Blogger Appreciation Day

Posted on April 14, 2008
Filed Under Personal |

Today is blogger appreciation day. I heard about it from Chris Garrett, but the unofficial “holiday” was actually thought up by Darren Rowse of Problogger. According to Darren, the idea behind the day is that blogging is about collaboration, so why not have a day to encourage and help one another out?

We’re in it together, blogging is about collaboration and together going further than we can by ourselves - so why not help another blogger today by shooting them a word of encouragement, a pep talk, a congratulations, an idea to help them improve or some other positive constructive message. Better still, do it publicly on your blog and tell the world about another blogger who you appreciate.

I figured that I’d send my public appreciations to some of the bloggers who have helped me become a better blogger, a better writer, a better web user, and even a better person. Whether they know it or not, all of the people I’m about to link to have helped me better myself or my blog(s) in one way or another.

Most of these people, I’ve come to know fairly well, and almost all of them are people I’d love to meet in person one day (some, I already have). For now, though, Twitter will have to do.

Anyway, without further ado, let’s get to the list, shall we?

I’m sure there are other people who I’m forgetting, and I apologize to whom ever they might be. To those I have listed, and to those I have undoubtedly forgotten: thank you! You’ve helped me become a better blogger, a better writer, a better “citizen of the web,” and even a better person. Keep doing what you’re doing, and I’ll keep on learning from and enjoying it.

Comments

7 Responses to “Blogger Appreciation Day”

  1. Mike Robinson on April 15th, 2008 3:47 am

    Saw the Chris Garrett post on this, thought it was pretty cool to see your name on his list :) I didn’t get round to posting my own list, but I would like to show my appreciation to your and your blog. You have well written and interesting posts, you’ve definitely improved from way back on our old blogs (almost 4 years ago, oh god don’t look mine up). ;)

  2. Adam Snider on April 15th, 2008 8:25 am

    Thanks, Mike, I appreciate it. And, you’re right, I think anyone who has been blogging for a few years will be a better writer/blogger by now. I know that what I used to think of as examples of my good writing are now slightly embarrassing to even think about. But, it’s all part of the journey. :)

  3. Mike on April 15th, 2008 11:54 am

    Thanks for the nod, brutha! And I would say the same about your blogs, Adam. Great writing with solid content. And you always try to engage your audience. Inspiring.

  4. Mack D. Male on April 15th, 2008 11:15 pm

    Hadn’t heard of this before, interesting! Thanks for including me :) Looking forward to the Tweetup!

  5. Adam Snider on April 15th, 2008 11:57 pm

    I think Darren just came up with the idea this year, so it’s a new idea, Mack. But, I love the idea, and hope it becomes an annual thing.

    I’m looking forward to the Tweetup as well. Hopefully, everyone (or at least almost everyone) will be able to make it out.

  6. Jen / domestika on April 16th, 2008 7:58 am

    Hey, Adam, thanks so much for the kind words! Yes, it would be terrific to meet in person. Tell you what, any time you manage to make it way out here to the Far East, it’ll be my privilege to buy you a cold Keith’s or a hot Tim’s, whichever the mood and the season suggests. :)

  7. Adam Snider on April 16th, 2008 10:01 am

    If I ever make it out that way, I’ll definitely have to take you up on that offer, Jen.

Leave a Reply