Blogger’s Code of Ethics
Let me start off by saying that I am totally not an expert at blogging. My blog is only 9 months old, so in the grand scheme of the world wide Internet, I am but a baby.
I AM however, a woman with opinions. Opinions about husbands, opinions about kids, opinions about indecisive moms in the Chuck E. Cheese prize line, opinions about beer cozies……I’m all over the place.
And tonight, as I sat and shared some recent events in the blogging world with my husband, it occurred to him that perhaps I should share my opinions about blogging ethics.
My husband is just full of good ideas like that.
It probably helped that his mind is all clear and smart and not under the influence of a Laffy Taffy sugar high or one glass too many of cheap white wine.
So here it is.
1. Be yourself.
One thing I’ve learned since I began blogging is that people will love you no matter what, as long as you’re honest. Are you a neat freak? Is your house a mess? Do you REALLY like bacon, or are you just a self professed “bacon addict” because it seems cool? In the blogging world, cool is being who you are and loving yourself, perfections AND imperfections included.
2. Be good to your readers. You were one once, too.
I was a blog reader WAY before I was a blog writer, and honestly, I still spend more time on OTHER blogs than I do my own. I cannot stress how important it is to never forget that fact. When my blog was barely a month old (and I had NO CLUE how to take a picture) I sent an email to Bakerella. And she replied!! I cannot even express what that did for my morale. It was like meeting a celebrity, in a way. These days, I get quite a few emails myself and I can only imagine how full her inbox must have been. It makes the fact that she took the time to reply mean that much more.
3. Leave a comment.
Let’s face it. Bloggers thrive on comments. Our posts and pictures are the sunshine and water, but comments are the beautiful flowers that sprout up as the result of our hard work. If you have a blog, you know this better than anyone else. So when you visit a blog, do as you would have done unto you and leave a comment. I am very guilty of popping on various blogs and not commenting because I think that the blogger is so fabulous, they don’t need to hear from me. But I should know better, and I am making a conscious effort to leave a comment after every visit.
4. Give proper credit.
If you see something on another blog and love it so much that you decide to spend hours of your time recreating, photographing,and writing about it, it deserves more than a footnote at the end of your post and you know it. We all feed off of each other’s ideas and inspire one another and that’s fine. But when you downright copy something from another blog, repay them for the fabulous idea by throwing a little praise and maybe a new reader or two their way.
5. Do not namedrop.
Just like in the real world, we all have some people we are closer to or relate to more than others. But to use that friendship as a way of impressing people is just tacky. This isn’t high school and you weren’t invited to hang out with the head cheerleader. We’re all adults here, and when you name drop simply for selfish reasons, it’s completely obvious to everyone, name drop-ee included.
6. Do not correct a fellow blogger’s spelling or grammar in a comment.
For real. If I was talking to you in front of a huge group of people and noticed your fly was down, I wouldn’t loudly point it out in front of everyone. I’d find a way to pull you aside and tell you quietly. Same thing here. Send a friendly email, and let them know so they can fix it before anyone else catches it. It’s the right thing to do.
7. Never say anything on your blog that you wouldn’t say in person.
The only exception to this rule is “LOL” because I realize that no one, (besides my 12 year old stepdaughter and her friends) says that in real life. The Internet is not an invincibility shield. What we say is in print, and can be forwarded and printed out and saved for all eternity. So mean what you say and be willing to stand behind your words.
8. If you feature someone on your blog, let them know.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve noticed a spike in my traffic, only to find out that I was featured on a blog and not notified. It’s like throwing a party in someone’s honor and not inviting them. Let them know so they can stop by and read your kind words and all the comments your readers left in response. It really means a lot and can totally make a blogger’s day.
9. Promote a blog you like.
Don’t be a lurker. If you love a blog, visit it frequently, and know that they could benefit from you letting your readers know, do it. I have gained so many readers from bloggers like Cheryl (TidyMom) and Bridget (Bake at 350) taking the time to retweet my posts and letting their readers know that they like what I’m doing. We could all learn a lesson or two from ladies like them, and they are who I look up to and use as my own example.
10. Never, ever plagiarize.
Our words and pictures are our heart and soul. To steal them is to steal the small piece of our world that says, “this is who I am.” Don’t do that. It’s really unforgivable.
Did I mention that offending any of the above rules is punishable by death?
Okay, it’s not.
