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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Why I Am a Horrible Blogger

With all the posts lately that I have seen around about what constitutes a good post or how to be a better blogger, I felt really inadequate. I mean, how can I live up to all these expectations? Here are all the reasons I am a horrible blogger.

1). I sometimes have rambling long paragraphs. I can't help it. I write posts in my head and then they just flow out of the finger tips.

2. Half the time I don't proofread. Granted, my posts don't have horrid spelling mistakes generally. I do however sometimes reread over a post after I have published it and find mistakes. Then I usually go back into the editor and fix it.

3. I don't us an RSS reader. Shock and horror I know!! Here is my take on RSS readers; if I had one I would feel obligated to read Every. Single. Post. in it and frankly I have neither the time or energy.

4. I hate self promotion. I tweet my posts once, maybe twice (three times if I have a wild hair up my butt).

5. I don't pay attention to my blog stats. I have no idea what they actually mean. I have a Google Analytics account an absolutely no idea how to use it.

6. I write posts in about 20-30 min. I usually only reread through them once or twice before I post. Usually just to make sure they make sense.

7. If I don't publish by 10am my time, that means I can't be arsed to write that day.

8. I covet comments. Seriously crave them. Can't get enough comments. I know you're not supposed to care about how many comments you get, and really I don't care about the number. I just want to know what other people think.

9. I don't comment on everyones blog that I read. Sometimes I will tweet them a message instead or I will talk to them later that day. Sometimes though, I am just lazy.

10. I can't be bothered to get my knickers in a twist about every little controversy in the mommy blogosphere. In other words; I don't care if you breast feed, bottle feed, home school, regular school, wear your baby, let them cry it out, ferberize, attachment parent. I don't care. I don't have the mental energy for it. I barely have enough time to put out all the little fires around here, let alone address all the issues in the mommy blogosphere.

Yep, that pretty much sums up why I am a completely crap blogger. I don't conform to what people think is "good". Then again, why should I?

Also, I compose most of my posts in my head in the shower. What? It is the only place I get a quiet moment to myself to think.

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Hey, I think I can say that I'm the same way with most of your points. Except I normally type out my posts the night before when little boy is sleeping so i have a little more time for it.

I also love comments but am bad at commenting! I always want to leave nice long comments, so that cuts down on the sheer number of blogs I can comment on.

I don't use an RSS reader either. Seems like too much trouble and I'd be on the computer all day reading blogs. My house would be in an even worse state.

And just say no to mommy drama/controversy!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
I'm pretty similar to you. No RSS reader (I'd have to work out how to use it), compose blog posts in my head whilst driving, need to post by 10am or it ain't going to happen and then spend the rest of my time correcting typos and grammer in that post.

I like blogging because I can do it how I want to. You sound the same. Maybe that's why I like your blog so much. x

PS - I crave comments too, oh how I crave them. Really, I must grow up and not worry about it too much but I love that little 'oo, someone left me a comment feeling'. x
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
I think life is already too stressful to worry so much about living up to other people's standards. Seriously. Your blog is funny and entertaining...what more would anyone want?

I think there is alot of snootiness out there about blogs and 'good' and 'bad' blogs..but who cares..just be yourself and those that ike you will continue to read!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
I'm in the same boat - I am bad blogger. Although I am still kinda new to the game. I just don't understand a whole lotta stuff and I seriously do not want to get wrapped up in all the drama with some bloggers. I blog to write about me and my life and what I am feeling or going through. I thought that's what blogging was for, but I read some of these blogs and there is soooo much drama.

That's why I like reading yours. It is so real and honest. I enjoy reading about people's day and childrens and lives. It helps me to cope with my own life some days.

Keep up the awesome work!!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
I've a confession too... I'm a crap commentator. Don't know how many times I read your blog without stopping by to say 'hello'. Anyway, here I am, making amends.

Hello!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
CRAP BLOGGING REVOLUTION!! Crap bloggers everywhere UNITE. And look! I'm commenting, just for you baby. ;oP

Love you!!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
I'm with Jay! CRAP BLOGGERS UNITE! I'll join the fan club!

And you know what I like about your blog? You get straight to the point! Plus, I don't have to read any Mommy Blog Gossip here!

