In my 5 years as a blogger, I have seen many bloggers come and go. Some were great, some were good, and some were downright awful. Thankfully most of the awful ones didn’t last, so they probably won’t read this. If they are reading this, YOU WERE AWFUL! Okay, you don’t have to be so hard on yourself Ben, you were awful, but at least you stuck to it.
Anyways, I was talking to Rachel Being Chatty yesterday and we were talking about the few bloggers that are pretty consistent with their blogging over time, and we came to the conclusion that the reason why they are pretty consistent is that they have a theme and they stick to it.
For instance, if you’ve ever read any of my blogs, you would know the theme of my blog. Bitterness comes in many forms, and I am each one of those forms. From complaining about traffic, to trees to any kind of news, I am there almost every other day.
Rachel follows a similar theme, but is more witty, and sarcastic than me. She also has really short posts that are almost Twitter like in length. So you can count on her to have at least 5-15 posts a day of witty, Twitter like observations every day. So, you know that you can count on her for content. You know it won’t be a ghost town when you come and get hooked on her blog. By the way, while I am in the midst of explaining her blog, she has probably already done 4 or 5 posts. I guess my style is a bit longer.Yesterday, we talked about collaborating and this is just a part of it. We are reblogging a post of each other’s today(so go check her blog for my post) and we might do more in the future. Or maybe not. You might see us co-hosting the Oscar’s someday.
In the meantime, go check out her blog, follow, like, and subscribe and even follow her on Twitter or Patreon. I don’t have the links, but if you ask her she will gladly provide them for you. She promises lot of funny content. By the way, if you all want to collaborate, I love money, and that helps me get motivated to get off the couch from time to time.
Whhat??? There’s a female version of you too??
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I think there is a male or female version of everyone right? So when are you going to write my guest post for me?
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I thought it was the other way around. You don’t get to lazy away with this one. Though as a parent, I have all the necessary qualifications to be a bitter contributor to your bitterosphere.
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Yeah, I get to lazy around all I want, but I will think of something when I get around to it. You’ll see. It will probably be the worst timing for you.
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Ya I probably closed up shop by then
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That would be perfect timing for me. Not so much for you.
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Will check out this friend blog.
I am hoping to become more consistent again…life has been so hectic.
Good for you for finding ways to cash in on blogging. Living the dream…lol
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I wish I could cash in on blogging. My wife is still waiting for the first check ever for this expensive and time consuming hobby.
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Didnt you say you had? Maybe i misunderstood. Either way…its a good outlet.
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I was probably joking. I do that from time to time.
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I clicked on the link. I read some of Rachel. I started following her. I did what you told me to do. Please don’t tell me I am one of the awful ones.
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It’s about time someone listened to me. My kids sure don’t ever listen to me.
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What a lovely, complimentary post for a bitter blog! I love Rachel’s posts, they always make me smile.
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They are always so imaginative.
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Ben, I’ve nominated you for a Mash-Up Award! To accept and/or see the guidelines, go here: https://mitchteemley.com/2017/07/27/my-mash-up-award/
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Oh great, now I have to pretend that I care about awards and make up some friends that have blogs to share this award with.
By the way, you are a filmmaker? Can you make my YouTube videos go viral? Thanks.
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Oh how cute Ben…you have a friend.
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I have a blogger friend. Big difference in that they don’t really know me at all. Kind of like you being my blogger employee working for all my companies.
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We are nearly besties.
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I know right? Like we are always doing stuff together. Ever since like two days ago.
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I’ll share him with you, if you like. He can have more than one friend, I guess.
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Yeah, my kids and wife count as friends, so I have like 4 friends now…
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I thought she had switched over to reviewing romance novels, so I stopped reading. Yay to collaboration because it let me know that I was either wrong, or she’s back! Love her, and love you, so yes to more collaboration with the two of you in the future.
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I think she stopped doing that and is now doing the Witty Twittery types of posts. Time to get back to it.
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very smart of the both of you! I had heard of Rachel Being Chatty in the past, and now I have a new blog to follow…. Dang! 😉 Have a very ordinary day, Ben! xx
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Yeah, I’m pretty smart to make other people do my bidding for me. She is pretty funny. Hope you follow her and yeah, I’m having an ordinary day.
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Hey… if YOU take the time to follow her, she must be quite a catch!! 😉
Seriously, I checked out her blog all day, and I really enjoy her humor, thanks for the invitation to visit her!
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I am always glad to share kindred bitter spirits with others. Just helps spread the cause a little faster.
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Lol. I love money too. I just started my blog last week, any advice and tips please?
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Uh, yeah, don’t do it the way I have. Though I put out good content, and have built a lot of followers, I should have tried to cash in before now. I would suggest building a following and lots of good posts, etc.
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Noted. Thanks plenty much.
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You should be rich in no time with my generic advice.
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https://mselanondoblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/03/first-blog-post/
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