I know I’m posting 3 times in a day (and I have a 4th post that I could publish today but I’ll wait until tomorrow!).
But, I want to ask you while I’m thinking about this.
I often get emails from people who’d like to guest post on my blog. Bloggers often do this as a way of marketing their blog, and sometimes companies do this to market their websites. And sometimes, people just have something they want to share with my readers (the shaving article and Juliana’s Preparing for Christmas articles fall into this category).
I’ve decided that from here on out, I’m only going to consider publishing guest posts from fellow bloggers (as opposed to guest posts from people promoting a website). Guests posts of the latter sort just feel too much like advertising to me.
Even when it comes to posts from fellow bloggers, though, I’m still a little bit hesitant, so I wondered what your feelings are.
Do you feel bummed out when you come here and find that the day’s post is from someone other than me?
Or do you not care, as long as the guest post is something similiar to the posts I write?
Or do you enjoy hearing from someone with a different style every now and then? (it’s ok if you do!)
Let me know! I’m anxious for your input. 🙂
Stacey
Wednesday 24th of April 2013
"I've decided that from here on out, I'm only going to consider publishing guest posts from fellow bloggers (as opposed to guest posts from people promoting a website). "
I have to say that I find this comment really interesting, especially considering how you accept things from companies so you'll write about them to promote their stuff. Isn't that basically the same thing as a post from someone to promote a website, except it's in your own words?
I guess I'm just writing this because I really don't understand how Shabby Apple dresses have anything to do with frugality, especially as their dresses are anywhere from $50 on up past $100. Not exactly frugal, if you ask me.
Which you didn't ... but I still feel like I needed to comment.
Kristen
Wednesday 24th of April 2013
The difference between a guest post and a post of my own is that my readers generally do not like posts written by other people, but I get an overall positive response when I write review/giveaway posts. It's about happy readers. :D
Shabby Apple is not the cheapest place to buy clothes, just like Novica is not the cheapest place to buy jewelry. Also, much of the kitchen equipment I recommend is not the least expensive option out there. I'm not opposed to spending money, I just think it should be spent mindfully and that it should buy high quality items and should support companies who operate in an ethical way.
Shabby Apple dresses are well made and should last for a good long time (so in the long run, they make more sense than a bunch of cheap Old Navy dresses), and I liked that their company supports small businesses owned by women around the world. I like Novica for the same reasons...it's handmade, quality stuff and supports small businesses in other countries. And I recommend sometimes-expensive kitchen equipment because I think it's smart to buy things that last.
I hope that helps to explain my thinking a bit. And it's totally fine if you hated the Shabby Apple giveaway. :) I posted about it on a day when I normally don't blog, so people could feel free to skip it if they wanted to.
clickclackgorilla
Thursday 16th of December 2010
I like the guest posting concept, though I've only done it on my own site twice for the same reasons you mentioned. I think the important things are that the topic fits in with what you generally share here, and you feel like the blogger and the post are things that fit well with you.
Margaret
Monday 13th of December 2010
I agree with William - a guest post would be a great opportunity to offer a wider variety of information. I've really enjoyed reading about how you organize your life and your time. A big part of that is playing to your own strengths. However, you've also said many times that each person must find what is right for his own life. I think even a weekly guest post on a topic that embodies "cheerfully living on less" with your commentary would be a nice addition. You are obviously committed to the integrity of your blog, so I have no worries about the blog changing too much. Keep it on topic and non-commercial, and your blog may even be better for it.
and hey, if it stops working for you... you can always decide not to accept any further guest posts!
Lani
Sunday 12th of December 2010
I love your blog & I feel if its something you want to share with us...then its quite all right!
erin
Friday 10th of December 2010
I think guests posts are ok sometimes. I actually like interviews, so if you had time to send someone some questions about frugal living or their specific subject they are writing, that might be a good option.