Keep it up!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
Whats an RSS reader? ;) I dont use one either (shock horror). I also love comments, I try to not be lazy on other's blogs because I know others usually like comments, but sometimes I just dont have time. I am juggling as much as the next mum/mom but I dont juggle very well so I do what I can.

I try to proofread my posts because sometimes what I say sounds so stupid first time round but I dont always proofread well enough. Oh well. I know most people who read my blog are fairly forgiving.

I put effort into my posts because I like people to enjoy stopping by, but I dont get anxious about it--and as far as getting worried about the latest controversy? Well, I guess Im just too old now and have been through more controversies than I care to think about and all these little 'storms in a teacup' are pretty much nothing in comparison!! Love your blog, whatever you're doing is right. :)
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
I feel really bad, I hope I didn't really make you feel inadequate or any other negative feelings. :(

Blogging should be about doing it the way you want to do it, if you want to do it for others to read then maybe you (you in general not you you, if you know what i mean) need to look at the way you write and if it's reader friendly but don't let it take the fun out of it. it should be all about the enjoyment, right? i love reading your blog (although i don't comment often as i read in google reader).

Keep up the good work :)
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
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midwesttomidlands · 789 weeks ago

Hi to a fellow expat. I couldn't stop by and not comment now could I? I'm just learning about this blogging business a little step by step. What ever you are doing it is working. (I guess I am out of the loop and unaware of the blogging drama.)
If you're crap then I'm the mother of two small children. Oh hang on . . . oh I guess you are crap then. Crap.
(don't ever change. I big puffy heart you just the way you are x)
I just do my best. As everyone else does. As you've got over 20 comments here on the 'crap post' that calls your 'crap blogger' status into question doesn't it? Keep writing crap, so very well. xx
Ahh so many crap bloggers out there XD I too write posts in my head in the shower, unfortunately they never seem to make it to my fingertips. which is probably why when I checked my ramblings blog yesterday thinking I really should do something about this I discovered I hadn't posted since August 2009. Whoops.
BTW I love your blog :)
Well I think you are a wonderful "crap" blogger! LOL! I enjoy reading your posts.......all of them! I try to comment on all that I read and I don't labor over my blog either. If I can't do it in 30 minutes or less...it doesn't get done. What statistics?? Don't follow those either. Guess I am a crap blogger too! Sigh! But I sure do enjoy blogging and I really enjoy sharing with others and hearing what they have to say! I love it!
Hugs
SueAnn
Just here to feed your addiction!
I am an equally crappy blogger by these standards.
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
Ditto 1,4,7,9.10, and especially 8
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
Pretty sure I like this post better than the 2 or 3 I've read recently about being good or better.
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
Honestly? I think it's all a load of bollocks.

If you worry too much about writing a good blog post, you can lose sight of whether you are being you at all.

I think writing well is important, but so is being genuine. There are scores of bloggers worrying so much about writing something other people will want to read that they put their own personality aside. For some it's a good idea, simply because to voice something I thought when I met a couple of people at Blogher "if people knew what a bitch you are, they probably woulnd't read your blog". But for the vast majority, just be yourself.

We don't all blog just to be attention whores. Some of us like the community. I care about getting comments way more than I care about how many visitors I get per week.
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
Holy smokes...I must really suck at blogging!

Boo-yahhh! Keep doing what you are doing, you aiiight!
1 reply · active 789 weeks ago
And this post is why people (like me) like you! You are funny and can give a good opinion without sounding harsh. That's mad skills.
Actually, you sound like the BEST kind of blogger. And I agree about the shower, it can be very inspiring at times.
Agreed, comments are like crack, can't get enough of them! Also, I compose my best work in the shower! I think it has something to do with the steam...
Well, if those are the requirements for being a bad blogger, then I guess I'm one too! ;-)

Like you, if I don't post first thing in the morning - it ain't gettin' done. And I don't even know what an RSS Feeder/Reader or whatever is. I blog for me, to make my few followers laugh, and because my dad suggested I should write. That's it. Period.

Oh yeah - and I'm a comment whore too! ;-)

~ Jennifer
Are we twins? Because you just described me! And you know what? I don't think you're a bad blogger at all! I read your blog because I like it and I like reading your little stories about life in England. Keep doing what you're doing. It's all good.
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Brighton Mum-Teenage · 789 weeks ago

I ALWAYS read your blog...but me bad blogger, I don't often comment. Don't change what you do (not that you would anyway!!)... you do it well!

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