Twas Brillig

Oct 05 2007

Creating Some Buzz

Published by Brillig at 10:27 pm under Blogginess

(FOR THOSE OF YOU HERE FOR SOAP OPERA SUNDAY, IT’S DIRECTLY BELOW THIS POST!!!)

So. You’ve all heard me talk about Cre8buzz ad nauseam. Really, I’m trying cut back, I promise. But today, I just can’t help myself. See, the ol’ Buzz is going PUBLIC on Sunday.

When Kim of Temporary? Insanity invited me to Cre8buzz a couple months back, I was hesitant. I’m on Facebook and frankly haven’t loved it—haven’t been inspired by it enough to bother. But it was Kim, who I adore, so I joined and decided to see what was up.

As I looked around, I realized that I could promote this blog through them, and I thought, “hmmmm, extra traffic never hurts.” So, my sole purpose in becoming an active participant at Cre8buzz was to promote my blog.

And guess what. It worked. Every single time I post, I get a handful of new readers who tell me that they found me through Cre8buzz.

But more than that, I’ve become a part of a community that I’ve really come to love. This was unexpected. But it’s true. I have hundreds, HUNDREDS! of new friends and a deeper connection with some of my “old” friends. “Community” isn’t just a word being thrown around. It’s a true feeling there.

So, it’s like I accomplished my goal of getting new people to my old blog, and then I got the delicious, and unanticipated, dessert to go with it.

(And, for those of you who are dying more some more success stories, or a better peek inside, check out the cre8buzz blog, specifically this post.)

Anyway, to celebrate their big move to PUBLIC, a bunch of us decided to have a Cre8buzz Blog-a-palooza. So, if you’re blogging about the buzz today, please enter the permalink to your post. (These will become permanent links when the list is complete.)

Aguante ‘Buzz!!!

1. Alex

2. Ritu

3. Mad goat lady

4. melody is slurping life

5. Work N Play

6. PHAT Mommy

7. Jen

8. Mommin’ It Up!

9. Mudder

10. WalksFarWoman

11. Jackal

12. Candace Martin

13. Novembrance

14. Summer @ Summer’s Nook

15. Queenie

16. LadyintheRed

17. Jo Beaufoix

18. Lynnae @ From Under the Clutter

19. Bliss In Bloom

20. Avery Gray

21. Heffalump

22. Lisa J. Peck

23. Bucolic Scribblings

24. Radioactive Jam

25. Tristi Pinkston

26. TwistedSister

27. Peg

28. Anne Bradshaw

29. Christine

30. Kellyology

31. Jen in MI

32. The Mom Salon Daily

33. Leendaluu

34. Unquiet Heart

35. Cranberry Corner

36. canadianflake

37. Mom Chatter

38. Assertagirl

39. Emma Sometimes

40. Marianne

41. The Farmers Wife

42. Secret Agent Mama

43. Jerseygirl89

44. Josi Kilpack

45. Annette Lyon

46. Bitsy Parker

47. Kate

48. English Rose

49. La Chanson de Phoenix

50. Stephan Miller

51. Whimspiration

52. so grateful to be mormon

48 Responses to “Creating Some Buzz”

# Rituon 05 Oct 2007 at 10:50 pm

I agree with you. Cre8buzz has become quite an influence in driving traffic to our blogs. Will see in the anthill
# melody is slurping lifeon 06 Oct 2007 at 1:15 am

All linked up, ready to go.
# Shannon - PHAT Mommyon 06 Oct 2007 at 5:32 am

Just discovered you via, um, cre8buzz. Glad to meet you. Will be back!
# Jenon 06 Oct 2007 at 5:45 am

I’ve done my linky, and I’ve done my writing. I’m starting to see more traffic, although, I admit, if I spent more time visiting other blogs I’d probably get more hits from y’all. I think it’s a great social networking tool, for sure.
# Jenny from Mommin' It Up!on 06 Oct 2007 at 6:07 am

This is so exciting! Cre8buzz has been amazing for me. Thanks for the opportunity.
# Mudderon 06 Oct 2007 at 6:08 am