But in all seriousness, we are a community. Our job as women is to lift each other up and cheer each other on.
And also, tell each other when we wear tacky shoes. But since I can’t ever see any of your feet, I don’t know yet.
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I realize you could be doing more important things with your time. Like watching the news or washing socks. I hope you stay awhile. Much more fun than socks, I promise. 
thank you for this. I am new to the blogging world as well, still not sure where I am going with mine, but easily feel the same as you do about the blogging ethics. ;]
p.s. i did mention you in a post:http://fullspdahead.blogspot.com/2010/10/chocolate-makes-it-better.html
I'm sure not too much of a spike from me. haha.
You go girl! lol Loved this post and thanks so much for encouraging each of us in our own endeavors even on the smallest of blogs!
Thank you Kristan. Your blog makes me smile everyday (and I too felt so proud when YOU answered MY emailed questions!)
Donna
I love blogs like yours that are so down to earth and real. That's exactly what I have found also over at Grace Adams's blog, Looks Great Naked. Grace is all about being who you are and has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend stopping by "her place." I will be sure to visit your blog again!
Well said.
:)
ButterYum
Well said and whew, I linked you, thanked you, and told you when I made and posted those yummy Boston Cream Whoopie Pies. I'm all worried now if I did everything with good blogging ethics. ;)
I am way guilty of the not letting people know when I feature them on my blog. However, like the poster above, I am sure that I'm not spiking anyone's numbers. :) Consider me chided though.
Very well said; blogging is still new to me and I appreciate the fact that you took some time out to write these out.
Have a great nite!
Tracy
http://tracy-midwesterngirl.blogspot.com
Agreed!! I just love reading this blog… and one day I will even get around to making some of the really yummy looking things you post…. one day!! :) I will stop being such a "lurker" on blogs and comment more now. You have a good point that I LOVE to get comments on my blog, and so does everyone else! You blog just makes me smile when I read it. Thanks!
Melinda: You are fabulous!! Don't consider yourself chided, consider yourself appreciated!! I'm so glad you stopped by and took the time to comment.
-Cookbook Queen
I love your blog, and I really like this thread. I am going to mention this on my blog and hope that my friends will come and take a look.
Leola
http://www.southshoreartistblog.blogspot.com
Nice list. I would definitely agree with ALL of these. Thanks.
Well done on the ethics list…these things need to be put out there!!!
Great post!
#6 is so funny – I totally agree. Has that happened to you?
#8 I have totally had that happen to me several times. The funny thing is how appreciative I am that someone featured me… I'd love to jump up and down and tell them, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" And I'd love to tweet and FB about their blog featuring me, which would only bring them MORE readers… but they want to keep the fact that they featured me, a secret from me? Even when they've taken the time to link to me and everything? I so don't get it!
#9 There are a lot of blogs I like for different reasons, but if I had to pick one that I regularly visit who does an amazing job of promoting others… It's definitely… in my humble opinion, Cheryl from TidyMom.
Obey the Code! ;)
Just to let you know I plan to share this on my blog with all due credit.
Love your blog
Renette
http://thesouthafricankiwi.blogspot.com/
Ah i am glad you wrote this :) i am terrible and constantly break the no commenting rule, but i think now i shall make a concious effort to actually leave a little message or two when i stop by (which btw is as soon as you posy anything new :P )
This was great to read! I loved each and every point you made :)
Amen Sister! I love this code of ethics, you are right on. The one thing I hate the most is when people feature my blog and don't let me know. Thanks for the great post!
Awesome post!
Thanks for these simple rules! I'm pretty new to the bloggy world myself… : )
I must say, I really do put forth a great effort to comment on each blog that I visit. Yet, if after multiple visits, they never reciprocate, I may still visit their blog, but not feel compelled to comment each time.
Great code of ethics! :)
that`s all truth! love these words and your blog too :)
have a nice time,
Paula
Hey! You did a Ten Things Tuesday!
http://theinnerdoor.wordpress.com/ten-things-tuesday/
Shall I put you on the list?
I love how thoughtful and well articulated your words are in this post. Every point is an absolute gem and should be followed. I wish every blogger and blog-reader could see this!!!
i love this post and number 6 is so true! i am shocked by how many people do this. i am a terrible speller and do my best to spell check everything, but i don't think i'd appreciate if there were several comments pointing that out to everyone
This is awesome. I spend waaayyyy too much time reading other blogs than writing on my own. I do try to comment on each one though but I know that is not the case for everyone. I see readers on mine thru stats but few comments in comparison. Hmmmm, just wondering how many cookbooks you have? I too, am obsessed and bought an island for kitchen because one side had only shallow shelves…ideal for cookbooks.
