You may have noticed that the number of Villagers has been fluctuating quite a bit lately. That's because I have put a number of blogs on InActive Status, because those blogs had not been updated in several months. Also, some of our past Villagers have not added the voting link back to their blogs after template changes, even though I've given them ample time to fix it. On the positive side, we had a large number of new blogs joining during our Carnival.
At one time or another, since we started back last May, we've had a total of 350 blogs on BLOG VILLAGE!!!! That's hard to believe, isn't it?
So, if you miss seeing a blog that used to be here, how about letting them know that you want them back Active on BLOG VILLAGE!
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 255 Active Villager blogs.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Our First BLOG VILLAGE Family Blog Carnival is HERE!
Thanks to all of you who entered our first Blog Carnival, and a HUGE THANK YOU to KILROY for suggesting it, and doing all the hard work on this one. PLEASE take time to visit Kilroy's The Gonzo Papers and let him know how much you appreciate all the time and effort he's put into this to make it such a great Carnival!!
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 259 Villager blogs.
For Your Success presents
It's all about Family!
Family photograph courtesy of The Family, McCune {Machione}
November, 1928
Welcome Guests!
Dirty Butter - YESTERDAY'S MEMORIES of a Bygone Time - Determine Not To Have An Only Child
Kilroy_60 - Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers - A Father's Day Thought
Eric - Eric Has Issues - Mondays True Story IV
Janey Loree - Heartfelt Notes - Up With The Top Or I'm Not Going...
Barb - Skittles Place - Why I Have Gray Hair
Heather - Beautiful British Columbia - Does Your Family Smore?
Chara - Zero To Gourmet - here's to staying blue-jean ready
Red Dirt Girl - Red Dirt Girl - My Childhood Family
Sparksfley - Sparks And Butterflies - Mom
Ruth - Me, My Life, My Garden - FAMILY - A Blogvillage Goes Gonzo Post
Chelle & Chel - She Says It's Pretty Dumb - Mother-Daughter Communication
John Holland - altjiranga mitjina - Thursday Thirteen #8: Christmas Pictures
Random Encounters - Random Encounters of We - On Broadway in New York City
SweetSwede - In His Steps - Family of God
LJP - Save Save Save - AVIS Messes With Family Catch Up
Kim Banks - Blog Fabulous - Is Cooking The Secret of a Good Marriage?
CyberCelt - Texas RV Travel Blog - Do It For The Family
sarala - blogaway - Did you like your kid today?
Oh, The Joys - Oh, The Joys - Little Brother
Anthony - The Lives and Times... of Anthony McCune - Welcome Blog Villagers...to Post Number 99
Emma Noelle - Wiping Up Snot - Grandparents' Rights To The Family
jillbeth - The Broken Cup: Christian Poetry - A Child's Plea
Sue and Matthew - One Big Green Bus - The Whole Story {By Request!}
Joseph Potocny - Living With Alzheimers - What A Past 24 Hours
Eli - Almost Here - Jewels
Zorak163 - Grasshopper Ramblings - Create A Family
KBaggott - Babylune - Parenthood Can Be Danerous
Thomas Karkalas - MODUS VIDENDI - we are of the opinion that...
Crystal - Two Moms In A Blog - 13 Things I Have Learned As A Parent/Wife
Gtargirl - If Mom Had A Blog In 1942 - War Comes Home
JHSEsq. - Colloquium - Thirteen Reasons Why I Wish You Could Have Known My Father
Naomi - Diary from England - BRITISH FAMILY LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Michelle - Scribbit - Shark or Squid?
Linda - Are We There Yet? - "Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tonya - There Is A Season - Selflessness
Carla - Self Esteem Awareness Blog - Emotional Abuse and low self-esteem
Edith OSB - Monastic Musings - The Media-A Third Parent?
Maggie - Ramblings of Maggie - Dear Aunt Irma
JBruno - The Voltage Gate - The Mystery of the Red Panda, Ailurus fulgens
Jan - The Poodle And Dog Blog - Police Dog Mothers Tiger Cubs
Kerry - West Coast Women - Second Guessing Ourselves
Marsha - Family Adentures - Baby Elephant
Old Lady - Eclectic Tales - Grandmama's Muumuus
James - Points of Light - Convergence
Sheila - Alabama Kitchen Sink - Today Is A New Day
JAM - Least Significant Bits - Starting School
Dr. Richard P. Mungo - Teeth Care, Healthy Food and Dental Tourism - Saving Childhood Oral Health
Thank You to all who participated.
