In case you missed it: Blogathon kick off chat transcript

In case you missed it, here’s the entire transcript of the WordCount Blogathon kick off chat that took place on Wednesday, April 25.

Thanks to Hashtracking.com, for accepting WordCount into their closed beta and archiving the chat.

To read the #blog2012 chat in chronological order, start at the bottom and work your way up – just like on Twitter.

Enjoy.

• about 2 hours ago Until then, check out the latest on freelancing, writing and blogging basics at http://t.co/cagyZrMB. Ciao!#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle You’ll be so glad you joined.#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago And thank you! RT @JanUdlock: @vanwaffle Ill make sure she answers that question before I sign off. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago My regular monthly #wclw writer chat will resume on Wednesday, June 27, when we’ll talk about how to use Pinterest. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Thank you! RT @MichelleRafter: @vanwaffleYes, heres a link to the blogathon event calendar:http://t.co/DabhtT5b #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle Yes, here’s a link to the blogathon event calendar: http://t.co/2GX65bz6 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle I’ll make sure she answers that question before I sign off. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago The blogathon wrap up chat takes place on June 1 @ 10 am Pacific. We’ll recap the month & announce prize winners. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Thank you all for sharing great ideas and tips. And thanks to @MichelleRafter for hosting this chat, it was really helpful. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago This chat is being archived viahttp://t.co/BUQBKUSr, and I’ll post a transcript on WordCount tomorrow (4/26). #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter I forgot to ask: do we already have a schedule of theme days and so on? #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Oh Michelle, will this Tweet Chat be saved and posted somewhere? Or should I save it myself? #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 Too funny! Well there is always this summer to try one. #greensmoothie #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @jenwillis TY #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Thanks! @JanUdlock Looking forward to your posts! Still haven’t tried that green smoothy yet 😉 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Once you sign up, you’ll be added to blogathon Google Group & weekly email newsletter. You also can chat on Twitter w/this hashtag #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago This! RT @jenwillis: Thanks to @MichelleRafterfor another year of blogathon, and to @JanUdlock for the great support! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @SarahSMoon Thank you so much! My blog works on BlogEngine and this will be a life saver. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter Thank you! looking forward to it! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago If you haven’t signed up, here’s a link to the blogathon registration form: http://t.co/sgRYU58k #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Thanks everyone for suggestions and@MichelleRafter for hosting this. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @jenwillis Thanks Jen. I’m thrilled to work with such a pro like @michellerafter #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Great chat, everyone! Thanks to@MichelleRafter for another year of blogathon, and to@JanUdlock for the great support! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Dragonkat747 @ronda_levine @vanwaffleThanks for being here today, looking forward to seeing you on 5/1.#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Good to meet you all today! Looking forward to May 1 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Have a great day everyone! 🙂 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I agree, this has been encouraging. RT@AuntyJuJu1: Pleasure chatting with you all! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Yes, it’s going to be fun! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Looking forward to this! Great to “meet” you all!#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Have a great day, all! See you in Google Groups! I’m getting really psyched! Bye. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AnnetteGendler @auntyjuju1 Thanks for joining us, see you on 5/1 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RE 365 haiku: Another friend, @NoahScalin, sponsors http://t.co/abYCY1WZ #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago A year’s worth of haiku, impressive RT@jenwillis: @MichelleRafter Here it is: 365 haikuhttp://t.co/mo8RbieT #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 Excited to see you. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood @MichelleRafter Oh, good. I’m actually looking forward to write haiku poem. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Pleasure chatting with you all! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Good advice RT @AnnetteGendler: dont be overwhelmed with blogathon – just take it one day at a time, it can be done #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago We’re a few minutes away from the end of the hour. Anything other blogathon admin details I can help you with?