Thursday, October 7, 2010

How Many Blogs?


On Saturday I'm going to talk to a huge company about the pros (and cons) of social media, networking and advertising in places like Facebook and Twitter. I thought it'd be interesting to take them a small sampling of what I could find on short notice. Leave your answers in the comments.

1. Do you blog? (if you are so inclined, could you leave your url(s))
1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have?
1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies?
2. Do you have a Twitter account? (if you want, you can leave this info too!)
2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people?
3. Do you have a Facebook account?
3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies?
4. Do you live in Utah?


Thanks for your help in answering these questions!!!

38 comments:

Unknown said...

1. Yes I blog. I have my own blog then we also have a private family blog. I haven't been very active in my blog but when I was, yes, I accepted sponsors and did reviews and giveaways.

2. Yes, I have a twitter account (@LoveMy2Doggies) and I follow both companies and people.

3. Yes I have a FaceBook account and I do "like" and "friend" companies. I want to read what they have to say.

4. No, I live in Ohio.

Hope this helps you out.

Olivia Carter said...

1. I blog! (http://www.oliviacarter.blogspot.com)
a. just the one
b. I would except sponsors but haven't really perused it. I do reviews but not for any particular company.
2. I have a Twitter! (liviecarter)
a. I follow some companies- but mostly people.
3. I have a Facebook account!
a. I occasionally like or friend companies, but not often.
4. I live in Utah!

Amber said...

1. Yes. www.ourlittleazblog.blogspot.com.
1a. 1
1b. No
2. Yes
2a. Follow companies
3. Yes
3a. Yes
4. No

bedelia said...

1. jasheen.blogspot.com
a just 1
b no
2 NO
3 No
4 yes

Barbaloot said...

1. yes and no
2. no
3. yes and no
4. yes

Have fun---hope it goes well:)

Anonymous said...

Blog: yes
Twitter/FB: Yes, and yes I follow individuals and companies
Utah: Yes.

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Brodi Ashton said...

1. yes. www.brodiashton.blogspot.com


1a. 1

1b. no. (Never really thought about it)

2. yes www.twitter.com/brodiashton

2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people?
Mostly just people. A few publishing companies.

3. Do you have a Facebook account?
yes

3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies?
not usually. Okay, never. But I think that's just cuz I'm lazy.

4. Do you live in Utah?
Yes.

Did I pass? What do I get? :)

Good luck!

Natalia said...

1. Yes: http://mertinso.com
1a. 1
1b. Never had any offers
2. No
2a. Neither
3. Yes
3a. Not usually
4. Not anymore

Jenni Elyse said...

1. Yes, I blog. I only have one, but I've toyed with the idea of splitting my blog into two. One for my personal life and one for book reviews. I don't accept sponsors right now, but I've thought about it. I've reviewed a few products, but I don't do it all the time. My url is http://www.jennielyse.com
2. I have a Twitter account. I mostly follow people, but I do follow a few companies, mostly publishers or bookstores. My Twitter url is http://twitter.com/#!/jenni_elyse
3. I do have a Facebook account. I like some companies, but not many. I have to be passionate about them to like them. I'm very picky about what I like.
4. Yes

Lady Ozma and Million Pillowcase Kid said...

1. Yes I blog and here are my links:
Photography Blog: http://emeraldlens.info
Personal Blog: http://ladyozma.livejournal.com
Blog with my son:
http://millionpillowcases.blogspot.com
1a. I have three (see links above)
1b. No one has asked. I don't mind doing reviews. Especially if it means trying stuff!

2. Yes I have twitter: @ladyozma
2a. I follow companies, people, news sites, local venues

3. Yes I have a facebook
3a. If it's something I like or I use? Yes.

4. Nope, I live in NoVA, but I'd love to visit again someday! Utah is fun!

Openhome said...

1. Do you blog? No
1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have?
1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies?
2. Do you have a Twitter account? Yep, Kayla Openhome
2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people? Both. I like to hear from my favorite companies
3. Do you have a Facebook account? Yes
3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies? Yes, quite often
4. Do you live in Utah? Nope

Laurie London said...

How exciting, Debbie.

1. Yes, I blog, but not often. www.LaurieLondon.Blogspot.com

a) 1
b) no

2. Yes. www.Twitter.com/LaurieBLondon

a) Yes, both. (LOVE following companies on Twitter, especially when they tweet about specials, promos, etc.)

3. Yes.

a) Yes, a few, but I find it less effective than Twitter because Twitter is more "real time."

4. No.

Shelley said...

1. Yes I blog. I had a family blog that I don't really keep up with any longer, a book club blog that was very sadly and recently lost due to a friend's computer glitch with the back-up and I have a company blog: http://www.onelessnemesis.com/onelessblog.html that I don't keep up with as often as I should

2. Crazily, I have my bookclub twitter (@somethingblue22), my business twitter (@onelessnemesis) and I also tweet for the Twilight Lexicon when I'm working conventions for them (@twilightlexicon). Oh and I suggest tweets to Creation Entertainment as part of my PR program for them (@twi_tour).

