Comments on: Something Blogging This Way Comes – Pet Blogger Challenge 2012

By: The Preventive Vet

The Preventive Vet — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:56:26 +0000

Hi Pamela,

I was just catching up on the comments people have left on my blog from the Challenge and came over to check yours out. This is great. I love to read your musings and also love the fact that your in Philly (I grew up in Bucks County). It sounds like you’ve got lots of great projects going and under development, congratulations. And muchos congrats for the excellent traffic and rating for your blog! I’m still pretty new to the blog world, but really liking the doors it is opening up and the great group of people out there. I am hoping to make it to BlogPaws this year, and if so would be looking forward to meeting up. Be well.

Jason

By: Liz (Woof Woof Mama)

Liz (Woof Woof Mama) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:25:04 +0000

Congrats on how well your blog is doing! I’m still new to blogging and have been so caught up in the technical aspects and figuring out all the little details that I’m just finally lifting my head and can see the big picture a little better! It’s so nice to get to know everyone else’s stories and learn from their experiences. I too am a conflicted capitalist but that’s a story for another time and place! I appreciate the comments you left on my blog and I left you a reply about getting in touch if you want to IM or Chat about WordPress themes and blog redesigns, etc.

By: lauren

lauren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:08:21 +0000

four times the traffic from a year ago? holy smokes! also, this alexa thing, i semi sort of looked into it, but i still don’t understand what it is or why i need it. maybe one day i’ll figure it out…

By: melF

melF — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:57:05 +0000

BTW – I did several Squidoo lenses and never made a scent. Congrats!

By: melF

melF — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:53:33 +0000

Congratulations Pamela. I am not surprised that your blog has grown in all your stats. You are a thoughtful blogger and I love coming to your blog because I know I will always leave thinking about something. Good for the brain!

I loved your comment: “If Pam and Honey take a walk in the forest and no one is there…” Made me laugh. So true!

I think you hit on something that I was trying to get at in my post, but didn’t quite get it across – conflicted capitalist. This is exactly my dilemma. I think I almost need a brand (how I hate that word) and a clear focus to generate revenue, but I’m not sure I really want to do that. I like writing when I am moved to write (although this past year I kept a schedule). I am finding that most successful blogs seem to have a brand of some sort, but maybe I am overthinking this?
Thank you for giving words to my conflict. I am so glad I met you and get to read your blog. Wishing that all your goals come true in 2012!

By: Tegan

Tegan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:16:25 +0000

One of the things I love the most about your blog is it’s name! I think it’s very clever and sophisticated. It’s nice to hear that you are using some blog tracking tools, like Alexa and Technorati too. I’m a bit puzzled by them, but I hope that, if I visit enough, I’ll get less perplexed over time…
Happy blogging for 2012!

By: Vicki Cook

Vicki Cook — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:26:36 +0000

I love S_wagging, especially the Puppiness Project! And like others have already mentioned, I love your writing style. And, and, and…

Congrats on your success with both your blogs! I’m sure you will move forward with your financial goals in 2012.

I too am conflicted about the financial side of blogging – and won’t even go so far as to call myself a capitalist. Kind of strange for someone with an MBA, don’t you think? 😉

By: Kim Clune

Kim Clune — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:59:47 +0000

Pamela, I bow down to your two-timing blogging ability. That takes serious determination. And while real estate isn’t on my radar in the least, I’m guessing that I’d love reading your take on that as much as I enjoy reading your enchanting posts here. I love your writing. But I suppose that’s a rather impotent statement. What I really mean by that isn’t to comment on the words you’ve strung together, although that certainly counts. Your writing embodies unique perspective and keen observation. I suppose, when I get right down to it, I love the way you think.

Congrats on your impressive success in 2011 and best to you and yours in 2012. I’m looking forward to it!

By: Peggy Frezon

Peggy Frezon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:46:07 +0000

Your blog is consistently good and one of my favorites. I especially love, love, love the Puppiness Project, and if you want to write a book on this idea, please contact me and I’ll answer any questions you may have, because I think it’s a winner!

By: Karen Friesecke

Karen Friesecke — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:38:48 +0000

I am jellus of your 2 blogs, how do you find the time? BTW congrats on making money with Squidoo!! I tried my hand at making a lens many moons ago & it was pretty tough. I never made a cent 🙁