This is the culmination of the post I wrote, . I have no idea how many bloggers listed their creations here; more than 50, for sure, and I’m so happy to have reached my goal. Thank you!
Some folks could be cross-referenced, but I put them into only one category. If I’ve made a mistake, please do apprise me; I’m expecting to have some problems especially with a project of this magnitude and detail (not whining!).
So, read on, folks, and please do try and visit your peers? I’m eager to meet many of you, and have already begun my journey to visit. Thank you again for participating!
ANIMALS
writes at and is dedicated to feral cats, stray cats and shelter animals. She also likes to attend charitable events for the local shelters and rescue groups, so you will find follow up commentary about her experiences.
BUSINESS & LIFE COACHING
>> started just nine months ago, but has had her business for 28 years. She is a business and life coach/strategist, and former Olympic level coach and television sports commentator. She parlayed her skills from the athletic arena to the business world, where she assists people to be the best they can be, in business and in life. She’s on Twitter @kdillabough.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
>>blogs about customer service and the customer experience at the soon to be renamed If anyone has a great customer service story (bad or good) that has some CS lessons, he is open to guest posts.
ECO/GREEN
>>On her page for , Christine shares green tidbits primarily from and about Chicago. Sometimes they pertain to Terracom clients, many times not. Sustainability and eco are her things. So stop on by for ideas, news and curiosities.
FASHION
>>Lisa writes a blog called and (you guessed it), its about a combination of style inspiration, fashion marketing and small, independent indie designers.
>>I think this blog, is written by Cathy, but not too certain. Regardless, I went there and saw some fab photos of Florence, one of the most amazing cities in the world.
FINANCE
writes a blog in German about . He promises there is a Google translation service attached so you can read all about what he has to say. Hansjorg seeks more readers and commenters.
HUMAN RIGHTS & FREEDOM
Jlidi writes Kacem 4 Change at a which is a cocktail of news from Tunisia, Palestine, the MENA region, and its about human rights and Internet freedom. Equally he worked as a social media specialist and IT journalist but he likes to keep this blog to advocate for positive social change and human rights.
LEGAL MARKETING
writes a forum to share ideas and tools for legal marketing in the Social Media Age.
>> writes at about law student recruiting and law firms.
Life & Happenstance
writes about life, and she talks about it, dissects it, figures it out and comes to know that even though there is different perspectives and ideas, we’re all in it together! Visit her blog .
>> Hajra writes about personal experiences and how life is just a series of sarcastic events. She says the only way we can get across is to complain and move on!
>> writes at , and this is the blog where you learn the answer to every question you ever had but didn’t know. He provides a thorough explanation and education on how to blog, write, talk, cook, read, speak, code, and much more. Read my blog and you will become a better person and your IQ will increase by a minimum of 5 points (7 if you are Canadian) and not only that but God will love you more than he/she/it did before.
>> Als “blog” is — Communicate, Appreciate, Respect, Encourage and try to Influence and Inspire Positive Change. His main goal is to help improve morale in the workplace.
writes , although recently posts on favorite podcasts, thoughts on Google Plus, and sport and music are included.
writes uniquely at While hes not write a blog per se, hes got a site oriented to guides as well as question and answer topics. He focuses on supporting others and networking with those who love to learn and help others. Not too long ago he started accepting guest posts to help authors get a little more online exposure. He is Canadian and loves connecting with people around the world.
Marketing
blogs at where she likes to think that what she writes is just that…Spot On. Her topics are mostly about marketing, social media, metrics and ROI of both; branding, small business, and PR. She often throws in a post or two about her kids and shes friendly to newcomers.
writes a blog for in Sweden. Guarded by basset hounds, stranded in Sweden, blogs (and podcasts) at about digital marketing, communications and occasionally rather worrying Norwegian pop music. Welcome!
Gibson writes a communications-related blog where she sometimes talks about different and inventive ways to use her firms products and services. For the most part, she offers up public speaking tips, customer service related topics, and tips on writing effectively.
writes at and it has no one set topic. It can cover web, mobile, technology, or current events. Shes accepting guest bloggers, too. Jennifer works with companies in almost any industry and likes to offer a variety on her blog to showcase people her clients could potentially work with and learn from.
is part of a collaborative B2B marketing blog at.
writes a blog at Posterous on .
MOMMY BLOGGERS
writes at Her blog is about being a French Mum living in London and struggling to understand the Brits. (LOL!)
writes as part of the blogging team and is the primary writer as well as editor at here.
NOT-FOR-PROFITS
>> blogs for the . It is the largest independent health philanthropy in the Connecticut to improve children’s mental health, health policy/advocacy, oral health, and racial and ethnic health disparities.
PERSONAL & POETRY
>> Kathleen Krueger posts her original poetry at .
>> Adriene about personal items and poetry, and she talks about the writing life, personal observations, societal issues, and more.
