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After only a few days of using BlogCatalog I am very impressed and with this social networking site. Before I discovered BlogCatalog I was primarily using MyBlogLog. I am still focusing a lot of my attention on MyBlogLog but the main reason I have used MyBlogLog is because it is the largest social networking site of it’s kind (targeting the blogosphere). As a user I have access to thousands of other MyBlogLog members but I have never been very please with the usability of MyBlogLog. As I have said in another post, MyBlogLog only offers members a ‘MySpace’ type commenting section which I believe encourages spamming instead of quality interaction with other members.
There have been a few other blog focussed social networking sites introduced within the last year but none have impressed me like BlogCatalog. So how did BlogCatalog impress me?
- User Friendly -BlogCatalog is easy to use. Not all people have the time or desire to try and figure out how to sign up and use an interactive site.
- Site Design - I like the ‘blog style’ Blog Detail and Profile pages. As a blog reader and blogger author I feel very comfortable with the design. I was instantly familiar with the layout of this site.
- Directory -I like the directory style blog browsing. Separating blogs into categories and being able to browse through the categories is simple but effective.
- Widget -BlogCatalog offers widgets that are very similar to MyBlogLog’s widgets and just as customizable. It’s easy to put the two widgets together without looking cluttered or out of place. SmartWealthyRich.com uses MyBlogLog and BlogCatalog widgets together very nicely.
- Interaction -Each Blog Detail page is like a separate blog page that shows recent views and friends. Viewers are also able to leave a comment without having to be a member of BlogCatalog. This is a very nice feature. One that I think MyBlogLog should learn from.
- Recent Posts -My recent posts are in the main content section of my blog detail page and not in the sidebar. MyBlogLog offers only a tiny section at the bottom of your community page which really annoys me.
- Discussion - They have a new discussion area that is fun to read and reinforces the community interaction.
There are some things that could be improved but for the most part BlogCatalog is in my opinion is the best blog targeting social networking site. One downfall to using BlogCatalog is that is doesn’t have volume of members (using the widget) that MyBlogLog has. Though 63,393 users and 57,086 approved blogs is not bad it still would be nice to have more members to network with. I believe that existing members can help grow this community by creating a mass buzz . Members of BlogCatalog need to give this site more link love and exposure. So I am calling a BlogCatalog Community Mass Buzz. Sorry if the title sounds silly, I couldn’t think of anything else.
Here is how it will go down. On Monday May 14th (one week from today) all members that want to participate will post a BlogCatalog Community Mass Buzz post. Post about what you like about BlogCatalog and link to your blog detail or profile page. It would probably be a good idea to link to BlogCatalog home page as well. The idea is that if we all get the buzz out on the same day (or there abouts) it will create a flood of interest quickly.
In case you are wondering I am not getting paid to post this. I just understand the benefits of using social networking sites such as BlogCatalog and understand that the best advertisement is word-of-mouth. I am also interested to see if this type of event would be worth recreating for promotion of other websites. So join me on May 14th and contribute to the BlogCatalog Community Mass Buzz. Please leave a comment on this post with a link to your post (remember iwebis follows links) so I can Stumble it and include a list of links in a future post.
Suggested post titles: BlogCatalog Community Mass Buzz, Why BlogCatalog is Better than MyBlogLog, Are you using BlogCatalog? Just be sure BlogCatalog is in your title somewhere.
Please tell as many BlogCatalog members about this event as you can. If you are not a BlogCatalog member join today and join in.
Recap:
- Write a BlogCatalog Community Mass Buzz post and publish on May 14th.
- Post about what you like about BlogCatalog.
- Post title should include ‘BlogCatalog’.
- Link to your profile page and/or blog detail page and BlogCatalog home page.
- Leave a comment in this post with a link to your post (remember iwebis follows link comments) so I can Stumble it and give you some linky-love in a future post about this Mass Buzz experiment. You are also welcome to Stumble the posts that will be listed. The more Stumbles the better.
sounds like a great idea to me. count me in…
can’t believe i’m the first one to comment
–steve
Sounds interesting, I am also in. Lets see how much buzz we can amass.
What a lovely idea! I hope I can manage my schedule to participate that day!
Btw: I’ve added you as a friend of course and hope you’ll like to return a Viking from Norway the favor:-)
Seems like a worthwhile project. Will you be sending out a reminder? My experience is a week is a ling time for bloggers to remember something.