Registration is open now for our next event.
A Strategic Alliance invites you to join our new link exchange program; it's all about mutual benefit. We're posting and adding new links tomorrow.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 259 Villager blogs.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
THURSDAY is DEADLINE for BLOG VILLAGE Family Blog Carnival Entries!!
Just a quick reminder that time is almost up to enter our BLOG VILLAGE Family Blog Carnival!
Carnival entries may be submitted NOW.
DEADLINE for entries
THIS THURSDAY, Jan. 25th, at 11:59PM EST.
For complete details
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 258 Villager blogs.
DEADLINE for entries
THIS THURSDAY, Jan. 25th, at 11:59PM EST.
For complete details
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 258 Villager blogs.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Carver (Just a Redneck Hanging Out With Jesus) - Our Featured Villager
Interview with Matthew Carver, author of Just a Redneck Hanging Out With Jesus.
The Gatekeeper: Well, my friend, what is it we can call you--Pastor Matt, Mr. Redneck or should we stick to JARHOWJ?
I don’t really care, just not Rev. There is nothing reverend about me. Just call me Carver.
The Gatekeeper: I like your definition of a “Redneck.” Care to share? And where do you hang with your family (where do you live?), and what do you do?
Carver: Carver’s definition for Redneck: someone that won’t mold into something man says he or she should be. Someone that is who they are and proud of where they come from and doesn’t care what others think about them. I have heard Rednecks are only in the south, but I’ve seen Rednecks everywhere I’ve ever been.
I was born in Maggie Valley, N.C. I followed a little blond to Canton, N.C. and stayed. I have two children, both girls. The oldest is learning to drive. I told her she couldn’t get her license until she learned to drive a straight — she’s learning in the Jeep.
I am in the ministry full time, employed part time, but that’s God business. I help my father in the restaurant businesses in the summer time. My heart is in ministry. The restaurant is in my blood.
The Gatekeeper: When did you start blogging and why? What is it you blog about, how many blogs do you author, and do you read other blogs? And, by the way, how often do you usually post? Sorry, that’s a long string of questions!
Carver: I started March of last year (I think.) It is a God thing; I don’t type fast or think fast so it’s led by God. I led a spiritual gifts class last year. and one of God’s students found one of their spiritual gifts was computers. She has built us a web page (she has never had a computer class in her life), and suggested we have blog pages to let people know who we were and what we were about.
The other two pastors have blogs and have named them also. It just seemed natural to name mine Redneck. Then I remembered wanting to name a group of young men (in another church I went too) Rednecks for Jesus. It didn’t go well there, but some people are paralyzed by the fear of man. I thought if this was going to be my blog, I could name it whatever God would give me a peace with. Here we are Just a Redneck hangin’ out with Jesus.
I post what ever God lays on my heart. I want people to know they can be who they are and be effective in spreading God's word. They don’t have to fit man’s mold - they have to fit God's plan. I want everyone to understand God changes and molds man (people). Man doesn’t mold man. Conviction comes from God, and forgiveness comes from God.
Sometimes I read other blogs. It all depends on the time I have.
I have no other blogs, I have a hard enough time with one, and I don’t multitask. I don’t think it’s in a man’s DNA.
Posting is sporadic, time and leading of the Holy Spirit sets what people read (Mostly). I do blog from my human side, sometimes.
The Gatekeeper: Why did you decide to join Blog Village and how did you stumble across us?
Carver: I was invited by someone that had read my blog; I can’t remember who. I’ve slept since then.
The Gatekeeper: One more question: Who from Blog Village would you like to see interviewed next? Brave enough to tell us why?
Carver: Another Christian blog that is out of the box, that goes against religion, and spreads the word that Jesus loves people and salvation has nothing to do with mans’ works. Brave or stupid; I don’t care what people call me! I’ll have to stand before God one day and give an account on whether I led people into the presence of Jesus or ran them away. Religion doesn’t lead people anywhere but in circles. I ain’t got time to lead people in circles. (Unless it’s on a track and I’m behind the wheel. Ha, Ha)
The Gatekeeper: Carver is a pastor who loves NASCAR and drives a Jeep. You’ve got to love that. He’s for real, I dare say, and his blog is not only fun to read, but is also very inspiring. He’s never short on wisdom either. Go ahead and ask him anything about spiritual matters - he won’t pull any punches. You’ll get the truth! So go ahead and leave a comment at JARHOWJ. You’ll be welcomed.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 252 Villager blogs.
