Over the last week here on ProBlogger we’ve been digging deeper into the topic of ‘building community’ on a blog. See the series at:
- 9 Benefits [and 3 Costs] Of Building Community On Your Blog
- The 5 Stages of Building a Culture of Community on a Blog [A Case Study]
- 7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog
- How to Build Community on a Blog: 24 Must Read Articles
Today it’s time for an opportunity for you to do something practical to actually build community on your blog – to create a discussion post as part of this weeks ‘Group Writing Project’.
What is a Group Writing Project?
These projects are quite simple – I name a type of blog post to write and ProBlogger readers all go and write a post on their blogs that fits into that theme and then come back here to let us know about the post.
The aim is to give you the chance to practice writing a different type of blog post but also for readers of ProBlogger to discover one another and to drive some traffic to your blog!
I’ll outline how to participate below.
What is a ‘Discussion Post’
This weeks series of posts has been about building community and deepening reader engagement on blogs. One of the techniques I described was something I do at Digital Photography School where on a semi-regular basis I write a post that is simply a question for readers to discuss.
The post doesn’t teach anything, express any opinion and is usually pretty short – it simply asks a question and allows readers to have their say.
Here are a few examples from dPS:
- If you had to discuss your camera kit…[Discuss]
- Discuss: Learning Photography is Easy. Becoming a Photographer… that’s a Different Story
- Tell us a Story of that missed shot
- Have You Ever Taken a Photography Class or Course? POLL
Feel free to take that approach or to take the challenge in another direction.
For example you might like to
- start a debate
- run a poll
- give readers a chance to write a tip
- take a reader question and post it for the community to answer
Really anything that is primarily aimed at getting readers discussing and commenting upon the post.
What if I don’t Have Any Readers to Discuss
The challenge with writing a ‘discussion post’ is that you may not feel you have enough readers to get discussion.
Please don’t let this stop you – hopefully by participating we’ll be able to send you a little traffic but if you’re lacking readers here’s a couple of tips:
- As a friend to comment – this was something I used to do in my early years. I didn’t do it with every post but certainly when a post was about getting a discussion going I would often email a friend (especially blogging friends) to ask (or beg) for a comment. Of course I’d repay the favour when they asked too.
- Kick off the discussion yourself – in the old days of my first blog I would write a question in the post and be the first commenters to kick things off. Feels a bit odd but it does sometimes work to get the discussion going
Sometimes just finding the first person to leave a comment is all it takes to get a discussion going.
Here’s How To Participate
Here’s how to participate and put yourself in the running for a prize (please note – one entry per person – not per blog and please only submit NEW posts).
1. Post a ‘Discussion’ Post
- Be as creative as you’d like – take it in any direction you want – it can be on any topic (keep it clean and ‘family friendly please), it can be serious, funny – what ever you like
- Give your post a good title. Once all the posts are listed it’ll only be your title that sets it apart from others. It doesn’t have to have the words ‘discuss’ in the title – but if can if you wish.
- Feel free to write your post in your own first language – I’ve previously included a number of non-english posts and am excited by the prospect of making this a multi-lingual project.
- Please consider putting a link back to this post here on ProBlogger on your post so that your readers know you’re participating. You don’t have to do this – but it’d be appreciated to help grow the project.
2. Let us Know about your Post
- Once you’ve posted your ‘Discussion Post’ let us know about it by leaving a comment below. Please make sure you include your name, your post title and the URL to your How to post.
- Comments must be received by midnight on Friday 12th April to be included in the prize draw (it will runs little longer this time as I’ll be travelling).
3. Surf Surf Surf
- This is where the project has potential to get pretty cool. Surf the submissions received in the comments below. Leave comments, make connections with other ProBlogger readers and enjoy reading what others have to say. By surfing each others links you’ll hopefully find some cool new blogs but also make some new connections (which may well lead to people visiting your blog too!
4. Link, Tweet, Share
- There is no formal ‘judging’ of the ‘discussion posts’ received as this is not a competition. Instead – I encourage you to surf through the links left in the comments below and not only comment but share those with your own network that you like the most. Link to them on your blog (you might even like to write a ‘top 5’ post), Tweet out some links to the ones you like or share them on Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn etc. Share a little love and you might find it comes back at you!
- Probably the best part of the last group project was the amount of inter-linking I see happening between participating bloggers as a result of their posts. It’s obvious that people found new blogs through it and that the benefits of participating was way beyond getting a link here on ProBlogger me but flowed on to a lot of new connections and links between other bloggers.