I’m in too. It will be interesting to see what happens:)
One Eyed View
Yeah sounds interesting.
Chris
Thanks for the PM notification. Sounds like a good idea. I do like BlogCatalog, count me in!
The site is a great one. Count me in.
Thanks. Great idea. I´ll enjoy to participate on this. Hugs.
Sounds like a plan.
Count me in. I’ll be promoting BlogCatalog to all of my readers on May 14th!!
I think BlogCatalog is an excellent social networking tool for anyone who has a blog!
Count me in! Thanks for the heads up!
Count me in too!
I am definitely in, BlogCatalog has helped me get viewers to my blog so far and its still growing. What I am going to do for BlogCatalog can’t be compared to what they have done for me. BlogCatalog, you have my fullest support and I will see you through !
Sounds good. I’ll participate if I can remember to do so.
sounds good to me.
I hope we can start a frenzy.
I am really new to this and dont really know why I want to do this but if everybody else thinks it’s a good thing then I say charge and let the buzz begin.
Oh yes, before I forget, please click the digg it button just below the post. It’s gonna help bring this post up to many more others in the digg community as well !
I’m in. Marking the calendar now.
Sounds good, count me in if I remember too!
Count me in, too! Networking is so valuable.
Yep, I’m up for it as long as I don’t forget! Best add to my calendar!
Sure, I’m in! BlogCatalog really deserves some exposure!
I’m in…for sure
Count me in too - great idea.
humm really interesting idea!!i think that might work!!and i do love blogcatalog!!!!!better not forget the date !!!
This is a great idea and Blog Catalog deserves it! Count me in also.
Sounds like a great idea to me. Everyone will benefit from a larger community.
ps: any chance of getting blog catalog to post a reminder on or before the day? I’m sure they’d be willing.
OK! I am in. Should be an interesting experiment.
Sounds like a plan
i will give it a shot
I’m game. I’ll give it a shot just to see what happens.
As I run a photoblog it would not suit my site to run a story about blog catalog, BUT I will add the blog catalog widget to my site
I’ll do this as well, I’ve seen the great benefits of MyBlogLog as well and definitely would like the same with BlogCatalog.
Thanks for the email notification. Yup I agree, sounds like a good idea! Keep it up!
My blog wasn’t approved previously but I resubmitted it.
What does someone have to do to join BlogCatalog?
Nothing to it but to do it!!
Count me in;-)
Thomas makes a good point. We’re not all writing blogs about blogging. Would look a little odd to suddenly have a post on this topic in the middle of a blog about photography, design, whatever.
There must be someone here smart enough to think of a way that we can promote this on non-blogging blogs. How about creating a banner of some kind, or a widget that is specifically for this - a widget for a day…
Tyler, make sure you’ve included the code and resubmit, but be patient.
it’s all about networking and socialization wherever it may take you!
True, I typically would not talk about anything outside of my primary topic on my blog but I have received a great amount of exposure from blogcatalog. I think what we have to remember is that the more people who know about blogcatalog then the more traffic we are able to gain to our blogs.
Even with a rush of new blogs, older blogs will have a higher ranking initially so those of us who have submitted blogs before this event stand to come up higher in search results when people search for blogs in our respective categories.
Great idea, i will join in too !!!******
All the Best My Blog Catalog Friend’z !!!******
Count me in!
Blogging about it right now.
Count me in! Though the post will be off topic but if it helps, I am all for it!
Kevin
Sounds a great idea, and I will participate, making a note in my diary right away.
See you there!
hey, nice blog you got here and a nice idea to get more traffic. I’ll join the fun…thanks for the invite!
Okay…
This is the link:
http://me2ultimate.com/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz/
The post is being written now and will publish automatically on May 14th. With WordPress I can “post to the future”.
I have made tons of useful contact through MyBlogLog. I plan to continue to participate in MyBlogLog and to pick up my participation in other social networking groups such as Blog Catalog.
Okay so I see now that I have left the link in the comments of THIS post, no need to come back on the 14th. Okay dokay.
I’ll be filling in that currently blank future post at my site right away!
Sounds like a plan! Will blog a post as well.
Sounds like a good deal, I’ll write my post today to have it publish on the 14th. In 7 days I may forget.
