2020 Challenges: September Update
I'm already happy with my comment system so didn't actually need to make any changes for this one.
This is one of those tasks that is easy for comments on recent posts but can get tricky for older posts. With new posts I get a notification when someone leaves a comment and so it's super easy to click through and reply. This doesn't happen for older posts. For those I need to go through and approve them. These tend to be where spammers try to post and so it can be quite time consuming going through them all. Unfortunately this can mean that it takes me a while to reply to the genuine comments left of those posts. I've started going through the list once a week now to try and keep it more under control and make sure the genuine commenters get a reply.
I'm usually quite good at SEO in my comments both on my own site and others. When you've had some experience with copy writing it comes naturally after a while. The hardest part of doing it is making the comments unique. I often find that readers will leave similar comments on a post. I want to try to give each person a personalised reply. Sometimes this is easier said than done.
- Dear Girl by Anji Mayrock
Better progress with this challenge too.
Books read this month:
R- Reality Girl by Jessica Hildreth
- Dear Girl by Anji Mayrock (Poetry Collection)
- Reality Girl by Jessica Hildreth (Book of your choice)
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I have seen a slight improvement in my blog traffic. I am not a fan of Netgalley's audio app,
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I'm glad you're starting to see some increase in your blog traffic. Way to go!
DeleteI think it's great that Net Galley has branched out to include audiobooks in their selection. I do think the app could be improved though. I also think they need a wider selection of audiobooks available. Currently the choice is very limited.
Great post. I've gotten behind over these last few months with replying to comments. I think between having a house full of people 24/7 and never having much time for my blogging that something had to give. Hubby goes back to work next month so I'm hoping to play catch up then.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. This year it's been hard getting anything done. Since my kids went back to school (even if both on reduced hours) I've at least managed to catch up a bit. Fingers crossed for you next month.
DeleteOh my... I will have to get started on this challenge again (did the first three months and then got seriously sidetracked) .. kudos on the greater traffic.. and I need to work harder on replying to comments on my blog
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome to catch up with the Blog Audit Challenge any time. A lot of the tasks are on going ones.
DeleteThanks. I was thrilled to see such an improvement in the traffic to my site. Hopefully it will continue in that direct.
Keeping up with replying to comments is something a lot of bloggers struggle with. As I went through checking comments on my posts as part of the September challenges I was horrified at how long ago some people had commented on posts and I still hadn't replied. Luckily there weren't many but still I hate to think I missed them. It can be tricky to catch them on older posts where people try to post spam. The real comments can get lost in the mix.
Excellent challenges! I am doing A to Z next year.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to do the A to Z reading challenge several times over the years and it's always fun... Although I don't think I've ever managed to complete it. I am doing better with it this year though so hopefully I'll get them all by the end of the year. Will next year be your first time doing the challenge?
DeleteGreat update for the challenges you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm enjoying the challenges a lot this year and I'm pleased with the results so far. Reading has been hard this year with everything that is 2020 but these challenges are helping to keep me motivated. I've also been lucky enough to pick some really good books to read this year.
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