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Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Project Inspires @ProBlogger Post & Other Group Projects

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:59:10 +0000

Loved being a part of this.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : Top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves - What's Yours?

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:15:16 +0000

I'll be honest. I still don't understand Twitter. All the @'s and #'s. I guess I need to watch a YouTube tutorial made by some 13 year old with too much time on their hands.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 31: Plan the Next Steps for Your Blog

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:08:51 +0000

Great read Nolan. Wow, 31 days. We did it! The information I have received while being a part of 31DBBB in invaluable. I have found many great bloggers in my niche whom I would never have found had it not been for 31DBBB. Not only have I found many in my niche, but many different styles of blogging within my niche. I will continue to be watching these blogs because I believe that "iron sharpens iron". (Prov. 27:17) I need to work on a blog calendar. I do this somewhat, but not in a calendar format. And not for a month in advance. New post- It is finished - www.ronniespoon.blogspot.com

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 30: Monitor Your Blog

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:59:25 +0000

1. I like analytics. I use google analytics. I agree that it is a bit tough to make sense of at times, but I like the information. I like seeing all the countries and cities that have accessed the blogs. I also like the traffic information. 2. The only real use I have made of this is counting how many countries the blog has been read in. And to determine best use of video. Not everyone is using Cable internet and has the latest browser. This helped me to decide to keep video file size small so that more people can use it. I was suprised about how many dial-up users are still out there... 3. My goal is the same - to reach people. New post - Why stay here until we die? - www.ronniespoon.blogspot.com

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31 DBBB Day 29: Develop a Plan to Boost Your Blog's Profile

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:17:00 +0000

I can get lost in the cyber world too. Not long ago, during the 31 DBBB, I lost half a day browsing layout templates. It is easy to do. I am going to have to discipline myself. The word itself makes me feel as if I'm being sent to the principal's office. I know it may sound corny, but I may have to set a timer and walk away after the the timer dings. I try to generate new traffic through Facebook, Twitter, and email. Facebook has been the most effective so far. I also ordered some cheap business cards. (around $10 for 500) It has our ministry name, elevator pitch, and website only. We leave them at coffee shops, book stores, restuarants, etc. We just leave them at different places we visit even when we travel. Business Card info (imagine very contemporary style card with our logo banner) Speaking Grace Online Church on your time www.speakinggraceonline.com Review post is up today at www.ronniespoon.blogspot.com

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 28: Write A Review Post

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:06:46 +0000

I will post a review tomorrow. Something I have never done before, but I am on for the challenge! Today's Post - As eagles... www.ronniespoon.blogspot.com

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 27: Hunt for Dead Links

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:14:28 +0000

This seems like a daunting task! ugh! But a task none the less... I don't have to answer the questions. I have never done this, yet I am the first to get frustrated when I find a broken link. Maybe we, as 31DBBB bloggers, could notify each other by email or some other source of contact other than a comment if we find a dead link in another's blog. Not just today.... New post today - Mighty Men - www.ronniespoon.blogspot.com

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 26: Improve Another Blog

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:45:12 +0000

1. I have gotten some great feedback from "been there, done that, got the T-shirt" bloggers. It has been invaluable to me! 2. Not sure that I have... 3. I have always tried to be positive, but now I see that is not always the best. The best advice I have been given is comments that point out faults that can be corrected, or advice on trying something new. I need to build better relationships with other bloggers. When I was pastoring full-time, I didn't really see the need. I saw my target audience at least weekly. Through 31DBBB, I have learned that there is a whole community of bloggers and communities within that community. I need to find my place and build relationships within that community. Post for today: Are you a complainer? www.ronniespoon.blogspot.com

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 25: Writing a question post

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:44:32 +0000

I am awful about starting discussions on my blog. I think the first time that I have truly done so is when we were asked to do an opinion blog. I do my best to get around to others blogs and comment. I think that what keeps each of us on any given blog is subjective. Do we like the subject, writing style, etc. This series has helped me tremendously. Thank you Paul and OurChurch.,com for the opportunity! Are you David as who he was or what he became to be? http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-only-p...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 25: Writing a question post

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:39:51 +0000

I have been guilty of not responding to some comments. Sometimes the comment is so precise and relevant that I do not want to respond in fear of devaluing what has already been said.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 24: How To Use a Magazine To Improve Your Blog

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:26:25 +0000

1) I have learned from magazines that the title of an article is important. The title itself can bring you to open the magazine or set it back down. 2) I have gotten some good ideas from the "Penticostal Evangel" that the Assembly of God puts out weekly. I also like "Leadership". 3) I occasionally look at "Charisma" online, but prefer hard copies of magazines and rarely visit their sites. So my homework is to look at magazine websites and see how they do things online and see if there is anything that I can learn from them. Today's post is a personal one - "Saying goodbye to my next door Mom". http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/06/saying-go...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : Analytics Check: Most bizarre search keywords in May?

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 20:19:06 +0000

zametalov - Got this one on analytics for my blog page. The rest were pretty normal.

Church Techy : Please Allow Me to Introduce

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:23:26 +0000

Enjoyed getting to know Greg. Do you know each other personally? Or did you meet from blogging? I appreciate that you both blog on the techy side of things, for those of us who are tech impaired.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 22: Pay Special Attention to a Reader

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:18:10 +0000

These will all be new to me and hope to implement some of these soon. I am looking forward to checking out Kevin's blog. I have become a fan and would have never found his blog if it weren't for 31DBBB. As well as many others. New blog posted today - http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/06/are-you-d...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 21: Breathe Life Into an Old Post

Mon, 31 May 2010 13:57:50 +0000

1) Fairly new blogger and a "redo" is not something I am interested in. Maybe revisiting a topic, but not rewriting a blog. When preaching, this is certainly not something I would try... 2) The only opinion that has changed for me is that people actually do read my blog. I am amazed at the feedback. At "fellowship" meetings, other ministers will comment on my blog, even though they never comment online. 3) Never updated and probably never will. New post for today: What memorials do you have? http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-memo...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 20: Leave comments on other blogs

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:44:06 +0000

I have got to start following you. You keep it real!

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 20: Leave comments on other blogs

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:40:03 +0000

I posted my opinion post today. Talking about Worship Woes in the blog today. http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/05/worship-w...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 19: Write an Opinion Post on Your Blog

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:38:48 +0000

My opinion post is up. Blogging about Worship Woes.....http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/05/worship-woes.html

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 19: Write an Opinion Post on Your Blog

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:37:42 +0000

Wow! What happened with my spelling yesterday?????? And my inability to correct it????? Ugh....

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 20: Leave comments on other blogs

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:45:34 +0000

Okay, my opinion post is up. I have left a lot of unanswered questions, so stop by and leave a comment on Worship Woes. http://ronniespoon.blogspot.com/2010/05/worship-w...