Count me in as well!
excellent idea. i wont miss this good opportunity. count me in.
Hi,
Thanks for the invite. I am very much dissatisfied with BlogCatalog and will not be participating.
However, I appreciate the thought. Please include me in any other social networking experiments.
Hey, thanks for the invite! Whenever there’s a chance to learn and grow, count me in!
Wing.
Ok, I am in but I think a banner of some is a good idea.
You can always count me in for a party (and I will blog about it!!!!). I will be typing to you on May 14th (International BlogCatalog Day???)
I’m definitely going to participate in this, I was going to write a similar post about BlogCatalog anyway. This is a perfect way to do it.
Thanks for the idea and invite.
Interesting. I’ll write up something. Thanks for the notification.
I’ll be participating! BTW, I think you have a great blog….I’ve subscribed!
Thanks for the message. This sounds interesting and Cool. I will be ready. . .
I’m in. I think it will be fun and not only could I use the exposure, but so can BlogCatalog! Can’t wait. I too would like to see a reminder though, I have a tendency to forget everything!!!
Glad to receivie your message, it’s cool, and I’m in
Thanks for the message ^^
i’ll be participating, this is a great opportunity to get traffic too. THanks
Sounds like fun! Count me in.
Sounds great experiment, thanks for inviting me with your experiment, i will try to write a post about blogcatalog, and publish it on 14th May. But,Why 14th May?
regards,
Goonie
Global Tips Inventory
Please count me in and thank you for your invitation!
well thanks for invitation, count me !
Hi, thanks for inviting me! Sounds like a great idea to me
Will be there!
I am soooo in! I’ll spread the word to my network!
Good idea! I have already pre-posted for the 14th. I will give you the link next week.
sounds great. I had been noticing the good effects of this place and was thinking of posting about it. will wait til next Monday to do it.
Mass buzz is a great idea! thanks for letting me know about it
Nice, I’ll make a mark on my calendar.
This would be a great idea
Great plan! I hope i can make it on the 14th of may.
I wish this will have an impact on my traffic but I try to make it on May 14.
i’m in, thanks for inviting me sounds great………..
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Hi..thanks for the invitation. I’m definitely in.
Count me in. Good idea!
Thanks for your invitation, i’ll post on May 14, but is it ok to post on any language other than English ?
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Its sounds exciting here, will have to try out myself to get there.
Thanks for the inviatation, I’ll b in.
Pamela.
Good idea, thanks!
I’ll give it go.
Can’t wait for it, sure must be exciting.
I Will be with you
Count me in Mona….sounds good.
Chris
Great minds think alike. Not that I thought of anything like this, but am usually thinking of productive ventures and projects. That’s where my “The World’s Greatest - Hall o’ Fame” (http://twghof.com) came from… Was just a thought.
Your thought on this is great. I’m also very pleased with BlogCatalog. Thanks for the invite I’ve set an appointment in Outlook to remind me.
Keith D Commiskey
http://giftsforyou.biz
I’m in! Lets hope May 14th is a good day for all of us.
Mike
hi,,great idea,,I liked it…It’s ok with me
Hi!
Well, I’m intrigued. And I’m always into BlogCtalog events! I really love this area and the users here.
Let’s see… *-)
This is a good idea. I’ll sure participate.
Not a bad idea!
Jess
http://www.vintageseattle.org/
information overload often results to information ignored
fantastic… count me in…
fantastic…
good idea - I agree with you that blogcatalog is great and easy to use. I’ll take part!
[...] networking. StumbleUpon and BlogCatalog drove most visitors to this site. After announcing the BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment yesterday iwebis received over 1,000 hits. BlogCatalog sent out a mass shout-out to all [...]
this is great, count me in, so just need to write a post on BlogCatalog & link to this post? am i right?
Hi I’ll give it a go! thanks for the invite!
Hey Monawea,thanks for the invitation,
I’m up for it!
Thanks for the invite Monawea, I’m in!!
I’m in. Off to write my post now and set it to go live Monday as I’m sure I’ll forget.
Look like a good start, hopefully the blogcatalog movement will catch on
I m also in, thanks. Sounds great!
Thanks for the shout on this neat idea
How about writing up your post now while the idea’s hot and setting a timestamp for the publish date? Post and Go
Life laboratory will always have it’s doors open for experiments like this one. Great idea, I’ll give it a go!
