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Permalink Reply by Lateesha Coleman on August 25, 2012 at 3:47pm

I also prefer genuine followers as well. I don't do blog hops because most of them require you to put their button on their page. I don't want my blog crowded with ads, unnecessary buttons etc. I have found that people have a tendency to be lurkers and may not comment. They may enjoy what you write but for whatever reason will not comment on your blog. Well that's what I like to tell myself LOL! I'm going to continue to write whether people read it or not. My blog is a highly niched blog so it may never reached the overwhelming success that a lot of other blogs enjoy and I'm OK with that. If you're interested in checking my blog out, it's located at http://thriftymilitarywife.com/

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Beverly Hills Mom on September 2, 2012 at 10:05pm

I would love to follow you, I comment as often as I can. I have a pretty demanding schedule but I always visit when someone takes the time to comment and I do follow back. I am at http://thebeverlyhillbabies.com.

 

M

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Permalink Reply by Leah Dossey on September 19, 2012 at 5:42pm

I think forming blog relationships is so much like forming personal relationships. I don't have a single subscribed reader to my blog - and comments are few and far between (can you guess, my blog is new). Right now I"m focusing on writing content, promoting that content on my FB page, Pinterest and Twitter and waiting with fingers crossed that my following will start to build.

That being said, I have started to slowly build real relationships with the authors of the blogs I follow. I give genuine comments on their blogs, follow them on FB, twitter and via RSS. I've contacted them to let them know I am a dyed-in-the-wool fan. Most see that I'm really a part of their blog community and if my blog suits their tastes, become part of mine. Getting readership is hard. My own mom doesn't subscribe to my blog. (sheesh, right?)

I participated in my first blog-hop this week. I gained two new twitter and facebook followers. It took me almost 3 hours to do all the things necessary to meet the terms of the hop. Not a very good ROI in my opinion. However, I'll do one or two more just to see if that changes. A/B testing and all that jazz.

I believe part of my problem is that I'm "giving too much away" on facebook and twitter. They have no need to go to the blog. If anyone knows how to get around this and still maintain interaction via social media - I'm all ears. Seriously. I haven't figured this one out yet.

Looking forward to your feed back and will go check out some of the blogs from you ladies above. :) Feel free to do the same if you'd like.Code Red Hat - Survival Skills for the Modern Mom

Thanks!

Leah @CodeRedHat

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Permalink Reply by Her Mommyness on October 19, 2012 at 7:33pm

Hey Myrna,

I totally get where you are coming from! I just dont get the follow and I will follow you back thing!

I just read your blog and seems like a lot of fun.

I just started blogging and it is turning out to be a lot of fun.

Hope you like mine back too :)

http://hermommyness.com/

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Permalink Reply by Carla C on December 4, 2012 at 2:32pm

I tried following Myrna's blog but it seems as if it is down. I would love to follow and be followed by some of the fellow bloggers up here.

My blog is Mama's Vivacious Family
My twitter Twitter

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Permalink Reply by Renae Fonger on January 29, 2013 at 12:55am

I completely agree with what you are saying. I was thinking this tonight as I scrolled through posts on how to gain followers. I don't want just numbers, I want people who will interact and enjoy my blog as well. :) I am going to check out your blog now :)

www.littlesakofbeans.blogspot.com

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Permalink Reply by Felicia Tan on January 30, 2013 at 3:35am

Hi all

I just went over to Myma's blog and I could not see anything as well. Here's my blog, do hop over and see if you like anything there. :) It is very new, so I welcome any feedback for improvement.

Regards

Felicia

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Permalink Reply by Shelby Smithhisler on March 15, 2013 at 1:17am

Hi! I'm Shelby, a twenty-something stay-at-home momma to a great little guy, Oliver. Come check out my blog at :: It's Always Sonny :: And learn all about our family, parenting adventures & mishaps, DIY, recipes & read Oliver's journal!

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Permalink Reply by Thistle on March 22, 2013 at 12:12am

Hi ladies, I was just thinking about this follow-for-follow thing and I agree that it may not be the best way to get genuine readers for your blog. I started out that way when I joined MBC, but I can see where that could get difficult because then you have so many blogs to keep up with. I have been blogging for several months and have a nice little following but would love to have more people who are genuinely interested in my blog for its content. I'm a stay-at-home mother of two young children and I write about our daily life at home, including my interests in crocheting, sewing, reading, cooking, baking and gardening. My blog focuses on the small details and pleasures of everyday life. I try to be positive and upbeat in my writing. If you think this sounds like a blog you would enjoy following, I would love to have you stop by and visit me. :)

My blog: thistlebear

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia Tolbert-Wilson on March 22, 2013 at 2:53am

I would love to increase my readership as well. I am finding it a bit difficult. I do like coming on to the site and reading other blogs.  I have found some great blogs. I normally keep track of the blogs that I join and try to comment on them at least once every other week until I just never hear from them.  I love having tons of blogs to read and respond too.

Cynthia

www.richlymiddleclass.com

 

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Permalink Reply by Don't Tell Anyone on March 23, 2013 at 5:32am

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia Tolbert-Wilson on March 23, 2013 at 10:33am

Great site. 

Don't Tell Anyone said:

Dear Mommies, check this out www.donttellanyonedesign.blogspot.com for some very cheap, stylish and unique designs and Baby Shower invitation cards!

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