#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Sorry but have to split now to go on field trip with my son’s class , see you 5/1 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago YES!! RT @JanUdlock: If there is anyone who is feeling overwhelmed with this. Its okay – but still join the blogathon. BTDT #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle Great idea to scribble notes.#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Speaking of cash poor..gotta get back to work. Thanks @MichelleRafter for hosting this chat. Looking forward to Blogathon 2012 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter Here it is: 365 haikuhttp://t.co/kI9CAp8D #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago LOL, I did some brainstorming in Evernote just before chat. RT @jenwillis: So during this chat Ive been scribbling blogathon ideas #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago don’t be overwhelmed with blogathon – just take it one day at a time, it can be done #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @jenwillis see, it’s inspiring you already!#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I want to say if there is anyone who is feeling overwhelmed with this. It’s okay – but still join the blogathon. BTDT #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @_AleksM Yes, theme days are there if you want them. Some ppl’s blogs don’t work with theme days, it’s totally up to you. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago The theme days are there for help, not a requirement. RT @_AleksM: @MichelleRafter Can we skip theme days and post something else #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @jpatrickcomm Excellent! Nice to meet you as well! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter That would be fun :)!#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago So during this chat I’ve been scribbling blogathon ideas all over this manuscript I’m supposed to be rewriting… #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood actually my son knew how to write haiku before me txs to his 3rd grade teacher #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Amen! RT @vanwaffle: Re: writing again. Doing what I love, cash poor but much happier. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Agreed. @teachwhatisgood Loved special days…they seemed to come at perfect times when I was scrounging for blog post ideas too. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I’m SOOO impressed! RT @jenwillis:@AnnetteGendler … and I ended up writing haiku every day for a full year. 😉 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RT @MichelleRafter: @Ronda_Levine@teachwhatisgood @janudlock You’re all homeschoolers ;I see guest post exchange opps … #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Wow! RT @jenwillis: @AnnetteGendler … and I ended up writing haiku every day for a full year. 😉 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Now that’s a challenge! @jenwillis:… and I ended up writing haiku every day for a full year. 😉 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago LOL!!! RT @JanUdlock: @AnnetteGendler I made my kids write a haiku after that! I think the word stupid was in it. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I’m a freelance writer in Houston. Good to meet you! RT @Ronda_Levine: @jpatrickcomm Northern California (Chico) #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter Can we skip some of theme days and post something else than theme related text? #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Re: writing again. Doing what I love, cash poor but much happier. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago LOL RT @JanUdlock: I made my kids write a haiku after that! I think the word stupid was in it. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Ronda_Levine @teachwhatisgood @janudlockYou’re all homeschoolers – I see guest post exchange opportunities here… #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RT @teachwhatisgood: I have 8 children and homeschool. – if you get anything else done you’re a hero – i “only “have 3 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @jpatrickcomm Northern California (Chico)#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AnnetteGendler … and I ended up writing haiku every day for a full year. 😉 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AnnetteGendler I made my kids write a haiku after that! I think the word stupid was in it. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood yeah, 8! Wow! 🙂 I have one, who I’ve homeschooled thus far, but who I’m sending to a charter school next year #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Cool! Where are you located? RT@Ronda_Levine: I am a freelancer too! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago last year’s haiku day was my 1st & last haiku so far – see blogathon makes you do things #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RT @AnnetteGendler: @vanwaffle good for you: returning to writing full time #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood Yes, there are special days. Here’s a link to the blogathon event calendar:http://t.co/2GX65bz6 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle good for you: returning to writing full time #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @jpatrickcomm @MichelleRafter That’s good to hear. I am returning to writing full-time after a few years in other work. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Yes, that made it even more fun! RT@teachwhatisgood: Q4: special days again? I.e. haiku, guest posting, etc.? I loved thoese! