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Top 10 Ways You Know You're a Blogger If...

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Top 10 Ways You Know You're a Blogger If..

camera guy1.) You won't leave the house without your camera, or better yet, it's attached to you at all times. You never know when you will find inspiration.

2.) You have the thought at least once a day, "Oh that would make a great blog post!"

3.) You keep notes on your desk, stuck to your monitor, or in a file on "Future Blog Post Topics."

4.) You love to read other Blogs. If you're a writer, chances are that you're also a reader, they go hand in hand.

5.) You've been kept awake at least one night because you have a hot idea for a blog post or you're struggling with the perfect Blog Title, or you have gotten up way too early to write for your Blog.

blog6.) Blogs are a major source for your news - why bother with TV and newspapers when there are so many quality blogs?

7.) You know what it is to "Reblog" and you either love it or you hate it.

8.) You've made real-life friends, clients or business associates with people who comment on your blogs, or by commenting on their blogs.

9.) You've spent at least one Friday or Saturday night home blogging instead of going out.

10.) You can easily use the terms "Blogosphere" "Trackbacks" "Permalink" "RSS Feed" and "Blog Roll" in a sentence.

 

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Comments(57)

Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Kevin & Monica - I'm guilty of a few of these, though I blog in waves.  Some weeks more than others.  I guess you could consider me a quasi-blogger.

Feb 25, 2009 01:20 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Business Coaching

Wow, I was out of the office all afternoon yesterday and was pleasantly surprised with all of the feedback from the post. I was just hoping people didn't think we were crazy but I see there are lots of fellow "blogaholics" out there.

Thank you for all your comments - they are making me smile this morning.

Gerry - of course you can "reblog" our post and yes James - I have written down blogging ideas when I get up in the middle of the night. I'm glad you understand. :)

Have a great day and keep blogging!

Feb 25, 2009 01:36 AM
Liz Toles
MyLethbridgeRealty.com - Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge Real Estate

If there were a "Blogger's Anonymous, I may have to sign up!"

Feb 25, 2009 01:53 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, RealtorĀ® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

I am definitely a blogger-  camera always in hand for sure, lists of blog topics, and lots of reading!

Feb 25, 2009 02:16 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Business Coaching

Hi Liz - we would too!

Hi Sharon - it must be working, keep it up!

Feb 25, 2009 03:01 AM
Karl Peidl
Moorestown, NJ
Accredited Loan Consultant

I love top ten lists, especially ones so easily relatable.

Feb 25, 2009 08:41 AM
Karl Peidl
Moorestown, NJ
Accredited Loan Consultant

I love top ten lists, especially ones so easily relatable.

Feb 25, 2009 08:41 AM
Tamara Perlman
Referral Network Inc. - Truckee, CA

Thanks Kevin and Monica--

Very fun post.  I recognize myself in more and more of those categories.  One suggestion for couples out there... if your mate doesn't get it, introduce them to a blog on a hobby of theirs.  See if they don't catch the bug themselves!

Feb 25, 2009 09:10 AM
Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

OK I admit it I am a blogger.  Now what are the other 9 steps to recovery?

Feb 25, 2009 01:59 PM
Winter Baserva
Seasons Realty Group of Atlanta Communities - Atlanta, GA
Realtor -Homes For Sale, Atlanta, GA

OK. what is a Blog Roll? That one is the only one I didn't know?

Feb 25, 2009 11:05 PM
Jennifer Kipila
Van Dyk Group - Barnegat, NJ
The Muldowney Team - Ocean County Homes

I could admit to about 8 1/2 of them.  Never understood what the whole repost thing was about and then the only term I use in #10 is blogosphere. 

Feb 26, 2009 05:48 AM
Cedric (Ced) Reynolds
Covina, CA
(909) 263-4569

By George, I think I'm a blogger.  Thanks for sharing.  I can surely understand the Friday night thing about being home blogging every once in a while.  This stuff is quite addictive.

Feb 26, 2009 09:34 PM
Tony and Libby Kelly
Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere - Lake Oswego, OR
CRS, ABR, ePro, SRES, CLHMS, CDPE

Wow!  I am not that hardcore yet but I'm probably well on my way!

Feb 27, 2009 06:27 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Business Coaching

Thanks Karl.

Tamara - that's a great idea, everyone should have something to blog about.

Josef - I don't know - let us know if you find them!

Hi Winter - Blogroll is a Wordpress term used for "Links"

Jennifer - close enough, I think you're a blogger.

Cedric - that's great, it is addictive, in a good way :)

Tony & Libby - you'll get there just stick with it.

 

 

Feb 27, 2009 07:48 AM
Jan O'Brien - Real Estate Coach Coach | Teams & Brokers
WBNL Coaching - Las Vegas, NV
Align-Connect-Prosper

This is an excellent post!  Made me truly laugh out loud!  And so true for me...and several of my blogging friends...LOL

Feb 28, 2009 05:29 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Kevin and Monica - you forgot

   when you wake up in the middle of the night with a blog idea

and

   when you dream about a blog post.

Feb 28, 2009 01:10 PM
Catherine C Capasso
Catherine Cornelia Real Estate - Eastchester, NY
Cottage or Castle, What's Your Dream!

You got me on number one and I can say yes to all 10.

I use to have a panic attack if I left the house without a camera - digital, panoramic, digital SLR, video, pick one or multiple ;) and I realized that I always have my cell phones, yes I have multiple phones so I can keep business and personal separate and of course there's the iPhone, with me and all can take photos and two can take video so I am always good to go.

Thanks for the post.

Catherine in NY

Mar 02, 2009 08:18 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Business Coaching

Thanks Jan and thanks for the reblog :)

Hi Sharon - I've done those things also, add them to the list!

Hi Catherine - I left without my camera the other day and had the same thing happen, I just knew I was going to miss the perfect shot.

Mar 03, 2009 09:17 AM
Alexsandra Stewart
Remax equity group - Portland, OR
Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Great top ten list -- have to admit I ift most of them and several that were in the responses! Regarding #1, I've discovered that my iphone takes a decent photo for the times I forget the camera!

Mar 21, 2009 05:52 PM
Leslie Helm
Tennessee Recreational Properties - Jamestown, TN
Real Estate For Trail Riders

Stephen Graham's #11 made me laugh...I am actually doing that! I am new to Active Rain and new to blogging. I have LEARNED ALOT and had alot of fun!

Aug 11, 2009 06:29 AM