Category: bloggers

The World according to WP Bloggers…

Joey Jones21 Comments

Who is your favorite blogger to follow?

The truth is most of us would like a brief glimpse of our name up there in bright lights. A nanosecond, enough time to gulp and blush.

But the fact is this is a diverse community with doors and windows opening and closing. Folk coming and going- sometimes with lots to say, other times not so much.

And that is where the energy is- within this space where, on a daily basis, there’s wisdom to be gained, laughs to be had, a hug to be given. Stories, opinions, thoughts, ideas.. It’s all here. In the peaceful surroundings WP provides,

So, choosing a favourite doesn’t really work per se. ‘Favourites’ yes, that I get. So we follow, mingle, read, enjoy, and acknowledge( like) the blogs with what time we have. And I, for one, love it here.

Being yourself…

Joey Jones13 Comments

How do you build loyal subscribers?

Good question.

I guess it is having people engage with our style of writing.

The beauty of WP is that we get to read about the  lives of other writers. From different worlds or generations, faiths, or no faiths. Just a mish mash of folk who enjoy showing up and  putting down  thoughts, ideas, memories, fears and loathing, loves n likes.

About the likes, to me they are more about  a tick, an acknowledgement of having stopped by and read your stuff. Instead of the voyeurs, the ghosts who view, but leave without a nod.

Building up subscribers is good fun, a little reward for doing our best and peeps saying ‘ yes, I see you’.

As ever thank you to the very lovely June at https://fancyingfrance.com for being my first ever subscriber

Words making a difference

Joey Jones7 Comments

What was the best compliment you’ve received?

Since joining the WP community, I’ve received some lovely comments. Compliments that have warmed my heart and encouraged me to keep doing what I’m doing. I can’t thank you guys enough for your time and kind words.

Yellow roses say thank you

You like?

Joey Jones10 Comments

Okay, I get it. Influencers ( read straight up advertising) want/need likes to attract  companies with services/stuff to sell.

But on blogging posts? It doesn’t sit right with me. It feels outdated/out of place. I’d love to see a ✔️ instead. What do you think, WP Bloggers?  To me, it would mean I’ve read, acknowledged your post/thoughts/work, and thank you. Clean, neat, and to the point.

Today, I’m on day 365 of a streak. A year completed with this blog. Tomorrow, my 2nd year will begin, possibly answering a repeated DP. No, not complaining, simply just saying, WP.

I’ve really enjoyed getting to know some of you guys a bit, and I thank you all 190 subscribers. I love the diversity here, ages, locations, situations, and styles of expressing yourselves. With more hours in the day, I really would read more of your posts.

I’ll just mention the voyeurs. Those beings who lurk in the shadows, read our posts, and fade away without a nod. You guys could try harder?

To the rest of you, beautiful people, thanks for being you and sharing part of your lives with us all. Stay safe.

Oh, almost forgot. Should have read down the post and landed here and be the Someone who comments from time, please add your initial/s. Then I’ll know who I am replying too. Love love x

And the first prize goes to WP

Joey Jones5 Comments

In what ways do you communicate online?

It really depends on how the mood of the moment takes me. What it is I need or want to achieve at any given time. Much like the rest of the population, I guess.

There are platforms to catch up with old friends, to go to for a smile, for information or advice.

But WordPress is my happy place. Tackling the DP, reading my favourite bloggers’ posts, exchanging a few comments, and finding new writers whose style I understand, it’s all here.

Thank you WP for the space and fellow bloggers and buddies for turning up day after day…. and being you.

For one day only

Joey Jones4 Comments

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?

We’re bloggers WP, and you want us to give up a word? I’ve been thinking this over, and I cannot think of a thing. Arhh, there you go, you can have thing… but only for today..

Feeding Bloggers

Joey Jones8 Comments

What’s your favorite recipe?

With writers gathered at WP from around the globe it has been so interesting to read through all the responses to the day’s Prompt.

I haven’t really got a favourite recipe per se. But one dish I like to make ( a tad faffy tho) is Jamie Oliver’s Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni.

A favourite to eat would be Palak ( spinach) Panner. Delicious. Mmm seem to have a theme going on there.

What I tend to eat mostly at the moment is an avocado squished down on unbuttered toast, with lashings of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Lush. In fact, that’s breakfast planned ..after taking Patches out. Til the next time.. …