tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post8172189385412268498..comments2024-03-15T09:58:24.565+00:00Comments on April Blogging from A to Z Challenge: Results of the A to Z Challenge 2017 Reflection Survey #AtoZChallengeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-3399957293558372882017-10-04T05:50:04.269+00:002017-10-04T05:50:04.269+00:00As one of the earliest blogger from the first ever...As one of the earliest blogger from the first ever A to Z I feel theme is a wonderful way to accomplish and complete the Challenge each year.<br />I did not take place in the survey but none the less very interested in the outcome.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-54346838878279383702017-05-31T03:44:18.143+00:002017-05-31T03:44:18.143+00:00** EDIT: It was so much harder to find blogs WITHO...** EDIT: It was so much harder to find blogs WITHOUT the list.Katehttp://www.kborman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-41757524746458687222017-05-31T03:42:56.930+00:002017-05-31T03:42:56.930+00:00I missed the survey — which is unfortunate because...I missed the survey — which is unfortunate because I would have weighed in as to not being in favor of the new format this year. It was so much harder to find blogs with the list. Scrolling through comments on Blogger (and Facebook) was not conducive to wanting to follow along with new blogs. <br /><br />The link list had easily over 2,000 blogs. While at any given time on Blogger and Facebook there were no more than 250 posts (and I would know, posting often near midnight central time USA). This is barely a dent in the exposure that we get by using the link. The link also provided an easy reference guide to find blogs with content I wanted to read, with the ability to identify clear themes and content.<br /><br />I honestly think the convenience of a link list far outweighs the grievances. Promoting the blog for five minutes a day was not the issue for me. The issue was that I had far less traffic/comments to my blog this year than previous years. The issue is that only those who commented (and read the comments) on each Blogger post or on Facebook saw my content compared to all those who could have referenced a list in previous years. <br /><br />Hate to be a nay-sayer, but I feel like the lack of a linky list this year was exclusively to benefit the admins/hosts and not for the bloggers. Put me on team linky list for the win.<br /><br />(Also the Wordpress plug in doesn't work on Blogger which is frustrating!)Katehttp://www.kborman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-7104020107068258382017-05-27T21:43:37.396+00:002017-05-27T21:43:37.396+00:00Great job!
M : )Great job!<br /><br />M : )Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-27146201738869601692017-05-27T19:17:32.737+00:002017-05-27T19:17:32.737+00:00Thank you for posting the results! Thank you for posting the results! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02124067327120959284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-14067076483359372082017-05-26T05:00:33.560+00:002017-05-26T05:00:33.560+00:00Thank you for all you do! I missed the survey (hah...Thank you for all you do! I missed the survey (hahaha).<br />I started off the challenge well, but midway through dropped the ball on commenting and following, as usual. Still posted though! <br />(I think I went mostly dark online from like the last week of April - most of May, so... it wasn't the challenge, just me.)Anna Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881266814597255847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-37082339870190891072017-05-26T03:16:25.140+00:002017-05-26T03:16:25.140+00:00Thank you for hosting the A-Z challenge, but also ...Thank you for hosting the A-Z challenge, but also for all of the work that you do before and after it. I have completed two years, and inspired my husband who is doing his take on it as a response to mine this year. He is not a blogger. So, you inspire. I hope to continue writing, blogging, being inspired and making connections of all sorts. Thank you for being part of my journey, and allowing me to be part of yours. Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-12026906768209094442017-05-25T16:44:54.588+00:002017-05-25T16:44:54.588+00:00Thanks for sharing the survey results. The A to Z ...Thanks for sharing the survey results. The A to Z Challenge is a fun annual event for me, and it always reminds me about how much fun blogging can be -- and how big a challenge it is, as well! Writing every day is just the beginning, so I always enjoy trying to connect with fellow bloggers, read new posts, and comment as much as I can. As some of the other posters here have said, you really do get out what you put into it. I'd also say that attitude is everything. If you view writing and commenting as a chore, then it will be! Keeping things positive, light and fun is one of my main goals for A to Z time. Otherwise, why keep coming back year after year?Laura Roberts @ Buttontapper Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03716439129745683442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-33828951175890891062017-05-25T09:03:48.558+00:002017-05-25T09:03:48.558+00:00Thank you - results were interesting. The comments...Thank you - results were interesting. The comments also ...<br />Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-25006917832034387702017-05-25T04:55:24.152+00:002017-05-25T04:55:24.152+00:00J, I've said it already but I'll say it he...J, I've said it already but I'll say it here so I can get comment notifications, you did a great analysis.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-58042593723242311342017-05-25T00:32:36.340+00:002017-05-25T00:32:36.340+00:00I had no idea A to Z Bingo was a thing and am bumm...I had no idea A to Z Bingo was a thing and am bummed out because of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-40318389673225642352017-05-24T17:11:25.783+00:002017-05-24T17:11:25.783+00:00Many thanks for this analysis. Sadly, I was among ...Many thanks for this analysis. Sadly, I was among those that hardly commented although I always answered anyone that commented on my blog. Last year, 2016, I visited more new blogs, commented, and made more new friends and followers so I know that this A to Z Challenge works. (Same goes for 2014 and 2015). Unfortunately, three nights in hospital in early April and the recovery days made this year a struggle, so apologies. Annoyingly my ongoing health means I will now be visiting less blogs, leaving less comments, and blogging less in general - this comment is a rarity then. Apologies as you are all awesome. Basically I'm saving my good moments for my fiction, while I still can.