5. Prizes
- After 12th April I’ll randomly draw a winner and announce them on the blog. The winner will get a copy of each eBook in the ProBlogger Library of eBooks.
I’m a late arrival to the blogging party and am finding it an ever steepening learning curve. Much thanks to Darren and others like him for the clear and free advice. I’ve wasted the last week drudging through the quagmire that is SEO and would really like to hear your thoughts on my post at
http://www.simmeringnicely.com/seo-snake-oil-and-the-post-penguin-apocalypse/
Hi Michael!
Welcome to the blogging party!
I managed to leave a comment on your post.
Would love it if you can return the favour, here: http://atmr.ch/2sF9
Hi Michael,
You blog is cool and i did drop a few lines of comment on your post. Hope you check my blog out.
Thanks.
Hi Michael
I have posted a comment on your blog. Would be grateful if you could do the same for mine.
http://networkmarketingdigital.com/social-media-stop/
Thanks
Linda
I’m asking for thoughts on… Does Social Media Make You Second Guess Your Parenting?
http://www.darcyandbrian.com/2013/04/03/does-social-media-you-second-guess-your-parenting/
Hi Darcy, I’ve made a comment. Would be great if you could look at my post at http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
Hi Jon,
Have commented on your post, nice dicussion and good to participate.do have a look at http://simpleindianmom.in/career-or-family-what-should-a-woman-choose-discuss/
Hey Darcy.
Awesome blog post! Leave a comment for you.
Hope you can return the favour. Here’s mine: http://atmr.ch/2sF9
Hi Darcy
I have posted a comment on your blog would be grateful if you could post one on mine.
http://networkmarketingdigital.com/social-media-stop/
Thanks
Linda
Great post Darcy, very thought provoking!
I left a comment for you. Feel free to check out my post as well: http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
Hey Everyone!
I joined in on the fun and wrote a blog post called: 4 Reasons Why Twitter Doesn’t Suck.
Found here: http://atmr.ch/2sF9
Would love your comments on what your favourite social network(s) are.
Good post. Left a comment.
Have a look at mine: http://pinsofwar.com/kickstarter-discussion/
Hi Steph
I have posted a comment on your blog would be grateful if you could post one on mine.
http://networkmarketingdigital.com/social-media-stop/
Thanks
Linda
I posted a comment for you. Feel free to check out my post as well: http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
Ok, here’s my “discussion” post: To Pin or Not To Pin: Why I Use Pinterest & Love It!
http://www.needlenthread.com/2013/04/needlenthread-on-pinterest.html
In my niche, there tends to be controversy over the use of Pinterest, because of misconceptions on the terms of use and Pinterest’s alleged “rights” over images posted on Pinterest, copyright violation, and so forth. But I love Pinterest, and it has served my blog well, especially when it comes to driving traffic.
What has surprised me so far about the comments on the article is that they are, for the most part, very positive. The only negative aspect of Pinterest mentioned is that it tends to suck time. When Pinterest first emerged, though, there was quite a bit of heated discussion and adamant anti-Pinterest opinion expressed in my niche, so I was expecting to see more of that coming out in the comments. So far, though, nothing along those lines. We shall see…
~MC
Hi Mary,
Great blog post! Left a comment for you.
Hope you can return the favour. Here’s mine: http://atmr.ch/2sF9
I love Pinterest! I left a comment for you. Feel free to check out my post as well: http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
Hello Mary,
I just left a comment. I learned a lot from your post.
Thanks.
Please visit me at http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com/2013/04/discuss-is-there-a-special-meal-that-you-have-adapted-for-food-allergies-in-your-family/
I’m a little late to the party but I wanted to link up my attempt at a discussion. I tried to add a survey to the end of another really long post that I knew would get lots of traffic but I didn’t get very good engagement. So here is my second attempt at a survey: http://wp.me/p38Tfs-aZ
I don’t have a huge following and my comments sections often sounds like crickets so this is the perfect challenge for me. I’m starting small with the survey since I figured it was easier and safer than a full comment discussion (for the readers I mean).
I took the survey. I am in desperate need of organizing my office/workout room/craft room so your March project was a great motivation for me! Thanks.
I took your survey. Feel free to check out my post as well: http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
I like your survey. Very cool.
Please visit me at http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com/2013/04/discuss-is-there-a-special-meal-that-you-have-adapted-for-food-allergies-in-your-family/
I wrote “10 valuable life and survival lessons from TV shows” and I’d really like to know about yours too!!!
Now I’m going to read your posts!