Have I told you I love you yet today?! you are SOOO spot on girlfriend!!
I want this hanging in my office — "Our posts and pictures are the sunshine and water, but comments are the beautiful flowers that sprout up as the result of our hard work." ~BRILLIANT
Fabulous post!…….but there were no cupcakes at the end…….I need my dessert! haha!! So you know…..you are on my list of MUST MEET bloggers!! I've crossed several off my list this year, I hope you're crossed off soon!
Great post! I agree with all of the above.
I did notice you said us women, I have often wondered if men read blogs, or is it just because us women are naturally chatty? LOL
Another great blog entry :-) So true, so true. I guess a lot of readers become bloggers in the end – me as well.
And then they will sooner or later be at this exact point – thinking about the blog-etiquette.
I agree with you on all points. If I wrote a list of priorities for owning a blog, it would look pretty much the same.
(Give people credits if you were inspired by them, comment their recipes (they will enjoy it), don´t latch on to any spelling/grammar mistakes (because nobody is perfect and anybody may make mistakes), always be honest but never say anything rude or insulting, etc. pp.)
Point 3 most of all, btw. It is the comments that show much more than any other thing that people care about what you blog. :-)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts – a great blog entry, as I think.
I'm so glad your husband talked you into writing this post! (They are so good to have around sometimes….mine is on a powdered sugar run as we speak.)
Anyway….GREAT job with this post! And I am so, so honored that you included me in it!
When I started blogging, I had NO IDEA that the thing I would like best about blogging would not be the cookies, but would in fact, be the PEOPLE I would meet.
Like Cheryl said, I'd love to meet you. I'm so glad Cheryl emailed me one day and said….you HAVE to check out this (your) blog!!! I'm so happy I did! :)
I am a new reader of your blog and LOVE it. Ironically enough, I found you through Cheryl!
Wonderful post. The thing I used to do all the time and have gotten away from a little bit, is leaving comments. So here's my comment :-) This is my first time reading your blog and I'm glad I stopped by!
thanks for this post – and i'm surprised your blog is only 9 months… it's my most favorite to read :)
I am so happy to have found you through a tweet done by Bridget (Bake at 350). I can't believe I hadn't found you before today. Oh well, at least I have now! Your blog is so great! I love everything about it. I can hardly believe you've only been blogging for 9 months! You rock!!! Your list of ethics really struck some chords in me and I really enjoyed your views and your injected humor. I couldn't agree more that our blogs are our hearts and souls we put out for the world to view and comment on. It's not always easy, and at times it can feel like we're jumping out of a plane without a parachute, but it's never boring and it is such a special way to reach out into the world and say "hi". So "Hi" to you and congratulations on your wonderful blog. I wish you much success!
Renee
BTW, I'm lifing your button. Hope you don't mind :)
What a wonderful post! And I found it from Bridget's tweet, so you're so right on that one! :) Also, I noticed that you already had lots of comments and for a split second I thought to myself "I don't need to comment, she knows this was a good post". I'm so guilty of that one! But I totally agree with everything you wrote – thanks for saying it so straightforwardly! (is that a word?) :)
Good advice! Hope all bloggers read and follow – although blogging seems to be a mostly friendly, caring use of sharing thoughts so far as I've seen…..christy
I found you today by Amanda (I am baker)'s tweet. I am so glad! I can't wait to dig into your blog and read your posts! Yea!
Nice Post! Seriously! :)
Great points! I've been blogging for 1 year now and I try to approach every post as if I'm having a conversation with a friend.
This is my first visit to your blog, it's VERY inviting! Can't wait to check it out some more.
Well said! Thank you for posting.
I frequently read your blog, but I've been bad about commenting, so I'm going to try to be better on that.
I love Bridget (Bake at 350)! I found her blog from another blogger I follow, now I follow her on twitter too and I get a ton of great sites from her. Thanks!
Thanks for writing all these down and posting them!
This is such an important post; excellent points. And it's a good reminder to take the time and share some 'love!'
You go girl…love your blog!
Here, here! I enjoy so many blogs and it really bugs me when somebody is totally fake. I'm a new-ish blogger also, and all the tips are welcome! Thank you for this post.
