tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post5886929385880979125..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: 5 BENEFITS OF BLOGGING FOR FREELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31995949990001102302021-03-24T09:36:45.975+08:002021-03-24T09:36:45.975+08:00Hi Shirley - Blogger is the alternative to free Wo...Hi Shirley - Blogger is the alternative to free Wordpress I guess - it's owned by Google and seems to glitch less and have less issues. I think any free blog is a great gift from the people who create the sites - being able to connect with others on a platform that allows you to be creative is just wonderful. I hope you return to the blogging world Shirley - whether it's on WP or Blogger or whatever.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43017595284652975372021-03-24T08:22:37.289+08:002021-03-24T08:22:37.289+08:00I'm confused. I had a free site on Wordpress ...I'm confused. I had a free site on Wordpress for years. Blogger isn't the only platform with that option is it? shirley dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566707685773414250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43911066565014029312017-03-25T13:16:53.760+08:002017-03-25T13:16:53.760+08:00Ain't nothing wrong with a free WordPress blog...Ain't nothing wrong with a free WordPress blog. I've set up three in the past two weeks, for people who wanted to start a blog but didn't know how. Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-14675440800964397582017-03-24T12:17:35.074+08:002017-03-24T12:17:35.074+08:00You've nailed it Terri - if you make money fro...You've nailed it Terri - if you make money from blogging or you have spare money to throw around, then by all means spend it on making your blog bigger and better. BUT if you are like me and don't want to go down that path, then you can still have an amazing time without spending any money at all.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47556962924434362172017-03-24T12:16:15.066+08:002017-03-24T12:16:15.066+08:00I'm exactly the same - I love that others read...I'm exactly the same - I love that others read my posts, but if I'm not writing about what is authentically "me" then why bother in the first place?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24113813650798448802017-03-24T12:15:32.315+08:002017-03-24T12:15:32.315+08:00Even a reluctant start can still be a great opport...Even a reluctant start can still be a great opportunity Charli. Not monetizing and not covering everything in ads and pop-ups can mean so much freedom. Writing about what you love is the key to enjoying blogging IMHO.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71468820950218501642017-03-24T12:14:18.431+08:002017-03-24T12:14:18.431+08:00I think free blogging gives us so many options wit...I think free blogging gives us so many options without necessarily having to sign up to be self hosted or pay for a theme or whatever Robbie. If you're prepared to adapt what's on offer it can be more than enough.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42919134619063732842017-03-24T12:13:24.709+08:002017-03-24T12:13:24.709+08:00Great news Kathleen - obviously there's lots o...Great news Kathleen - obviously there's lots of us out there loving the option of a free blog :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44106985462581604782017-03-24T12:12:54.957+08:002017-03-24T12:12:54.957+08:00It's really all about what blogging means to y...It's really all about what blogging means to you isn't it? If you want to make money then you need to spend money in the process. If you're just having fun then you can do it for free and that's an amazing blessing.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43682847024425544672017-03-24T12:12:11.479+08:002017-03-24T12:12:11.479+08:00Thanks Marilyn - I love the OTM link up and I'...Thanks Marilyn - I love the OTM link up and I'll definitely be back next week. Thanks so much for sharing :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38598938235687862642017-03-22T11:13:23.395+08:002017-03-22T11:13:23.395+08:00Thats such a positive approach! Thanks for joining...Thats such a positive approach! Thanks for joining The Bloggers Pit StopMenaka Bharathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13617425033945354776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22692806731605785492017-03-22T10:09:46.840+08:002017-03-22T10:09:46.840+08:00This post made the most clicked on the Blogger'...This post made the most clicked on the Blogger's Pit Stop. Be looking for a feature on Friday. Well done.<br />Kathleen<br />Blogger's Pit StopKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9470910614257849312017-03-20T08:22:23.886+08:002017-03-20T08:22:23.886+08:00You make excellent points and people need to under...You make excellent points and people need to understand how much work it really takes to make money blogging! If bloggers are into writing, there is always the freelance path, one that I have chosen to take. I write blog posts for my bro-in-law's company and make a little $$ at it. Really just enough to buy a premium theme or invest back into some perks for my blog. Glad you wrote this and we can all learn great things from it!Terri Webster Schrandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227166108084590953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71489177530705771572017-03-20T01:36:38.606+08:002017-03-20T01:36:38.606+08:00Amen to all of that. I blog because it relaxes me....Amen to all of that. I blog because it relaxes me. It something that I do for me and not other people. Thanks for posting