Public Relations
>> Mary Barber blogs at on public relations, social media, communications and what makes a stronger community.
is a blogger at on all things marketing, public relations, social media, and small business.
posts about all things related to and related communications agencies; growing business and better managing the business you have; and enhancing staff performance, motivation, communication, and leadership skills.
REAL ESTATE
>> Derek writes about everything related to the real estate industry.
ROOFING/CONTRACTING
blogs about, his travels, and life as a small contracting business.
Small Business
>> Tea Silvestre writes which aims to help small biz folks find and share their secret sauce with the world via online marketing strategies. She is a marketing consultant/coach, writer, foodie and has a slight WordPress fetish. (Uhm, what does that mean?)
>> Justin Brackett launched a new blog at .
>> Kelly Kautz writes a blog at . Its about marketing for small business owners and solo entrepreneurs, with a focus on real-life examples and inspiration.
>> Maranda Gibson writes a , a fledgling blog launched in the last few months. It has a wide range of topics from public relations, small business, and some great organizational tips for businesses and personal needs alike.
>> Billy Delaney writes and hes also launching The Small Business : a social tool for finding the customers who want the products you sell. He is chief navigator, educator-teacher-learning moderator for small business’s that have no direction, or have lost their directions.
Social Media
>> Ari Herzog explores — less about tools and applications and how-tos but more about analytics and deep thoughts.
writes a blog for her firm, . The topics she covers are social media, website design and development, and mobile.
blogs from Costa Rica (Im threatening to visit) on the topics of , entrepreneurs, and startups.
>> is our Queen, and we already know , and she kindly wanted me to reach my goal of 50 bloggers and thus is participating here (I would’ve added her anyway).
started blogging last year at and it is ramblings about social media sites, philanthropy, social activism, my job\internship, and stuff she finds thats cool.
>> Jason Konopinski, (another ) blogs about topics including social media trends/tactics/tools, content creation, organizational and change management. A bit of a mixed bag at times, but he tries to stay on topic.
>> Monyelle Mingo writes and is focused on breaking down social media marketing into chewable pieces and also developing skills to tackle fear evoking challenges.
>> Michelle Quillin writes on powerful tips for combining social media, blogging, video and more to build relationships with and get your message out to your online audience. Every now and then they write go-after-your-dreams inspirational posts, or share experiences they’ve learned over the years.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
>> If you employ people, read. His special field is helping managers in small medium business to improve the on job performance of their staff without training courses. (Love this guy.)
TECHNOLOGY
Carolyn Nicander Mohr writes at The and it’s a personal technology blog designed to help explain the developments in personal technology to the everyday person. The blog is written in plain English, no tech jargon or geek speak allowed! If tech is fun and/or useful, she explains it in a user-friendly way.
TRAVEL
>> Amber-Lee Dibble writes and is a manager at Pioneer Outfitters in Alaska. She writes about living in the “bush” and a very remote, fly-in area in the mountains of Alaska. The blog provides her way to chat and get to know people in a way never before possible. It allows folks to see inside life in Chisana and what its like to live on site of the last historic gold rush and to home-school her children. She writes about the trainees that come to us for Survival & Guide Training and pretty much whatever else comes to mind especially, grizzly bears!
WRITING
>> Kathleen Krueger writes a with random topics on freelance writing, book reviews, spiritual pondering and random life musing.
writes about the writing life, entrepreneurship, and writing right. Find her .
>> T. Shakirah Dawud writes at and is on , too. She is a copywriter and editor. She blogs about the usefulness of words and how to use them well in both regular and marketing/sales contexts. She has a regular compulsion to blog about social media as she sees it happening, and to offer basic marketing tips to business owners.
>> budding business is , and you can find him on Facebook under Luke Brown and his writing services as a retired attorney.
>> Stacey Myers works with and gives them ease and freedom in creating an online presence and also the odd newbie getting started online.
OMYgosh…here is the best list evah! Enjoy!
Erica Allison says
Wow. That was a LOT of work for you to put that list together. I’m excited to check many of them out! What a gift. Thank you!
Soulati says
Denada!
davinabrewer says
Erica’s right, that’s a hella lotta work and linking going on. Thanks for doing this, giving me more diversions and distractions… no, I mean good blogs to read. 😉
Soulati says
I’m looking forward to the journey myself!
Mark C. Robins says
Great list , even if it did not include me!…;(
Soulati says
Ohhhh…please add your blog right now in comments!
Mark C. Robins says
it’s ok I am not at the level of the honoured 50 here!
Soulati says
Remember, Mr. Robins, this was a blanket invitation for anyone to “Share Your Blog Here” in a post I wrote before Christmas. Peeps were able to add their blog and this is the list of those who did! There was NO criteria at all.
