Our task for the SITS Problogger 31 Day challenge for Day 4 is to write about a top blog in our niche. There are tons of baby/pregnancy/mom blogs out there. I have tons I love reading as I blog about my own pregnancy and pack on the tons.
Analyzing a top baby blog is different for me. A blog ranked very high on Top Baby Blogs and now Top Mom Blogs IS A PERSON I ACTUALLY KNOW. Seriously! I had lunch earlier this year with true baby blog royalty before I even got this blog up and running. I really didn’t even know much about her blog until I was beginning mine because pregnancy got me into this niche.
Ok, Mommy Bloggers, brace yourself….I’m friends with Blair from The Heir to Blair. Be jealous! (I know it’s like saying “I was friends with Taylor Swift in elementary school and I braided her hair and that’s why it’s all perfectly wavy, blah, blah, blah…” But, it’s true. We’re sorority sisters. No, I don’t have a pic right now for proof. I know, that’s what all so-called-friends-of-celebrities say. But, that’s how it’s gonna be today.)
www.theheirtoblair.com
“Blair” is totally NOT her name.
I was hesitant to even use Blair’s blog for this exercise because of the fact that I know her and someone might see it as some coattail riding crap. But, I picked it anyway because it’s a fantastic blog in my niche and all of us doing the #31DBBB challenge could really learn a lot from her. I admire her for the extraordinary amount of time and hard work she’s put in to making Heir to Blair what it is today.
Things I think we can learn from Blair:
Honesty: Blair is so forthright about her experiences with pregnancy, miscarriage, motherhood, and Postpartum Depression that you can help but feel everything she’s feeling. She writes genuinely, even about controversial topics. She expresses her views on these issues, but not in a way that is offensive to others.
Reader relationship: I think this week all #31DBBB peeps have come to understand the importance of writing for your readers, not just yourself. She has a fantastic network of other mom bloggers she’s built true relationships with. She’s made great friends.
Moved forward: She’s posted in the past about the business of blogging.
Here it is. She went from Blogger, to Word Press and allowed herself and her blog to grow. You can subscribe to her RSS feed or follow her on Twitter. She has ads on her blog that directly appeal to other mom/women bloggers. Blair has done some amazing giveaways too.
Organization: Look how her blog is set up. The tabs are clear. She keeps things organized as her site grows.
See this post again. She actively monitors her traffic.
So, #31DBBB challengers. I hope you can learn from Blair. Even more than that, I hope you find her inspiring. I know I do as an infant baby blogger. (Get it. Infant. He he!) But, I think she’s inspiring for all bloggers as someone who loves what she does and just went for it.
I don’t want to copy her or any other baby blogger. My blog is different, it’s mine and I absolutely LOVE doing it. But, It’s been great taking the time to analyze those who are at the top of their game. Plus, I love her and I’m proud of her accomplishments.
Let’s do lunch again soon Blair. All you lovely #31DBBB ladies are welcome to join us, but don’t expect “blog talk” the whole time.
Just discovered you from the Blog Frog SITS Community!
Love your blog!
Let's face it mommies just can't get enough mommy blogs! Its like watching "A Baby Story" on TLC, its so addicting!
Blogging is such a great way to have a voice and share with others! Can't wait to read more from you!
Tara
http://www.onestopgiveawayshop.com
Wow, not only do I love your header but you really studied up for today's homework.
Thanks for sharing these tips that we all can learn from. Even for non-mommy bloggers like me.
See you on BlogFrog
Thanks for sharing this blog! I love seeing what top bloggers are doing and pondering what I can learn from them without copying them. I love that blogging is about being unique and relevant!
You are making me BLUSH. Stop.
But I'm glad that my mumblings & stumblings can help in some way – I'm a hot mess & am always thankful when people can learn from my mistakes
& yes, lunch again soon!!! Love you.
OO it really is like being friends with a celebrity! haha I love it! I love Blair, too!!!
This was one of the best analyze a blog posts I've read yet.
Thank you.
Hi there! I just found you through Ingenue Mom, and I'm now following!
I can vividly remember the anticipation of waiting for baby…twice…and now we are deciding if a third time is a possibility for us!
Looking forward to following your journey!
Kate @ This Mom Loves
I don't know who she is : ) but I will run over and say hi! Just since you sent me. I am glad she likes advertising and making money. For me, it is really more about having fun and NOT ever having anything distracting to people, but I definitely don't care when other people do it : )
Nice to meet you! Good luck on your challenge! It sounds like you have a wonderful plan! Way to go!
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