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago And THAT makes the difference. I have 8 children and homeschool. ;-D RT @Ronda_Levine: (writing is what I do full-time) #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle Speaking of writing, I also have a Pinterest board on writing http://t.co/EevwnrMv #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I am a freelancer too! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q4: will you be hosting special days again? I.e. haiku, guest posting, etc.? I loved thoese! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Ronda_Levine I also blog for my kids school, I’d love to build that readership but there’s no way I can blog there every day #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood and ideas for 3 others that I would do with other people (writing is what I do full-time)#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago goals:learn new tools, sharpen writing skills#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Feel free to ask any other questions you might have about the event, blogging, etc. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Same here, one blog is enough to keep up with!@teachwhatisgood: ALL your blogs? @Ronda_Levine: #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I’m 1! RT @MichelleRafter: @vanwaffle I’d say there are close to a dozen long-time freelance writers who’re in blogathon this year #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Excellent! RT @MichelleRafter: @vanwaffle So youll have lots of networking opportunities w/other professional writers. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood See, you’re on the up and up, and #blog2012 will bring more readers, for sure
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle So you’ll have lots of networking opportunities w/other professional writers. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago ALL your blogs? Yikes, I can barely keep up with 1! RT @Ronda_Levine: Q3 to develop better habits I can apply to all my blogs #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @vanwaffle I’d say there are close to a dozen long-time freelance writers who’re in blogathon this year, fromhttp://t.co/waReY5kw #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Tia@Tia_Bach_Author Glad you’re joining#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Great goals MT @jenwillis: Q3: I also want to explore and implement strategies for keeping focus for the rest of the year, too. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Tia_Bach_Author See you then! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Tia_Bach_Author Thanks for being here today Tia, you’re a stalwart of the Google Group, we’ll see you there soon.#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RT @Ronda_Levine: Q3 I’d like to gain more blog readers, I’d like to develop better blogging habits I can apply to all my blogs #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3: Build a better platform for my writing career, network with other bloggers, and develop more self-confidence in my expertise. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Me, too! RT @Ronda_Levine: Q3 I’d like to gain more blog readers & develop better blogging habits I can apply to all my blogs #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Tia_Bach_Author Great to see you again, Tia! Looking forward to this month with you! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Tia_Bach_Author Have a good one!#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3: Building readership, sure. I also want to explore and implement strategies for keeping focus for the rest of the year, too. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago 5X more, great! RT @teachwhatisgood: Q3 – to build my readership. Ive been averaging 115 visits a day. Started last year at 30. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Have to run, but I’m SO excited for #blog2012. See you all 5/1!
• about 2 hours ago Q3 – good question. I’d like to gain more blog readers, and I’d like to develop better blogging habits I can apply to all my blogs #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @SarahSMoon Love you! Google ed calendar I have been waiting for that! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3: Blog every day, learn something new and try to read more of other blogathoner’s blogs #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3 goals: reenergize my blog & make new friends#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Thanks! RT @SarahSMoon Im lurking on the chat & for folks who dont use WP, I rec this Google Doc ed calendar: http://t.co/h83FpHW0 #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3 #blog2012 I want to grow my readership with quality posts and network with fellow writers/bloggers!
• about 2 hours ago Q3: I’m trying something entirely different this yr. I’m blogging abt Fearless Entertaining ‘cuz I’m a chicken to have peeps over. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3 – not a goal, exactly, but a desire: to build my readership. I’ve been averaging 115 visits a day. Started last year at 30. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Oh, I see the button now! RT @JanUdlock: Want to learn how to RT #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago While we’re on the subject, here’s a link to my Blogathon board on Pinterest: http://t.co/lBjEzg9O #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Q3 At this point, I just hope to get through it. I should probably shoot higher than that, eh? #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RT @Dragonkat747: @MichelleRafter Re Pinterest boards for each day, I would use. #Blog2012 and it would get me on Pinterest!