The Gatekeeper: Well, my friend, what is it we can call you--Pastor Matt, Mr. Redneck or should we stick to JARHOWJ?
I don’t really care, just not Rev. There is nothing reverend about me. Just call me Carver.
The Gatekeeper: I like your definition of a “Redneck.” Care to share? And where do you hang with your family (where do you live?), and what do you do?
Carver: Carver’s definition for Redneck: someone that won’t mold into something man says he or she should be. Someone that is who they are and proud of where they come from and doesn’t care what others think about them. I have heard Rednecks are only in the south, but I’ve seen Rednecks everywhere I’ve ever been.
I was born in Maggie Valley, N.C. I followed a little blond to Canton, N.C. and stayed. I have two children, both girls. The oldest is learning to drive. I told her she couldn’t get her license until she learned to drive a straight — she’s learning in the Jeep.
I am in the ministry full time, employed part time, but that’s God business. I help my father in the restaurant businesses in the summer time. My heart is in ministry. The restaurant is in my blood.
The Gatekeeper: When did you start blogging and why? What is it you blog about, how many blogs do you author, and do you read other blogs? And, by the way, how often do you usually post? Sorry, that’s a long string of questions!
Carver: I started March of last year (I think.) It is a God thing; I don’t type fast or think fast so it’s led by God. I led a spiritual gifts class last year. and one of God’s students found one of their spiritual gifts was computers. She has built us a web page (she has never had a computer class in her life), and suggested we have blog pages to let people know who we were and what we were about.
The other two pastors have blogs and have named them also. It just seemed natural to name mine Redneck. Then I remembered wanting to name a group of young men (in another church I went too) Rednecks for Jesus. It didn’t go well there, but some people are paralyzed by the fear of man. I thought if this was going to be my blog, I could name it whatever God would give me a peace with. Here we are Just a Redneck hangin’ out with Jesus.
I post what ever God lays on my heart. I want people to know they can be who they are and be effective in spreading God's word. They don’t have to fit man’s mold - they have to fit God's plan. I want everyone to understand God changes and molds man (people). Man doesn’t mold man. Conviction comes from God, and forgiveness comes from God.
Sometimes I read other blogs. It all depends on the time I have.
I have no other blogs, I have a hard enough time with one, and I don’t multitask. I don’t think it’s in a man’s DNA.
Posting is sporadic, time and leading of the Holy Spirit sets what people read (Mostly). I do blog from my human side, sometimes.
The Gatekeeper: Why did you decide to join Blog Village and how did you stumble across us?
Carver: I was invited by someone that had read my blog; I can’t remember who. I’ve slept since then.
The Gatekeeper: One more question: Who from Blog Village would you like to see interviewed next? Brave enough to tell us why?
Carver: Another Christian blog that is out of the box, that goes against religion, and spreads the word that Jesus loves people and salvation has nothing to do with mans’ works. Brave or stupid; I don’t care what people call me! I’ll have to stand before God one day and give an account on whether I led people into the presence of Jesus or ran them away. Religion doesn’t lead people anywhere but in circles. I ain’t got time to lead people in circles. (Unless it’s on a track and I’m behind the wheel. Ha, Ha)
The Gatekeeper: Carver is a pastor who loves NASCAR and drives a Jeep. You’ve got to love that. He’s for real, I dare say, and his blog is not only fun to read, but is also very inspiring. He’s never short on wisdom either. Go ahead and ask him anything about spiritual matters - he won’t pull any punches. You’ll get the truth! So go ahead and leave a comment at JARHOWJ. You’ll be welcomed.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
If you are interested in being the Featured Villager on our BLOG VILLAGE News blog, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 252 Villager blogs.
Don't Panic! It's Time to Reset the Votes to Zero!!
If you're new to BLOG VILLAGE, or to TopLists in general, you may be surprised when you take a look at our TopList tonight. Except for the Villagers who have votes since 5:01PM, all of the Villagers are back to zero. This happens each month. If you want to know when it will happen for next month, take a look at the very bottom of one of the BV pages. (You'll see the date and time of the next re-set is on Feb. 14th at 5:01PM PST.)