Thanx again Darren for this opportunity :)
Here’s the link, in english of course, but ehy, if you want I’ve got it also in italian :D Bilingual blogger here!
http://www.euforilla.com/?p=3173&lang=en
Thought I’d join in on the fun too!
Here’s my discussion post!
Author: Steph
Title: 4 Reasons Why Twitter Doesn’t Suck
(Looking for feedback on your fav. social networks, and why they’re your favourite)
URL: http://blog.atomicreach.com/4-reasons-why-twitter-doesnt-suck/
Comment made Steph! I tried to add you as a connection on LinkedIn using the icon at the top right of your page but it said your page couldn’t be found?
I missed the How-To writing challenge but I’m going to jump in on the Discussion challenge, and any future ones that come up
http://cajuntisha.tumblr.com/post/47117693660/im-sick
Hi Tisha. I could not figure out how to leave a comment on your blog. I’d probably love your blog though – I love to cook cajun food (or try to anyhow! LOL).
Thanks, Darren! This was a great challenge. My blog is barely a month old so I don’t have a big following yet, but I’m hoping this post will help generate some discussion.
Here’s mine:
Discuss: Is Technology Changing How We Learn?
http://inkwellscholars.org/discuss-is-technology-changing-how-we-learn/
Hi Nicole – comment made! Please check out mine if you get time http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
Thanks, Jon! Just left a comment on your site.
Thanks Nicole – I’ve responded!
Great post Nicole!
Left a comment for you.
Hope you can return the favour: http://atmr.ch/2sF9
:)
Thanks, Steph! I commented. :)
Hi Nicole
I have left a comment on your blog would be grateful if you could do the same with mine.
http://networkmarketingdigital.com/blog/
Thanks
Linda
Thanks, Linda!
Nicole, that was a fascinating topic and I loved reading through all of the comments (and I added one, too).
Thanks, Dona! I just responded.
I loved your discussion topic and I left a comment for you. Feel free to check out my post as well: http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
I have initiated the discussion thread pertaining to my niche – What is your revolution?
and here is the link http://rhour.com/what-is-your-revolution/
I left a comment on your post. Great post. Very thought provoking. I am participating in the writing project too. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?”. http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi ROhit,
very nice revelation in revolution, I too feel you have to choose some time or the other, the sooner the better. have commented in your blog, hope you go through my post too…
I wrote this post based on a true life argument between members in one of the online community of bloggers on Facebook.
Here is the url to the post
http://cybernaira.com/2013/targetting-global-audience-does-domain-name-matter/
I’ve posted a comment!
Thanks Jon, I visited your blog yesterday and really you have a nice discussion post. I love the topic and also leave a comment.
I left a comment for you! Please check out my post: “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Here’s mine. Let me know what you think!
What Kind of Traveler are You? http://www.rovingvails.com/blog/2013/04/04/who-are-you-as-a-world-traveler/
Hi Corinne. I left a comment for you :-> Mine is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?”. http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
A parenting discussion – Picky Eating; Should You Give In To Your Child? http://www.therealsupermumblog.com/2013/04/picky-eating/
Comment posted!
Posted a comment. Great discussion. Mine is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Thanks for this interesting article. I’ve left a comment for you. Please have a go at my question How Do You Stay Positive? I’d be interested in your perspective on staying positive in your parenting. Of course there is a whole topic surrounding ‘positive parenting’ that I’d love to blog about too.
http://perceptionsby1.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/when-things-go-awry/
Thanks for this opportunity!
Hi Regina. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi, a bit late, but I have finally completed this project. My blog provides eco tips for busy mums, so my discussion post is “What freaks you out the most?” I’m hoping to find out what motivates my readers to live cleaner and greener.
http://downtoearthmother.com/2013/04/08/what-freaks-you-out-the-most-discussion/
Hi Jo, I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi, guys! My name is Vincent and I run Self Stairway.
I started a discussion called “Who Do You Want to Be in 2030?”. In it, I include my own goals for self-improvement and open the question up to my readers.
http://www.selfstairway.com/who-do-you-want-to-be-in-2030
What a great discussion you started Vincent, you really got people fired up! I appreciate your response to my comment, btw, very thoughtful.
Thanks, Kathleen! It was rather good timing because I had touched upon this idea in my previous article. :)
Hi Vincent, I left a comment for you. I also copied my comment and printed it to put in my memory box in my closet. I plan to read this in 2030 and see how I’ve done. Loved your post! Thank you.
My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Thank you for this opportunity. I was wondering what to write for my next blog post and this one just hit the spot.