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter I’m lurking on the #blog2012chat & for folks who don’t use WP, I rec this Google Doc ed calendar: http://t.co/bPPIaHQs
• about 2 hours ago @michellerafter yes stmbleupon would be great post topic but not for me – haven’t used it effectively yet #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Let’s get to next question. Q3: What goals have your set for yourself for the blogathon? #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Want to learn how to RT @vanwaffle:@MichelleRafter I would pin my blogs to Pinterest. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago It really gets better with time. RT@jpatrickcomm: So much technology…so little time…my head is spinning! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I’ve just barely scratched the surface of the uses of Pinterest apparently… #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @Dragonkat747 Biggest obstacle to adding daily Pinterest boards is my time i.e., if there’s enough of it for one more thing. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Correction – it’s StumbleUpon: info here:https://t.co/EloZAohf #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago YOU SAID IT!! ;-D RT @JanUdlock:@teachwhatisgood Thats why we have kids – to teach us tech stuff#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter I would pin my blogs to Pinterest. #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I agree! RT @MichelleRafter: @AnnetteGendlerHow to use StumbleUpon would be great topics for a post, or guest post #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter I would use it #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago HAHA!!! Not hardly! ;-D RT @jenwillis:@teachwhatisgood I misread that as your being very savvy about the United Nations . . . #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago You’ve got my attention…I’m willing to try@MichelleRafter #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago No kidding! RT @AuntyJuJu1: So much technology…so little time…my head is spinning! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago Good to hear: @vanwaffle: The visual aspect of Pinterest is changing how I think, and easier to remember what I was thinking #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AnnetteGendler How to use StumbleUpon would be great topics for a post, or guest post #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @MichelleRafter Re Pinterest boards for each day, I would use. #Blog2012
• about 2 hours ago TY @AnnetteGendler I haven’t begun to explore Pinterest yet, so this article is well-timed! #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago RT @AuntyJuJu1: re:Pinterest Would be a good topic for U @MichelleRafter WordCount Would love to learn about coordinating the two #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago So true. RT @JanUdlock: @teachwhatisgoodBut youve learned a ton. Thats why we have kids – to teach us tech stuff #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago I’ve seen it but don’t know what it is. RT@Dragonkat747: I use StumbleOn to promote my posts #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 …everyone in blogathon could pin link to that days post to it. Need to know how many blogathon bloggers would use it #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @EvaCatHerder Re: pinterest widget, cool!#blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood Spring Pad (spring it adds sites to the notebook) http://t.co/lNoRXeNo It’s like evernote (but IMHO better) #blog2012
• about 2 hours ago @teachwhatisgood I misread that as your being very savvy about the United Nations . . . #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago So much technology…so little time…my head is spinning! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Dragonkat747 would love to hear more about using StumleUpon effectively #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 I’ve thought about creating Pinterest boards for every day of blogathon & making them multi-contributor board so… #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood But you”ve learned a ton. That’s why we have kids – to teach us tech stuff #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood You’ll be savvy before you know it! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago The visual aspect of Pinterest is changing how I think, and making it easier to remember what I was thinking about. Fascinating. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago RE pinterest: don’t be afraid to add your own (and odd) categories. My “astronomy” pins seem to be wildly popular. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I’m so technologically UNsavvy…I barely use Twitter. (only a Tracfone) #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood Sharing link again:http://t.co/QGznS0zV. Also, I’ve created blogathon board on my Pinterest account. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @vanwaffle You can get the “pin it” HTML code from the Pinterest site. Put it in a text widget and voila! #Blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I use StumbleOn to promote my posts – always brings traffic, and occasionally commenters. #Blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Help, Just lost the line where I put in my tweet on Tweet deck? I must have closed a window. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Thanks! @Dragonkat747: Re Pinterest, here is a great article on ways to use: http://t.co/NJWEsXDm #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Don’t know what this is. RT @Ronda_Levine: Im a huge fan of Spring It! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @EvaCatHerder We’ll figure it out. Let’s connect on the email/Google group and make plans for an IRL in Portland.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler Already did one! How freelancers & other writers are using Pinterest:http://t.co/QGznS0zV #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago re:Pinterest Would be a good topic for you@MichelleRafter for WordCount Would love to learn more about coordinating the two #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I’m a huge fan of Pinterest – and Spring It!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Re Pinterest, here is a great article on ways to use: http://t.co/O5YO7dbt #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine Q2: re custom domain name, depends. I can’t buy “WordCount” so I bought variations of my own name instead. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis If we could do Sunday instead of Saturday, I would be in. #Blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter WWSGD plugin – will look up. Not sure I understand. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter:You’re inspiring me to give Pinterest a try, I’d love a post from you on its merits #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q2: Add share buttons to blog posts for Twitter, FB, Google+, StumbleUpon, Reddit, Pinterest, so readers can easily share link #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter re: Pinterest…I have lots of ?? on how to use that better. Maybe a topic for GG? