Where to Find Francessa’s Blog Research:
Blog URL: http://francessarichresearch.blogspot.com/
Category: Research, Blogging

Francessa’s Blog Research

“Constructing and Deconstructing Blogs and the Blogosphere: Approaches - Methods - Studies – Publications”

If this blog sounds familiar it is because we visited Francessa Rich a while back at her Francessa’s Thinking blog. You might recall her as the teacher and researcher specializing in the internet communication of teens. At the time of her first review I mentioned her other blog—Francessa’s Research Blog—which is equally deserving of review all its own.

Francessa’s Blog Research - Why You Should Go

Francessa’s Research Blog (which is maintained in both English and German) is where she shares many of her researched sources. The blog is not as regularly updated, as it looks to depend largely on the current status and reach of her research, but as a compilation of work it offers a lot. Research topics break down into several themes and categories, including

• History/Basics/General
• Archetypes of Blogs & Bloggers
• Search Engines, Rankings & More
• Studies, Survey, Research, Polls
• Blogging & Concepts of Community
• Influence of Blogs & Blogosphere
• Blogging and Education
• Regional Blogospheres
• Blogging & Journalism
• PR & Corporate Blogging
• Sports Blogs
• Books
• Teens and SNS

But perhaps Francessa describes it best: “This blog is a gathering place, an instant database, collecting a sound body of evidence.”

Summing Up Francessa’s Blog Research

Francessa’s Research Blog is a reliable resource for information relating to teens and the internet, as well as blogging and its impact. Go here to learn from Francessa, gain insight into the world of and behind the scenes of blogging, and for direction to leading informational resources on a variety of internet and blog-related subjects.

Go here to check out Francessa’s Blog Research.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Articles of Intent:
Blog URL: http://articlesofintent.blogspot.com/
Category: Success, Personal Development

Articles Of Intent

Articles of Intent is a second blog-work of Dexter the Quote Guy (of Quotes…In Our Own Words). Much like his first blog this blog is also a place for open interpretation and discussion, with the discussion being focused on the Law of Attraction.

Articles Of Intent - Why You Should Go

On this blog Dexter searches the web for articles about the Law of Attraction, and then, much in the same fashion as Quotes…In Our Own Words, offers his own interpretations and thoughts before opening the floor for discussion. On this blog, as on his Quotes blog, all discussions and interpretations are welcome—positive or negative or in between. All that is asked is that discussion be interpretive and civil, and all opinions are welcome.

Summing Up Articles Of Intent

Articles of Intent offers the chance to explore the secret surrounding wealth but by default it serves a useful second purpose—that of compiling a library of articles and information about the Law of Attraction. This is a place for community discussion and learning, but also an information resource focused tightly on the subject of success.

Go here to check out Articles Of Intent.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Blogger Dad:
Blog URL: http://www.bloggerdad.com/
Category: Parenting

Blogger Dad

We’ve heard a lot about the many talented Mom bloggers out there this week, but now we hear about the other side—lest we forget that Dads are bloggers, too.

Blogger Dad is just a regular guy in love with his child who takes us along through his foray into parenthood through his blog. He shares much of what you might expect to find in a parenting blog—stories about his son, musings on parenting and life, embarrassing stories the likes of which any parent can relate to, and great links to more resources of interest to the larger audience.

Blogger Dad - Why You Should Go

So often parenting is heard from the perspective of the mother; but obviously Dads have a big stake in the game and play an eminently important role in the lives of children, both young and old; and so it is good that we have resources like Blogger Dad so that we can learn and appreciate parenting from the Father’s perspective, but also because fathers are extremely valuable parenting information resources, too. Any experienced voice is a value to both mothers and fathers to learn from as we strive to find others to identify with and to learn effective parenting skills from.

Blogger Dad brings to his blogging a very down-to-earth appeal, and approaches his topics with humor and insight. As mentioned blog posts on Blogger Dad span a range of topics, and include among them interviews with other parent bloggers in an effort to meet the “artists behind the art.”

Summing Up Blogger Dad

Blogger Dad is just the right balance of perspective from the other side. It’s all parenting all around, with, as the tagline says, “a little humor, a lot of heart.”

Go here to check out Blogger Dad.

Mary Ward
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Find Millionaire Mommy Next Door:
http://millionairemommynextdoor.blogspot.com/
Category: Personal Finance, Success

Millionaire Mommy Next Door

Jen, the Millionaire Mommy, is a mom with a mission. Her mission is to give back and help others achieve the level of good-living and contentment that she and her husband, now family, have achieved. Her gift to the world is the vast amounts of practical and real financial information she has amassed on her way to becoming financially free—a millionaire the likes of which could be living right alongside of you.