3. I have a facebook page and a business page for One Less Nemesis. I do "like" and friend companies and authors, I am a big fan of product loyalty so my bike manufacturer, my car manufacturer, Starbucks...yep, I like 'em all!

4. Nope, but I do live in the very cool state of Indiana!

alisonwonderland said...

1. Yes, I blog: primarily at http:/books4alison.blogspot.com and http:/utahalison.blogspot.com
a. I also have four other blogs that I use more for personal or family projects than for public viewing (although they aren't private).
b. No.

2. Yes, I tweet: http://twitter.com/utahalison
a. I follow companies and people.

3. Yes, I use Facebook.
a. I "like" and "friend" companies as well as people.

4. Yes.

Wonder Woman said...

1. Do you blog? yes
1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have? 3

1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies? I have never pursued it, though I wouldn't mind doing it occasionally. I'm not a big fan of blogs who do mostly reviews.
2. Do you have a Twitter account? only to link blogger to facebook.
2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people? just people
3. Do you have a Facebook account? yes
3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies? very rarely.
4. Do you live in Utah? yes

Just SO said...

I do blog. I have two blogs. One for writing stuff out and one for sharing my photography. My photography one is sorely lacking at the moment.
And yes I have done a review for a book but that's it. Haven't been contacted about anything else.

No Twitter.

Yes Facebook and yes I do Like companies that are local or that I know.

Yes I live in Utah.

Kristina P. said...

I only blog a little. :)

I have a Twitter account, however, I have not used The Twitter in 2 years.

I do have a FB and I "like" companies.

I live in Utah.

The Damsel In Dis Dress said...

Hey and hi.
I have 2 blogs...Old School (www.mynewoldschool.com) and my writer blog (www.margothovley.com. I've done a few product reviews and am looking to find some advertisers to help with my hosting fees.

I loves me some twitter (@the_damsel) and I occasionally Like companies but not often. I'm in Utah.

Lauremo Noto said...

1. Yes! I try to do it somewhat regularly, but it doesn't always work out that way.
1a. I participate on 3 blogs.
1b. No, but I've never really considered it.
2. Yes! @lauremonoto
2a. Both. I have a wide variety of people I follow. Sports teams, commentators, companies, famous people, friends -- basically anything I'm interested in.
3. Yes.
3a. I 'like' them if I feel the need to go out of my way to do so. But not usually.
4. Yes! Born and raised. :)

Violet said...

1. Do you blog? Yes. http://theeagerreaders.blogspot.com/
1a. Technically, I have two blogs - a book review blog & a family blog, but my family blog hasn't been updated in AGES.
1b. I do accept review copies of books, but I haven't accepted any other types of sponsors or review requests yet (though I have been approached a few times). I might accept a sponsor or review request from a product or company that I really love.
2. Yep. I have a book-related Twitter account (@TheEagerReaders) and a personal Twitter account (@CommonplaceBook).
2a. I follow people and businesses on Twitter.
3. I have a personal facebook and a blog-related facebook.
3a. I do 'like' and 'friend' companies.
4. Nope.

Kevin said...

1a. Yes, I blog.
http://adventurepatches.wordpress.com and http://paidtypos.wordpress.com
1b. I don't have sponsors now but could be open to it, but I would have to fully disclose that. I do write reviews for places I have been with Adventure Patches. With Paid Typos, you could say I review organizations by pointing out their typos.
2.@KevinEarl (I follow you from #ldsconf) I do follow companies and brands.
3. I have Facebook and have "liked" a couple of companies, but I am more reluctant to like companies on Facebook than follow them on Twitter.
4. I recently moved from Utah where I lived for five years, two in SLC and three in Provo, to Texas. I still follow some Utah companies and will most likely visit at least once a year.

Kristie said...

Yes I have a blog. Hubby hates it. So I don't post much.
No sponsors or reviews of companies.
No twitter.
Yes facebook, but once again hubby hates it, so I don't post much.
I do live in Utah.
Hope that helps.

T.J. said...

1. Yes, I blog at http://timtypes.wordpress.com I would accept sponsors and do reviews of companies if someone was interested.
2. Twitter! Yes. tbronley, but you know that. I follow mostly publishers, but some companies (like Dr. Pepper.)
3. I do have a facebook account. I do 'like' companies under rare circumstances.
4. Yes, I live in Utah and the weather is reminding me that I do.

Luisa said...

1. Do you blog? -yes http://domesticgodessdiaries.blogspot.com/ and http://mte-mythoughtsexactly.blogspot.com/
1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have? 2
1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies? I haven't.
2. Do you have a Twitter account? http://twitter.com/nenabobena
2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people? both
3. Do you have a Facebook account? Yes
3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies? only a few.
4. Do you live in Utah? Yes.

stewbert said...

1. Do you blog? -- Yeppers.
1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have? Three ... or four ... inthetrenches365.blogspot.com
1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies? I do independent reviews of products on occasion (though haven't for a while), but nothing sponsored.
2. Do you have a Twitter account? No.
3. Do you have a Facebook account? Yes.
3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies? A few, if it's a reputable company. There are a lot of viruses on FB so I am pretty careful.
4. Do you live in Utah? yes.

