Thank you, blogosphere style
Bloggers, have you thanked your readers today? Readers, have you thanked your bloggers? In our hyperactive, speedy society, we often either forget polite courtesies or we offer them from a semi-conscious state. Today I wanted to offer a little reminder to say “thank you” and spread some sunshine into the lives of people you commune with here in the blogosphere.
For bloggers, I recommend that you install a plugin to disable the “no follow” default on your blogs. Using such a plugin (I’ve just installed Andrew Timberlake’s Link Love plugin that rewards regular commentors) will ensure that search engine spiders will follow links that your readers leave when they post a comment. This helps them gain visibility and credibility and is a very easy way for you to thank them for taking the time to visit and interact with you.
- David Airey turned me on to the whole “do follow” idea. Learn why he thinks you should add do follow to your blog design.
- Andy Beard offers a slew of links to his ultimate list of nofollow and dofollow plugin post.
For blog readers, I recommend you read Eric Giguere’s great post, how to support your favorite bloggers. Then follow through with some act of appreciation for any or all of your favorite bloggers.
“I was on a train on a rainy day. The train was slowing down to pull into a station. For some reason, I became intent on watching the raindrops on the window. Two separate drops, pushed by the wind, merged into one for a moment and then divided again - each carrying with it a part of the other. Simply by that momentary touching, neither was what it had been before. And as each one went on to touch other raindrops, it shared not only itself, but what it had gleaned from the other. I saw this metaphor many years ago and it is one of my most vivid memories. I realized then that we never touch people so lightly that we do not leave a trace.”
~ Peggy Tabor Millin, Mary’s Way
For me, this quote sums it all up. We’re always impacting each other (hopefully in a positive way) and touching one another’s lives. Let someone know that you appreciate the mark they’ve left on you by taking a brief moment simply to say “thank you.”
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Hi Shonnie,
I think DoFollow is a great way to thank your readers / commenters, and thanks very much for linking through to my article.
Nice design change by the way, particularly with your photo in the header.
I’ve just re-designed my own blog, with my very first custom WordPress theme. I’d love to get your thoughts on it if you have the time.
Ciao for now.
Comment by David Airey :: Graphic Designer — July 23, 2007 @ 8:31 am
You’re most welcome for the link. I’m looking forward to seeing how the dofollow process will work. We shall see…
Comment by Shonnie Lavender — July 23, 2007 @ 2:47 pm
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Pingback by Lucia’s Linky Love: A DoFollow Plugin to Foil Human Comment Spammers! : Big Bucks Blogger — July 25, 2007 @ 8:37 am
Hi Shonnie,
I know it’s been awhile. I have some catching up to do, I see. I saw this and it reminded me of a post I wrote only five days later. I would have linked to this if I had seen it. I like that list of ways to say thank you in so many languages. As well as other phrases.
It is a nice to acknowledged as a reader and a writer as well. I’m going to read Eric’s post in a little bit.
I may have said this before, but I think it’s worth repeating. Thank you for bringing such value to the blogosphere and for helping us to be better bloggers.
Comment by Diana Brunson — August 13, 2007 @ 6:36 pm
Welcome back Diana. Thanks for the generous compliments. It sure feels good to be acknowledged so I think our remembering to say “thank you” is valuable and in great need.
On another note, it sounds like you and your daughter had a great time at Six Flags. I got a tickle out of your story about Bunny too. I’ve had sweet rabbits as pets before — they are cute and cuddly. Enjoy your day!
Comment by Shonnie Lavender — August 13, 2007 @ 7:39 pm
Thank you, Shonnie and you’re welcome.
My daughter went to Six Flags with her father and her step-mother. I had a full day of me time and I still missed her a lot. But I’m so glad she went and had such a good time.
Thanks. I’m glad you liked my story about Bunny. She’s the first rabbit for both of us. I didn’t know that rabbits love to be held and petted until we got her. She’s a joy to have. Just stroke her forehead and she’ll come back for more.:)
Comment by Diana Brunson — August 13, 2007 @ 9:42 pm