Linky is up!
# WalksFarWomanon 06 Oct 2007 at 6:40 am

The mention of chocolate was enough, looks like I’ll have to go and buy my own and blame you for the calories!
# Candace Salimaon 06 Oct 2007 at 6:58 am

I like cre8buzz as well. I’m cesalima on there in the writers section. It’s been a blast meeting a whole new community of people, including you.
# Candaceon 06 Oct 2007 at 7:05 am

not only am I getting more hits but I’m learning so much and meeting GREAT people
The cyber vibe is very cool at the cre8tbuzz lounge…
# Queenieon 06 Oct 2007 at 7:35 am

Cre8Buzz is the bomb!!!! Without them, I wouldn’t have you. SO double bombage. I linked it up baby!!!!!!!
# LadyintheRedon 06 Oct 2007 at 8:15 am

I’ve sung the praises and I’ve put the link up! I’ve also read your Ob/Gyn stories and they’ve put me off motherhood for good. You’ve banished any broodiness good and proper!
# Jo Beaufoixon 06 Oct 2007 at 8:49 am

I’m buzzing too sweetie.
Love it.
# Piper of Love @ Bliss In Bloomon 06 Oct 2007 at 9:55 am

yee haw!

It’s a BUZZtastic world! And you are amazing!
# Averyon 06 Oct 2007 at 10:02 am

I love the Buzz, too! So glad I joined!!
# Jennon 06 Oct 2007 at 10:16 am

My post is up! I’m LOVING the Buzz. I just hope a huge influx of new people doesn’t change the dynamics TOO much.
# Ianon 06 Oct 2007 at 11:09 am

The Buzz is great. My blog post is up about the launch.
I agree with Jenn, I hope it doesn’t change too much after the launch.
Ian
# Radioactive Jamon 06 Oct 2007 at 11:16 am

Man I missed the down time. That always happens to me!

Sorry. I’m also adept at missing the point. Glad to help promote.
# Tristi Pinkstonon 06 Oct 2007 at 11:38 am

Done! Is that all I’m supposed to do, or am I supposed to link on the Cre8 site somewhere?

And can I ask — why, when it’s “buzz,” is the mascot an ant? Ants don’t buzz, do they? Except for when they’re doing their best bee imitations?
# Anne Bradshawon 06 Oct 2007 at 12:52 pm

No idea what I’m getting into, but having met Brillig whom I think it great, I’m willing to have a go. Actually I think that was one of the zillion things Candace sent me to join. I’m running out of time to keep up with everything!

Thanks for organizing all this. Is it linked with Candace’s? Or do I join separately?
# Christineon 06 Oct 2007 at 12:56 pm

Big day tomorrow at the Buzz! Novembrance called it “Facebook for Grown-ups.” Isn’t that the truth?
# Kellyon 06 Oct 2007 at 1:29 pm

I know I’ve been acting like I’ve been ignoring you on Cre8buzz…but I haven’t. AND…my commentary is up.
# alion 06 Oct 2007 at 1:33 pm

Hi Brillig! We met at Candace’s Blogger Babe lunch (I sat next to you). I’ve checked out cre8buzz and wanna join! How do I get an invite?

Thanks!
# Dawnon 06 Oct 2007 at 3:38 pm

You definitely have a lot of traffic to your blog. I haven’t visited for a while with vacation and school stuff starting. I am having a difficult time keeping up with my blog roll reading most of the time. I go visit each person who comments on my blog, and read at least the most current post and comment. I am not sure if I could read many more blogs due to time constraints. I think the fact that you are an awesome writer, and that your posts are so interesting has a lot to do with your readership as well. I know I love to visit when I have time, because I am always entertained.
# Leendaluuon 06 Oct 2007 at 3:54 pm

I’m in and it’s so nice to see that my friends are too! Hello, ladies!
# Jessabeanon 06 Oct 2007 at 5:43 pm

Woo hoo, I’ve got my post up!
# canadianflakeon 06 Oct 2007 at 5:45 pm

okies I linked you and mentioned the “buzz” on my blog today. Hope that helps some.
# CableGirlon 06 Oct 2007 at 6:08 pm

Oh yeah. Loving the Buzz. I just wrote up a post on my blog about it.
# Mad goat ladyon 06 Oct 2007 at 6:15 pm

LOL..I think we are all getting such a buzz from CRE8BUZZ that you didn’t really even have to offer the chocolate and we still would have all come along for the ride

Wooohoooo!
# Assertagirlon 06 Oct 2007 at 7:43 pm

Just wrote a little post about how much I like Cre8Buzz these days. Even whored out my husband for the cause. ha
# Rituon 06 Oct 2007 at 8:21 pm

Just a quick reminder to all the bloggers who wrote about cre8buzz. Even after cre8buzz goes public, invitations are still needed to become members. Other people can browse through the site and become members but to become a member they will still have to get an invite from a current member.