Here is my entry.
http://networkmarketingdigital.com/social-media-stop/
Hi Linda, comment made! I would really appreciate you taking a look at my post! http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
Hi Linda, I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi Linda,
This was a very thought provoking post. Thank you. I left a comment.
Hi all,
Thanks Darren, great post.
My discussion post is on Blogging Frame of Mind and is here:
http://dexterousdiva.co.uk/2013/04/08/the-blogging-frame-of-mind/
I would love for anyone to take a look and join in the debate ;)
Jo
Hi Jo. Comment made!
Hi Jo, I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Okay, I know I’m late, but here’s my discussion post:
http://www.slwrites.com/how-do-you-define-courage/
I’m asking readers and all interested parties, How do you define courage?
I’ll be chiming in on as many other discussions as I can.
Hi Sarah, I’ve made a comment on your post!
Hi Sarah, I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Great idea to post discussion blog. Excited to participate in this. Can’t wait to read the other posts. I own a fitness and nutrition blog that I don’t want to come off as the same old boring weight loss gimmicky type blog. My post asks “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi Tammy,
I left a comment for you.
Hi, everybody this is such a great idea to connect bloggers from around the web. Just finished my post on my website at http://www.videogameselling.com/2013/04/your-favorite-and-least-favorite-ebay-tools.html hope somebody finds it interesting enough to leave a comment or two on. Thanks.
Hi ethan pepper,
a good discussion, and a good idea too because I had to go through the other two articles related to your question, do go through my post too…
Hi Ethan, I read your post. I wish I could add value but the truth is I don’t like Ebay and don’t use it. If I need something my husband handles it for me. I was planning to leave a comment on your blog itself but it said that I would be posting via Facebook and I wasn’t sure I really wanted to do that???? Sorry, I’m not always hip to the newest ways to do things on the internet. LOL. Anyhow, My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
My discussion post today is: “Where’s the Best Place in the World to Live?
Can’t wait to see where in the world other peeps live (or would like to live) and why they are great.
http://zigazag.com/best-place-in-the-world-to-live/
Love these group exercises, Darren. Thank you. They are such a great way to get us thinking out of the box when deciding how to present posts so that our blog content is fresh and interesting.
Hi Johanna,
I have posted a comment in your site, I would be grateful if you go through my post too…
Done
Oh dear, I was really looking forward to reading your post but the link is broken!
Kathleen thanks for trying :) Here it is again http://zigazag.com/best-place-in-the-world-to-live/
Hi Johanna, I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Thanks Tammy – and it was a wonderful comment! I was entranced – Thank You. I’ve been over to you as well and left a reply :)
My post is geared toward people who have adopted a pet. The question is “Have you ever renamed your pet?”
http://www.nepapets.com/have-you-ever-renamed-your-pet
Hi Dawn. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi Dawn,
I just commented.
Please chime in on our discussion at http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com/2013/04/discuss-is-there-a-special-meal-that-you-have-adapted-for-food-allergies-in-your-family/
Thanks.
I wanted to open a discussion on the idea of how we edit our lives on Facebook or Instagram, which was prompted by an article I read last week and my different take on the topic. My post is Zen of Instagram: http://www.nurturedmama.net/zen-of-instagram/
Hi Dona,
your page is not opening, page is not found.. do check
Hi Maneka, I’m not sure when you posted this comment, but I just checked the link and it is working now!
Hi Dona, yes it is working and have read the post. I too have a lot of reservations when it comes to internet, however I feel that posting and being a nobody on the internet gives you lesser identity and sometimes I do have to face the negative aspects too..
do go through my discussion
http://simpleindianmom.in/career-or-family-what-should-a-woman-choose-discuss/
Hi DonaB, I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi, I am a beginner and have entered into this group writing project for the first time, hope fellow bloggers would accept me and guide me too.
I have always been confused as to which would be the best for a woman – a successful career or a happy family. one can always take a middle path, but still I feel when you take a middle path you always lose somethings, lets discuss
http://simpleindianmom.in/career-or-family-what-should-a-woman-choose-discuss/
Hi Menaka. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Hi Tammy,
Thanks a lot for the comment, have gone through your post and would surely take part in the discussion
Hi Dona, your link doesn’t seem to be working!
These all look fascinating, I love a good discussion! Here is my post about pet peeves, let me know what your pet peeve is! (It’s endlessly fascinating to me to find out what annoys people.)
http://kathleencaron.com/what-is-your-pet-peeve-and-why-are-you-petting-it-anyway/
I look forward to reading all the posts and joining the discussions.