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Maybe not completely related to Q2 – but how useful/important is it to have a custom domain name? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Great idea! MT @MichelleRafter Added Pinterest button to Chrome so I can pin my blog posts to my Pinterest blog & writing boards. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis Re iPad, I occasionaly use mine for blogging but find it somewhat cumbersome. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter That’s cool 🙂 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I’m not yet, but I hope I can use my Ipad@jenwillis #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q2 I suppose WordPress must have a “Pin it” button. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Dragonkat747 Q2: I also rec WWSGD plugin for WordPress blogs – creates different messages for new, returning reader of your blog #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine @Dragonkat747: what do other bloggers find most helpful? preschedule your posts, then you can take time off #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Just installed Comment reply Notification – love it! RT @Dragonkat747: Re Q2, what other software (is) most helpful? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Dragonkat747 Q2: I added a Pinterest “Pin It” button to Chrome so I can pin my blog posts to my Pinterest blog & writing boards. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q2 tech question: Anyone blogging from an iPad? I’ve just ordered my first one . . . #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Agreeed – RT @Dragonkat747: Re Q2, besides the editorial calendar plugin, what do other bloggers find the most helpful? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Don’t know but we can find out MT@teachwhatisgood: Is there [a plugin to post blog posts to] Google+ that works well? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Re Q2, besides the editorial calendar plugin, what other software or whatnots do other bloggers find the most helpful? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @DeborahJRoss Are you kidding? You’re already blogging like crazy. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago We’d love to have you. RT @DeborahJRoss:@jenwillis Wish I could join you! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I have a plugin to post my blogs to my FB and Twitter. Is there one for Google+ that works well? I’m trying to move into G+ more. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Ha! RT @AnnetteGendler: @MichelleRafter@janudlock OK, so then youll hit 250? 300? Jan is in for a ride 🙂#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis Wish I could join you! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler Belly laugh again! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter @janudlock OK, so then you’ll hit 250? 300? Jan is in for a ride 🙂 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago The crunch is beginning to happen!. RT@AnnetteGendler: I wouldn’t be surprised if you get to 150 when May 1 rolls around #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter #blog2012 I registered on your blog awhile back….hopefully you have my info. Let me know!
• about 3 hours ago @EvaCatHerder Cool. We’ll discuss particulars offline, in G.G. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter 100 people? Wow! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm Jan Udlock is adding people once they register, so if you’re not in yet you will be today.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter @jenwillis I would probably come to a PDX blogathon IRL. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Dragonkat747 reading all blogs is too much; you’ll naturally find a bunch that you like and will stick with#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @ahockley Challenge is to post 31 days straight to improve blog & blogging skills. More than 100 ppl signed up so far this year. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I agree with the consensus that reading all the participants’ blogs as much as I’d like to is a real challenge!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @ahockley Here you go: http://t.co/IFk7IGck;we’re chatting about it right now. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Is the Google group up and running yet? How do I get on board? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @ahockley It’s a month-long blogging challenge I host every May, the WordCount Blogathon. We’re in the kick off chat right now. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I have a lot of local artist friends, not so many writer friends. So the community aspect is important. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis Let’s take the Portland meetup conversation to the Google Group to hash out details. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Anyone from Houston participating in#blog2012?
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis What is this #blog2012 thing that I’m starting to see?
• about 3 hours ago RT @MichelleRafter: @jenwillis I was already thinking about having a real-time Portland blogathon meetup one day in May. Want to? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis I was already thinking about having a real-time Portland blogathon meetup one day in May. Want to?#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Daughter is graduating from George Fox or I’d be there in heart beat. RT @jenwillis: kick-off coffee/tea this Saturday? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm the #blog2012 really does build community – my main reason for joining again, plus it’s fun
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis what a cool idea! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago This is a great stretch You wont be sorry. RT@vanwaffle: @MichelleRafter Yes, still I need to get out of my comfort zone more. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Any Portland blogathoners want to meet for kick-off coffee/tea this Saturday? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago That is hard MT @jenwillis: Q1 I never have enough time to read and comment on as many blogs from other participants as Id like. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @JanUdlock: @jpatrickcomm the Google Group is great, we kept last year’s going forever even after #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm You came to the right place. Super helpful friendly people from all over the US and world!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm Here’s a link top the blogathon events calendar – theme days, guest post exchange, etc.http://t.co/2GX65bz6 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis I hear ya! I comment on a few different ones each day, but I can’t handle more than 2-3 each day.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @JanUdlock #blog2012 Oh good! I was wonderingif there would be a way we could support eachother! I want to meet some fellow bloggers too!
