tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post6350763757664426240..comments2023-09-18T05:19:39.233-07:00Comments on SPCookieQueen: Disturbing Blogging TrendsGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-33982460944748308722013-05-29T22:28:20.914-07:002013-05-29T22:28:20.914-07:00So glad you are back, we missed you.So glad you are back, we missed you.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-14184983176184743782013-05-24T12:29:46.405-07:002013-05-24T12:29:46.405-07:00Funny enough, you've pegged why I gave up on f...Funny enough, you've pegged why I gave up on food blogging for a while. Way too much of THAT in my face. All at once. It gets sorta overwhelming - that's why I haven't wandered around the food blogs in quite a while. I'm actually sick today and thought I'd catch up with some of my favs - glad I did. This post gave me a little restitution. Now that I'm starting up baking again, I've got to make sure I stay away from that sort of stuff, or I'll get burnt out again. PS: WHERE'S MY BOOK DEAL AND/OR FANTASY ISLAND? I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT I'M DOING WRONG.C&C Cakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104837180740026550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-87572412185573633012013-02-16T07:28:24.235-08:002013-02-16T07:28:24.235-08:00Gina, you were SPOT on, as the Brits would say it;...Gina, you were SPOT on, as the Brits would say it; you came across every paragraph with TRUTH, laced with humor...brutal honesty! Love it! So true about those blogging conferences. There's only a handful of bloggers out there that have truly made a huge success out of their food blogs...and we all know who they are.<br /><br />No 'beating around the bush here'...right to the point; Atta girl! I love that about you...tell it like it is. Hopefully some 'dreamy eyed' bloggers might wake up to REALITY, reading your COLUMN!<br />Great post! xoElisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067009428999484965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-3863090592665929942013-02-10T19:49:12.128-08:002013-02-10T19:49:12.128-08:00Fantastic! Your words are so true. I have a couple...Fantastic! Your words are so true. I have a couple of ads on my website, in hopes to pay for my own hosting and domain. Then maybe my mortgage - kidding. I hate pop ups, I hate ads that move down the page as you scroll - its too much. Two is enough people. Thanks for this post, it should be a reality check for a few people.Lizzie - Strayed from the Tablehttp://www.strayedtable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-71197742221982166732013-02-10T13:17:01.841-08:002013-02-10T13:17:01.841-08:00Really, really funny. And I agree with everything...Really, really funny. And I agree with everything you wrote. I won't say I'll never accept a freebie to review or whatever, but thus far it's been quite easy to resist the temptation: an awful lot of the stuff people offer is just weird and I'd never use it (although I've been tempted by a few offers of free booze, but I really don't want to go down the road to commercialization). And the ads tend to be beyond annoying. I've been tempted here, too, and it's possible I'll give into the temptation someday, but I hope not - that would turn blogging into a job, and this is a hobby! But go to a conference? For someone to tell me all about SEO and why I should care (I don't)? And why I should never use the word "delicious" in a post? Um, Google is your friend - anything you want to know about is already out there, if you go look. Anyway, really great post - thanks so much.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-32881059251039088542013-02-10T07:01:05.531-08:002013-02-10T07:01:05.531-08:00Another example why I adore you Gina. And I can al...Another example why I adore you Gina. And I can always count on you for a good laugh! <br /><br />Quite honestly I don't think any of this could have been said better. Blogging is a difficult thing and as our blogs grow we tend to get distracted by stupid things that take us away from the real reasons we started blogging. I think at some point we (myself included) have been guilty of many bad blogging aspects. So it's good to bring them to light and get back on track. I've gotten worked up about the things you mentioned and more. Some times it can really feel like high school all over again. Those are the days when I disconnect from the community and get myself refocused. Really it's all a matter of finding what works best for ourselves. No one should take offense by what you said because it's the truth! That's my opinion anyways:)<br />Nancy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-65661058555062828162013-02-09T06:12:02.647-08:002013-02-09T06:12:02.647-08:00Gina,
