tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post1662103429372103020..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Social Media Panic? Chill!Jill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30670168437924711602011-08-24T08:11:31.600-04:002011-08-24T08:11:31.600-04:00Totally i agree with you in this point "simpl...Totally i agree with you in this point "simple to use, and terrific for networking. "utube funny videoshttp://top-funny-youtube-videos.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-20516099597265732472011-07-07T16:55:29.700-04:002011-07-07T16:55:29.700-04:00New follower here. I have been researching on swit...New follower here. I have been researching on switching and I am eager, then hesitant. I can't make up my mind. Blogger gets on my last nerve at times, especially when comments aren't working or staying logged in, which still hasn't be corrected and the biggest issue; you have no one to help you but the forums. I am sure WP has it headaches too, which is why I haven't switched, yet. Don't want to trade one headache for another. But I love blogging, so what's a girl to do, blog rehab doesn't work. :-) enjoying your blog, it's great.Lenasledgeblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910856908662964093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-39163582407056232352011-07-05T08:57:38.366-04:002011-07-05T08:57:38.366-04:00Lynn: I would love that mystical publicist too! An...Lynn: I would love that mystical publicist too! And your blog always makes me smile. :)<br /><br />Jeanette: Uggh--the dreaded nf platform! I feel for you, I truly do. I think you're doing exactly what you should be doing, and whenever I read one of your blogs or see you on a social media site, I feel happy. You have such a special touch.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-81707584998310765392011-07-04T04:36:02.143-04:002011-07-04T04:36:02.143-04:00I think you're exactly right, Jill... we have ...I think you're exactly right, Jill... we have to discern what we are able to handle at any given time and put aside the pressure to do more. Although developing an online presence has definite value, how extensive it needs to be will change at different points in our careers, and writing is always the first priority.<br /><br />I haven't had a single site problem in three years of blogging with Wordpress, so I'm a big fan, but I imagine every option has its strengths and weaknesses. I think your blog is very attractive! :)Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-3091324018603805812011-07-04T03:47:12.832-04:002011-07-04T03:47:12.832-04:00Thanks, that's absolutely wonderful!! :DThanks, that's absolutely wonderful!! :DSweet Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613556729394471187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-50546339879206948862011-07-03T17:32:00.120-04:002011-07-03T17:32:00.120-04:00You're blog is wonderful. I'm so glad I fo...You're blog is wonderful. I'm so glad I found it. But I do understand how you feel. I've often wondered if I'm spreading myself too thin. And then when Blogger has a hiccup it really causes stress. But for the most part I do like Blogger.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23182956335743822392011-07-02T16:23:50.591-04:002011-07-02T16:23:50.591-04:00Thank you for saying this, sweetie. I so feel pres...Thank you for saying this, sweetie. I so feel pressured to build my platform, since I'm a nf writer in Nowheresville, USA. Just this morning I was telling the Lord with tears, "I don't want to make myself known--I want to make YOU known." I think He knows each heart, and has a custom made plan for each life. He will show us what's best for us, if we ask and follow His leading, not try to squeeze into someone's predetermined mold for writers. So there. <br /><br />Happy 4th and hugs for a freeing post, <br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-9975686471559411652011-07-02T10:59:26.170-04:002011-07-02T10:59:26.170-04:00Nope, I definitely am not saving the world either!...Nope, I definitely am not saving the world either! But hopefully may have made one person smile today and maybe even feel a little better about his/her life. I feel pressure just to keep up with what I am doing now, and focus on doing it well. I believe doing well on a few platforms is better than doing just average on many. Although, having a publicist who manages all platforms excellently would be a awesome! But I don't think that is going to happen to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60706997366300323312011-07-02T10:35:59.546-04:002011-07-02T10:35:59.546-04:00More great input on Wordpress/Blogger and platform...More great input on Wordpress/Blogger and platforms! I store all this info away, so I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and tips!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35214958201336378572011-07-01T23:07:21.629-04:002011-07-01T23:07:21.629-04:00all about balance! You can soooo wear yourself out...all about balance! You can soooo wear yourself out keeping up with everything. I use both wordpress and blogger and my twitter is linked to facebook. For now. It can be overkill for your own brain! The rest you can leave for options to expand your platform eventually. You just never know what will catch on;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17815269387039346406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-88610312165300774712011-07-01T23:04:26.860-04:002011-07-01T23:04:26.860-04:00Hi,Jill! I've never used Blogger, but I've...Hi,Jill! I've never used Blogger, but I've been on Wordpress now for about four months and I do like it. Initially, it took me awhile to get the hang of it, probably because I'm not too techy you may remember:) I think it offers a lot at the freebie level, but Blogger may, too. <br /><br />I think your present site looks great, and I really like your beachy theme! :)<br /><br />(Oh, and I'm glad you're home...I feel a techy question coming on...)<br /><br />Happy Fourth of July!Cynthia Herronhttp://cynthiaherron.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-86094543640317406242011-07-01T19:31:04.672-04:002011-07-01T19:31:04.672-04:00I had heard from a friend in IT, and he knows that...I had heard from a friend in IT, and he knows that I'm no computer genius, to use Blogger - that Wordpress was a nightmare and difficult at times. But, my social media instructor recommended Wordpress, and since I was paying for her to help me, that's what I went with. And you know what? I was able to do everything on my own! I set the pages up, and launched my blog without any help from my IT guy (even though I had him nearby).Tiffany A Whitehttp://tiffanyawhite.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-59350481833847889562011-07-01T18:09:23.959-04:002011-07-01T18:09:23.959-04:00I don't like wordpress at all so I will stick ...I don't like wordpress at all so I will stick with Blogger:) Happy fourth!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84073720540416993892011-07-01T17:32:51.441-04:002011-07-01T17:32:51.441-04:00I have found you either love Blogger or love Wordp...I have found you either love Blogger or love Wordpress. I tried a blogspot blog and found Wordpress easier for some odd reason. It works for me. One mantra I heard from pub Jacquie Rogers is, "Having the next product (book) ready to go is more important than anything else." I'm still trying to follow that. :-)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734148270217773194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24517937299153483492011-07-01T16:25:19.092-04:002011-07-01T16:25:19.092-04:00Good afternoon!