I just thought I would clear this here as I read a couple of blogs where this wasnt mentioned. Thanx!
# website trafficon 06 Oct 2007 at 11:08 pm

Thatz really nice thing to know.
# Emma Sometimeson 07 Oct 2007 at 1:02 am

Great idea, Brillig! I’ve added my link and thanks for the linky love!
# The Farmers Wifeon 07 Oct 2007 at 3:19 am

Great idea Brillig! Have added my post now. Better late than never right? Oh, and i’m feeling pretty good today, thanks for asking. you?
# Jerseygirl89on 07 Oct 2007 at 8:51 am

Thanks for the linky love. See you there!
# Candace Salimaon 07 Oct 2007 at 9:18 am

There are 23 days left and counting, ladies . . . if you have the most wonderful husband in the world, you need to nominated him!

I know there are other wonderful husbands out there. Until midnight November 30, 2007 I will be taking nominations via this email address ces@candacesalima.com. The six finalists will be posted, please send a picture with the nomination, on December 1, 2007 when voting will commence and the winner will be chosen by you. Sadly, because it would just be skewed, my husband cannot win although I think he’d be a shoe in. On December 15, 2007 the winner will be announced.

We have some great husbands already nominated, but I know there are more out there. So start nominating! Tell me about your husband and why you think he is the Best Husband in the World! That would be world . . . ladies, no geographic boundaries.
# Optimus Terion 07 Oct 2007 at 10:25 am

So what exactly does “going public” mean? I mean, have we been in a private club?

I know, I’m retarded.
# Optimus Terion 07 Oct 2007 at 10:27 am

Tell ya what. You write me a thingy to post at my place and you add me to that linky thingy and I’ll do it! LOL
# Kateon 07 Oct 2007 at 10:07 pm

I blogged as per your request!
# Butrfly Gardenon 08 Oct 2007 at 12:45 pm

Yeah, yeah. I suck. I know.

I love the cre8buzz, too! Just…a couple days later than everyone else.

Sorry I missed it (I was taming a herd of screaming 7 year old girls), but I’m glad so many other people joined in!
# brandyon 08 Oct 2007 at 7:22 pm

Okay, so I keep hearing about this place and looked into it and think it would be fun to join but it says I need to get invited, can you do that?
# Sueon 09 Oct 2007 at 8:31 am

I admit it, I came here hoping to find out who the mysterious woman who yelled at you and Ben is! I’m srissel on cre8Buzz, by the way.

Nice blog, I think I’ll stay a while!
# Stephan Milleron 09 Oct 2007 at 9:11 am

I like the buzz. Simple, yet you can change and add so much.
# Kimberlyon 09 Oct 2007 at 11:07 am

I’m pouting because I couldnt get internet access on Saturday when Neil was in classes so I didn’t get my post done. Looooove cre8buzz!
# Whimspirationon 09 Oct 2007 at 12:09 pm

Just found you through cre8buzz! This is such great fun. Thanks for the idea of linking back to each other in celebration of going public!
# so grateful to be mormonon 11 Oct 2007 at 10:45 pm

hi B:
i just signed into 8buzz this week and like how i have come across some readers who i did not read before. i only started reading you since seeing you on the buzz. pretty cool. cheers, kathleen
# Andyon 19 Dec 2007 at 8:20 pm

Oh, and did not know about it. Thanks for the information …
# Doodeeon 03 Feb 2008 at 4:39 pm

Thanks for sharing
# dolmestemefon 09 Feb 2008 at 9:39 pm

I’d prefer reading in my native language, because my knowledge of your languange is no so well. But it was interesting! Look for some my links: