tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post8604170224640580147..comments2024-01-30T17:24:27.175-05:00Comments on Paperback Princess: Paperback's Pondering's: Blog Development and Growthpaperbackprincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-86191457261297249572016-01-16T17:21:54.836-05:002016-01-16T17:21:54.836-05:00That's a good point Amanda! Although I think f...That's a good point Amanda! Although I think for some people it can be very hard to focus on the positive and not look at the negatives. And you're right, communication is key! Thanks for stopping by! :) paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-16273906958893430282016-01-16T17:08:21.234-05:002016-01-16T17:08:21.234-05:00I disagree a little on the not comparing, because ...I disagree a little on the not comparing, because I do think that comparing where you are in terms of your own journey and where someone else is can be taken positively, especially if you've achieved a lot more than you expected, it's good to look at things positively, however, the best advice in terms of growing is to communicate with people in your niche or circle, make friends and be social, it's the number one way of getting places! Best of luck in the future :)Amanda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357839391966441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-88777923792376105282016-01-14T07:35:36.789-05:002016-01-14T07:35:36.789-05:00That's very true Jillian! I really needed to k...That's very true Jillian! I really needed to know when I first started out that everyone started out at the same place. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-80575537819629906792016-01-14T07:34:14.822-05:002016-01-14T07:34:14.822-05:00I really like it this way too! It seems more perso...I really like it this way too! It seems more personal and special when your blog is still growing!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-9101170317343479692016-01-14T05:04:20.853-05:002016-01-14T05:04:20.853-05:00I love this post Emily! I remember starting out in...I love this post Emily! I remember starting out in blogging around 2 years ago, and I was so envious at so many blogs who had a huge following and number of comments per post. I was so jealous, but it only made me feel bad. I guess people shouldn't compare their blog to others because it does take a lot of time and effort to get ARCs and blog buddies and comments. It all lies in the matter of time and patience :)<br /><br />Jillian @ <a href="http://jilliansbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Jillian's Books </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-6206505836296455572016-01-13T16:34:28.009-05:002016-01-13T16:34:28.009-05:00I tried to start my blog last summer, and I got re...I tried to start my blog last summer, and I got really discouraged, because no one seemed to care. Luckily, I got over that, and now I'm making so many friends! It's so cool that people actually read and enjoy my reviews, even if it's only a couple of people. For me, it's almost better than having a really popular blog, where it's hard to connect with idividual people.Bryce Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074635705174367727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-32564930080489511422016-01-13T16:34:03.128-05:002016-01-13T16:34:03.128-05:00I tried to start my blog last summer, and I got re...I tried to start my blog last summer, and I got really discouraged, because no one seemed to care. Luckily, I got over that, and now I'm making so many friends! It's so cool that people actually read and enjoy my reviews, even if it's only a couple of people. For me, it's almost better than having a really popular blog, where it's hard to connect with idividual people.Bryce Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074635705174367727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-52990936102021018532016-01-13T15:52:12.612-05:002016-01-13T15:52:12.612-05:00That's the way it should be! Blogging should b...That's the way it should be! Blogging should be an enjoyment, not a way to expand your following or "fame". paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-37039632768463978312016-01-13T15:28:32.612-05:002016-01-13T15:28:32.612-05:00I totally understand you! In the beginning I was s...I totally understand you! In the beginning I was so worried about numbers and how my blog looked and not having a lot of followers, but after I awhile I realized that I run my blog for fun, and so it should be fun and I shouldn't worry about numbers or trying to be like "big blogs". Sierra @ The Nerdgirl Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988689551994156529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-54633107556128495242016-01-13T10:07:41.720-05:002016-01-13T10:07:41.720-05:00you are now, and that's what counts ;)you are now, and that's what counts ;)Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-38435711503036854252016-01-13T09:57:38.321-05:002016-01-13T09:57:38.321-05:00Thanks Geraldine! I used to look at numbers all th...Thanks Geraldine! I used to look at numbers all the time, and get really upset if someone unfollowed me somewhere. Now not only on my blog, but on also personal social media, I have learned that it doesn't really matter at all. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-18460076161948271152016-01-13T09:56:16.002-05:002016-01-13T09:56:16.002-05:00Awww thank you! I have to admit, I wasn't alwa...Awww thank you! I have to admit, I wasn't always this way though. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-82119333955343972362016-01-13T09:55:45.975-05:002016-01-13T09:55:45.975-05:00A perfect way to put it! How boring would it be if...A perfect way to put it! How boring would it be if we all did the same posts?!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-55156678784965097082016-01-13T08:54:51.124-05:002016-01-13T08:54:51.124-05:00I love this! I can fully relate to it, and it'...I love this! I can fully relate to it, and it's definitely a message that I need to refer back to, every day, when I see the posts of other "bigger" blogs. I'm really conscious about the numbers - but I'm trying not to be! I don't overanalyse stats and post content based on that, but it's definitely something I worry about - and something that I don't want to worry about. Tbh, I think part of the reason I stopped blogging in 2013 was because I kept comparing my blog development to others! So yeah - tldr- all bloggers totally need to remember this post!Geraldine @ Corralling Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736170042008371323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-56731976845399444372016-01-13T08:29:50.817-05:002016-01-13T08:29:50.817-05:00Also, as old as it makes me sound, I wish I'd ...Also, as old as it makes me sound, I wish I'd had your positive attitude at your age!Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-84004363625672914902016-01-13T08:28:33.311-05:002016-01-13T08:28:33.311-05:00Totally agree - do what the hell you want! People ...Totally agree - do what the hell you want! People don't want every blog to be the same anyway - why would they read 40 near-identical blogs? I sometimes get annoyed when there's a new 'it' book out, simply because I don't want to read 20-odd reviews of it on one day! Be yourself, and (eventually) someone will appreciate it! Just keep swimming!Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.com