You were able to express a lot of the feelin...Gina,<br />You were able to express a lot of the feelings, that I have been feeling lately, but you had the comic vein to bring them to light. Brava for you! I was laughing so hard! I have always told you that you would be a hit in stand up comedy:) There you go, another job for you, lol or jewel in your crown. You know where to send a copy of your book to me, my friend. Having you as a friend has been one of my greatest joys blogging.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116147437102652716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-61580475616601033882013-02-08T10:06:10.370-08:002013-02-08T10:06:10.370-08:00This post was so honest and hilarious, just like y...This post was so honest and hilarious, just like you friend! It was also really nice to read the comments from other blogging friends to know that many people critically examine their blogging in the same vein. Will you autograph my copy of your book the next time we hang out? ;)Lawyer Loves Lunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897781349849798723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-4573912632348003102013-02-08T09:12:44.002-08:002013-02-08T09:12:44.002-08:00bwahahahahaaaaaaaa ha! Laughing so hard I almost p...bwahahahahaaaaaaaa ha! Laughing so hard I almost peed a little. You ALWAYS make me laugh just when I need it most, even snort sometimes... oh bella, the world so desperately NEEDS what you have to give. Thank you for being a part of my life. It's so easy to get disenchanted with "the scene" - let's make rebelling against the scene trendy haha...mangiabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875715701402219436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-59688736489034175842013-02-08T06:41:49.458-08:002013-02-08T06:41:49.458-08:00o Gina..I just had to LOL a few times while readin...o Gina..I just had to LOL a few times while reading the 'carrot-peeling' tutorial..that's just hilarious. <br />Enjoy your cake break, my dear.<br />AngieAngie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-71985872324268365362013-02-08T04:47:00.464-08:002013-02-08T04:47:00.464-08:00Ah, Gina. I love you to bits. Like Kim, through my...Ah, Gina. I love you to bits. Like Kim, through my laughing I did check marks to see if you were talking about me (I think I came up pretty clean), but it was hard to see with the tears in my eyes. I love your style. Can I copy it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752458901614211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-14361788050253285052013-02-08T01:14:58.219-08:002013-02-08T01:14:58.219-08:00Haha my friend write it like it is these blogging ...Haha my friend write it like it is these blogging trends are so weird and sad in some cases!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Choc Chip Uru Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565188666150518885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-71309301964469570902013-02-07T22:33:21.906-08:002013-02-07T22:33:21.906-08:00Nice read, Gina. There has certainly been a lot o...Nice read, Gina. There has certainly been a lot of whining in some of the blogger forums (not anyone who has commented here, bloggers I don't really interact with)--it does get taxing hearing it sometimes. I was so irritated one night about a "bigger" blogger belittling much newer bloggers that my husband had to tell me that I shouldn't let it get under my skin. I mean, c'mon. We all started out with only our family and friends reading our blogs. That said, I hope I'm not too guilty myself of some of the things you mention here: I want to attend a conference next month and I'm going through another blog redesign (out of necessity because I've decided to monetize my site and it got messy on the layout end trying to install the ads). So far, it's been more trouble than the benefits I expect to get. <br /><br /> I didn't take a thing you said personally, just so you know. In fact, I enjoyed reading this and I'm going to end my day with a smile thanks to you. :) <br /><br />And what Liren said about blogging cliques--that's annoying, too. Well said...all of it. Jeanhttp://lemonsandanchovies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-75987926644641324382013-02-07T21:21:49.061-08:002013-02-07T21:21:49.061-08:00Liren & Nami, I'm not talking about either...Liren & Nami, I'm not talking about either of you or anyone in particular for that matter. There are just parts of blogging that just don't sit right with me and well leave me feeling a bit icky! If making your living blogging is your goal, I say go for it, I just wish there were better options for us to make money than the current system.<br />Hugs,<br />-Gina-Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-79247302147926718652013-02-07T21:11:54.890-08:002013-02-07T21:11:54.890-08:00This is another really funny post! You are so goo...This is another really funny post! You are so good at catching our attention and I try to see if you were talking about me! I guess I'm trying to be on that trend you are talking about because I want to redesign my blog so bad (I'm tired of my own design)... You have a great observation! :)Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-40465195684375114962013-02-07T20:52:28.100-08:002013-02-07T20:52:28.100-08:00Wow. This is why I love you, Gina. You say what...Wow. This is why I love you, Gina. You say what's in your heart. I am guilty of so much above. I have gone to those conferences, sometimes out of my own pocket, sometimes not. I have sat in those panels. I have done the blog redesign. I have even done the tutorials (actually got a comment 10 mins ago on my how to peel a grapefruit video). I came very close to writing a whiny post last night on blogging cliques, but something held me back. I guess you're not alone in being irritated with the internet. I am guilty of being part of why you are annoyed (heh, perhaps I helped)...and I have my own annoyances, too. I guess it's one of those weeks, for both of us.Lirenhttp://kitchenconfidante.