If you want to stand out in the world of blogging then you can’t be afraid to take an unusual stand. Be the blogger who leads not the one who follows.
I may have shared this with you before I”m not sure. When you begin to write post after post you wonder “Did I tell my readers this?” I will pretend I did not. As long as I could remember I had to do things differently. I don’t know what makes me that way or even why, I just know that I can’t stand to follow a pack. I do follow ONE man. That is not what I’m talking about here.
When I would come home from performing the Vegas airport was always packed. We would approach the tram, and soon enough everyone would collect and hang out in the middle. I went past everyone of them and towards the front where no one was standing. When we got off the tram they all moved like trout swimming up river, crowded and in the same direction. When they got to the escalator even though there were two, the crowd took the right one while the one on the left was a ghost escalator, except for one lone rider, me of course.
I feel the same with blogging. We all talk about “our space”, “our place”, and how we built a blog to share our lives, dreams, business or “C” all of the above. If that is true why do so many of us copy EXACTLY what other bloggers do? How is it that a boot camp is held and they come up with one collective idea and then on every blog everywhere you go is a Wordless Thursday. I know I know that’s not what it’s called but if I had one that’s what I would name it. Why? Because I start to twitch when I think I”m doing exactly what everyone else is doing. OK if you have that don’t get mad at me there is nothing wrong with it I”m only saying we can all stand a little change once in a while.
Don’t get me wrong some things are good and worthy to be repeated. Commenting on blogs, visiting forums etc; I really feel that the time has come for us as bloggers to no longer follow but blaze a trail. A trail that’s so hot that even if someone tried to follow their feet would catch fire and they’d have to hop off and create their own path.
You see for me I have always been driven to be different so it’s not an issue. But I am encouraging you today. What new blog idea can you come up with? What new marketing idea can you create for mom bloggers to get together? How can you make your blog unique in every way? If all people ever do is follow others and copy them, then the world will be robbed of your super coolness”- This is a line from GET FAMOUS.
It’s really the truth. So here are some tips to help you stand out. When you notice every blogger being a tomato you decide to be the banana.
- Brainstorm for 10 minutes and think of fun & ways to bring mom bloggers together.
- Do not pattern your blog after someone else. Make yours fresh and new and one that reflects your style and no one else.
- Do something totally unexpected on your blog to shake things up a bit.
- Think of new ways to run a contest and a unique prize like none have ever seen.
- Reach deep and use the creative powers inside you to be unique, amazing & refreshing.
If every blogger would do this, the blogosphere would be filled with amazing and refreshing content and ideas. So go out there today and be a banana. Who’s with me do I have a bunch of fruits on my hands?
Twitter: dgmommyblogger
I’m a fruit!
Great clip on Yahoo Shine today! Congratulations!
yes you are
LOL Here is the link to Shine http://shine.yahoo.com/video/careerandmoney-6786862/living-on-50-less-28244736.html
So glad to meet you through the tribe. I love the video and this post is very inspiring. Thank you. Not Your Ordinary Agent
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Thank you so much
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Twitter: lisaladrido
So true. When I started blogging I fell into that trap. I will support someone’s blog hop occasionally, however I just can’t find the time to actually read 200 blog posts, and I love leaving meaningful comments to everyone on the hop. So there is the tug. Love your blog Lisa and Congratulations today, you Shined on Yahoo! Hugs~Lisa
Hey! I clicked on your blog from the Linky Followers Blog Hop and am now following. I’d love for you to stop by and follow back (if you’d like)
-Sarah
http://www.adventuresofourfamily.com
I’m a green mango!
Great tips, thanks! Loving your site.
I hopped here from “Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop” and I’m glad I picked your title! Worth my “clicking time” hehehe
Cheers!
You go Ms Mango
See your standing out already 
Thanks for visiting!
i dont know ANYTHING abt blogging. am interested in starting one. pls give me tips. ur naija first timer.
I’m working on a resource for you now