You will also find a link to this News blog at the bottom, and there's always a link to the newest Featured Villager after the #10 blog.
If you are interested in being Featured, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 252 Villager blogs.
You will also find a link to this News blog at the bottom, and there's always a link to the newest Featured Villager after the #10 blog.
If you are interested in being Featured, please contact Janey Loree, Kilroy, or the Gatekeeper, the members of our Village Interview Team.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 252 Villager blogs.
Friday, January 12, 2007
KILROY - Our New FEATURED BLOG VILLAGER
Janey Loree: Who is Kilroy? Tell us more about Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers!
Kilroy: Kilroy is an evolving character; an explorer, spiritualist, consultant, writer and photographer.
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers is meant to be a vehicle that pays tribute to the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. In the Gonzo spirit, distinctions between the author and subject are blurred. There is a merging of fiction and nonfiction.
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers examines the human condition; that which lurks in the shadows is explored; questions are asked and a point of view is taken without apology.
It should be noted that the author accepts no responsibility for spontaneous anger, personal outrage, blurred vision, headaches or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder experienced by visitors.
One final point, I regularly publish my original photography. The photographs rarely have anything to do with the narrative. I do hope that people enjoy the images; or at least that they inspire thought.
Janey Loree: What prompted you to start blogging in the first place?
Kilroy: I spent a week at Cape Cod with TheSpecialOne. It was good for me to step away from having work be omnipresent. I had time to contemplate my life and consider the need to gain a greater sense of balance. Blogging was something about which I had knowledge; it was an opportunity that up to that point I did not pursue. Shortly after returning from the trip I decided it was time to begin.
Janey Loree: When do you do your blog reading?
Kilroy: I don't have a specific time that I do anything, other than filing my taxes by April 15th. Unless I file an extension. 8-D
Janey Loree: Where did you hear about BLOG VILLAGE?
Kilroy: Reviewing sites to include in my "A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Blogosphere" series, I am always finding different things posted in sidebars. I'm sure it was one of the ones I chose to investigate.
Janey Loree: Why did you name your blog "Fear And Loathsome – The Gonzo Papers"?
Kilroy: When you mention Hunter S. Thompson, invariably, the first thing people think of is his book "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas". Fear And Loathing is a phrase The Good Doctor frequently used. My "first" blog Fear And Loathing In The Blogosphere was lost in some sort of inescapable Blogger archive hell. I used the name of one of his books when I recreated the original blog and moved forward.
Janey Loree: How often do you post and how many blogs do you maintain?
Kilroy: The first year I only posted about 100 times exactly. I was disappointed with that. It was, though, the best I could do given a certain circumstances.
Right after my blogiversary I started exploring Pay Per Post. I have published about 80 posts over the last month. About 40 of them are sponsored by Pay Per Post advertisers. It has worked out well in that it is virtually seamless with what I had already been writing.
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers is in the Pay Per Post Affiliate Program. If anyone is interested in testing the program, I would appreciate them signing on through my site, www.KilroyTheGonzoPapers.blogspot.com
Janey Loree: Which BLOG VILLAGER would you recommend for the next interview?
Kilroy: I referred a blogger to you; one who is a personal friend and a professional associate. So, it seems only logical I would refer you to The Lives And Times... of Anthony McCune.
To conclude, I'd like to thank you for your interest in Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers.
One last thing I feel is important to say. I believe blogging is an excellent educational forum. It's not possible to learn, though, if your viewpoint is the only one you see. I am interested in what input other Blog Villagers have to offer. Whether it is in agreement or not; I'd like to encourage an exchange of ideas because it's helpful to us all.
Janey Loree: In the near future, you will be reading interviews by Kilroy. Not only does Kilroy have a way with words, he is proactive in the blogging arena. Drop by his blog to inquire about The Gonzo B$ Carnival.
Sift through his posts to enjoy all his photography, lithographs, and renderings and let him know that he needs to start another “Headline Naming Contest”…
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 251 Villager blogs.
Kilroy: Kilroy is an evolving character; an explorer, spiritualist, consultant, writer and photographer.
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers is meant to be a vehicle that pays tribute to the spirit of Hunter S. Thompson. In the Gonzo spirit, distinctions between the author and subject are blurred. There is a merging of fiction and nonfiction.
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers examines the human condition; that which lurks in the shadows is explored; questions are asked and a point of view is taken without apology.
It should be noted that the author accepts no responsibility for spontaneous anger, personal outrage, blurred vision, headaches or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder experienced by visitors.
One final point, I regularly publish my original photography. The photographs rarely have anything to do with the narrative. I do hope that people enjoy the images; or at least that they inspire thought.
Janey Loree: What prompted you to start blogging in the first place?
Kilroy: I spent a week at Cape Cod with TheSpecialOne. It was good for me to step away from having work be omnipresent. I had time to contemplate my life and consider the need to gain a greater sense of balance. Blogging was something about which I had knowledge; it was an opportunity that up to that point I did not pursue. Shortly after returning from the trip I decided it was time to begin.
Janey Loree: When do you do your blog reading?
Kilroy: I don't have a specific time that I do anything, other than filing my taxes by April 15th. Unless I file an extension. 8-D
Janey Loree: Where did you hear about BLOG VILLAGE?
Kilroy: Reviewing sites to include in my "A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Blogosphere" series, I am always finding different things posted in sidebars. I'm sure it was one of the ones I chose to investigate.
Janey Loree: Why did you name your blog "Fear And Loathsome – The Gonzo Papers"?
Kilroy: When you mention Hunter S. Thompson, invariably, the first thing people think of is his book "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas". Fear And Loathing is a phrase The Good Doctor frequently used. My "first" blog Fear And Loathing In The Blogosphere was lost in some sort of inescapable Blogger archive hell. I used the name of one of his books when I recreated the original blog and moved forward.
Janey Loree: How often do you post and how many blogs do you maintain?
Kilroy: The first year I only posted about 100 times exactly. I was disappointed with that. It was, though, the best I could do given a certain circumstances.
Right after my blogiversary I started exploring Pay Per Post. I have published about 80 posts over the last month. About 40 of them are sponsored by Pay Per Post advertisers. It has worked out well in that it is virtually seamless with what I had already been writing.
Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers is in the Pay Per Post Affiliate Program. If anyone is interested in testing the program, I would appreciate them signing on through my site, www.KilroyTheGonzoPapers.blogspot.com
Janey Loree: Which BLOG VILLAGER would you recommend for the next interview?
Kilroy: I referred a blogger to you; one who is a personal friend and a professional associate. So, it seems only logical I would refer you to The Lives And Times... of Anthony McCune.
To conclude, I'd like to thank you for your interest in Fear And Loathing - The Gonzo Papers.
One last thing I feel is important to say. I believe blogging is an excellent educational forum. It's not possible to learn, though, if your viewpoint is the only one you see. I am interested in what input other Blog Villagers have to offer. Whether it is in agreement or not; I'd like to encourage an exchange of ideas because it's helpful to us all.
Janey Loree: In the near future, you will be reading interviews by Kilroy. Not only does Kilroy have a way with words, he is proactive in the blogging arena. Drop by his blog to inquire about The Gonzo B$ Carnival.
Sift through his posts to enjoy all his photography, lithographs, and renderings and let him know that he needs to start another “Headline Naming Contest”…
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 251 Villager blogs.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
We Reached 250 Villagers on our TopList Today!!
We've been hovering close to this "magic" number for some time now, as blogs were added and others were put on InActive Status or Deleted for not having the banner on their sites. But today we actually did reach the total of 250 Active members!
Those of you who have displayed your voting banner or link prominently on your blogs are, for the most part, the ones to thank for our tremendous growth since May, 2006, when we opened BLOG VILLAGE. The other reason we have been able to attract so many quality blogs is the wonderful way many of you have joined in the community feel of our TopList and showed, through your continuing comments on each other's blogs, that you really are interested in each other.
I hope that this year sees an increase in publicity for BLOG VILLAGE and for each of your blogs. I also would like to see even more participation among our Villagers as far as supporting each other's blogs. You show your support for your fellow Villagers when you comment on their posts, and when you vote for their blogs. You also contribute to the quality of BLOG VILLAGE when you post regularly on your own blog.
If you will make an effort to work toward more participation, the ultimate result will be that you will have more quality links to your blog, your traffic will increase, your readership will increase, and your Search Engine Rank will increase, too.