Hi Kathleen. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
I left a comment.
Please chime in to our discussion at http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com/2013/04/discuss-is-there-a-special-meal-that-you-have-adapted-for-food-allergies-in-your-family/
I’ve been writing a lot on Spring Cleaning on my blog. I wrote a discussion post asking for the best and easiest cleaning tips you have. I have a lot of people comment to me IRL about my blog but none of them will leave comments on the actual blog. I’d love it if you stopped by and checked it out.
http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
Hi Cathy. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Cathy, commented! Wanted to let you know that the captcha that you use for preventing spam is very hard to read. It’s possible that many ppl cannot comment bc of that. Have you considered removing it?
Hi Cathy,
A nice discussion in spring, I have commented on your blog, would feel good if you have a look at my post too
http://simpleindianmom.in/career-or-family-what-should-a-woman-choose-discuss/
My discussion post is How Do You Stay Positive? My blog is a personal development blog with a positive psychology theme. I’m after some tips on what people do to keep themselves positive.
Keep these projects going Darren. I think they are really useful.
Hi David. I’ve left you a comment!
Hi David. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
I think my post may have slipped through the cracks, but I wanted to start a discussion about pet peeves, because I find it endlessly amusing and interesting what annoys people, I hope you will all join the discussion! I have read most of your posts and found them fascinating and thought provoking.
Here’s the post “What is your pet peeve (and why are you petting it anyway?)” http://kathleencaron.com/what-is-your-pet-peeve-and-why-are-you-petting-it-anyway/
As parents we get a “do-over” when our kids reach middle school. All of a sudden we have the opportunity to give to our kids what we think that we should have had–at least this is the case for me! It is our duty as adults to help our children be the best version of themselves–even on the hard days–when we aren’t even the best versions of ourselves!
This is a post that I wrote from my son’s question: “Mom, what should I be when I grow up?”
http://wp.me/p30aWS-KD or http://reneebaude.com/2013/04/11/mom-what-shoul…when-i-grow-up/
Be Blessed.
Hi Renee, comment made!
Hi Renee. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Thank you, Darren, for this great challenge.
Here is my post. Discuss: What meal have you adapted for food allergies?
http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com/2013/04/discuss-is-there-a-special-meal-that-you-have-adapted-for-food-allergies-in-your-family/
Commented! Good question.
Hi Barbara. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
I have never really done a discussion type of post on my blog, but earlier this week I did a post of just that nature, as I could not believe a plan our government has to reduce the waitlist for people waiting for kidney or liver doners. Would love to know your thoughts. xx
http://www.wonderfullywomen.com/would-you-sell-your-kidney-for-3600/
Hi Nikki, great topic for discussion! Comment made. Please check out mine if you get chance http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
commented
Commented! :) Crazy scheme.
Hi Nikki. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
I was pointed toward this post from a participant in the Ultimate Blog Challenge, and I’m so glad she led the way; this is a fun project!
My discussion is pretty straight forward– I always like to know what places people really want to visit, so my post for today is Open Mic Night– Travel Bucket List.
http://cherisidlechatter.blogspot.com/2013/04/open-mic-nighttravel-bucket-list.html
Thanks!
Hi Cheri. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Name: Seth
Post title: Are you blogging too long without breaks?
url: http://sethwork.wordpress.com
Hi everyone, please find my discussion post here – http://sethwork.wordpress.com. As you will see, it’s a site that not much work has been put into. I literally started making it yesterday. Hopefully you will read it and comment.
Feel free to tell me what to change about my website. I know I’ll need to change almost everything about the website because it’s still in default setting theme – and I will.
You don’t have to if u prefer to just read my post and comment. I would be more than grateful already.
You will find this duplicate message in my post: I won’t be online in the next 24 hours. So if you left a comment, I can only reply after that. I’ll also return comments on your blog for the Problogger discussion competition made at my blog within the next week before 19 April 2013.
If you can’t click on the link, let me know and I’ll fix it when I get back
Hi Seth. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
I’ve left a comment Seth!
Gotta love it when a post you were meaning to write and finally scheduled to post before a challenge or idea comes up fits right in with what is going on. hahahahha
http://toscasac.blogspot.com/2013/04/monkier-me.html
Hi Tosca. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Sounds like a great idea. Makes me think of all the different things relevant to our blog that could be discussed. Seems like the best responses we get are to recipes so I suppose a food discussion?
I love this idea, and posted on my blog.
