Get Ready To Get Your Link On

Ever since I first started blogging and reading blogs, I have come across so many amazing posts, videos, websites, and writers.   I’ve tried using a variety of methods to share with my readers, but in the end I have failed miserably with each of them.

At first, I tried using the Google reader to share, but I am not always great about remembering to do this. While I still do this on occasion, I doubt that anyone really notices that little “shared items” thing on my sidebar.

For awhile there I was trying to use Twitter to share my favorite blog posts that I read, but sometimes I feel like only a few people may come across it and it just gets lost out there in the great vast internet black hole of chatter.

Don’t even get me started on my horrible track record for passing on blog awards.  It is embarrassing how much I stink at this. To anyone who has given me one and is offended by my lack of posting it, I sincerely apologize.  It is just that I hate tooting my own horn so I feel all kinds of awkward doing a whole post dedicated to this.  I know that isn’t the point of blog awards, but that is my general hang-up with them.

And StumbleUpon.  Oh, where do I begin with this one?  It  just confuses me.   Am I the only one that just doesn’t quite get how to use this site properly?

Basically, I want to figure out a more efficient way to pass on some good old-fashioned bloggy karma by sharing some weekly link love.

So each Monday I will be highlighting some of the best posts, articles, websites, etc… from the past week or so.  It may be something really funny, inspiring, educational or just plain cool.   Some weeks may be just one link and other weeks could be many.  It really depends on how much time I have to read and surf (which these days is pretty limited).

I’m calling this new feature Monday Mentions.

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Now, I do have an ulterior motive here.  I’m extending an invitation to you all to participate as well because I’m really hoping to discover some new blogs, websites and general AWESOMENESS that I may not already be aware of.

So, if you would like to participate (I really hope you will!!!) just do a quick post with a recap of some of the best posts/articles/sites you encountered  that are worth a mention.  For example:

  • A favorite blog post that you read.  (It could be one that made you laugh so hard you almost peed your pants.  Or one that  inspired you in some way.  Or simply just made you think.)
  • A new recipe that a blogger posted that you finally got around to trying and want to share your results.
  • A brand new site that you just discovered that you think is going to change your life.
  • Your desert island blog (you know, if you were stranded on a deserted island and could only read one blog for the rest of your existence).

However, I’m also thinking this would be a great platform to share other new discoveries that you recently made, such as:

  • A book that you just read and couldn’t put down.  Share the Amazon link or author’s website with the world.
  • A movie that you saw that you think everyone should add to their Netflix queue.
  • A new song that you just can’t stop playing over and over again.  Share the youtube video.
  • A photo of a celeb that totally made you swoon.
  • A favorite person you are following on Twitter.
  • A new product that you tried and now is something that you can’t live without.

The possibilities are endless! The idea is to share, share, SHARE!!!

Here’s how it works:

-Write your post with your collection of links.

-Make sure to link back to Daily Mish Mash (feel free to grab the button if you want) to get the word out.

-Sign up that you posted in the comments. (I may add a Mister Linky at some point if there is enough interest.)

That’s it!  Pretty simple, right?  Selfishly, I really hope you will participate.  I am so excited to discover some great new blogs, books, etc..

Tomorrow will be the first Monday Mentions.  Leave a comment and let me know if you plan to do a post or if you have any questions.

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September 27, 2009 | Filed Under Monday Mentions 

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8 Responses to “Get Ready To Get Your Link On”

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  1. Jenn(ifer) on September 27th, 2009 4:32 pm

    THis is so neat! I can already tell you, that you’re my one blog that I have to read! LoL I’m so serious. I may not post everyday, but I look for your posts everyday. You’re blog always makes my day.
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  2. Cheryl on September 27th, 2009 7:42 pm

    I *LOVE* this idea! Consider me a participant. :)
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  3. Sarah on September 27th, 2009 9:33 pm

    Ooh neat! My last post was sort of similar to this, so I don’t know that I can think of any fabulous new recommendations or favorites just yet. I will try to think of some for another time, though!
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  4. Shannon on September 28th, 2009 7:27 am

    Sounds like fun… count me in!
    Shannon´s last blog ..They’ve been saying it for a year… My ComLuv Profile

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  5. Jen E @ mommablogsalot on September 28th, 2009 9:54 am

    I’ve kind of started doing something similar – moving it to Monday is easy enough – great idea!
    Jen E @ mommablogsalot´s last blog ..Word Association: September 27th My ComLuv Profile

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