So, I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all you Villagers who have done your part to make this one of the best blog TopLists on the Internet, and I look forward to our continued growth!!
As always, if there is anything I can do to help you achieve these goals, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any suggestions or ideas that will help all our Villagers, please email me.
Happy Blogging to You All,
Rosemary
This is a copy of the email I sent all our BLOG VILLAGERS today.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 250 Active Villager blogs.
Those of you who have displayed your voting banner or link prominently on your blogs are, for the most part, the ones to thank for our tremendous growth since May, 2006, when we opened BLOG VILLAGE. The other reason we have been able to attract so many quality blogs is the wonderful way many of you have joined in the community feel of our TopList and showed, through your continuing comments on each other's blogs, that you really are interested in each other.
I hope that this year sees an increase in publicity for BLOG VILLAGE and for each of your blogs. I also would like to see even more participation among our Villagers as far as supporting each other's blogs. You show your support for your fellow Villagers when you comment on their posts, and when you vote for their blogs. You also contribute to the quality of BLOG VILLAGE when you post regularly on your own blog.
If you will make an effort to work toward more participation, the ultimate result will be that you will have more quality links to your blog, your traffic will increase, your readership will increase, and your Search Engine Rank will increase, too.
So, I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all you Villagers who have done your part to make this one of the best blog TopLists on the Internet, and I look forward to our continued growth!!
As always, if there is anything I can do to help you achieve these goals, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any suggestions or ideas that will help all our Villagers, please email me.
Happy Blogging to You All,
Rosemary
This is a copy of the email I sent all our BLOG VILLAGERS today.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 250 Active Villager blogs.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
I HAVE BEEN INTERVIEWED about BLOG VILLAGE!
Roy, from the For Your Success blog, has posted an Interview reply I sent him recently. If you're curious to know what is involved in starting and running a TopList, you might be interested in reading about how I started ours, and what I do as Admin of BLOG VILLAGE.
Backlink
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 247 Villager blogs.
Backlink
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 247 Villager blogs.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Our Stick-to-it-tiveness Award Goes To JOE!
I'd like to honor JOE, author of the Living with Alzhiemers' blog, with a Stick-to-it-iveness Award for his persistance in working on his code until he finally did get the BLOG VILLAGE voting banner to show! This was not an easy task for him, and I am so proud of his dogged determination.
Why not stop by his blog, see what he has to say, and give him a virtual pat on the back, too? And now that his voting link is working, you might want to vote for him, also. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 245 Villager blogs.
Why not stop by his blog, see what he has to say, and give him a virtual pat on the back, too? And now that his voting link is working, you might want to vote for him, also. I'm sure he would appreciate it.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 245 Villager blogs.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Our Featured BLOG VILLAGER - Ashwin Khanna
Hi there,
This is Janey Loree, a member of the BLOG VILLAGE Interviewing Team. In the near future you will start seeing interviews by The Gatekeeper and Kilroy. Please stop by their blogs to thank them for taking some of their precious time to help us find out more about our Villagers.
Before Christmas, I interviewed Ashwin Khanna, one of our newest Villagers, and asked him seven questions to gain more information about who he is, and what his blog, AceTech, is all about. (Ashwin has moved his blog to his domain and renamed it to 30 Gigabytes Dot Com.)
Ashwin is a seventeen year old, who fills his blog with posts on technology, electronic gadgets, and making money by blogging. While browsing his blog, I found his Christmas Eve post quite interesting. He stopped blogging during finals, but I have a feeling that he is gathering more technology, gadgets and advice that will show up on his blog in the near future.
He shares a link to a button making site and is willing to host these buttons on his blog in an attempt to help his fellow bloggers advertise their blogs. Remember to create an 80 x 15 button to advertise on Ashwin’s blog! Mine are almost ready!
Janey Loree: Who is Ashwin Khanna? Tell us more about your blog!
Ashwin: Ashwin Khanna is a young blogger who is willing to learn the right tools of the trade to be successful in every aspect of life. I am into blogging, music and going out with friends and having fun. My blog is about a true passion of mine, which is technology and gadgets, and I use this blog to let my readers know of the latest products and reviews and other tech tips and tricks.
Janey Loree: Ashwin, what prompted you to start blogging in the first place?
