Friday, September 20, 2013

Bloggiesta September 2013- Starting Line

LET’S GET THIS FIESTA  STARTED!

 The idea behind Bloggiesta is to spend these next three days working on perfecting your blog and connecting with other bloggers who are doing the same thing. Spread the word and get all your friends to come and fiesta with us!  If you haven’t heard about Bloggiesta before, it’s a weekend (September 20th-22nd) where we all sit down to work on our blogs, do those things we keep putting off, as well as network and meet new bloggers and participate in challenges and giveaways. Definitely check it out, it’s a lot of fun! 
I will update just this one post here so people don't keep seeing the same post over and over again.  So head here if you want to see my updates!  Here are my goals:

Holy smokes!  I had no idea Bloggiesta started... well TODAY through the 22nd!

Here is what I would like to get done:

1.  I do this every Bloggiesta.  It is a great time for me to do it... I moderate two large groups at goodreads and sometimes the threads get away from me.  I like to read each topic/thread and make sure that things are going good.  So I need to catch up on this. I just finished! 3 1/2 hours later I have both groups updated. Sometimes I just want to step down, it's a lot of work!
2.  Comment on blogs participating in Bloggiesta
3.  Participate in mini-challenges Didn't see any that I needed to make a post about. Learned a lot about SEO though!
4.  I would like to get another signature footer on my blog.  I had one before and then blogger updated their HTML or something and it went away.  It was a fabulous one too!!  Boo I still have the code for it... maybe someone out there can help me if I email them the code??? EH?????? Emailing people now to see if they can help me out. Hoping someone will be able to help see what is wrong with the code I have.
5.  Apply for a Twitter card & Google authorship 
I tried this... the Twitter things seems like too much and the google authorship you need to like your blogger account to google plus and I DO NOT want to do that.  I did verify my email before I read that though so please God don't let my blog switch to google +!!

6.  Maybe make a page not found?? I sort of did this. I did add links to my page not found... but I didn't add the fancy look. 
7.   Go through the blogs I follow and stop following the ones who aren't blogging anymore or the ones that don't blog about topics I am interested in.  This is always a big project so I save it for Bloggiesta. 
8.  Back up Blog
9.  Add and image for Feedburner when commenting on Wordpress.

Added:
10.  Set up a Pinterest board specifically for my blog so it doesn't interfere with my other boards.  
11.  Changed my social icon buttons, I think they don't work on PCs

Trust me.. this list will get longer as the weekend goes on.  It always does!!! Good luck everyone
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60 comments:

  1. APSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    I totally need to do a blogiesta but alas I dont have time.

    new follower from FF

    -Amanda P


    Where the Night Kind Roam

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:09 PM

      I love to do Bloggiesta! I never think I have time but it's not like a readathon... you actually do end up with time!

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  2. Tanya PatriceSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Good luck with your list - you can do it :-) And I'm loving all the mini-challenges - so informative.

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  3. KristinSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    I love seeing what everyone has on their list although it does usually lead to me adding more to mine! Good luck on your goals!!!

    ~Kristin @ Always With a Book

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:09 PM

      By the end of the weekend I have WAY more items on my list.

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I always seem to found extra things to do from checking others' lists...which is a good thing. Great to-do list.

    Here's MY BLOGGIESTA POST

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  5. AlysiaSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    This is the first Bloggiesta I have seen people mention Twitter Cards. I have to check this out and maybe add it to my to do list too! Have a great Bloggiesta!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:11 PM

      Thanks... I didn't know about Twitter Cards till this bloggiesta too!!

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  6. Julie Jordan ScottSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I have no clue what a twitter card is, Alysia, so we're always learning new things, eh? Love the image of you with a Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame. I was just there last Sunday. Love it there!!

    Oh, and your goals are inspiring me to add some as well, Angela. I didn't know about Google Authorship for example until now. And by the way - you are my first Bloggiesta Goal Post to visit EVER!! YAY!!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:11 PM

      YEAH!! Thank you for visiting!!! I am about to work on some of my goals right now starting with the challenges.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    If you need help with the code or anything else bloggywise and I know how to help I will. Just hit me up on twitter.

    I need to do the twitter card thing.

    Mission to Read

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  8. Kate @Midnight Book GirlSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    My list gets longer too- but this time I'm writing them down for long term goals- I know I won't get to everything this weekend, but I need very real reminders going forward. Good luck with all of your goals!

    Kate @ Midnight Book Girl

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks... good idea about long term lists. I usually go into the week still doing my goals.

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  9. Monika @ Lovely BookshelfSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Great list!! Have a fun Bloggiesta!

