Growing and Branding {What is this thing?} and 10 Reasons Why I Won't

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I've been doing a lot of reading on the internet on "branding" your blog.  I've been blogging since 2008 and my follower numbers just aren't growing as high as some people who have been blogging just as long.  What is this thing called branding?

• Having something specific readers come for
• Having an online identity, name, tagline, logo, etc
• Consistent personality
• Something that makes your blog different

Here are ten reasons why my blog will never be branded and grow:

1. I will never monetize and take advertising.  Although I will do a review from time to time when something I think my readers might like is offered.
2. I can't focus on just one topic.  I might blog some home decorating, craft, spiritual thoughts, funny experiences, recipe, and/or family trip.  My blog is just as well rounded as I try to make my life.  I just can't make my blog one sided.
3. I will never create a Facebook page for my blog.
4. I don't get twitter, so I'll probably never use it.
5. While I use pinterest, there isn't much pinterest worthy that I pin from my own blog.
6. I participate in a few link ups, but I don't have a desire to aggressively participate or host.
7. I know a lot of people follow blogs, just to try to get more followers without ever really reading the other persons blog...it's all about numbers.  Not so for me, if I follow you, I am reading what you have to say.  It is important to me and enriches my life somehow.
8. I have and do write for several other sites, Pear Shaped Thoughts and MMB, but I haven't the time to search out other sites to contribute.
9. I find the whole idea of pursing the blog growing and branding so impersonal.
10. I write for me.  I hope that others will stumble across my blog, follow and share what they think is noteworthy either through google+, pinterest, or sharing. 

Have you tried to "brand" your blog?  

What have you found successful?

Goodbye Pear Shaped Thoughts

Today is my last day blogging at Pear Shaped Thoughts

as they are closing up shop.  Today I am sharing a personal 

Christmas story.  If you are actually reading blogs today, and 

would enjoy a little Christmas story, stop and by.

As always, I appreciate your comment ♥.

Merry Christmas Eve...

My Husband the Adonis: Pear Shaped Thoughts

Today I am blogging at Pear Shaped Thoughts.

The founders of Pear Shaped Thoughts are calling it quits real soon

Please stop by and leave me some comment ♥ before they are gone.

Toaster Teens

I am blogging today at Pear Shaped Thoughts.  

Please join me and leave some comment ♥

Get Stuffed!

While you are beginning all your Thanksgiving preparation,

please take a few moment to visit Pear Shaped Thoughts 

where I have some inspiring words on Thanksgiving.  

Toaster Babies and Pear Shaped Thoughts

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Today I am blogging over at Pear Shaped Thoughts.  

Please join me and support me as I blog about:

Toaster Babies!

Not quite unplugged

Despite my vow to "Unplug", I still have a blogging obligation.

Today I am blogging at Pear Shaped Thoughts.

Please pop on by and support me with with some comment ♥.

2busy Unplugged

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Since I've had such a full month of blogging sharing information about my faith during my 31 Days of Faith series, I am going to be taking some time off.  It may be a week or a month.  I haven't quite decided what I can handle yet.  I will be unplugging from all social media to fully immerse myself in the beauty of the season, enjoying time with family and becoming more fully engaged in all I do.

I will still be posting at Pear Shaped Thoughts on November 5, 13, 21 and 29th....So not completely unplugged.  Please bear with me and stay tuned...So if I don't see you before December, may your November be filled with gratitude for

Family

Football

The beautiful smells of fall

and musical memories

31 Days of Faith {A Living Example of Faith}

This is a video about Stephanie Nielson a mom, wife, blogger and author.  She is an amazing example of someone who has faith and hope in Jesus Christ, and how faith in Him gave her the strength to get through a terrible ordeal.  She is such a shining example to me.  I love her sweet spirit and outlook on life.  Please take a few minutes to watch her video.  I guarantee she will inspire you, too.

Today I am blogging at Pear Shaped Thoughts so please stop by.

All Spirituality Aside...

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All spirituality aside, I am blogging at Pear Shaped Thoughts today.  

Please pop on over and leave me some comment ♥♥♥.

31 Days of Faith {In the Image of God?}

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Today I am taking a break from my series on what my religion believes.  I am blogging over at Pear Shaped Thoughts today.  The title of which is 21st Century Evolution.  As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I do not believe in evolution, but creation.  (Let me clear that one up...)  We believe that we are divinely created in the image of God.  This blog post is about how our self image is changing or evolving with the 21st Century....And you can add in a dose of sarcasm if you'd like.  Please join me and support me.

31 Days of Faith {Oh how I love thee...}

Today I am bloggin at Pear Shaped Thoughts:

Oh how I love thee...

Drugs and Tacos

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Please come join me today over at Pear Shaped Thoughts 

as I blog about Drugs and Tacos.  

Strange...Yes...I know

An Ode to Linz

Join me today as I'm blogging at Pear Shaped Thoughts. 

Pear Shaped Thoughts

I am a new contributor over at Pear Shaped Thoughts. Today I am introducing myself. Please stop by and support me, and be sure to tell them that I sent you. So they know how popular I am. In all seriousness, am I going to have to resort to bribes?

 

Pear Shaped Thoughts Contributor

Starting next Saturday, September 15th,  

I'm going to be a regular contributor on Pear Shaped Thoughts.  

I'm excited to join the team and to share some of my writing.  

Please come by and support me and these other great ladies.