tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post6506596039933037575..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Blogging Myth #8: Linking Back Isn't a Big DealAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-7630600617940025242011-08-28T13:48:37.411-04:002011-08-28T13:48:37.411-04:00So right on my friend! I don't understand the ...So right on my friend! I don't understand the hesitation to link to your source of inspiration, that's my favorite thing about this blog world! There are so many great ideas, you can put your own spin on it but still link to your source. Straight up theft is so uncalled for, but it happens all the time. I see people's feed's harvested and completely reproduced on other sites, shame shame. Link link link is the moral of the story. I love this series!! Thanks so much my friend for the linky love too! <br />xoxo<br />KateCentsational Girlhttp://www.centsationalgirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-45879935711387781572011-08-25T16:51:04.507-04:002011-08-25T16:51:04.507-04:00Why would some one link to a post if the content w...Why would some one link to a post if the content was not to their liking? <br /><br />But linking back using some one else's creative content, for example photos maybe infringement of their copyright (especially for professional photographers and graphics designers). So, it is better to ask for permission from the owner of the content you want to borrow and link to before doing the linking.<br /><br />Did you check out the : - <b><a href="http://www.tuubol.com/blogging/2011/08/blogging-success-top-10-myths-about-blogging-and-why-they-do-not-hold-true-for-a-blog/" rel="nofollow">Top 10 Blogging Myths that bloggers fall for.</a>. </b>. These are points I came across during my more than two years of blogging experience.Deepak - Tuubol Bloghttp://www.tuubol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-16599186203085604012011-08-24T22:38:30.983-04:002011-08-24T22:38:30.983-04:00Awesome post! Enough said. :)Awesome post! Enough said. :)Erin @ Two Story Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489259700938920374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73946907457286179892011-08-24T17:35:11.254-04:002011-08-24T17:35:11.254-04:00I'm so glad you shared this info and for your ...I'm so glad you shared this info and for your series as i'm very new to blogging, it's been a great help. Little by little my blog is getting better thanks to your tips.Ricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035039269621677743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-60086455764223948812011-08-24T09:16:17.390-04:002011-08-24T09:16:17.390-04:00Oh Amanda! You are so right! It is simply common...Oh Amanda! You are so right! It is simply common courtesy to give credit where it is due and to extend the same kindness you have received by linking back. <br /><br />I loved what you said about what to do if you find it too time consuming to link back to all of the parties you are joining...don't join so many parties! Yup!<br /><br />For the most part, the people I have come across in the blogging world are wonderful, kind, creative, fabulous people. I hope that the rest can grow to be as wonderful, and I think your series is helping!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044180663927435474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-66264369393695900842011-08-23T22:58:09.148-04:002011-08-23T22:58:09.148-04:00I'm a firm believer in linking back, whether i...I'm a firm believer in linking back, whether it's to a linky party or to a project that you copied or a project that inspired you. I think sometimes people just get lazy and I hate that.Randi~Dukes and Duchesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277985792260962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-52606228001020415982011-08-23T20:54:57.048-04:002011-08-23T20:54:57.048-04:00I go back and forth about starting a blog. I'm...I go back and forth about starting a blog. I'm not sure I have anything to say and I am really afraid of doing it wrong. I (obviously) have seen link parties and blog references but really didn't understand how to do it. Your explanation is so easy to understand. Thanks for doing this.DebZornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533359488057116979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-89522135399895685252011-08-23T20:34:09.545-04:002011-08-23T20:34:09.545-04:00I am late to the party, but I have went back to se...I am late to the party, but I have went back to see your other 7 myths.<br /><br />Linking back is very very important. <br /><br />Even though there are many blogs there are genres of bloggers. So if someone fails to properly quote or link back I think most people will call them on it...in the comment section.<br /><br />Now some people do it to be catty, rude, smart or the like. Others do it to be helpful and may perhaps send an email to let the blogger know.<br /><br />Me I try to use my own images so that my readers can have fresh content. <br /><br />But I am NEVER opposed to showing off a great project and giving props where they are properly due.<br /><br /><br />Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill HuntingRashon Carrawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454531896266920076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-79366243212902067362011-08-23T19:51:13.382-04:002011-08-23T19:51:13.382-04:00I've found my work on a few sites and happily,...I've found my work on a few sites and happily, they were linked back to me. I did find it odd that they didn't contact me to tell me they liked my project and were linking to it but I guess that's not a rule, just courtesy, imo.<br /><br />Posts like yours have really made me realize how important to the host linking back is. I've always done it, I just didn't quite get why it was important until you explained it in your other series.<br /><br />I think this series is really offering great tips to a lot of bloggers!Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-84177837809337716892011-08-23T18:22:24.051-04:002011-08-23T18:22:24.051-04:00I have never had anyone (that I know or) steal any...I have never had anyone (that I know or) steal any content or photos, but only a few people read my blog regularly. I always try and link back when I join a linky party. I would not want anyone thinking that I am dishonest. There is almost nothing worse! Also, what are your thoughts on copywriting your blog? Is that something people just put there on the sidebar or do you have to take proper legal measures to do so? Does that make sense?