God, I love ya. Well said!
Loved, love and still loving this post! I'm sorry, I'm sure I've mentioned you on my FB wall and maybe even on my blog and wasn't sure if I invited you to the party or not…sorry about that. But I love your blog, love your ideas and love this post! THANKS!
Thanks for this list! You are so right about number 7- never saying anything you wouldn't in person. I need to work on being better about number 8. I work really hard to link back and give credit, but I forget how much the source might enjoy reading what I wrote.
Very nice, I love how freely you speak
Great post. Great points. Just a great freaking blog, in general.
Even after ten months of blogging, I occasionally struggle with my "voice" online. I'm slowly learning to embrace all of those little quirks (even my affinity for terrible puns and poorly timed movie references) and let them shine blindingly in people's eyeballs. Thanks for the much needed reminders.
Bravo, fair Cookbook Queen. And congrats on an awesome 9 months.
Wow,each point was so true! Thanks so much for articulating what I have always thought. I recently stumbled on your blog btw, and love it!!
Nicely done! So… I will let you know I have you on my blog roll and have tons of people thanking me for it!
Truly awesome post!
I would like to believe that most bloggers blog with integrity however that is not always the case and this wonderful code of ethics is not only needed but timely. I have *snagged* your button and the link to this post and put it the sidebar of my blog. I hope as many people as possible see it from both your blog, twitter and whomever else's blog cares to do the same type of link-back. So glad that your husband is a convincing man:)
I am guilty of being a lurker and not a commenter. But now that you've made me realize that my comment is a beautiful flower that reflects the joy that I receive from reading your blog, here you go!
I always try leaving comment on Blogs..what I don't like is you have to have some sort of account..such as word press or goggle account to leave a comment on some blogs. Not signing up just to leave a comment..
Follow your Blog every day..I look forward to it
And Thank you for having an anonymous button
Ana
Huntington Beach CA
great post for newbies and a nice friendly reminder for veterans. thanks!
This was an awesome post. Thank you for sharing this. It is very helpful for bloggers who are just starting out!
You made me smile! Thanks! I think it's easier to be myself on my blog, rather than IRL. I care too much about what others think IRL. I enjoyed this post and I agree!
Well done! I was a guilt lurker but have made big strides in the past months to rectify that. I do link to many other bloggers recipes when I make them or do an inspired version and never tell them. Bad Mad Hausfrau. Bad! Have to work on that one.
Wow, so sorry that I used your photo. You know, I started my blog for the intent of my mother and father seeing their grand children grow up since we live 6 hours away from them. I barely get any followers and for that, I am completely ok with. I don't need to make money off of my blog. I do it just for the fun of it. Yes, I used your picture and put a "little" blurb about you at the end. So sorry I didn't rain fireworks about you or your blog. I love your blog, I have tried several of your recipes and think that you are a fantastic writer, photographer, etc… So sorry that I didn't give you your props, people visit my blog and don't leave me props, I don't expect them too, my blog is boring, I am not articulate, it is just there for me and my family and the few friends that I have. And, I use it to collect recipes to try and to write my grocery lists, so much easier that way. Sorry that I was a complete and total thiefing "B" for "stealing" "your" picture and idea. BEcause, you know, that is completely what I intended to do. BEcause you know what, my heart is full of Mallace and I suck as a human being. So sorry! Consider your picture and "your" recipe off my lousey blog.
I'm new to blogging and I have to say I'm glad I came by your site, I have been worried about not giving proper credit to those who inspired me. I didn't knew I should let them know. Thanks you just got yourself a new follower ;)
Karen C.:
First off, this post was in no way meant to be a confrontation towards you. I had no idea you had even USED one of my photos. I absolutely never said anything in this post to insinuate that you had a "lousy" blog, or your heart is full of "malice". This is something you have come up with entirely on your own and I'm sorry you feel so much anger.
This post actually has nothing to do with anything that has happened to me personally. It is merely a reflection of how I feel not only about what I have seen blogger friends go through, but how bloggers with a "bigger name" should hold themselves to a higher standard.
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with expecting your peers to have integrity, and this post was only my promise to hold myself to that, and also a friendly reminder to other bloggers to try and do the same. As for non-blogging readers, I ask nothing from them other than to hopefully enjoy my posts and enjoy baking for their family.