Millionaire Mommy Next Door - Why You Should Go

“I want to share the story of our journey from minimum wage to financial freedom because I’m at a point where I’d like to give back. The financial industry is rarely focused on women – my intention is to offer a supportive community and a female perspective.”

Jen forged her path to financial and life wellness by educating herself and living well within her means, all the while pursuing the lifestyle that suited her and hers best. On her blog she shares just how this was done and also expands into other posts detailing how you can do it too. It’s a site filled with understandable financial information and advice in a community of support and helpfulness.

Summing Up Millionaire Mommy Next Door

Millionaire Mommy Jen offers a fresh perspective on being financially sound and free to enjoy life absent the stress of money. The blog takes its focus from aligning your spending with the lifestyle you want (whatever that lifestyle is) and away from the notion of keeping up appearances. This is an inspiring blog that offers a complement of good advice, good information, confidence, and support.

Go here to check out Millionaire Mommy Next Door.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find I’ve Paid For This Twice Already:
Blog URL: http://www.paidtwice.com/
Category: Personal Finance

I’ve Paid For This Twice Already

When you put it that way it’s quite a wake-up call. Such is the realization that PaidTwice, author of I’ve Paid For This Twice Already, had when she made the decision to get out of debt and achieve financial independence once and for all. Part of that effort led her to her blog where she shares what she has learned along with her successes, one snowflake at a time.

I’ve Paid For This Twice Already - Why You Should Go

PaidTwice is living proof that small efforts can and do amount to big financial changes when you set your mind to them. Using a refined version of Dave Ramsey’s general snowball method of debt elimination, PaidTwice has already paid off about two-thirds of her debt and made huge strides towards financial independence. Through her blog, her success can be yours—both in inspiration and in action, as she shares many great tips and resources along the way. Included in her posts are discussions about the psychology of financial independence and debt reduction, software and resources, and information and links galore.

Summing Up I’ve Paid For This Twice Already

There is something about this blog that resonates with people trying to achieve financial independence. The story and attitude of success are infectious. Come along and share this family’s story, and enjoy the many benefits of learning from a regular girl with regular money troubles—and a proven formula for success!

Go here to check out I’ve Paid For This Twice Already.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Beyond Mom:
Blog URL: http://beyondmom.com/
Category: Parenting, Finance

Beyond Mom

Beyond Mom is the place where blogger and corporate/finance writer Jennifer Gniadecki proves that she is multitalented. As if her tagline wasn’t proof enough (”So it turns out I can write AND breed. Will wonders never cease?“) the blog lends plenty to back up her claims. Jennifer proves that being a Mom goes far beyond the child-rearing, yet is never entirely separate from it.

Beyond Mom - Why You Should Go

Beyond Mom is a blog that’s a bit about everything that touches Jenny’s life. There are posts about finance, children, children and finance, personal stories, and MommyBlog Reviews, all informative and all delivered with a touch of humor. And if her blog is not enough, loads of links will help you find anything your heart desires of similar interest. It’s a life and a blog any Mom can relate to—perhaps superficially harried (in the best of ways), but all the while meaningful and productive.

Summing Up Beyond Mom

Beyond Mom is an easy read because of Jennifer Gniadecki’s easy-going, relatable style. Mom or Dad, this is a blog with plenty to offer, and plenty of information that you’ll find useful and interesting.

Go here to check out Beyond Mom.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Lorelle on WordPress:
Blog URL: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/
Category: Internet Technology, Blogging

Lorelle On WordPress

Having a title created in your honor has to mean that you are a real authority on your subject. When that title is “blog evangelist” that must mean you attack your subject with an interest and enthusiasm that is unmatched elsewhere. So where can you find this unmatched, enthusiastic blog evangelism? At the blog of the blog evangelist herself, Lorelle on WordPress.

Lorelle on WordPress - Why You Should Go

Lorelle VanFossen has more than proven herself as an authority on blogging. She maintains three blogs of her own interest and is the author of Blogging Tips: What bloggers won’t tell you about blogging (a compilation of tips and how-to’s for maximizing your blogging efforts). Her expertise doesn’t stop there, though, Lorelle is also a much sought-after “public speaker, instructor, writer, and consultant on web writing, web design, and blogging, especially working with WordPress.”