• about 3 hours ago Q1 2nd answer: time management! So I don’t get over-focused and neglect other aspects of life. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago RT @teachwhatisgood: @jpatrickcomm Use the Google Groups – that’s where most of the training and community comes from. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm Use the Google Groups – that’s where most of the training and community comes from. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Use pre-scheduled theme days to give yourself a break RT @jpatrickcomm: Q1 Coming up with great content everyday! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm You’ll be part of a Google Group which helps a lot. We’re still getting everyone signed up to receive emails. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @saralancaster has a little one too RT@sandrahume: @Dragonkat747 I have a four-month-old. We can cheer each other on! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1 I never seem to have enough time/mental bandwidth to read and comment on as many blogs from other participants as I’d like. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter Yes, still I need to get out of my comfort zone more. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 Re: @Ronda Levine coming up with ideas – the more you blog, the more ideas you have #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Sometimes it is just the duties of life: mothering, homeschooling, etc. I can easily lose track of my day. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago #blog2012 I’m a newbie – do you provide ideas and tips throughout the month? do we check your blog or will you email us?
• about 3 hours ago Agree 100% RT @JanUdlock: Hanging around the Blogathons Google group helps a lot when youre blocked, bored or uninspired. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Definitely RT @AnnetteGendler:@Ronda_Levine side benefit of blogathon: you discover all kinds of cool tools #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago MT @teachwhatisgood: I have certain types of posts on certain days…it helps me: Menu Plans for Monday, children on Tues, etc. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago YIPPEE!! You rock, Jan! RT @MichelleRafter: But @janudlock is helping this year, which is great! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter @janudlock delegation is the name of the game! #blog2012 in a way guest blogging is delegating…
• about 3 hours ago Q1 Finding time and ditto @Ronda Levine coming up with ideas #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @vanwaffle Nice thing about this challenge is you can do as much or as little community/networking as you want.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago #blog2012 @michellerafter Q1 Coming up with great content everyday!
• about 3 hours ago YES it does! RT @JanUdlock: Hanging around the Blogathons Google group helps a lot when youre blocked, bored or uninspired. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @vanwaffle I get that…networking can be awkward…especially when there are a lot of people #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1 Coming up with 31 interesting posts. Ones people really want to read. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine I tend to have certain types of posts on certain days…it helps me: Menu Plans for Monday, children on Tues, etc. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1: My biggest concern is fitting in blogging, work & blogathon admin duties. But @janudlock is helping this year, which is great! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine side benefit of blogathon: you discover all kinds of cool tools #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Dragonkat747 I have a four-month-old. We can cheer each other on! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Hanging around the Blogathons Google group helps a lot when you’re blocked, bored or uninspired. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1 – I tend to start out strong on challenges, (I’ve tried poem a day challenges for a while) but then peter out as time goes on #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1 Biggest challenge may be introvert burnout. I need to grow better at networking, but it does not come naturally.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1: I worry most about running out of steam when coming up with ideas/being motivated on finishing#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Oy! RT @AnnetteGendler Irony is I discovered Blogger scheduling feature after I survived last blogathon, so its possible to do w/o #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @vanwaffle Trips are usually good fodder for blogging; I blogged during a 5 week road trip last summer#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago The editorial calendar is great to use; you can organize yourself. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago It’s da bomb RT @Ronda_Levine:@teachwhatisgood I didnt realize WordPress had a calendar plugin! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter Irony is I discovered Blogger scheduling feature after I survived last blogathon, so it’s possible to do w/o #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Thanks Jan. RT @JanUdlock:http://t.co/t13888cc Here’s link for WordPress editorial calendar plugin #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Howdy, @Tia_Bach_Author! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I will be on vacation the middle week. Hope to do some pre-writing but also blog during the trip. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood I didn’t realize WordPress had a calendar plugin! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter Thanks for remembering.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago MT @teachwhatisgood: TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS! I use Sunday evening to plan outblogs for the week in WordPress Calendar plugin. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Q1: What’s your biggest concern about doing the 2012 blogathon? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago http://t.co/UJJdxrhD Here’s the link for the editorial plugin #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Let’s get started on questions. When you answer, put Q1, Q2 etc. at front so it’s easier to keep track. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I agree. Checking in a bit late “@AnnetteGendler: My No. 1 tip for making it thru #blog2012: pre-schedule blog posts, and plan ahead!”
