1. When did you begin your blog?
I began blogging in September 2008.
2. What was your original purpose for starting a blog?
I started blogging to talk about my two greyhounds.
3. Is your current purpose the same?
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| Jack |
Several readers encouraged me to continue it with my other greyhound, Scout.
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| Scout |
Scout does not enjoy blogging, so when we adopted, Joey, he took over.
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| Joey |
4. How often do you post?
I post 4-6 times a week, normally.
5. Do you blog on a schedule or as the spirit moves you?
I try to blog Monday - Friday, but sometimes I blog in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon. It really depends on what is going on. I don't want to blog just to blog. I want to have something interesting or entertaining to say. I hate to have myself on a strict schedule because for me, blogging is fun. I don't want to make it a job.
6. How much time do you spend writing
your blog per week? How much time visiting other blogs? Share your tips
for staying on top of it all.
I probably spend three hours a week on my blog. I have several blogs that I follow. I have those listed on my own blog, so I normally visit those and make comments before I write my own blog for the day.
7. How do you measure the success of a post and of your blog in general (comments, shares, traffic)?
Do you look strictly at the numbers, or do you have a way of assessing the quality of those interactions?
I check my stats from time to time, but I am not obsessed with it. I do like to see where my traffic is coming from such as what searches people used to find a post. There are times that the searches that connect my blog to people are quite funny. I use the Blogger stats and Feedit.
8. If you could ask the pet blogging community for help with one issue you’re having with your blog, what would it be?
I can't think of anything.
9. What goals do you have for your blog in 2013?
I want to keep my blog entertaining. My husband and I are living in our motor home with our greys and are traveling around, so that gives me material to keep my blog fresh, I hope. I would love to pick up more readers. I have found that joining blog hops are the best way for me to do that, but I only do that from time to time, so I should do that more. :-)
I'm so happy you continued to blog after Jack was gone. I love Two Greyhound Town and look forward to all your future adventures.
ReplyDeleteI was so glad the Scout and Joey kept the blog going after Jack died! I still miss seeing his picture with his glasses on, though. I always love seeing what you guys have been up to!
ReplyDeleteVery happy you continued to blog. Other wise I would not have found you. MOM and I enjoy your blog very much!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
This is my first time at your blog and I look forward to reading more about your adventures. I am so glad that you kept the blog going after Jack. Looking forward to connecting in 2013
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading all about how you started blogging and what you get out of it.
ReplyDeleteFinding your blog was one of the highlights of 2012 for us!
Dip Bridge and Elliot x
Thanks for joining the PB Challenge! I originally started blogging as my pet rabbit, Bunny Jean Cook. When she died, I wrestled with whether I should keep the blog going. I decided to keep blogging and write in my own voice. That's worked out well, but I may add one of my four cats as a guest blogger in the future to talk about things from their perspective. Good luck with your blog in 2013!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to just travel the world! My hubs and I said we'd do it when we retire. I'm super excited! Your babies are so adorable too! Glad to meet you through the Challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeing a reluctant blogger, I bet Scout was quite happy when you adopted Joey. Keep up the good work Joey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your blog and images. You're the 2nd Greyhound lover that I've found through this challenge! So very cool!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful year!
Oh my gosh, how did I not know about your blog?!? I'm so glad to have found another crazy person traveling the country in an RV with two big dogs! I'M NOT ALONE ON THE CRAZY TRAIN! =D
ReplyDeleteSeriously, thanks for joining the Challenge - I've already added you to my Google Reader. We're in Austin for the winter ... if you guys make it over this way it would be a blast to get together and compare notes on RV living.
Nice to meet you. :) I love greyhounds and can't think of a better travel companions. The map at the top of your page shows an impressive amount of miles you've travelled! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteTravelling in an RV around the country - LIVING in an RV always sounds fun, but I know there are pitfalls.
ReplyDeleteWe have a motorhome, but this being England, our motorhomes are smaller and space is tight.
We chose one with a rear garage under the bed, accessible from outside via a low entry and inside via a sliding door, so that we could take our two greyhounds around with us, but as it turns out it isn't very practical. Floor space is practically nil, and the beds are not low enough for the hounds to jump onto (not that they would anyway, but ... ) and now we have a tripod, it's twice as difficult. I envy you in a way, in another, not so much!
Nice to meet another greyhound blogger!!
Stopping by from the Pet Blog Challenge! Am glad I found your blog:) How awesome to travel the country with your two dogs! That must be the life! Glad to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Scout and Joey have kept the blog going after Jack passed away.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with you goals in 2013!