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great idea and seems like having a great respond as well. 14th May will be a hot day to all the Blogcatalog lover!
Count me in!
Interesting…
[...] few days have been quit busy for me. My new blog iwebis has been getting a lot of traffic due to a BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment I initiated on Monday the 7th. I didn’t expect such a quick and massive response. The main [...]
Although I’ve already made a post regarding BlogCatalog (and BumpZee), it’s still worth the fun to join the May 14 BlogCatalog Buzz.
http://daily.bitekleta.com/2007/05/07/bumpzee-and-blogcatalog-has-it-all/
Count me in!
A fantastic idea (and a very well put together piece on the benefits of social networking.
All best wishes
Bill
This is not only a great promo idea, it will be fun–thank you for organizing it. I’m adding your link and posting about webis.com at Creative Writer US today. –best, Kay Day
Yup! great idea! Count me in too.
Hi Seems,
I like this, great experiment. I will put a post on my blog Master the Web.
nice..hope so
Sounds interesting we’ll see how it works
What a fantastic idea!
Let’s show some support for a great service and really gather. It makes me think of a positive protest. hehe.
Count me in 100%
I just joined Blog Catalog!
I like BlogCatalog cause it promote my blog and it’s a very friendly community site where everyone is helping each other. Btw, nice post.. i like your idea.
BlogCatalog is Great! I joined a few weeks ago and I’m amazed at how many people with and excellent blogs are out there. Count me in! Fantastic Idea!
I’m in! Thanks for the invite and what a great idea!
I am in , first time from any blog listing sites i got a message and its you from Blog Catalog.I will try my best to participate in the event.Thx for the offer.
I will also do what I can to participate. Thanks for the invitation.
My page is linked to my name here. It will be live in about 4 1/2 hours.
[...] for visiting!This is a friendly reminder to those of you who are planning on joining in on the BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment. Don’t forget to publish your post about BlogCatalog on Monday the 14th. I suggest you post [...]
Sounds interesting - we’ll sign up!
It’s really good.
Here it is–
http://pilatesinparadise.blogspot.com/2007/05/why-i-love-blog-catalog.html
Thanks everyone!
Here’s mine
http://iwantthatdress.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-mass-buzz.html
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Sounds great!!! The more the merrier…..
http://blog-blond.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
Here’s mine:
http://blog-blond.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
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Here is mine http://www.geekyhousewife.com/?p=115. Mondays are hectic, so I may not make it by tomorrow to post the link.
Buzz buzz buzz… Let’s get this party started right… Ok, sorry I’m finished. Here’s my post.
5 Reasons I Love BlogCatalog
Here’s mine again!
http://www.blogger.com/posts.g?blogID=28947548
[...] a comment in this post (referring to Monawea’s post of 7 May 2007) with a link to your post [...]
well here goes….
http://www.thenhlarenaprogram.blogspot.com/
My post link:
http://lyndawalldez.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
My post:
http://lyndawalldez.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
This is my post about BlogCatalog
.
Ok, posted mine
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2007/05/liking_the_blog.html
Hallo, here is the link to my posting: http://www.journalist-und-optimist.de/blogcatalog-massenposting-experiment/
Greetings from Germany to everyone!
The Journalist and Optimist
hiiiiiiiiiiiii finally did the posting, here it it…
http://7confessions.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
http://7confessions.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
Hey, this is it!
http://sand-success-university.blogspot.com/2007/05/get-yourself-listed-blogcatalog.html
Okay, here is mine! Go check it out….go ahead…..
http://momazingkreations.com/blog/2007/05/14/the-blog-catalog-buzz/
Just copy and paste!
Just posted mine see below:
[..]I took part into a Technorati experiment a little while ago (see Do you want to take part in a Technorati experiment). It is now time to take part in a BlogCatalog experiment.[..]
Problem with the link:
http://web.weiersmuller.org/2007/05/blogcatalog-social-networking-strategy.html
Social Networking BlogCatalog Buzz Experiment…
What is BlogCatalog? Well in there own words:
BlogCatalog is the premiere blog directory on the internet. Whether you’re looking to promote your own blog or find blogs on various topics, this site is for you.