Kaarina Dillabough says
Double WOW!!! Kudos to you for the tremendous amount of work you put into this post, gratitude for including me and big huge thanks for introducing me to even more great peeps:) What a great New Year’s present…and I didn’t even have to unwrap it! To quote the words of a wise, talented friend…you Rock Hot! Cheers! Kaarina
Soulati says
🙂 Sweet.
Mark Harai says
Hey Jaymee – this is a great list. Many I know and some I will get to know. You are one awesome person, woman, leader and connection. I say that based on the heart and soul you put into your work.Â
You’re an inspiration. Do more. Be more. Give more. Make a difference. These are the thoughts this post have given me. Thank you.
I can hang with you a while!
ITS HARD TO KEEP UP WITH YOU, DAVINA, ERICA, GINI AND THE MANY OTHER GREAT INSPIRING WOMEN WE’RE CONNECTED TO WHO ARE MOVING THE SOCIAL WEB WITH THEIR WORK.Â
Now I’m just thinking: NEED TO WORK HARDER – GEESH!
Soulati says
I can’t say enough how generous you are, Mark. Such lovely compliments, and so very much appreciated, too! Thank you back!
T. Shakirah Dawud says
Look at all those people! I love how you can create a crowd out of thin air, Jayme. So appreciate being able to meet so many. Thank you.
Carolyn Nicander Mohr says
What a fantastic list, Jayme! I know a lot of hard work went into making up this list, not only in making the list, but in visiting the blogs and getting to know them. I appreciate that you added descriptions of the blogs too so that we can discover more about these gems.
Thank you very much for including me and The Wonder of Tech in your list. I am truly honored to be not only on your list but also to be in the company of so many other accomplished bloggers.
Best wishes for a wonderful 2012, Jayme!Â
Soulati says
Thank you! And, am highly impressed with your work at the Wonder of Tech and plan to visit more often (as I kick myself in the pants).
Derek Morton says
Jayme,Â
That is a great list. Thanks for taking the time to putting it together, and including me.Â
Soulati says
You’re welcome!
Life, for instance says
Jayme, I’m honored to be on your list and in awe of anyone who can construct such a thorough list! I’m sure it would take me months to do, if I could do it at all. It’s a super way to start my new year – what great company I am in! 😮
Happy 2012!
Lori
Jenn Whinnem says
You are my best social media friend for a reason! Thanks much. And thanks for summing us up just right 🙂 oh god I wrote an emoticon, don’t tell @ginidietrich:twitter
Gini Dietrich says
Bwahahahahaha!
Al says
Thank you Jayme. Honored to be here amongst all this talent. What a great list. I will be checking out the ones I am not following already. Really appreciate you doing this. You epitomize what The CARE Movement is all about. Awesome.
Al
Soulati says
Thank you back! Your work is a gift, Al.
Jay Pinkert says
I was reading through this post and adding links to my RSS reader when — what the … — I saw my own name!I’m honored and gratified that you find value in my content, and that you would share that with your followers. Thanks so much for including me. I shall endeavor to be worthy of your recommendation.Thanks, and best wishes for continued success in the new year.
Soulati says
I need to be a regular visitor your way and intend for that to happen, Jay!
Erin Feldman says
Thanks for including me! I appreciate it, Jayme. 🙂
Lisa says
Jayme, I know this was super time consuming. Â Thank you so much for giving of your time to enrich each of us and bring us together as a community. Â I am honored to be included and to be in the company of such a great group of people!! Â You should be proud of your efforts!!
Best,
Lisa
Adam Toporek says
Very happy to be included here Jayme! And as a few other commenters have mentioned, I know how much time it takes to do a project like this. Exceptionally cool of you.
Anyway, much appreciated, and I look forward to coming back and getting to know some of the blogs I am unfamiliar with. Great stuff!
Soulati says
Thank you, Friend! See you in April!
Barbara Klein says
Compliments, Jaymee, on this comprehensive list. And very happy to see so many friends here. I look forward to checking those out I do not know yet – thank you so much!
Luke Brown says
Saying that I am “honored” to have been included on your list seems insufficient, so I will simply say thank you. You have been gracious in your encouragement, witty in your guidance, and an all around fabulous friend and mentor. They just do not come any better.
Soulati says
Muchos gracias, mi Amigo!
Leon Noone says
G’Day Jayme,
Thanks for the leg up
Regards
Leon
Soulati says
When you write limericks in comments, how can I resist?
The JackB says
Ah, thank you for including me. I appreciate your thinking of me.
Hajra says
Hey Jayme,
Thanks for the pretty pretty mention 🙂Â
I know a few people on the list, let me get my “talkative fingers” to all of their blogs and type on! 🙂
Thanks once again; what a wonderful start to the year 🙂
Susan says
Thank you so much for including me in your blogger list. I am truly honored and looking forward to visiting with everyone else noted here. Great opportunity for all of us! Susan