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GLOGIRLY-Tails Of A Cat And Her Girl
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This is the most amazing rescue story of 2013.
I'm finding it just a little hard to see my computer screen through my tears.
Thank you Lisa, for sharing this story and thank you Eldad for the lives you've saved.
Bless you.
~Glogirly
10+ Million Video Views - Update on Miley ~ Found in a Trash Pile
Miley being rescued. (Photo credit: Eldad Hagar) Miley today. (Photo credit: David Miller ~ www.millerfolio.com) Have a look at this adorable face. So bright and happy. Vibrant and healthy. A far, far cry from a month ago, when Miley was rescued from a trash pile by my good fri...
Oh my COD!!! That's Katie & her pleather cape!
: )
Thank you for all the great ideas!!!
26 Blog Topics To Get Through the Holiday Season
by: Carol Bryant Faster than a one-horse open sleigh, brighter than Rudolph’s nose, and quicker than you see Santa shimmy up and down a chimney, the holidays are here. Whether you rejoice and celebrate, groan and bicker, a little bit of both, or skip the holidays completely, chances are your r...
Dear Kiril & Elvira,
We're so very sorry for the loss of your dear Nikita.
We're sending you are very best purr & prayers to comfort your hurting hearts.
love,
Glogirly, Katie & Waffles
Mr. Nikita RIP: My Original Muse...Never to Be Forgotten
THE ARRIVAL: A 200 Word Rainbow Bridge Story by Kiril Kundurazieff It was late afternoon, Rainbow Bridge arrival terminal was hoppin’! Tom, Maximus and Boots, the dog, were eagerly awaiting the approaching arrivals; word had come down, that the time had come for another companion of thei...
I SO want to get a photo of my kitties looking like Meer Cats! The camera is just never ready when I need it!
....hey Miss Pet Blog Lady! We're going to actually meet in the fur soon!
; ) GG
Please Mom....We'd like some more. Wordless Wednesday
Beatrice and Phoenix I just fell in love with this photo when my friend Melissa posted her two fur babies on her facebook page. Just look at those faces! How could one resist! I tell ya....There is something about that stance that melts my heart.
Awwww... that's Baby Waffles' photo!!! Squeee!
Will bloggers outside of the US be eligible for prizes?
...and, is there an easy way to invite pet bloggers from overseas to join the community?
thanx!
BlogPaws Presents: International Pet Bloggers Month
by: Carol Bryant Did you ever wish that there was a day or week dedicated solely to Pet Bloggers? Wish no more, as BlogPaws Presents: International Pet Bloggers Month throughout all of September!!! Our time has come, as pet bloggers are a force with which to be reckoned!!! BlogPaws, the inte...
Given the funny entertainment nature of my blog, I don't go near anything controversial. In fact, I won't even review food (except for treats.) I never knew how heated the conversation can get when what you feed your cat becomes the topic. Besides, there's just no way to review food and be true to the personality of my blog.
The only controversial "bullying" I've encountered was when I photographed my cat wearing some of the clothes from the Bret Michaels collection from PetSmart and shared it on Facebook. A couple of very negative & judgmental comments appeared, but I just left them alone. Those that know me and know my cats came to my defense.
Still, that incident has influenced me and I now shy away from those sorts of photos.
I've only banned 1 or 2 people from either my Facebook page or blog for leaving inappropriate comments. ...it was usually something completely unrelated to my post or status update. They were just trying to get their cause, opinion and link out there.
How to Handle Controversial Blog Topics
by: Carol Bryant Controversial blog topics are definitely reader and traffic inducing, but as with all blog topics, there is a way to approach them, handle the content, and respond to feedback. How far is crossing the line? What won't you write about? Is there anything that doesn't deserve th...
AWESOME!!!
Absolutely LOVE the armor.
haha!!!
Thanks for the plug!
xoxo
Do Magnets Stick to Armour? Cool Stuff from Build-A-Sign
Recently the nice peeps at BuildASign contacted me, offering some free product in exchange for a review. I had been looking to get some Pet Blog Lady signage for my car and to have a few promo items to give away at SuperZoo. So the timing was perfect! Had lots of items to choose from ...
So sorry to hear NIkita has been ill...but very happy to read that he is eating and doing better. Baby food can be a Godsend! I had to use that with Katie after her emergency surgery a few years ago. (The ribbon incident)
(((purrs)))
Glogirly
NURSE ELVIRA REPURRTS: Nikita Watch - A Worrisome 30 Hours
Listen up, friends of The Opinionated Pussycat! Nurse Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here, with important news! Over the past 3 weeks Nikita had been eating his Gerber baby food like it was going out of style. He didn't eat much yesterday, though, and none last evening, even though Daddy Kiril ...
