I picked up my copy of Blogging For Bliss after I saw a great review on Cindy Wimmer’s Blog, Sweet Bead Studio. I am really so happy that I did. I’ve learned quite a bit from it since I got it. Blogging doesn’t always come easily. So a guidebook on the basics is necessary for someone who keeps a daily web log. This book is written for any blogger, whether you craft, knit, bead, scrapbook or create in any way, shape or form.
The book takes you through the step by step process, from the beginning; Add a banner, add graphics, taking good photographs, editing photographs, establish your links, and tips on drawing readers in. Best best part is, you can see an inside look at favorite bloggers such as Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), Gabreial Wyatt (Vintage Indie), Emily Martin (Inside A Black Apple), Lidy Baars (Little French Garden House), Heather Bullard (Vintage Inspired Living), and Serena Thompson and Teri Edwards (The Farm Chicks).
I’m a visual learner so seeing nice big colorful photographs of the steps, helped me immeasurably! I would absolutely recommend this book for the new blogger, AND the seasoned blogger. It’s a useful tool that everyone will be glad they have in their personal libraries! It would also be a really great gift this Holiday season!
Heather Powers
October 23, 2009 at 10:31 pmI LOVE this book. The best advice in the book – don't blog about being busy, because everyone is busy! I've found it so helpful and inspiring for my own blog.
Pretty Things
October 24, 2009 at 12:03 amI bought this book to push me into the new year!!!
Pearl and Pebble
October 24, 2009 at 12:14 amI agree. This is a beautiful book and very nicely done. As a blogging newbie, I was thrilled to find it!
Alice
October 24, 2009 at 12:46 pmI am a co-contributor to a blog for women in business, but I am not the one who built it. I am ready to create my own blog for my jewelry biz, and since I'm lacking in the area of technology, this looks like a must have book!
Another one to add to my loooooong list of books to buy. Thanks for the great review!
TesoriTrovati
October 25, 2009 at 3:54 amI agree. This is a great resource. Beautifully laid out. Great inspirational blogs that I now must follow. Now where exactly is my copy? I think I cleaned it right out of my studio clutter.
It really does help to point your blog in a clear direction.
Thanks for sharing, Lorelei!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Lisa Crone
October 25, 2009 at 8:06 pmwow, great review!! I need to add this to my shelf as well! Thanks for sharing!
Aja Vaz
October 26, 2009 at 5:45 amSo glad I saw this post since I forgot about ordering this book- good to know so many people love it!
beadphoria
October 26, 2009 at 2:18 pmGreat book! Very happy to have it on my book shelf.
In Beads and Happiness,
Suzann Sladcik Wilson
Michelle
October 27, 2009 at 2:08 pmI just picked up this book yesterday….and didn't even read the post. Glad I picked it up and I look forward to learning from this book.
Happy beading.
Michelle