First, sorry I've been out of...Good afternoon!<br /><br />First, sorry I've been out of town for the last few days, so I'm just now getting to my social sites!<br /><br />Second, Wow! Love these comments! You're all supportive, wonderful people and I appreciate your thoughts on Blogger, Wordpress, and the whole nine yards!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-69778407247580433502011-07-01T14:37:18.360-04:002011-07-01T14:37:18.360-04:00When I made the switch from Blogger to WordPress, ...When I made the switch from Blogger to WordPress, I lost a lot of my followers. Those who actually follow and comment a lot made the switch with me. But I look at the measly number on my new site and groan. It's like starting all over again! Yeah, I panicked!Ralenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890775905785233298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40131771106623669822011-07-01T13:22:02.235-04:002011-07-01T13:22:02.235-04:00I love the last line of your post, Jill! Too funny...I love the last line of your post, Jill! Too funny :-) I'm learning more and more each day, and it works if I take my time. Right now, I'd rather stick with my current social media than overwhelm myself with all that's out there. Have a great 4th!Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63107019125803708962011-07-01T11:22:37.573-04:002011-07-01T11:22:37.573-04:00I am so happy to read this post. I've had a we...I am so happy to read this post. I've had a website for a while. I've been blogging - on Blogger - for a couple of years. My website maker has only now convinced me to join Facebook - LOL - and I've been frazzled over that for a couple of weeks, but it's finally coming together. Next she's linking me to Linked-In and Twitter. She promises they'll all work together and I won't have to go here and there. We'll see. But one way or another, I will have a book to promote next year and I wanted to expand on my base. I hoping the trick is to always remember that writing comes first. Otherwise, I might yank the plug and return to basics only.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-48555160850841509902011-07-01T10:59:10.351-04:002011-07-01T10:59:10.351-04:00Hi Jill,
I can't even think about anything ot...Hi Jill, <br />I can't even think about anything other than blogger. I'm just now learning how to use it correctly. :) Twitter is my next endeavor. <br /><br />Have a great weekend!Lacie Nezbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648510926045130284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-25483805497631595972011-07-01T09:51:39.120-04:002011-07-01T09:51:39.120-04:00Yes, I feel pressure to do more with social media....Yes, I feel pressure to do more with social media. And I do. But I remind myself that the best way to expand presence and platform is to write a really good book. If I don't deliver the goods, it won't matter how many people have heard of me. Or it will matter the wrong way!Olivia Newporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898775895246676862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-87977861770961328372011-07-01T09:20:40.615-04:002011-07-01T09:20:40.615-04:00Ha, you know I have! Based on our recent conversat...Ha, you know I have! Based on our recent conversations. I like your points.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65825036992429384732011-07-01T09:18:05.958-04:002011-07-01T09:18:05.958-04:00I switched from Blogger to Wordpress about six mon...I switched from Blogger to Wordpress about six months ago. I did lose some followers in the move but I do like the additional features I find in WP. Blogger was good to me too though. Bottom line is I think it is less about the platform and more about the interactions with the people. I love your site and your personable touch.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64793789444096659122011-07-01T09:17:07.524-04:002011-07-01T09:17:07.524-04:00Yes, I sometimes do feel the pressure to increase ...Yes, I sometimes do feel the pressure to increase my platform/ Thanks for this post reminding me that I should do what I can and let the rest go.<br /><br />I like blogger (just recently gave my blog a face-lift) and I'm on twitter and facebook. <br /><br />Have a happy 4th!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64669669745040722572011-07-01T09:02:29.778-04:002011-07-01T09:02:29.778-04:00Love your advice, Jill. What works for one person ...Love your advice, Jill. What works for one person may not work for another. Each person needs to do what works for her schedule. <br /><br />I've used both Wordpress and Blogger, but I feel Blogger is more user friendly, especially for a new blogger than WP. I like it and I'm staying with it. <br /><br />Due to my schedule, I've decided to limit my social media to Twitter, Facebook, and blogging. When I have more time, I'll expand.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-28406560652189732742011-07-01T08:32:54.958-04:002011-07-01T08:32:54.958-04:00Sometimes I do need to stop the insanity and that&...Sometimes I do need to stop the insanity and that's not even social networking related. ;)<br /><br />Great post. When I'm feeling pressured I usually need to step back and regain perspective.<br /><br />(I love Goodreads...shameless plug.)<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.com