Simple title…
Margaret Thatcher – Discuss!
http://thegreatgordino.com/margaret-thatcher-discuss/
Hi Gordon. I’ve made a comment! Please check out mine if you get chance http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
What a great idea! I had a post lined up and just added a question to it – such a simple thing to do! Thanks for all the great ideas you share!
http://whittskitsfabricscrafts.blogspot.com/2013/04/find-it-free-on-friday-stop-by-for-tea.html
Carrie
Left a comment for you. Feel free to check out my post: http://tnstayinthecarmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/discussion-your-best-and-easiest.html
Gorgeous post and it made me hungry! :)
Hi Carrie. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Here is my post for the challenge. http://chasingrabbittrails.com/how-to-find-strength-without-a-strong-support-system/
I enjoyed your post Teressa – made me realize I have a better support system now in my new country than I ever had at “home” :)
I think I’ve always been afraid to do a post like this because of the crickets I imagined that would follow! But I’m part of a blog challenge and part of this list, so I hope to get at least a COUPLE of responses!
Do you think buying organic food is worth the cost? Why or why not?
http://laughinglemonpie.com/is-buying-organic-worth-the-cost-discuss/
Hey Lace–I’m an Iron Chef Mom! I’ve been following you ever since!
I do think buying organic is worth the cost . . . at Target organic produce is often cheaper than non organic! I also think when I began buying organic and growing my own food–I became more aware of waste.
Be Blessed.
So true, Renee! I think society just has a bias to believe it’s more expensive!
Hi Lacy. I left a comment for you. My post is “Do Fitness & Weight Loss Gimmicks Make You Want to Shoot Someone?” http://noskinnies.com/blog/2013/4/6/what-do-you-want-to-see-or-not-see-in-a-fitness-inspiration-blog
Comment made Lacy. I didn’t hear any crickets or see any tumble weed! Please take a look at my post if you get chance http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
Hi Lacy,
I love your blog and I will be revisiting. Organic is definitely the way to go. I left you a comment on your blog and there is a comment for you on my blog with a recipe for gluten free vegan cupcakes. http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com/2013/04/discuss-is-there-a-special-meal-that-you-have-adapted-for-food-allergies-in-your-family/
Spring’s here and it’s time to celebrate. How do you plan to celebrate this brand new Spring in your life, fellow bloggers?
I think I missed a previous challenge, but glad I could be a part of this one Thank you, Darren.
Looking forward to meeting and interacting with so many new blogger friends.
:)
What makes a blog awesome? What is it that makes a good impression on you? That makes you read, click around, and read some more?
Share with me at http://blogformatting.com/blog-awesome/
Cannot wait to hear from you!
Comment made Delia. Check mine out if you can please! http://www.affiliatehelp.info/2013/04/01/what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-new-blogger/
Great, done!
Thanks Darren! This will be interesting, to say the least. This is my first “Discussion Post”:
Discuss: How is the Social Media Tsunami Affecting Relationships?
http://relatingonline.com/archives/1089
Cheers! Buddy Hodges
If you could make one change, what would it be? Discuss!
This is a great challenge! Look forward to hearing from many of you and getting involved in your conversations too!
http://www.millerandmillerconsulting.co.uk/1/post/2013/04/if-you-could-make-one-change-what-would-it-be.html or http://millerandmillerconsulting.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/if-you-could-change-one-thing-what-would-it-be/ #blogboost #ultimateblogchallenge
Comment made Kat!
Thanks so much for this idea! I am completely new to blogging and have so much to learn. My post inspired by this one is Spring Cleaning Checklist for True Happiness. (I guess I have a lot to learn about creating titles too!) Anyway, thanks again!
Wow, I think I just got in under the wire! My post is about starting your day:
Do You Have a Morning Ritual? Powerful Ways to Start Your Day
http://becomeyourvision.com/do-you-have-a-morning-ritual-powerful-ways-to-start-your-day/
and I’m about to go and check out as many of the others posts in this thread as I can get to. Would love some comments about your morning routines or lack of :)
Awesome group discussion, glad to participate!
http://www.betterlivedlife.com/2013/04/13/change-time/
Comment made Patrick!
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Nothing like a last minute entry! My post is Discuss: What is your favorite meal and why?
http://www.bowofbronze.com/amysblog/2013/04/discuss-what-is-your-favorite-meal-and-why/
Amy Blevins
What Spring Home Improvement Projects are on your List this Year?
http://allutahhomerepair.com/108/what-is-your-spring-home-improvement-project/
Comment made!
Commented!