Sorry you consider yourself "full of malice" and a "theiving B". I myself think that you are probably a very nice person. But what do I know.
As for the pictures, I am sure you meant no harm. Most people don't. However, I have spent a lot of time and money trying to learn to take a decent picture. So I deserve to decide how and where I want it used. Any blogger out there who puts love and care into what they do would agree. I am usually fine with my pictures being used, as long as I am asked or made aware that it is for a feature of some sort.
I truly hope you have a wonderful day. Good luck with your blog.
Kristan
Cookbook Queen
Skipped over here because my Twitter buddy @QuirinaRG suggested I'd like your blog. I already love the title; wonder if you have as many cookbooks as I…and vice versa! Think I'm going to enjoy being here :) Thank you.
I, too, am new to blogging so this post helped me out alot. I am still learning. Thank you for posting it :-)
Thank you for your ideas! I am new to this thing myself and will take heed…hince the commenting now! You are correct – we all do love them!! :)
I recently found your blog, love it! I love this post…particularly the part about leaving comments. I'm such a blog-hopper/blog stalker and rarely leave comments. But you are so right, getting a new comment makes my day!! Here's to being a better commenter!!
Okay girl… Wow! Wow! and Wow! I feel like I've been missing some reality t.v. here. You are right on. Have to say be yourself and don't plagiarize resonates, as this is something that should go without saying, but doesn't always. I'm glad you said it. I try to be very conscientious about giving credit (there are very few original ideas), but we all need reminders. There are times when I link back to a blogger friend without emailing them in advance with a heads-up, assuming they will see it's me and be okay with it, knowing that I sing their praises. Even in the process, I've wondered if the link back is enough. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And I just have to say Wow! Wow! and Wow! one more time. :)
You couldn't have said it any better. Love it and love your blog.
I agree with every single thing you said. Well done. It's so nice to receive comments on your blog. It's a big, wide Internet world out there, but those comments make you feel like part of a smallish community.
Amen sister! You said exactly what I was thinking!
Kristan … THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH :) I am new to this whole blogging thing and find myself wandering though so many blogs and never leaving a comments. I also have been wondering about the whole writing thing and what to and what not to say etc … this is a great guideline … BE MYSELF! Thanks again :)
I check in to your blog daily and love it!! Now I will let you know. Thanks!!
First time here and I totally agree with what you have written down.. I love it when someone has visited my blog and they leave a comment. Don't have many followers but that's O.K. the ones I do have I so appreciate. I must spend an hour or so just reading other peoples blogs and commenting about their blogs.. What a fun filled world…
have a tiggeriffic day~! Ta Ta For Now from Iowa,sunny and 22 degrees.. a little chilly.
I'm stopping by from JDaniel4's Mom, where she featured this post. I think your code of ethics is right on. I too spend WAY more time reading and commenting on other blogs than writing my own. But I love it – it's the cultivating of good friendships! I'm your newest follower!
I'm stopping by from JDaniel4's Mom too, and I love what you have to say! I'm looking forward to looking through your blog!
I really like you! A friend of mine posted a link to your Ice Cream Cone Treats and I just kept on readin'! I like the way you write. :) Thanks for being awesome!
I really like you! A friend of mine posted a link to your Ice Cream Cone Treats and I just kept on reading! :) I like the way you write. Thanks for being awesome!
Hi! I just finished reading this post, and it is awesome! I love how well said everything is :) My blog is still fairly new, and I am learning more and more about 'blogging ethics' everyday. This was extremely helpful!
Your blog is amazing, I cannot wait to try out some of your recipes (and link back to you as well!). Thanks again for sharing your awesome ideas with the world :)
http://www.naked-cup-cakes.com
This was really great. I just happened to stumble upon your blog and so glad I did. I am new to the blog world and unfortunately have made too many of these mistakes. From this day forward I will do better to obey the world of blogging ethics. thanks again
nicole
http://theveryhungrycaterpillar.blogspot.com/
I'm pretty new to blogging so I appreciate this list of ethics… I've learned a few things by just observing the unspoken rules but it's good to see something written down!
thanks :)
-Sugar Butter Baby
love it..and love your blog. x
I'm new to your blog but this post is just awesome. So many times I've seen readers leaving comments on blags correcting a spelling/grammatical error and it's so irritating!
I'm a new reader and have been thoroughly enjoying your blog. Your blog code of ethics is well done. Thanks.
