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Aug

The Benefits of Bloghopping

   Posted by: abelle   in bloghopping here and there, the blogging world, tuesday toot

I find bloghopping really fun. Aside from seeing interesting blogs, learning new things and meeting some nice bloggers along the way, bloghopping also helps me introduce Only in Silence to others. It’s one of the things I do to let them know that my blog and I exist. But I don’t have the time am too lazy sometimes, so I just do my ‘rounds’ when I drop cards to fellow Entrecard members.

Bloghopping gives me the following benefits emotions:

1. Excitement – Joining contests, getting rewards, earning . . . . .
2. Surprise – Sometimes I win! ;)
3. Sadness – And most of the time, I don’t. :(
4. Happiness – There are lots of funny blogs out there too.
5. Envy – Why are some bloggers so talented? They know how to make their own templates. They design their own blogs. While me? Oh!
6. Love – But honestly, I love this template design. I love it so much that if ever I finally get the chance to have a personalized one, I want it to be just like this one – the color, the sidebars . . . . .
7. Luck – Sometimes I get lucky enough to get picked for a free ad spot like the ones that Blanne of Hit or Miss and Carlota, who has been so generous to me from the start, of Dashing Smiles provided for me.
8. Confusion - Should I upgrade my account now? The people who came from Stumble Upon have knocked my site down last month. They are the biggest source of traffic until now. And today, which is only 3 days after my monthly bandwidth reset, I already used up 54% of my ‘allowance’. Their favorite hangouts? This and this.

Plus, I also get the chance to participate in memes, have OiS listed in blog directories and join some social networks. I also registered in the banner exchange program of Nuacco.net, which I hope to get additional exposure. And speaking of memes, it’s been a while since my last toot; so I’m making this post my latest Tuesday Toot.

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9 comments so far

Rebecca
 1 

I have many of the same feelings as you, on the benefits of blogging. :)

I also see I have the same problem when someonne Stumbles my blog. I use Bluehost, and they cannot seem to handle the load, not even 300-400 people. What web host do you use? I am looking for another…

August 6th, 2008 at 2:23 am
liza
 2 

lol.. i can relate to #5 hehe.

thanks abelle! mwah

August 6th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
frostygirl
 3 

I share your views about bloghopping it is fun but I get so frustrated when the entrecard “drop” box does not load on the blogs I visit, I try and spend at least 5 minutes waiting for them and if they don’t load I try and comment on posts as well, but it is time consuming. lol

August 7th, 2008 at 2:22 am
edna
 4 

i agree with ur views here. cos without bloghopping and ec, i would not have found bloggers like you!!
cheers..

August 7th, 2008 at 2:55 am
abelle
 5 

Liza - I also admire how creative they are! Some are into handmade crafts, while some are into blog & web designing. Now, that’s another emotion. Haha! But seriously, every time I come across their blogs, I can’t help but say ‘wow!’ ;)

Frostygirl - Now I know that I’m not alone. I thought it was only me. There are times that their ECs won’t load on their page, even if I try reloading few times. So people, please don’t get mad at me if I don’t drop on yours. Now you know the reason ;)

Edna - Aaaaawww . . . . . So sweet. I’m glad I met you too. Thank so much! ;)

August 7th, 2008 at 8:36 am
MJ
 6 

I feel ENVY though whenever I see blogs with very beautiful templates. I also ask the same questions, especially why I’m not as talented as them.

:)

August 7th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
abelle
 7 

Don’t you wonder if our ‘talent’ is to drool over their works, huh, MJ? Haha! ;)

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