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler yes! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler I need to pre-schedule blog posts way, way more often. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS! I use Sunday evening (2 hours) to plan out my blogs for the week in WordPress Calendar plugin. Helps so much. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago RT @AnnetteGendler: My No. 1 tip for making it thru #blog2012: pre-schedule blog posts, and plan ahead!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @EvaCatHerder Welcome! Glad you’re joining us. Remember meeting you at CubeSpace a couple years ago.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago My No. 1 tip for making it thru #blog2012: pre-schedule blog posts, and plan ahead!
• about 3 hours ago @jpatrickcomm @EvaCatHerder Welcome!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood @auntyjuju1 It’s an editorial calendar plugin for WordPress. Can someone find link? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I dropped out of the first Blogathon and haven’t participated since. Sandra, Colorado. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Any other bloggers from the Washington DC area? #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter #blog2012 I’m joining the blogathon this year for the first time….Jenn from Houston.
• about 3 hours ago Kate from Sterling, IL – second year on blogathon, 7th year blogging. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Eva from the People’s Republic of Portland,.OR and I am a newbie. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine #blog2012 Yes, consider myself lucky to live in Chicago; congrats on joining the blogathon!
• about 3 hours ago Our topic for today’s chat: making it through a month-long blogging challenge. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago This will be my third year to participate. Last year I didn’t finish – was pregnant. This year have a 5 month old! So we’ll see! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 Please do. I got that plugin from blogathon last year at someone’s suggestion. Michelle’s maybe?#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis That would be great! Accountability partners are a great way to get things done. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @sandrahume Same here! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Michelle, Portland, Ore., started blogathon 5 yrs ago as part of re-entering the workforce after 7 yrs home w/my kids.#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Glad you’re here RT @Ronda_Levine:@MichelleRafter I’m Ronda, it’s my first Blogathon, and I’m in Chico, California.#blog2012 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler Chicago is such a great city!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Introductions? I’m Jen in Portland, Oregon.@MichelleRafter tells me this is my 5th year. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler Hey Annette,! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago So glad you’re joining us this year! MT@sandrahume: The Blogathon is giving me the incentive I need to build a website and blog #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Julia, St. Louis Metro area, 2nd year #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler Chicago is such a great city!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Introductions? I’m Jen in Portland, Oregon.@MichelleRafter tells me this is my 5th year. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AnnetteGendler Hey Annette,! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago So glad you’re joining us this year! MT@sandrahume: The Blogathon is giving me the incentive I need to build a website and blog #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Julia, St. Louis Metro area, 2nd year #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter I’m Ronda, it’s my first Blogathon, and I’m in Chico, California.#blog2012 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I am Van. I live in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. This will be my first blogathon. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @JanUdlock Hi Jan! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine We can be online writing buddies this fall! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Smart blogging tricks RT @teachwhatisgood:@AuntyJuJu1 Ive alreadyposted some blogs ahead for when I know Ill be out of town! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago The Blogathon is giving me the incentive I need to build a website I’ve been planning (with the blog an integral part). #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Jan, Portland OR, 3rd year, #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis I did @NaNoWriMo twice. Great experience! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago #blog2012 Annette from Chicago, 2nd blogathon