This particular blog focuses on WordPress, blogging with WordPress, and the impact of blogging, most especially the impact of blogging with WordPress. It’s a place for general chat and several WordPress stories of interest, but primarily a place to learn how to effectively utilize the platform and benefit from it. Lorelle describes her blog’s purpose as a place to “learn more about blogging and WordPress…with help, tips, advice, and techniques for blogging and using WordPress, and Wordpress.com.” In short, “The blogging help you need. Now.”

Summing Up Lorelle on WordPress

Lorelle VanFossen has been given her due as one of the premier voices on blogging and the WordPress platform. Frequent her blog to maximize yours and see how blogging as a whole is changing lives in unconventional ways.

Go here to check out Lorelle on WordPress.

Mary Ward
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We’ll come back to the blog itself for later review (because it certainly is deserving in its own right!); this blog caught my eye today because of the feature recently posted about Glenda Watson Hyatt, whom we reviewed a short time back for her amazing and inspirational Do It Myself blog.

(Re) Introducing Glenda Watson Hyatt

To refresh the memory, Glenda Watson Hyatt is the author of DoItMyself.com and a book also aptly titled I’ll Do It Myself. Glenda has Cerebral Palsy, and uses blogging as her largest outlet of communication with the world. She has become a true source of inspiration for so many, and a much sought-after presenter at conferences and seminars, including Blog World Expo.

Glenda’s Story

This recent feature post is found on Lorelle on WordPress. Lorelle was privileged to have Glenda share her story with her, which is shared in a video on the post.

It’s a wonderful thing to see Glenda get her due attention, and an inspiration to see her story. Take a minute to visit this site and be inspired by Glenda—and learn more about the amazing ways blogging has changed lives.

Go here to see Glenda speak on Lorelle on WordPress.

Has Blogging Changed Your Life?

Glenda’s story has me thinking about the unexpected ways something as simple as blogging can change a life. How has blogging changed your life? Please tell us your own story in the comments below.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Dead Frog - A Comedy Blog:
Blog URL: http://www.dead-frog.com/
Category: Comedy

Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog

The name is a bit perplexing, until you read the E.B. White quote at the bottom of the page: “Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it.” That, in essence, is the inspiration behind Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog. The blog, written by Todd Jackson (whose claim to fame is 10+ years in the comedy business and positions that include Editorial Director for Comedy Central’s web arm and Managing Editor of Cracked Magazine) is an “attempt to raise the bar in how people talk about comedy.”

Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog - Why You Should Go

As writer Todd Jackson says, “Comedy is very binary by nature: funny or not funny. But there are shadings and, with some insight, an appreciation can be found for something that didn’t make you laugh before. Or even better, the next time you see a show or performer you didn’t get, you’ll laugh yourself silly.” Hence, reading this blog can help you expand your comedic horizons, and help you look at comedy from different vantage points. It’s like art appreciation, comedy style. And truly, the insights are interesting (as well as entertaining). The blog is a source of surprising food for thought into comedy and its place and affect on culture.

Just as importantly, though, the blog is just plain fun. There are plenty of laughs to be had in the videos, sketches, skits, and scripts, making this a place as much to be entertained as educated.

Summing Up Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog

It’s surprising how in-depth a subject can be, especially one, like Todd says, that seems so simplistic on the surface. Read this blog for a new appreciation of the world of comedy, and as an extra, a daily dose of funny.

Go here to check out Dead Frog – A Comedy Blog.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Splendor of Yoga:
Blog URL: http://splendorofyoga.blogspot.com/
Category: Lifestyles, Wellness

Splendor Of Yoga

Our international blog reviews take us today to Chennai, India, where Satyanarayana C. maintains his blogs with a focus on wellness and healing. Splendor of Yoga is one of those blogs, focused on clarifying Yoga and situating it as a more understandable, beneficial form of wellness therapy.

Splendor of Yoga - Why You Should Go

There are plenty of exercise blogs, and even plenty of bogs focusing on Yoga. Many of these, however, give only a superficial explanation of what Yoga is and how we can benefit from it. Often times, even those superficial explanations are riddled with language that is difficult for the layperson to understand. Splendor of Yoga seeks to help people build that firm understanding of this beneficial health and healing practice so that people can learn to maximize their results and gain a better understanding of what it is they are engaging in, and how specifically the practice is helping them.

Summing Up Splendor of Yoga

Satyanarayana saw a need in people interested in Yoga practice, and recognized that he could help fill it. That is what he does with his blog, by breaking it down and detailing the finer points, while explaining the benefits, purposes, and practices of yoga. Much as we may understand that Yoga has provided some real health and wellness advantages, few of us know why that is so. To learn more about the actions, advantages, and mechanisms of yoga, visit this blog.

Go here to check out Splendor of Yoga.

Mary Ward
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