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-89397584950440554842017-05-24T16:55:58.725+00:002017-05-24T16:55:58.725+00:00This was a great summary of the A-Z Survey results...This was a great summary of the A-Z Survey results, very interesting! I would love to see even more emphasis put on identifying what your posts are about, so we can search the comments list for ones that might appeal to us. I am sad for the people who got few or no comments, and I hope a way can be found to ensure that doesn't happen again. I am curious about their themes or topics. This was by far the most fun year for me, with better responses and more interaction. I was unable to respond to comments for the first week or so because we were on vacation, once I began to respond I had a far better rate of comments and return commenters. This holds true for everyday blogging too... most of us blog because of the interaction, sharing and feedback. Take the time to respond to comments, your readers will appreciate it! Josie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-4975687056665825912017-05-24T16:51:03.802+00:002017-05-24T16:51:03.802+00:00I totally agree, Barbara. I have to chuckle at par...I totally agree, Barbara. I have to chuckle at participants who said they got no comments but also said they didn't comment on any other blogs... well! :-) I also know that people who respond to the comments on their blogs get more return visitors, it's time consuming, but worth it if you want to make connections! Josie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-88293437141668096062017-05-24T15:32:08.851+00:002017-05-24T15:32:08.851+00:00Thanks for sharing these results! Very interestin...Thanks for sharing these results! Very interesting. I do believe you get out what you put in as well. I also was one of the ones who said they would help next year but did not see the comment section (or did not realize that was where I should put my contact info - since the other 32 people didn't either, perhaps it wasn't clear that we should?) I am going to be adding the last 2 letters that I had to skip so I am happy to see that people come back here during the other 11 months! Thank you to Lee and the other co-hosts for all their hard work! Looking forward to next year. Janet<br /><a href="https://asmile4ufromjanet.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Man It's May</a>Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949606196473376619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-55628519904191846832017-05-24T15:21:37.802+00:002017-05-24T15:21:37.802+00:00Thanks for compiling this. Interesting read. My ...Thanks for compiling this. Interesting read. My challenge was hit by life circumstances this year so it was difficult to fully participate as in visiting and commenting. Personally I think I would have found it easier to have a list to refer to even if it was out of date as I enjoy trying to work my way through the participants. Thanks for all the hard work undertaken by the hosts.<br />Wendy - self-confessed waffler, reader, crafter, Mother and Grandmother <br><br /><a href="https://waffle-with-wendy.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Wendy's Waffle</a><br /><br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103884780854638066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-21988211525212953342017-05-24T12:27:25.910+00:002017-05-24T12:27:25.910+00:00Interesting results. You do get what you put in al...Interesting results. You do get what you put in although I commented on far more posts than I received - but have the attitude that my topic is not to everyone's taste. It was a challenge for me, not anyone else. I did read some great posts though.A. J. Seftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923223045942979654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-89382614619915402292017-05-24T11:16:02.114+00:002017-05-24T11:16:02.114+00:00Survey results are very comprehensive and I have n...Survey results are very comprehensive and I have nothing to say other than bring on the 2018 Challenge. A final and huge thank you, and well done to everyone involved.DA Cairnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891944631357476250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-68303561597362980892017-05-24T10:33:06.252+00:002017-05-24T10:33:06.252+00:00So I am one of five in the 70+ category? Well, at...So I am one of five in the 70+ category? Well, at least this old-timer knows how to link my blog each day, lol. I have stopped visiting bloggers who do not visit me. Who needs a one-sided relationship? But most of the blogs I follow I found during the A to Z challenge so I am grateful for this whatever forms it takes.<br /><br />Denise at <a href="https://msdeniseh553.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Life in Retirement</a><br /><br /><br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-73845111008555542472017-05-24T07:05:27.734+00:002017-05-24T07:05:27.734+00:00Interesting numbers.. Interesting numbers.. An@mihttp://www.namiwise.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-67464279915318468232017-05-24T06:31:37.902+00:002017-05-24T06:31:37.902+00:00Well done for analysing all the replies. It makes ...Well done for analysing all the replies. It makes interesting reading. Sue from <a href="https://suestrifles.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Sue's Trifles</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-92228440282190581112017-05-24T06:27:15.420+00:002017-05-24T06:27:15.420+00:00Hi - it's what we put into blogging: we reap o...Hi - it's what we put into blogging: we reap our satisfaction levels. The most important thing is to have an interesting theme, comment on other blogs, reply to your own received comments, and interact. <br /><br />It's wonderful so many wanted to get involved ... but then am amazed they failed to leave any contact details. Sad. <br /><br />Well done to Lee for organising the A-Z in the first place and keeping it going ...cheers Hilary Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-13426949448704364182017-05-24T06:21:08.976+00:002017-05-24T06:21:08.976+00:00Interesting! So glad you guys do this.I did offer ...Interesting! So glad you guys do this.I did offer to help out, sorry i didn't realise you would not get to see our contact details. Also, it's open to discussion how i can help it �� i can be reached at : Ishieta@isheeriashealingcircles.com. Look forward to connecting with you all on this. Best wishes Ishieta@Isheeriahttp://isheeriashealingcircles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-66807472668919392452017-05-24T06:18:03.444+00:002017-05-24T06:18:03.444+00:00Agree 100% with you, Barbara!Agree 100% with you, Barbara!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-42253932171529909122017-05-24T04:34:26.577+00:002017-05-24T04:34:26.577+00:00I agree with Barbara - you get out of the Challeng...I agree with Barbara - you get out of the Challenge what you put into it - I commented on lots of blogs and received comments in return. I made a few new connections and finished with relief but also with a sense of accomplishment for seeing it through.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com