<br />ps....Hope everything is going ok down there and that there is no damage :)Jennifer S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08045707126341829231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-28842108293515837582011-08-23T16:13:23.066-04:002011-08-23T16:13:23.066-04:00Another great post in this series Amanda! I've...Another great post in this series Amanda! I've really enjoyed all of them. I was soo happy to finally figure out how to "embed" pics from Pinterest onto my blog. Before I'd have to do A LOT of work to do up a post with lots of pictures from there. Some times I'd just mention, at the end of my post, that all photo sources could be found on my Pinterest page and I'd have it linked up. But this is soo much better. I like that the proper people are getting credit for their work AND it's a lot less work for me! Win, win. : ) Can't wait for next week's myth!Catie @ Catie's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693440878484859938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-74706918120375471162011-08-23T15:20:09.272-04:002011-08-23T15:20:09.272-04:00I always give credit in my post even if I was just...I always give credit in my post even if I was just inspired by an idea or even a part of the idea. It's just the right thing to do. <br /><br />Didn't know that the link party page bothered some bloggers. I have it on my blog with a link on each post directing you to the party button page. Since reading this I will be adding the buttons to the bottom of my post. I wouldn't want to upset anyone. <br /><br />Thanks for the great info!Prudently Painted Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863826383248001701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-11467493549788277232011-08-23T15:08:15.042-04:002011-08-23T15:08:15.042-04:00I am really enjoying this series Amanda, such grea...I am really enjoying this series Amanda, such great information to keep in mind. <br /><br />I too have found that linking back is vital for a lot of reasons like you mentioned, but most importantly just the right thing to do. <br /><br />I love that bedroom by the way so thanks for sharing that too! :)The Mommy Therapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497632312075770712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-19390516552520918012011-08-23T15:00:27.156-04:002011-08-23T15:00:27.156-04:00Great post Amanda! I always link back, it is the l...Great post Amanda! I always link back, it is the least to do!Life In The Thrifty Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612303326504320531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25793215567963460452011-08-23T14:07:13.525-04:002011-08-23T14:07:13.525-04:00Great post, Amanda! As a newer blogger, I am cons...Great post, Amanda! As a newer blogger, I am constantly learning new things, but this is a BIGGIE. I definately always link back and am glad it was one of the first things I learned in blogging. <br /><br />~KristinKristin Marriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197363955616624401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47426695296578327992011-08-23T14:05:28.764-04:002011-08-23T14:05:28.764-04:00Thank you for this. I just started using linky pa...Thank you for this. I just started using linky parties and was adding the links to my post. And actually, just last night I posted on FB and Twitter asking if I should be linking to the main page or the actual linky party page. Now I know the answer! Thanks again for this whole series!April @ Sewing Novicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910310469033089941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-89104533682879966732011-08-23T13:36:06.845-04:002011-08-23T13:36:06.845-04:00I always try to give proper credit. Even if I can...I always try to give proper credit. Even if I can't remember where I saw an idea/picture/recipe, I will say I can't remember. I feel like you get what you give. I'm always giving props - hopefully it translates into me getting props back :)staci @ lizard n ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341197482992806648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-74164050743131144942011-08-23T12:17:39.015-04:002011-08-23T12:17:39.015-04:00i've never had anything taken from my blog but...i've never had anything taken from my blog but it amazes me how many people do have this happen to them-great information-definitely agree-doesn't take long and it's just common courtesy-i link back whenever i use an idea/tutorial that i found on someone's blog tooDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896115614486157023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-27509410433359845772011-08-23T11:52:32.153-04:002011-08-23T11:52:32.153-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-69371880220579584942011-08-23T10:33:31.404-04:002011-08-23T10:33:31.404-04:00Yes, yes, and yes. I always feel a little perturbe...Yes, yes, and yes. I always feel a little perturbed when people use my images and don't give credit. It takes so much time to complete projects and blog them that it just kinda hurts. I think Pinterest is actually making this easier, as you can just embed the Pinterest code on your blog for an original link.<br /><br />I try to make sure that I always link back, but my question is, do I have to get permission to do it in the first place? I hardly ever have time to do so, and I don't expect others to contact me for permission if they are giving proper credit. But, I've heard rumblings of this. Just wondering your view.<br /><br />I also wonder if I can use the image URL from the host blogs or if I have to save the image and host it myself. I don't know, maybe I'm overthinking it.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-48283435310208693482011-08-23T09:46:02.006-04:002011-08-23T09:46:02.006-04:00Wonderful information Amanda and a hardy Amen!Wonderful information Amanda and a hardy Amen!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427042945977995085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-46757215974948045032011-08-23T09:36:57.853-04:002011-08-23T09:36:57.853-04:00I haven't been copied that I'm aware of, b...I haven't been copied that I'm aware of, but I sure know the frustration of hosting a party and the participants not linking back! The street runs both ways, people!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47584329108076345552011-08-23T09:10:22.208-04:002011-08-23T09:10:22.208-04:00I'm a new blogger and this is a great advice!I...I'm a new blogger and this is a great advice!I have been linking pictures and recipes back the originals but I do type out the recipes and advices in my blog.Is that still ok?Mrs. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03391388316143598918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-64706522099243114772011-08-23T09:04:46.231-04:002011-08-23T09:04:46.231-04:00Yes, once. But it was words and not photos. The bl...Yes, once. But it was words and not photos. The blogger had copied and pasted almost exactly what I said (changed a couple of words, but if you read mine and then read hers, you could see that she copied) I laughed it off in my blog, I mean, I am not litigious, and like 5 people read my blog regularly and 2 of those people are family members, so it wasn't a big deal to me. lol So I made a little joke of it and linked to her blog. She sent me a scathing email claiming that she didn't copy off of me, and then made her blog private. I mean, really? Whatev. I wasn't terribly worried about it, but I might feel differently if I had a more commercially successful blog for sure. <br /><br />I am a "rule follower" so I like to be absolutely sure that people get the credit when credit is due. Great post today :)Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556025855696636003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-10440265319864498672011-08-23T09:01:33.865-04:002011-08-23T09:01:33.865-04:00Thanks for the great information, Amanda. The time...Thanks for the great information, Amanda. The times when I have been linked back to have been so exciting for me that I instantly liked that blogger - it's a "win, win" situation for all of us!Yvonne@StyleBurbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108415423836764708noreply@blogger.com