Over the past year or so I’ve been working very hard to make Blogging Basics 101
a helpful and informative site for beginning bloggers. I have a
back-log of e-mails, but I’m forging ahead–researching answers,
distilling the information, writing instructions, and trying to promote
the site.
I’m finally starting to see a return on my investment of time. I’ve made a concerted effort to make Blogging Basics 101 my job and it’s paying off.
When I attended the BlogHer conference last summer (2007), not many people recognized my blog names. I was more of a tag-a-long to Shannon at Rocks In My Dryer
(though she’ll deny it because she’s too kind like that). This year
when I attended the 2008 BlogHer Conference, not only did I present on
a panel, but when I introduced myself, people told me they’d been
reading Blogging Basics 101
and loved it! Wow. It was a surprise and an ego boost. I’m not gonna
lie–that felt really good. My hard work and my passion were recognized
by people in my field. Other bloggers appreciated what I was doing.
That is motivating to say the least.
About two weeks ago, I was approached by BlogHer
to become a Contributing Editor (in Technology/Web). I’ve been applying
for this position for two years and had taken every opportunity to
hound the necessary people and remind them of my ability and general
fantastic-ness. When an e-mail arrived and invited me to join BlogHer as a CE, I practically leapt out of my seat I was so surprised and thrilled.
I am very excited and proud to announce that I’ve been hired as a Contributing Editor in the Tech/Web category for BlogHer.com.
My posts will appear every Thursday at BlogHer.com beginning in October. I hope you’ll join me over there and continue reading my other blogs.
I appreciate my readers and commenters. You are the reason I am always trying to take things a step further. Thank you.
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This is aweseome!! You deserve it! I’ll be tuning in…
Steph
Congratulations, and welcome to BlogHer!
Congratulations! It’s well-deserved.
congratulations! you’ll be great at it.
Congratulations! That’s fantastic news. Well deserved, too
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!
I am just thrilled for you that all your hard work has paid off, finally. I look forward to reading your posts at Blog Her.
Take Care,
Trixie
Congratulations! I look forward to reading your posts on BlogHer as well as here!
I KNOW you’ve been working hard and intentional in your blogging; congratulations for a fun pay off of your investment
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Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I visit this site often and I have learned a lot. You deserve it and I can’t wait to read your stuff over there:-)
I am a regular reader of your blog. Many congratulations for the new opportunity. Hope you get more cool posts from you.
I think I have a little joyful tear in my eye for you! Many congrats to you my friend…
Congratulations! I just watched your interview with 5 minutes for mom. I’m happy to say I’ve already had you in my feed reader for months! Keep on blogging!
Congratulations, Melanie. Totally well deserved (and earned) and you’ll be a great addition to BlogHer.
Congrats over here, too!
I’m so excited for you — will this blog continue, or will you post exclusively at BlogHer?
AWESOME!!!!! I’m thrilled for you. You’ll totally rock at your new job!
congratulations!!!
you really deserve this!
Congratulations!
I learn so much at Blogging Basics.
Congratulations. I just love this blog and I’ve learned so much from you.
Very cool! I read your blog and have often found good tips here. It’s great to be recognized.
Congrats!!
That is wonderful news. We look forward to your posts at Blogher.com
Wendy (Swisher Sweetie)
http://www.swishersweetie.com
No wonder you’re selected to be one of their contributor write. Your IT skills made you deserve to get that.
And your generosity to share yous skill help a lot of people like me.
Congrats
Congratulations! So well deserved!!
In my country too, i am not recognized because most of the conferences are paid and i don’t intend to pay them. Anyway, by next year! I might join.
Congratulations again!