• about 3 hours ago @MichelleRafter Well, hooray for me. 😉 And I’m definitely on-board for this year! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis I haven’t done @NaNoWriMo before – though I think I will do that this year #blog2012. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I wish I was that organized @teachwhatisgood I don’t have that plug-in yet. I may seek out your advice when I do that. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago MT @teachwhatisgood: Ive already gone into my Calendar plugin and posted some blogs ahead for when I know Ill be out of town! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Please introduce yourself by sharing your name, city and how many years you’ve done the Blogathon, or if it’s your first one. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 Thank you. I also have been blogging for quite a few years, but now wish to take it to another level. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis If you signed up this year, I think you’ve done all 5. Way to go. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I find the annual blogathon to be a nice balance point to @NaNoWriMo (which I do every November). #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago This is it! Welcome to the kick off chat for the 2012 WordCount Blogathon. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Welcome to the first timers! This is just my 2nd year…I’m still learning too! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood Thanks, Kate! I’m also looking forward to learn new things. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 I’ve already gone into my Calendar plugin and posted some blogs ahead for when I know I’ll be out of town! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @jenwillis Total belly laugh ! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago I really don’t remember how many times I’ve done the blogathon. I wonder if that’s a symptom of age. 😉#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @SaraLancaster You can read the transcript tomorrow. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Thanks for the encouragement! @JanUdlock@teachwhatisgood The month of May is always so busy, but I’m going to really try! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Wish I could hang out during the #blog2012 chat today. On my way out the door… Have fun everyone!
• about 3 hours ago I’m also pleased to see TweetChat refreshes more quickly than TweetDeck! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine It’s really fun. And we are learn as we go along. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Agreeing! RT @JanUdlock: @AuntyJuJu1 Yes, you can do this! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @teachwhatisgood 2nd year for me, too!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @_AleksM @vanwaffle It should be a lot of fun#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @_AleksM Welcome! It’s my second year but I’m still learning. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Ronda_Levine @_AleksM Excellent!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago If you are not participating in WordCount’s Blogathon 2012, you’ll want to mute my tweets for the next hour 10-11 PST. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @AuntyJuJu1 Yes, you can do this! #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Glad to be back @MichelleRafter Just wondering if I can pull this off again this year. Going to give it a shot!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @vanwaffle @Ronda_Levine Hi, guys! This is the first time I’m participating in Blogathon. 🙂 #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @vanwaffle #blog2012 – yes, I’m new this year. I’ve been writing & blogging for a while, but I haven’t participate in this before.
• about 3 hours ago Are there other newbies like myself? at#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago @Dragonkat747 @annettegendler @auntyjuju1Great to see all of you again. #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago So true! RT @JanUdlock: Good to see everyone from last year! It feels like old home week at #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Good to see everyone from last year! It feels like old home week at #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago Friends may want to mute or unfollow or just ignore me from 1pm – 2pm as I will be taking part in a tweet chat about the upcoming #blog2012
• about 3 hours ago RT @teachwhatisgood: There is a Twitter chat going on today at 10 pacific time at #blog2012 for those registered for Blogathon 2012…. http://t.co/EgtG0Vmi
• about 3 hours ago Getting ready to join @MichelleRafter 2012 Blogathon kick off Twitter chat at noon EST. Come join the fun!#blog2012
• about 3 hours ago If you’re not following WordCount Blogathon chat I’m hosting 10-11 am PDT, you might want to temporarily mute my tweets. #blog2012
• about 4 hours ago Followers may want to temporarily mute me at 10 AM PST because I’m going to be having fun at the WordCount’s Blogathon #blog2012
• about 4 hours ago RT @TweeParties: #Blog2012 Twitter Chat TODAY 4/25 at 1pm EST! http://t.co/m9Lxbbyy
• about 4 hours ago Followers please temporarily mute me at 10 AM PST because I’m going to be having fun at the WordCount’s Blogathon #blog2012
• about 4 hours ago I recommend followers temporarily mute me if not wanting to follow chat beginning at 1pm ESDT on #blog2012
• about 4 hours ago Testing to make sure notification to FB are turned off for #blog2012
• about 4 hours ago Getting ready for the blogathon kick off chat at 10 am PDT. If you’re joining us use this hashtag: #blog2012