Ashwin: I don't know really. I was reading in papers and on the internet about how blogs were becoming popular and thought I should give it a try. So I did.
Janey Loree: When do you do your blog reading?
Ashwin: I normally read other blogs after school and in the evening. I find out about other blogs on forums and blog directories. As a student, I don't get as much time to read blogs as I would like, but I try to whenever I can.
Janey Loree: Where did you hear about BLOG VILLAGE?
Ashwin: On most of the blogs I read, I always see a banner ad for blog village, and so I decided to check it out. Hopefully, it will increase readership for my blog, which I am sure it will.
Janey Loree: Why do you blog? Is your blog personal, business, etc?
Ashwin: I blog so I can let other people with a passion for gadgets learn about the newest and latest products. I also blog to see what people think of the products I write about, and, hopefully for me, I can earn money from my blog.
Janey Loree: How often do you post and how many blogs do you maintain?
Ashwin: I generally post about 2-3 times a day, however sometimes it can be more or less depending on how much homework I have. My collection of blogs is called AceMedia.
Making up AceMedia are 30 Gigabytes Dot Com,
AceGames, and Ace2.0
Bonus Question: Which BLOG VILLAGER would you recommend for the next interview?
Ashwin: As I am new to blog village, I don't know many users, but I think it should
be someone with the lowest ranking, so there readership can increase.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 245 Villager blogs.
This is Janey Loree, a member of the BLOG VILLAGE Interviewing Team. In the near future you will start seeing interviews by The Gatekeeper and Kilroy. Please stop by their blogs to thank them for taking some of their precious time to help us find out more about our Villagers.
Before Christmas, I interviewed Ashwin Khanna, one of our newest Villagers, and asked him seven questions to gain more information about who he is, and what his blog, AceTech, is all about. (Ashwin has moved his blog to his domain and renamed it to 30 Gigabytes Dot Com.)
Ashwin is a seventeen year old, who fills his blog with posts on technology, electronic gadgets, and making money by blogging. While browsing his blog, I found his Christmas Eve post quite interesting. He stopped blogging during finals, but I have a feeling that he is gathering more technology, gadgets and advice that will show up on his blog in the near future.
He shares a link to a button making site and is willing to host these buttons on his blog in an attempt to help his fellow bloggers advertise their blogs. Remember to create an 80 x 15 button to advertise on Ashwin’s blog! Mine are almost ready!
Janey Loree: Who is Ashwin Khanna? Tell us more about your blog!
Ashwin: Ashwin Khanna is a young blogger who is willing to learn the right tools of the trade to be successful in every aspect of life. I am into blogging, music and going out with friends and having fun. My blog is about a true passion of mine, which is technology and gadgets, and I use this blog to let my readers know of the latest products and reviews and other tech tips and tricks.
Janey Loree: Ashwin, what prompted you to start blogging in the first place?
Ashwin: I don't know really. I was reading in papers and on the internet about how blogs were becoming popular and thought I should give it a try. So I did.
Janey Loree: When do you do your blog reading?
Ashwin: I normally read other blogs after school and in the evening. I find out about other blogs on forums and blog directories. As a student, I don't get as much time to read blogs as I would like, but I try to whenever I can.
Janey Loree: Where did you hear about BLOG VILLAGE?
Ashwin: On most of the blogs I read, I always see a banner ad for blog village, and so I decided to check it out. Hopefully, it will increase readership for my blog, which I am sure it will.
Janey Loree: Why do you blog? Is your blog personal, business, etc?
Ashwin: I blog so I can let other people with a passion for gadgets learn about the newest and latest products. I also blog to see what people think of the products I write about, and, hopefully for me, I can earn money from my blog.
Janey Loree: How often do you post and how many blogs do you maintain?
Ashwin: I generally post about 2-3 times a day, however sometimes it can be more or less depending on how much homework I have. My collection of blogs is called AceMedia.
Making up AceMedia are 30 Gigabytes Dot Com,
AceGames, and Ace2.0
Bonus Question: Which BLOG VILLAGER would you recommend for the next interview?
Ashwin: As I am new to blog village, I don't know many users, but I think it should
be someone with the lowest ranking, so there readership can increase.
Interested in joining BLOG VILLAGE?
Start HERE.
BLOG VILLAGE was established on May 23, 2006, currently with a membership of 245 Villager blogs.
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