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-15170349341745936452013-02-07T16:37:52.066-08:002013-02-07T16:37:52.066-08:00Lol, this was hilarious, Gina! Loved it!Lol, this was hilarious, Gina! Loved it!Laura (Tutti Dolci)http://tutti-dolci.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-35764922087254459482013-02-07T16:07:03.854-08:002013-02-07T16:07:03.854-08:00So I've been sitting here trying to think of a...So I've been sitting here trying to think of a funny response, but... I got nothin'!! Your post had me laughing out loud. I've never been to one of those conferences, though if I could have found good air and lodging I would have attended the FB Fest just to meet you. You've hit so many nails right on the head here - I'm over the whining. I can't handle it with my kids, and the last thing I want to spend my time online with is adult whining. Unless that whining has something to do with wine?? (Insert something about the big girl panties here!)Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-6440090799617430312013-02-07T15:41:11.352-08:002013-02-07T15:41:11.352-08:00Hi Gina! I hope you're not still wearing your...Hi Gina! I hope you're not still wearing your crown around town;-) I love it when you go on a rant like this, ass models ??? We need to get lunch soon!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726225325705989393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-44734049439375992492013-02-07T14:40:33.309-08:002013-02-07T14:40:33.309-08:00Hi Gina, you are so funny and through this fun pos...Hi Gina, you are so funny and through this fun post, you sure made your points which I greatly share...blog suppose to be fun and not a competition of who gets more ads and money...and I feel very sad that because of greed, there will be less fun.<br />Thank you so much for this post...now I know that I am not alone :)<br /> Julianahttp://simplerecipes.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-32156610299879210442013-02-07T12:03:20.546-08:002013-02-07T12:03:20.546-08:00Right on, Gina! My blog is for ME and ME alone! Right on, Gina! My blog is for ME and ME alone! Tracy's Living Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003213434059588574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-89166861636321140802013-02-07T11:02:56.583-08:002013-02-07T11:02:56.583-08:00Hi D.B., It was such a pleasure meeting you too. ...Hi D.B., It was such a pleasure meeting you too. I think we all have done things we'd do differently. Keeping on rocking your tasty creations for us to enjoy, Hopefully we will have another meet up this summer.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-37891444377016066332013-02-07T11:01:10.598-08:002013-02-07T11:01:10.598-08:00Thanks Kath, might I suggest knitting with all you...Thanks Kath, might I suggest knitting with all your newly found free time.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-2508298261128681322013-02-07T10:39:16.255-08:002013-02-07T10:39:16.255-08:00I love the humor in this post. Yup, those blogger ...I love the humor in this post. Yup, those blogger conferences are a rip-off. I was hoping to get to a foodbuzz one but I understand it's just a medium for food companies to market their products now.<br /><br />My daughter is almost 5 now. It's funny because grown-ups should practice what we teach people that age: play nicely, be accepting of others, and apologize when someone gets hurt unintentionally. Instead, adults have attorneys that charge us to get what we want or should have gotten in the first place.<br /><br />I guess it all boils down to what you want to accomplish with your blog. Is your goal to make money with it? Become more popular? Advance your career? Sell a product? In this day and age, everyone's got one so it makes it difficult to differentiate yourself from others. <br /><br />For me, the answer is to learn about food with my readers so it's not a means to an end, but all about the journey. I have yet to host a giveaway, and don't normally beg for pageviews (GUILTY!-I did once about a week ago). There are also some ancillary benefits that I've gained such as fellow food blogger contacts (such as yourself) and realizing that the stuff served at chain restaurants are a rip off because you can do it better and cheaper at home.Foodie Stuntmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253361285327101707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-14986875240784596262013-02-07T10:28:11.730-08:002013-02-07T10:28:11.730-08:00Love it, Gina! :)
After reading posts from blogge...Love it, Gina! :)<br /><br />After reading posts from bloggers who attended various conferences about their experiences (and I'm talking about the ones who said they had a great time!), I decided that I never want to attend one. Even the ones that happen in my very own city. I just knew I would always have something better to do with my time. Kathhttp://inthekitchenwithkath.comnoreply@blogger.com