I have joined various Blog Director…
…and another one. Can’t wait to see how this turns out!
http://www.thebeginning.co.uk/blog/2007/05/social-networking-blogcatalog-buzz-experiment/
Hi Everyone ,
I’m back and info is posted here
http://dataminer2005.blogspot.com
keep the posts coming;-)
I did it!
Here is my post: http://mrsmonj.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-mass-buzz.html
Hey: Here´s my post at http://blog-memories.blogspot.com/2007/05/voc-conhece-o-blogcatalog.html
I hope everyone who’s participating puts their URL here in the comments. I plan to write an article tomorrow which will include all that are submitted by then.
This was a great idea and you should be commended for your work. Good job!
Here is my post:
http://www.wahmedia.org/wahmedia/2007/05/blogcatalog_is_.html
Here is my URL:
http://www.epicwebstrategies.com/index.php/blogging/are-you-using-blogcatalog
My post address : http://to-russia.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog.html
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I’m done too: http://www.cymru66.com/blogging/the-power-of-the-blogcatalog-buzz/
Let’s see how this turns out….
–steve
Great job with this project!
Here is my post:
http://www.wahmedia.org
http://7confessions.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
here is mine
here is mine:
http://7confessions.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
I posted too:
http://soho-quest.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-community-mass-buzz.html
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The “Buzz” is also proving pretty popular on the Spotplex.com web site:
http://www.spotplex.com/category/1/en
–steve
I’ve shown my appreciation for both Blog Catalog and Monawea (and this conversation) on two of my blogs:
Become a Neighbor, Become a Friend
http://kdcinfo.com/blog/2007/05/become-neighbor-become-friend.html
and the Moral of the Story is…: Moral # 10
http://kdcinfo.com/morals/2007/05/moral-10.html
I have already tried to leave a comment several hours ago, but it seems, like it didn`t work out. So here again nice greetings from germany and the link to my post, concerning this experiment: http://www.journalist-und-optimist.de/blogcatalog-massenposting-experiment/
Yours Journalist and Optimist
It started!!! Generating traffic to our blogs via mass buzz. It’s fun to receive some notices that somebody post some message over here
[...] here begins the list of BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment participants [...]
Yo! Mona, the SEM Zone has participated in your fabulous experiment. Check it out here…… http://www.thesemzone.com/2007/05/great-blogcatalog-buzz-experiment.html
I remembered to write the post but forgot to link to it. Here is the link.
Blog Catalog Buzz
Thanks for the initiative! I just love to share about Norway, our culture and traditions, so mine is up
Here’ my post …
http://new2blog.com/n2b/blog/?p=58
Fantastic blog! You are a special blogger I believe
Here is my link…
http://mymelange.net/2007/05/14/choose-blogcatalog.aspx#Comment
here’s my post:
http://doggrinnit.typepad.com/bluebeaverbeer/2007/05/blogcatalog_com.html
This is a great idea! Just to help you get along:
http://neonscent.com/blog/2007/05/14/blogcatalog-the-new-fire/
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Hooray for BlogCatalog! Here’s my post:
http://savesavesave.blogspot.com/2007/05/blogcatalog-mass-buzz.html
Regards
LJP
[...] Mona Weathers over at iwebis is hosting a “Mass Buzz Experiment” to grow the community at BlogCatalog. Read about the experiment here. [...]
Thanks for doing this! Here’s my post:
http://www.lxmarketing.com/?p=50
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I’m a little late to this party, but here’s my entry:
BlogCatalog Buzz
[...] for visiting!Yet another week of excitement here at iwebis. I am very pleased with the way the BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment went. Though I do not yet know what the experiment did for BlogCatalog’s traffic or member [...]
Count me in… I am all for it… so what is it that I have to do?
Hi, the BlogCatalog Mass Buzz Experiment has brought good results to my TO RUSIIA blog (http://to-russia.blogspot.com) , the traffic has increased, thanks to the organizer of the experiment.
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darn I wish I had noticed this sooner. I would have joined in.
EXCELENT BLOG , GOOD JOB !!!
TKS
PAULO ARAUJO
HTTP://PLANETACELULAR.BLOGSPOT.COM
RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL
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I missed this, but it does seem like it got you some good results. Heck, nearly 200 comments? Those are some GREAT results!
Nice blog, and exellent job thx.
how great results you got?
Sounds good. I’ll participate if I can remember to do so.
Hi
your blog post is great .
how do i shout to all friends in one email .
thanks