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  10. CayceSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I have never heard of Twitter card or Google authorship, but now I want them! Hm, I think my "page not found" page looks alright as it is, but I might do something more unique when I have the time :)

    Good luck!!!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks... I am glad everyone is learning about Twitter cards and Google authorship!!

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  11. Mary R.September 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    I put "make a list of stuff to do later" on my list for this weekend and got a couple of ideas from your list -- thanks! Have fun checking off to-dos!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

      Thanks! I love reading everyone lists and getting ideas. I always learn so many things.

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  12. Dalene @ A Date with a BookSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Great list to begin with and like you I anticipate it to grow even more. Good luck and enjoy the weekend!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

      LOL... I swear I always find new things, the list always grows every time I participate.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    You have a great list! I too could take some time to weed through all the blogs I follow in my reader and tidy it up a bit. Thanks for stopping by my list & good luck!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:15 PM

      Thanks!!! Yea I have to go through my blog list every Bloggiesta... it is just the perfect time to do it.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    #7 is a big one for me as well :)

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      I swear every time bloggiesta comes around I have followed like 100 more blogs. I need to keep that list a little smaller.

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  15. Fire and IceSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I need to back up the blog too. Thanks for remcinging me :) Great list

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:03 PM

      I try to do it every now and then. I did have drama once and was really glad I had backed it up!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Good luck on Bloggiesta! I did the mini one last time, but weekends just really aren't good days for me to dive into stuff like this. Maybe I'll look at some of the challenges come Monday.

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Weekends are perfect for me... though I will admit that I continue doing it during the week that follows!

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  17. SueySeptember 20, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Look at all you've done already! Awesome!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      Yeah!! I was on my way... and then I slowed way down! Working on some more tonight!

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  18. Trish @ Between My LinesSeptember 21, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Good luck Angela! I don't have time this weekend to participate but I love the idea of it. I have no clue what twitter cards are?!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

      I don't either... so I am going to check them out and see if they are useful.

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  19. Amanda @ On a Book BenderSeptember 21, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Oh. I love the idea of going through all the blogs you're subscribed to and clearing out ones you no longer want to follow. Very smart!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

      I swear it makes a big difference in my reader. I want to follow everyone and see how they are doing but sometimes it is just way too many.

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  20. Jessica @ Books: A true storySeptember 21, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    So true - moderating Goodreads groups is a ton of work! Whoa I had never heard of twitter cards but those are cool! I should totally do that! Thanks for the link :)

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    good work, un following blogs that don't post is a great idea.

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:39 PM

      I swear sometimes I have too many. Though Bloglovin has made it easier to follow these blogs.

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  22. LaurenSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    You have some great goals and already have completed a ton, good for you! I didn't know what a Twitter card & Google authorship was until I seen it here, I doubt I will have time to add that to my list but I will save it for another day, they both seem so useful so thanks for that! Going through follow-blogs is a huge task, I hope you get that completed as well as the rest of your goals! Good luck :D

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks!! I am going to give that twitter/google thing a go and see if it brings any traffic to my blog.

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  23. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanitySeptember 22, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Wow--those Goodreads boards do sound like a lot of work! But hopefully it's still fun for you. Good luck with all your goals. I haven't looked at the mini challenges yet and not sure I'll have time this weekend with everyone home but I would like to know more about SEO!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Oooh, a 'page not found'. I like that!

    You've made great progress so far! Keep it up :)

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      Thanks... I really slowed down but should be back up to speed this week (I know it's only supposed to be a couple of days but I let it go all week).

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  25. Mary R.September 22, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Looks like you are making progress on your list--keep up the good work! I really like the "you might also be interested in" links at the bottom of each post. Are they difficult to set up? (I use blogger).

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      No they aren't hard to set up. Just go to the website LInked In and you should be able to figure it out.

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    2. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      I mean linkwithin. Sorry not Linked In!

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  26. Rebecca @ Love at First BookSeptember 22, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Good job with your list! Keep up the good work!!!! You're halfway through (at least with actually marking what you've finished), so you can do it!!!

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      HAHAH! I was pretty good at marking what was done. Not sure though after Friday that I got much more done over the weekend.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I keep seeing this Google Authorship goal as I'm hopping around. I'll have to check into that...after Bloggiesta ends!

    You're making great progress - good luck with the rest :)

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      Thanks... I never really got a chance to look at it but I will be this week.

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  28. WhitneySeptember 22, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    You've had a very productive weekend! Fantastic job, good luck with the last of your goals.

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  29. ChrisbookaramaSeptember 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, I have to check out the Twitter card thing and Google authorship. I never heard of it! Plus, I am going to make a Pinterest board for my posts.

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    1. Angela's Anxious LifeSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      I think Pinterest might bring in some new followers and even people who are just stopping by!

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