I am SO excited to meet Caren in-the-fur! The Newbies group has been incredibly helpful for me. Last year was my first BlogPaws, this year my second and I still feel the Newbie Jitters!
Caren - thank you so much for all of the passion, enthusiasm and dedication you've put into the Newbies group. You've make a HUGE difference for SO many of us!
: ) Glogirly
What Every Newbie Needs to Know About BlogPaws
Nervous about attending BlogPaws? Not sure what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, and any other number of newbie questions you might have? If you've been to the BlogPaws Community group, BlogPaws 2013 Newbies, then you know Caren Gittleman: She makes newbies feel welcome, educated, infor...
YAY!!!
We're so thrilled you've loving the new look!
We had a great time working on it for you. : )
Thank you so very much for all the kind words about us too.
Very excited for you!
: ) Katie & Glogirly
FNN SPECIAL REPURRT: R.I.P. Meowsings…Please Welcome The Opinionated Pussycat!
The origins of this blog shall felinity assembled teach their young; And a year shall ne’er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But the name Meowsings shall be remembered- We few, we happy few, we band of cat writers; For he, or she, to-day that sheds their tears with us And ...
We are honored and humbled to be recognized by the judges, our readers and friends. Good luck to ALL of our fellow finalists. See you @BlogPaws!
: ) Glogirly, Katie & Waffles Too
Announcing the 2013 BlogPaws "Nose-to-Nose" Social Media and Pet Blogging Finalists!
It's time. This is the news you've all been waiting for! BlogPaws and our dedicated team of pet people who were kind enough to be judges, looked over hundreds and hundreds (did I say HUNDREDS...close to 1000!) nominees this past week and we are ready to ANNOUNCE the 48 FINALISTS in 12 categori...
I'm really looking forward to this presentation and topic. I think it's something that so many bloggers, ME included, struggle with.
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Are You Running a Business or a Blog?
by: Carol Bryant Is your blog for sheer fun and pleasure or did you ever consider your blog to be a business? Perhaps you'd like your blog to be a business but have no idea how to go about doing so. BlogPaws has an outstanding list of experts and professionals who are speaking at our conferen...
I always read my posts out loud a few times. Since I write everything in the voice of my sarcastic kitty, it helps me to "hear" whether I've got the voice right. And I really think she enjoys me reading it to her. ; )
~Glogirly
Self-Editing For Pet Blog Post Success
Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess Misteaks happen when your righting blog posts. The point is to self-edit before you hit “publish.” There are several items you will want to edit – the words themselves (as the mistakes in the first sentence point to!), your titles and even your intro parag...
I always learn something new in the comments. Coconut oil, mustard and spiders. Would have never known. ; ) HA!
Announcing the 2013 BlogPaws "Nose-to-Nose" Social Media and Pet Blogging Awards
Nominations open this week! It’s time to nominate your favorite pet blogs for the 2nd Annual BlogPaws “Nose-to-Nose” Social Media Pet Blogging Awards! Here are last year’s 2012 Winners and Finalists! The “Nose-to-Nose” Awards is the only awards program in which pet bloggers and microbloggers a...
So happy to see the Nose-to-Nose Awards back this year!
Question regarding nominating:
Can I nominate a blogger in more than one category?
Thank you!
Glogirly & Katie
Announcing the 2013 BlogPaws "Nose-to-Nose" Social Media and Pet Blogging Awards
Nominations open this week! It’s time to nominate your favorite pet blogs for the 2nd Annual BlogPaws “Nose-to-Nose” Social Media Pet Blogging Awards! Here are last year’s 2012 Winners and Finalists! The “Nose-to-Nose” Awards is the only awards program in which pet bloggers and microbloggers a...
If there were an IQ test for kittens, I'm certain Waffles Too would FAIL. He's convinced his name is 'No.'
; ) Katie
Paws...for a Thursday Thought: IQ Testing
Have you ever wondered... if your cat is secretly testing your IQ? Is he or she trying to identify your mental strengths and weaknesses? If this is the case, why is it happening? And, what are our feline friends doing with the information they obtain? I am convinced some type of testing is...
MOL!!!
Glogirly's got a long wait before me and Waffles Too play TOGETHER with ANYTHING!
HAHA!
; ) Katie
Cat Happiness Is... Watching Your Cats Play Together
Until next time, remember... Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett
@Laura
The best way to get people to visit your blog is by visiting other like-minded blogs and commenting. Make yourself part of that community. Many of us happily reciprocate.
There are lots of blogging platforms our there...many free ones. Although Blogger doesn't have the bells and whistles of some of the others, it is probably one of the easiest. Just create and account and follow the prompts to create a blog. Look at lots of others to get an idea of what you like and don't like...that will help you set yours up.
Good luck!