Anonymous said...

1. Yes I blog:
http://jennymariephoto.wordpress.com/

http://banditnoseall.wordpress.com/

I have done a few reviews for companies always looking for more to do

2. Yes I have a twitter account
http://twitter.com/JennyMariePhoto
I follow both companies and people

3. Yes I have a facebook account and I do like companies

4. No I do not live in Utah

Andrea Kruse said...

1. Yes, I blog... just one.
http://adventuresinallthingsfood.blogspot.com/
b. I do accept reviews
2. Yes, @notimeMom
b. I follow people and companies
3. Yes. (andrea potter kruse)
b. I "friend" both people and companies

4. Not right now.

Adolfo said...

1. adolfoblogs.blogspot.com
1a. One
1b. No

2. @AdolfoBimbela
2a. Just People

3. Yes
3a. No

4. No, California

Stacie S-H said...

Yes I blog.
www.redcherries22.blogspot.com and my other blogs are linked in the side bar
I have 4 blogs right now
I do not accept sponsors or review companies that much. I wouldnt mind doing it maybe.
My twitter is redcherries22
I follow companies and people
Yes I have facebook.
Yes I like and friend companies.
I live in Arizona but am moving to Utah in March'ish :-/

Rummanah Aasi said...

1. Yep. www.booksinthespotlight.blogspot.com

1a. 1
1b. I do sometimes accept doing reviews of freelancing authors as well as do reviews on advanced reader copies from publishers.
2. No, I don't have a Twitter account.
2a. N/A
3. Yep
3a. Yes, especially the authors or publishers that I'm interested in. It's one way that allows me to be updated on any news.
4. No

Susan Law Corpany said...

I have three blogs--my personal blog, my creative blog, and a blog where I interview the characters from the latest book.

I don't do ads for companies, and I don't "like" companies.

I don't have a Twitter account, but I do have a Facebook account.

I grew up in Utah, but I currently live in Hawaii.

Adam said...

1. I have one blog. No, I haven't done anything with sponsors or reviews.
2. No, I don't have a Twitter account.
3. I have a Facebook account and once in a while I will "like" or "friend" a company, mostly if I'm entering a giveaway or something.
3. No, I just moved from Utah to Missouri.

Dawn Sandomeno said...

1. Do you blog? YES http://www.partybluprintsblog.com

1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have? 1

1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies? YES

2. Do you have a Twitter account? YES @DawnSandomeno

2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people? BOTH

3. Do you have a Facebook account?
YES

3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies?
YES

4. Do you live in Utah? NO

MZMollyTL said...

1. Do you blog? (if you are so inclined, could you leave your url(s)) = Yes (will send URLs privately)
1a. If yes, how many blogs do you have? = 2, one with my students and one focused on my job
1b. Do you accept sponsors or do reviews of companies? = no
2. Do you have a Twitter account? (if you want, you can leave this info too!) = yes (gntlinto)
2a. If yes, do you follow companies or just people? = mostly just people, but organizations occasionally (like the Lex)
3. Do you have a Facebook account? = yes
3a. Do you 'like' or 'friend' companies? = no
4. Do you live in Utah? = no

Heidi said...

This is interesting. I hope you tell us more about this.
1. yes
a. 2 public, 3 private
b. I tried using Google ads once, but it didn't work for me.
2. no
3. yes
a. no
4. yes

Chas Hathaway said...

1. Yes (http://chas.willowrise.com
1a. One active blog, and about four semiactive blogs. I've begun to simplify by copying all the entries on my main blog, so if you follow that one, you don't miss anything.
1b. Occasionally, if bribed with candy, free failed garage-sale junk (such as half working clock radios or folding chairs), or juice-boxes.

2. Yes, but not as diligently as some (ldsauthor is my username)
2a. Mostly people, but a few companies.

3. Yes. That's probably my most active social network.
3a. Like, yes.

4. I'm a dyed in the wool, true blue, born and raised Utah boy, through and through. I've even got the accent, memorized the recipe for fry-sauce, and pronounce lever Leh-vur.

SquirrelQueen said...

1. Yes. I have 4 blogs but only two are really active:
The Road to Here
Through Squirrel Eyes
I don't accept sponsors but I do product reviews/giveaways and sometimes book reviews.

2. Yes I'm on Twitter. Thanks for following me btw, I am following you back.
I do follow some companies, mostly those for which I have done reviews/giveaways.

3. Yes I have a regular FB page and a fan page. Yes on the companies but once again it's mostly those who have provided products/books for reviews and giveaways. But there are a few others I follow to get updates on sales and special deals.

4. No but it is a beautiful state.

The Atomic Mom said...

Yes, I blog. My URL is in my profile.

I've had many blogs over the years, at one time I was juggleing 7. But now I just have my family blog.

I don't have ads on my blog, nor have I ever been asked to review anything.

I do have a twitter @theatomicmom

I do follow all sorts: companies, people, news outlets, gossip websites, etc.

Yes I facebook as well. I like/friend companies if I am interested in their products.

I do not live in Utah.