this. csuhpat1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12324673812333885120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9510637910568312592017-03-19T22:37:30.212+08:002017-03-19T22:37:30.212+08:00Unlike you, I came reluctantly to blogging. I'...Unlike you, I came reluctantly to blogging. I'm a picture book author, and I had to create a website for my books, and a blog for my website. But I have steadfastly refused to monetize my blog. I don't have affiliate links. I don't have sponsors. I blog about things that interest me. Picture books, saints, recipes, disability issues ... it's somewhat random. And I love reading what other people have to say on their quirky, random blogs. Thanks for sharing yours!Charlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655740623719031721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89588280368015470712017-03-19T21:35:13.433+08:002017-03-19T21:35:13.433+08:00I enjoyed this post, Leanne. I also blog for free ...I enjoyed this post, Leanne. I also blog for free but I do feature my children's books on my blog. My blog doesn't rotate around my books but rather about the reading, writing and baking hobbies that inspire them.robbiesinspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223922032120195222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-87997242935232810992017-03-18T22:19:56.797+08:002017-03-18T22:19:56.797+08:00Jean that was such a lovely and encouraging commen...Jean that was such a lovely and encouraging comment - thank you so much! I hadn't realized you'd been blogging for so long. I'm no cook, but whenever I see your blog I think how clear and pretty it is and the photos of the food you cook are always so tempting. If you can produce that for 7 years on Blogger then I know that I'm onto a good thing!<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24913119455542988202017-03-18T21:37:34.276+08:002017-03-18T21:37:34.276+08:00Leanne, I've been perfectly content with Blogg...Leanne, I've been perfectly content with Blogger for 7 years of weekly posts now. I do get paid to write, was a freelance writer before I was a blogger, but I decided at the outset that I did not want to "monetize" the blog with ads. Some blogs I visit have ads and they are okay, but so many I come across have too many ads, annoying pop-ups, huge pop-ups asking me to subscribe before I've even had a chance to read the blog. I love your blog -- how it looks, how it functions, what you write, how you write -- keep up the good work!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42210596502276438192017-03-18T10:58:22.124+08:002017-03-18T10:58:22.124+08:00Wow! Eight years Alana - that's a LOT of blogg...Wow! Eight years Alana - that's a LOT of blogging and I'm so glad to hear that Blogger has been sufficient for you all that time. It's nice to think you can keep tinkering away on a free site without the need to upscale and increase the outlay.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37371985599225917792017-03-18T10:57:18.709+08:002017-03-18T10:57:18.709+08:00It's all about the connection isn't it Dee...It's all about the connection isn't it Dee? I find there are so many different styles of blogs out there and most of the time I can't tell whether they're expensive or not - I'll stick with the frugal option for now and enjoy it guilt free.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-28295689450581914102017-03-18T10:56:20.179+08:002017-03-18T10:56:20.179+08:00I've been using Blogger for 2 1/2 years and I ...I've been using Blogger for 2 1/2 years and I love it - straightforward and easy to use. If I ever turned my blog into a business and started making megabucks, then I might transition across to something flasher. But atm I'm very happy and I think it's important to acknowledge such a great free resource.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38337357338853496672017-03-18T06:54:37.638+08:002017-03-18T06:54:37.638+08:00I've been on Blogger since 2009 and have no th...I've been on Blogger since 2009 and have no thoughts of changing my hoster, although, if I blogged for business, I might feel differently. I love how easily I can incorporate You Tube videos, something that makes my Music Monday posts possible. I could wish for some of those plug ins (especially the recipe plug in, and anti-spam), but free is always wonderful. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60026373579503839572017-03-18T02:53:24.789+08:002017-03-18T02:53:24.789+08:00I get what you're saying and although I do hav...I get what you're saying and although I do have a self-hosted blog and I do have some ads on it, it doesn't matter if it makes money or not, would be ok if it did but not necessary :) I'm just enjoying connecting and making new friends (like you) all over the world, especially midlife women (grandmothers like me in particular). Thank you Leanne for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty #LinkUp #BlogParty. I shared on social media.Dee | GrammysGrid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444651579536459274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4986581570609832432017-03-17T22:50:56.249+08:002017-03-17T22:50:56.249+08:00I write 2 blogs and use blogger... I am thankful t...I write 2 blogs and use blogger... I am thankful to have it and after blogging for about 3 years, I have learned much and still have a lot to learn. I would love to make some money with my blog someday, but I do not want to sacrifice my style to do so. Thank you for your good points. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4345718076956972262017-03-17T20:54:23.767+08:002017-03-17T20:54:23.767+08:00thanks so much xxthanks so much xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com