Funny about your ethics – I came across your post about new year's on FB. I loved it and have decided to "follow you". I like what you have written about bloggers ethics. Now if I could get my site to be as cute as yours I would feel better.
Thank you:) and Happy New Year!
Hey, don't forget the guys. Love your blog and will certainly be sharing.
Just hooked up with your blog from Dine and Dish, this caught my eye. I don't think anyone could have put together a better cod than this. I agree with everything, trust me, that's unusual!
You've got 88 comments and I feel stupid leaving you another one, but those are great thoughts. I love your cupcakes too!!!
Hi! I discovered your blog through Tidy Mom's link, and these are great advice! =) Thanks for sharing.
Love this! I just found your blog today (through a tweet by bake@350).
I have just begun blogging (3 months ago almost!) and I am always looking for great advice like this!
The comment thing is 100% true. When ever I get a comment I call my husband at work to tell him! Especially if its from somebody I don't know. (my first 10 comments were from friends and my sister haha)
I love this and plan on posting about it on my blog http://tcmcclintick.blogspot.com. I know I appreciate the info and so will others! Thanks for the insight. Love your blog, you do a great job!
I am your newest follower! I found you on one of Bakeat250's tweets. Don't know how I have missed you – just read your code of ethics – I LOVE IT!!! Very real – and very true! Can't wait to read more!!!!
I love what you have just said, it should be in the terms of agreement when you open a blog
I may or may not have just read your entire website while listening to Fleetwood Mac on repeat… through headphones… singing loudly… and laughing loudly…. and possibly neglecting my child (we don't have to talk about that part)
I do love your blog and will continue to follow you on twitter and send you the occasional @reply and possibly get a little too excited when you respond.
#letsbebffsiliveintexasandamnotastalker
Melissa :)
That was amazing Thank You for sharing! I am new(like days new) to the blog world so I've taken note ;)
This is great! I just discovered your blog — like you, I also love sugar and everything pink or sparkly. I am also pretty new to blogging and really appreciate these blogger ethics.
I've never considered a code of ethics before,thank you for sharing!
P.S.: Your beautiful blog makes me hungry.
Thanks for sharing all your wisdom, I fear for my life if I do not comment, I did share you on my facebook (cupcake toppers to be precise), my spelling is bad and I am okay with that, I love what you are doing and will visit your blog as much as time allows (and my boys and husband). I have just started a blog myself and have certainly gained insight from having a look at yours so thank you, and keep up the great honest sharing xxx Michelle from Down Under (Melbourne Australia)(or up top if you turn the map upside down)
Can I repost this?????? I will give you FULL credit (I'm not a rule breaker, and I've been a blogger for over 9 years) and you summed this up like NOBODAYZ BIZZNASS.
? your freakin work.
-A
In the spirit of this post another newbie visits, absorbs and realises that you utter complete sense and therefore finds herself commenting rather than flitting back to read another fabulous looking recipe entry! x
After lurking for some time, I am just getting around to reading this now. I called you my new girl crush on Facebook, LOVED your photo of the "cookie roll" yesterday; (I have one of my own but until my youngest is 1, I'm blaming it on him) and I love your real posts. I wrote a blog for years about managing a lingerie store (Oh, the hilarity) and had a fairly sizeable following so now as I embark on a blog about food and baking and my hilarious family, it's only my mother that reads. (I'm 30, but it still boosts my morale to hear her compliments, ha!) Someone will find me sometime and until then, I'm happy to read blogs and slowly seep myself into the food blogging world. Thank you for being here, you're up there with Bakerella for me!
Wow, I only landed on your blog through "meg's" favorites of your angry birds. . . My kids are teenagers so I am not familiar with Angry Birds – but I appreciated your detail in your cupcake decorations. THEN I saw your code of ethics on the side. . . I guess I never realized. I read "enough" blogs and never comment — I didn't really dawn on me, but it does make sense that you want to know you are not alone. I have learned a huge amount through what so many of you are taking time to do – thank you! Keep doing it, and more bloggers should reference your code of ethics. It was very education and makes a lot of sense.
Well said, and very helpful for a new blogger like myself. I love your blog, and I totally would have freaked if Bakerella responded to me too. Jenny the Bloggess once commented on a post and I nearly peed myself.
