concept to fit your audience and goals.
• Help you find and express your voice.
• Trim and tone your written copy to conform to appropriate word count and use.
• Coach your blog writing team with writing guidelines that reflect your objectives.
• Write blogs for your site on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Research facts to enhance your blog concept as well as generate ideas for future blogs.
• Market your blog site to other social networks.
• Suggest appropriate links that will enhance your site and add credibility.
• Edit all final drafts prior to posting. 
• Ghost blogging when you are unable to meet your deadlines. I own the copyright. You own the byline.

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