Thursday, April 23, 2015

The Future of This Blog


As you may or may not have noticed, I have not posted anything new to this blog in ages. Like a lot of bloggers do, I struggled to find my place in the blogging world while still being relevant to readers...over time, blogging became more of a chore than the creative outlet that I originally designed it to be. 

Despite my lack of posts, I have never stopped reading my favorite blogs--I have remained in contact with a few of you and occasionally post comments on your blogs. I just could not find the motivation to write..that is, until now. 

Over the next few days/weeks, you will notice some changes to this blog. I want this blog to become a true reflection of who I have become. I don't know how often I will post, or what my niche will be, but I want to write again...I NEED to write again. 

I can't wait to catch up with every single one of you and I promise I will start commenting & posting more often!

Now, please help a sista out and give me any and all tips you have on re-branding a blog?! 

Also, what site does everyone use to follow their favorite blogs now? I used to just use Blogger, but I know changes have been made that only allow me to follow a certain amount of blogs--there has to be a better option!


Until Next Time,
The Intelligent Blonde

(I couldn't resist using that tagline one more time, but it will be the last!)

10 comments:

  1. Hey, Alana! Long time, no see -- and it looks like so much has changed for you! When I received your comment on my last blog post via e-mail, I immediately saw the name and hoped it was you. So glad that you're back online and sharing life!

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  2. yeah!!! So glad you are blogging again!!!

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  3. Woohoo for coming back, that's exciting!

    Thanks for commenting on my blog, just fyi you came in as a no reply commentor so I can't reply in email. :(!

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  4. Girl, I know what you mean! If it wasn't for Mia, I feel like I wouldn't have anything to blog about most of the time. Either that or I would force myself to get more creative with writing, ha ha! Right now I suppose my niche is just documenting our life and the growth of Mia. It may not appeal to most readers out there, but oh well!
    I get high traffic from bloglovin' so I think that's how most people follow blogs these days!

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    1. Good to know--thanks so much Courtney!

      BTW, I love watching Mia grow and can't wait to watch the new baby : )

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  5. I still use bloglovin' as my blog reader! It is the best! And I always say, just blog when you are inspired and don't worry about trying to blog for someone. That was hard for me to just not blog for a week sometimes but quality over quantity right?!

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  6. As I read your blog I couldn't help but hear my own voice! I've gone through the same thing lately, and I completely got a makeover! My blog used to be called Ocean Dreams but now is Simply Sierra. I used Smitten Blog Designs and am thrilled with how it turned out: http://smittenblogdesigns.blogspot.com/ I use Blog Lovin to keep track of all of my blogs and the other thing is I only comment on other blogs when I feel like it. I used to feel this incredible amount of pressure to comment and it got the best of me. Now I just blog for me and only comment when I feel like it! Obviously I like to return the love but it's important to find a balance, you know? Anyway I know you will do great finding your new blogging place and can't wait to see the changes!

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  7. I'm so old fashioned that I just read blogs from clicking through my sidebar and emails, but I know most use bloglovin', twitter, fb, etc. Good luck with re-branding! I think that's exciting.

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