Wow, I had no idea you've only been at this 9 months! I love your site! :) So many great ideas! Love the post! Everything is SO true!! :)
Good list! We linked up at the Crafterminds FB page & I also added it to our page of Blogging Resources: http://crafterminds.com/blogging-resources/
I would LOVE it if you have time to join us for our Twitter chat on Monday at 1pm Pacific – we are talking about Blogging Etiquette. The Hashtag is #crafterminds. If none of that means anything to you, no worries! :) We will refer people to this post during the chat either way!
-Heather
Great post! I'm a leader on the Etsy Blog Team, would love to share your post with our members… going to tweet it now!
Totally agree with everyone you just said. SPOT ON!
Kas
Great post. It seems like all of them should go w/o saying, but when we are trying to juggle a million things in a day, plus read blogs, write posts, etc. they sometimes get lost.
I just wish I could get people to comment on my blog. The traffic is there… but they won't comment. Instead, I get personal messages or comments on FB.
Any ideas?
(www.thewhitewords.blogspot.com)
These are all very good points. Great post!
Love your blog, and love this post! I am trying to start my own blog (having a hard time *pout*) and this post really helps me!
http://thismainemamacooks.blogspot.com/
Thanks for posting, it will definately help me! What a Beautiful site you have… I think I need a bib. I am totally drooling all over your yummy treats! ;)
Good summary! I too am 8 months into blogging and have seen the above in action. Great points.
Love this. It should be read before someone can hit "publish" on their first post!
I found this from Mommy of a Monster's Monster Likes feature.
Thank you so much for this! I just started my blog yesterday and am a complete newbie! :)I dont want to make any blog faux-pas lol!
Great post! It's true/it's funny and of course it's helpful to bloggers, new and old! Thanks! :0)
Yep, this pretty much sums it up! Nice job and keep up the good work.
Stopping by from Mommy of a Monster's Monster Likes feature.
Great points!! :) I always try to feature other blogs I've come across on fridays. Of course this friday I couldn't get in touch with this person, but its just a nice thing to do to support your readers and help them gain new ones.
By the way! New Follower and someone tweeted your post and that is how I was able to read this. :)
Heather From and Mommy Only Has 2 Hands!
I just LOVE your Blog =) and have featured it on mine. I am also going to follow you if that is ok for I am a newborn to blogging. I found you thru facebook on a recipe site..oooo and I do use LOL but I am far from 12…I just LOVE to laugh..better than crying. Hope you will stop by my blog and let me know what you think. ~Gena
Thanks for this post! I'm a newbie blogger and I really do appreciate guidance from an expert like you! Guilty of lurking popular blogs and not leaving comments – I feel so insecure! I will surely abide by this code! You inspire me!
Love this! I have grabbed your button (sounds naughty!) and placed it on my site. I love your recipes and your writing.
Oh my goodness! I feel like I'm in church – preach it sista! LOL I am a newbie blogger but not a newbie blog reader…I have stalked your blog for quite some time. I just love this Code of Ethics!! You are a rockstar!!
122 comments?! This is one of those times when I would totally think, "She has a million comments, what's one more?!" and leave, but like you said, I shouldn't be a lurker ;-) Thanks for the great tips! I've had my blog for about a year but only started posting more than the occasional picture of link to my etsy shop a month or two ago and MAN, blogging is a fun and crazy world! This has been helpful as I start out on a blogging journey ;-) Thanks for all the advice!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
Hey there, started with one topic in your blog, read your entire site and phoned my mum to read pages to her, LOVE IT. I don't give the time to read many blogs – but loved this, cheers Aussie Trish
I took your advice on no. 6 and used it on a blog I follow. No names.
I am new to blogging and LOVE your code of ethics! This is my 1st visit to your blog. It is pretty. I like pink and sparkles too :) As a mom of three I am still getting acquainted with my newly scatterbrained, recovering type-A brain status and will print this out and post it by my computer in hopes that I never EVER break any of the code. Haha, "Blog Code" like the annoying "Man Code" guy from The Bachelorette a few years back. Anyone? Anyone??
Love this code of ethics! It's brilliant! I had become a fan of your page on facebook a couple of months ago but had not yet visited your blog and now I find that I absolutely love it. :D Keep it up!
thank you for the insights. I have blogged about a few things, but am considering embarkuing on a new project that will realy open up myself to the world. These suggestions will be really helpful. ps I read your blog regularly as a stress reliever. Your honesty is so enjoyable.
Love your post. I am a new blogger and I agree completely with everything you said – especially about tacky shoes :)
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