Sandy and I are always trying to find new ways to improve WOW and make it a great place for bloggers of substance to meet each other and get the exposure they so richly deserve. Occasionally we may have WOW business or news to share with all of you. Today is one of those days. And in order to insure that all BONs receive a full two days of exposure, we have opted not to highlight a BON today. We apologize for that and we promise that on Wednesday we will back to our regular Monday, Wednesday, Friday BON schedule. We ask for your patience as we fine tune WOW.
We have noticed that many bloggers are still not sure if they qualify as a "blogger of substance." And from the comments left on many BONs posts, we've come to realize that many bloggers view the BON designation as an award presented by WOW. In light of this (and the fact that some of you have asked us in the past about nominations), we have decided that WOW will now take nominations for Bloggers of Note.
That's right. We are asking you to nominate other bloggers that you think deserve the title of BON. All you have to do is send us an email at ourwordsofwisdom@gmail.com and let us know about all your favorite "bloggers of substance". The blogs you love to read. The ones that make you think or laugh. You all know what we're looking for. And Sandy and I will do the rest. Of course, it is still absolutely acceptable for a blogger to become BON by sending us an email with a link to three of their own favorite/best posts. That has not changed. We are simply trying to cast a wider net.
We are really excited about this new WOW feature and hope you will all help us find those great blogs out there in the blogosphere. We know they're out there. All we need to do is find them. Will you help us?
I appreciate the fact that you are continually working to fine-tune WOW. It's working nicely from my perspective. A little time spent here always brings new ideas and new blogs to read. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think nominations are a great idea! I have a blogger or two in mind.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the success of this venture. Great plan - great ideas. Often many have difficulty navigating through the blogosphere. You two are offering a platform for ease and substance. I congratulate you and hope someting I write in the next few months might suffice.
ReplyDeleteLaunch on!
What a neat idea! I'll hafta look through the blogs I follow to choose, but I know several that would make great BONs!
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, I would love if a few fellow bloggers could stop by and help me out. I have a few recent posts asking for your advice on things.
Thanks!
Email's acomin' your way.
ReplyDeleteA great idea in theory, I am just hoping that it would play out well in the reality. Cause in my view, and hard earned experience, the blogosphere is mostly, 98% of the time, all about CCP. It is not only extremely competitive; it is also about cliques and popularity. The makings of a nasty combo.
ReplyDeleteTo be popular, you need to be part of a clique and push that clique.
I joined WOW with the hopes that it would be different. So, I am just hoping that CCP would not come into play with the nomination process and bloggers won’t just nominate their ‘blogging buddies’ with the hopes of getting nominated in return.
Yeah, I know, I am sounding negative. But I did my rounds in the blogosphere, saw some bad things. Now I am hoping for a change, a great change.
Hmm, I'm sure I can think of a couple of great people to put forwards :D (And definitely not cliquey folks, either. Most of the blogs I love are the antithesis of cliquey.)
ReplyDeleteI want to respond to WhiteSockGirl's concerns and assure you all that Sandy and I will still be checking each nominated blogger's links to insure that their blogs meet our criteria. Our goal in accepting nominations is simply to find more blogs of substance and help spread the word about WOW. We are committed to maintaining WOW as a place for great bloggers to find each other and be seen. We appreciate the concern about clique's in the blogopshere and are dedicated to keeping WOW a place that is open and accepting of a wide range of bloggers. As always, we appreciate suggestions and feedback from WOW members. And our goal is to continue to improve and grow WOW.
ReplyDeletePam
Cool! I have a couple suggestions that just popped in my head...I'll send them your way!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! My google reader is chock full o' good blogs. I will definitely nominate someone. Thanks for all of your hard work on this. It's hard enough to keep up with a personal blog.
ReplyDeleteohh i love this idea... off to nominate!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, interesting...love the idea.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea. I know a few bloggers that are just too modest to nominate themselves.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I can't wait to see what people come up with!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a terrific idea and I know a few that I think you would all enjoy! My email is coming!
ReplyDeleteKathy over at Everyday Bliss
Great idea. I've got a few folks in mind, too!
ReplyDeleteI was totally honored to be nominated :-) preparing acceptance speech now ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is great-- I'll definitely nominate a few of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteBTW, what the heck is CCP?