: )
The Pet Bloggers 'Rule' of Ten
Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess I know, I know, there are rules and then there are rules that are meant to be broken and then there's pet blogging! But for every blogger out there, chances are you don't want to be writing in a void and these rules might just help up the amount of eyes th...
I've tried a number of different kinds of posts. I've done some "design" how-to's, but most have turned out to be too complicated. I've asked my readers on a few occasions and their comments are consistent with my numbers - Funny quips from my cats and great photos and graphics.
I know that I need to work on headlines...I try to be clever, but I need to think a little bit more about immediate appeal and attraction.
: )
The Secrets To A Great Pet Blog Post
Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess Psst! I've got a secret! Truly, there are no secrets to a great blog post, but there are steps you can take to get more eyes on your post and help bring readers to your blog on a regular basis. Settle in and check out my "secrets." “You” is one of the mos...
1. How many blogs do you have at present? One
2. Would you classify your blog as a small business, a place to share pet info and stories, a little bit of both, or neither? Both. The blog itself is a fun hobby. I also provide design services to the pet blogging community.
3. How many times a week do you post? Once a day.
4. If you could change one thing about your blog, what would it be? Expand my reach and secure a sponsorship.
5. What is the link(s) to your blog?
GLOGIRLY- http://www.glogirly.com/
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Is Your Pet Blog a Small Business? Weekend Survey
Is your blog a small business, a place to share pet info and stories, a little bit of both, or neither? With our 2,000 members, BlogPaws bloggers and microbloggers span the gamut. With massive amounts of snow blanketing us here in the northeast, BlogPaws knows many of us are at our computers,...
I think a well-designed card that communicates your brand and blog personality is VERY important. Just one more thing to make you memorable.
: )
BlogPaws' Conference Business Card Etiquette
Post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess Don't you love going to networking events and coming home with a handful of cards? Enough to play 52- pick up with? Of course you don't, no one does! Business cards are a unique opportunity to meet and greet, make an impression and give the new acquaintance a tan...
If Subaru could figure out a way to make us kitties enjoy the ride, they'r REALLY have something!
; ) Katie
Thanks so much for visiting our blog today! XO
My Dogs Are My Family and I Am Theirs.
Twiggy and Onyx are my fur kids. They complete my family. I've got the Husband, the Daughter and the Fur Kids. We are a happy 5 being family. I plan my days around all of them. If I have to travel I have to figure out how to keep all of their routines as normal as possible, which usually means...
Great post, Kimberly! Oh, there's so many more things I could be doing!
But I've been trying to focus on the fun and not get too bogged down with the rest. Baby steps, I guess.
My blog niche is quite saturated. Funny cat blogs for entertainment. So I've worked hard to create a personality for my blog and for Katie, the cat and voice of the blog. In everything I do, I try to stay true to that personality.
The other thing I try to use to make my blog stand out is stellar photography and whimsical imagery. The images often BECOME the story. For me, publishing a blog post without cool imagery would be about as fun as a root canal.
; ) Glogirly
Ten Ways to Help Your Blog Stand Out in a Popular Niche
by: Kimberly Gauthier When I launched Keep the Tail Wagging, a local marketing expert took the time to ask Google how many pet blogs were active and came back with a crazy number. I don’t remember what it was, but it was huge. I realized that I’m a minnow swimming in an ocean full of pet bl...
I agree with Caren on post timing. I try to post every night at midnight EST. The night owls and my overseas friend often visit before I get up. When I've run into trouble with my schedule and don't post until the next morning, I never have as much traffic.
I haven't used hashtags in my posts or Facebook entries...just on Twitter. I don't do a lot of dedicated tweeting either.
Facebook has become more and more fun. I don't ask many questions...I find that compelling photos generate more activity. I'm also finding a number of people who are very engaged and comment a lot are reading my blog, but going to Facebook to comment. I think it's helped build that audience quite a bit. It used to be that only those that commented on the blog knew Katie (my cat and the voice of the blog) so well, like she was part of their family. Now there are facebookers too that know every little thing about her and her antics. I love that it's so easy for me to comment back to them.
: )Glogirly
Do You Need To Revamp Your Social Media Pet Posts?
Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess Creating great content for your social media pages and your blog posts isn’t always a walk in the park so when you’re sitting down you need to make certain you’re optimizing your time and your efforts. Here are a few things I’ve discovered during my time ...
As hard as it is to be funny some days...I always seem to find inspiration in my cats. I take hundreds of photos of them so when I'm stuck, I just start looking through them and something usually pops into my head.
I also try to look at ordinary things that happen everyday from their point of view. When I personify them and keep true to their personalities, the giggles come.
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Is It Writer's Block Or Writing Anxiety?
Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess I used to teach writing classes at a local literary center and I focused my courses on magazine writing, fiction and blogging. When a student came to the class (and these were adults) telling me that they didn't do the assignment last week because they had...
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