tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post571720806530675654..comments2023-11-02T20:33:52.433-07:00Comments on Mahogany Drive: Why I Like Being a Small BlogCece @Mahogany Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11851435478630045969noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-46232586973127624322013-10-29T09:32:58.330-07:002013-10-29T09:32:58.330-07:00Talk about an amazing post! This post is truly ins...Talk about an amazing post! This post is truly inspirational and speak volumes. I'm very comfy with staying a small blog because it really is an outlet for me rather than a source of income. Thanks so much for this post!! Karizmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704745197247475734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-352828051510576192013-10-29T01:14:33.800-07:002013-10-29T01:14:33.800-07:00I used to want to be a big blog but I realized I d...I used to want to be a big blog but I realized I didn't have what it takes to be a big blog. For one thing I have a hard time staying on one subject. I like to talk about a lot of different things. I like to blog because I find it's creative and a fun way to share my world. Plus, I love to create digital design and I haven't even played with Photoshop yet (well cause I don't Kat's Purrfect Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581855234416469744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-31112481302611917772013-10-28T09:17:46.581-07:002013-10-28T09:17:46.581-07:00this is all so true, sometimes I think about putti...this is all so true, sometimes I think about putting in the effort and growing my blog but then I remember all the nastyness that can - and does - come with it and I like my little blog hahaFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955549713159108224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-54381727240690050592013-10-15T13:36:10.981-07:002013-10-15T13:36:10.981-07:00I'm a new blogger and I see how the big boys a...I'm a new blogger and I see how the big boys and girls do it. I see how easy it is to get caught up in the numbers game and obsess about not getting enough recognition and views. My blog is an outgrowth of a newspaper column that ended, which made me realize that I really enjoyed writing, but given that I am not a fan of most things social media, I'll continue to blog for the love of it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-85270252311210011642013-10-09T22:26:13.721-07:002013-10-09T22:26:13.721-07:00Totally agree with every point, especially the pre...Totally agree with every point, especially the pressure one. It would totally take the fun out for blogging to be a "job".Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343967278237170351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-40064205182884953742013-10-09T13:09:20.826-07:002013-10-09T13:09:20.826-07:00I know exactly what you mean. There are alot of ti...I know exactly what you mean. There are alot of times lately when I just don't have either the time, because I'm dedicating it to paid clients, or the creative inspiration to post. And I do feel bad about it--but because it's my outlet, not because there's anything that I am obligated to do (well, not much that I'm obligated to do anyway). I think it all comes down to doing Kim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423800813935372918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-76559193306682622212013-10-08T14:01:18.781-07:002013-10-08T14:01:18.781-07:00I love that this post about blogging received so m...I love that this post about blogging received so much traction....but I do agree with you on all your points...it's a lot of pressure to maintain something good for sure! If you are able to make it work kudos but it's also ok if it doesn't work because it's soooo time consuming! Mrs. Pancakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441934318368344653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-79402438085553547432013-10-02T22:25:02.612-07:002013-10-02T22:25:02.612-07:00I love this, and it's all soooo true! I've...I love this, and it's all soooo true! I've burnt myself out a few times, but I try to remind myself that I have NO obligation to blog and that I built my blog and social interaction up, so it's my own fault if I get overwhelmed. This summer put it all in perspective, though. I don't mind sponsorships and what not as long as it's nothing too expensive and I don't want to Janna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803772675815432282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-45487021315843455662013-10-02T17:54:37.380-07:002013-10-02T17:54:37.380-07:00Good post! There definitely are pros and cons to b...Good post! There definitely are pros and cons to both being a big and small blog. You pointed out some great things! I think my fave thing about not being a big blog is that we are on level with our readers and are all part of a community. It's awesome :)Chelsea Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809115137318952745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-1362206006996579442013-10-02T13:39:53.384-07:002013-10-02T13:39:53.384-07:00I haven't written a "real" post in a...I haven't written a "real" post in almost a year. Sometimes I just don't feel like it. And on the rare occasion I do, I do it for me, no one else.<br /><br />I like that you don't post everyday. When you do post, your entries seem well-thought-out, and I would much rather take quality over quantity any day.Profesora de españolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551128513261922882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-11980843310380947772013-10-02T13:13:58.994-07:002013-10-02T13:13:58.994-07:00i totally agree with you. i think it's hard n...i totally agree with you. i think it's hard not to have blog envy personally for me because i'd love to get out of the rat race and blog full time. that would be pretty awesome!Catherine Gacadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869966205258293567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-24729643913465439712013-10-02T12:29:32.572-07:002013-10-02T12:29:32.572-07:00Coming out of lurkdom. This post basically says w...Coming out of lurkdom. This post basically says what I think all the time. I do it for me and on my own terms. I don't worry about whether my stats are up or if I win an award. I just love to write and blogging allows me to do so. I started out more of a niche blog, but I knew early on I would just be a blog about my life, my cooking and anything old thing I wanted it to be. Great post. Cashanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502109264661341490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-23100347700144799152013-10-02T11:06:33.120-07:002013-10-02T11:06:33.120-07:00There is so much I loved about this post I don'...There is so much I loved about this post I don't even know where to begin! I just love this! And you! =) Keep writing girl! You are fantastic at it!Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03739888975435966650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-8894211291329159992013-10-02T01:32:57.836-07:002013-10-02T01:32:57.836-07:00Couldn't agree more. Totally with you. Wonderf...Couldn't agree more. Totally with you. Wonderful post, love. If you get a second, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest outfit. :)<br /><br />www.fashboulevard.comFash Boulevardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170121184181319911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-50472363686494720182013-10-01T22:28:39.937-07:002013-10-01T22:28:39.937-07:00I am totally with you! Once upon a time I thought ...I am totally with you! Once upon a time I thought I wanted to be a "big" blog, and I HATED it. It started feeling like a job, and we both know how I hate those! : ) I'm glad that we both have "small" blogs and have time to interact with each other!Whitney Cyperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476336399870627426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-4574607307380257842013-10-01T20:49:12.901-07:002013-10-01T20:49:12.901-07:00I can so relate to all of this. There are times wh...I can so relate to all of this. There are times when I want my blog to grow and to be a big blogger, but when I realize all of the pressure an scrutiny it comes with, I think that I am happy just being a small blogger and keeping my day job. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462804060646159589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-68379616828343381712013-10-01T19:55:06.373-07:002013-10-01T19:55:06.373-07:00Agreed on all points! Agreed on all points! Law_Falhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13276377951952437612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-44618257224215919102013-10-01T18:44:06.043-07:002013-10-01T18:44:06.043-07:00I really like this post. I don't know how big ...I really like this post. I don't know how big bloggers do it. I must say I love the interaction I get from my readers and I love keeping up with their lives (I know total stalker). How could I do that if I had a million readers, that's a tough one.<br /><br />I also don't care to make any money from my blog so I definitely don't want to be big. Blogging is so fun right now and if Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-79082570202763996002013-10-01T17:31:59.133-07:002013-10-01T17:31:59.133-07:00I understand that some big bloggers can't resp...I understand that some big bloggers can't respond to every comment, but I hate the ones who think they are big but aren't and never respond to any. Boo!Misty, Handbags + Handgunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039392750949958185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-48295624944982614982013-10-01T17:22:31.733-07:002013-10-01T17:22:31.733-07:00This is a good post because a lot of it is true. I...This is a good post because a lot of it is true. I am a very small blog and I have a hard time coming up with contest that I know people will like.Vintage Love & Photographshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562865996607992430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-1132388334367458992013-10-01T17:02:52.363-07:002013-10-01T17:02:52.363-07:00This is so true! I have a small blog too and I lov...This is so true! I have a small blog too and I love blogging. I would hate to see it as a chore! :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://rowdyfairy.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Rowdy Fairy Blog</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10017955/rowdy-fairy%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Follow Me on Bloglovin!</a><br />Sims Wisheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214309177812129865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-33196466431259426252013-10-01T16:02:23.114-07:002013-10-01T16:02:23.114-07:00Girl you don't even know how much I love this ...Girl you don't even know how much I love this post! We are totally on the same wavelength and this is exactly what I needed to read today. I've been posting a lot more sporadically lately due to a busy schedule and writer's block. Yesterday I was actually stressed about not blogging in almost a week and I started falling into the big blog comparison trap. I almost posted one of those Ariel @ Dreams To Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994615202195955549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-65843607372693073922013-10-01T15:38:22.364-07:002013-10-01T15:38:22.364-07:00I really enjoyed this post and I thought you broug...I really enjoyed this post and I thought you brought up some interesting points. I think so many smaller blogs focus on the perks of becoming big that they forget that there are <i>trade-offs</i>. I think it's really great that you highlighted the PERKS of being smaller and I think this is a pretty comprehensive list and things that people should consider.<br /><br />Blogging is so much fun Erika from Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079473916722620673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-2975754346761107692013-10-01T15:32:00.967-07:002013-10-01T15:32:00.967-07:00Great Post! I love how real you are and I read alm...Great Post! I love how real you are and I read almost ALL your posts, even recommend to friends, keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225081154758813845.post-62321659823668341382013-10-01T14:25:02.071-07:002013-10-01T14:25:02.071-07:00Great post! My blog is getting bigger (I definitel...Great post! My blog is getting bigger (I definitely do not think it's BIG though), and with it has come more work definitely. I like it though :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699594650305506763noreply@blogger.com