Comments on: Getting Your Blog Ready for Christmas

By: Ruchir

Ruchir — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:08:56 +0000

Didn’t change much. Just got a new theme and customized it and added a Christmas rss feed icon.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:31:17 +0000

I created a new header for the season but plan on totally re-designing my blog for the new year – it is kind of expected in my line of blogging – doing digital scrapbooking design – you have to be creative and my readers like a change.

I have done a lot of posts about cmas projects I am working on, etc. Totally looking forward to optimizing on Valentine’s Day with projects, free downloads, etc.

Next year I am planning in July for my Christmas posts so that I get them out earlier to be more inspirational for my readers’ projects….

By: AnneTanne

AnneTanne — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:33:51 +0000

I have a blog about herbs, and I’m planning a few blogposts about mistletoe. How to sow it, myths and herblore, medicinal facts…
Not really ‘optimizing for Christmas’, but at least a subject that’s inline with my blog’s focus, and has some links to the holiday’s season.

By: Sarah @ Real Life

Sarah @ Real Life — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:50:38 +0000

I decked the blog! My header went freaky on me last week, so I came up with a Christmas Design that I am so excited about.

I also held a fun little carnival called, “My Least Favorite Things”, all about what NOT to get for Christmas.

I’m also posting a lot of Christmas decorating and cooking tips, as well as frugal ideas for the holidays. My most viewed post of all time was one of the recipes for easy Christmas gifts.

I’m sure I’ll do a little on the spiritual side of Christmas, too. Mine is a Christian Family blog, so Holiday stuff is right on target for me.

Plus- this is my favorite time of the year! I’ll be checking out all your Holiday ideas!

By: Brett McKay

Brett McKay — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:51:08 +0000

Just as department stores decorate for Christmas to bring in more customers, I’ve decorated my blog header with some Christmas flare. Check it out!

If you’d like a copy of the image I used so you can “Santa-ify” your blog, let me know. I’ll be more than happy to send it.

Cheers!

By: Shama Hyder

Shama Hyder — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:43:05 +0000

I plan on posting many articles on how to leverage the season to market your business better.

By: CatherineL

CatherineL — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:53:53 +0000

I hadn’t really thought about this Darren. Surely there must be some way that I can put something festive in my business blog, without scaring off the regular readers. So, I suppose I better start thinking, since it’s December already!

By: dukeofweb.com

dukeofweb.com — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:11:37 +0000

I have several bullets in the chamber on the subject of Christmas. Like how we’re banning all technology from the gift list this year after watching our kids turn into evil, zombie-like, greedy, bickering little trolls every time they get within 20 feet of a Wii. Last week I kicked off the holiday blogging with a post entitled “Santa Is Lazy.” Check it out :)

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:30:09 +0000

@Ryan – yes, a holiday design is worth it. I’m a visual artist & designer, so eye candy is what I’m all about. If you’re not, then no – it might not serve any purpose for you. Having an appealing design helps me tell more stories and feel that my guests are getting visual treats and something fun(ny) to read, too.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:55:13 +0000

For me Christmas blooging is all about affiliate links. I’m planning a few “What to get a geek for Christmas” articles along with approriate affiliate links.

Oh and some snow on my blog logo.

By: Speak Sexy

Speak Sexy — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:30:11 +0000

I made a “Holiday Center” that includes articles relevant to my blog and to the holidays as well as sharing coupon codes and the like for my affiliates. I’m still working on it but I think it looks good so far. I even made a nifty add for the new blog section with a pic link in my sidebar. I also added a contest where readers can win a $25.00 gift certificate and a spot on my blog during December to help generate some holiday spirit! :)

By: Zhuoshi

Zhuoshi — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:55:40 +0000

I just started a blog and there are practically no visitors/subscribers right now. You just gave me the idea that the holidays could generate some traffic. Thanks!

By: Flegmatic

Flegmatic — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:53:19 +0000

Thx.You remind me.Its good idea to change something on holiday, it’s cool.

By: John Hood

John Hood — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:32:04 +0000

I’ve been writing posts related to Christmas, particularly focusing on my top twenty gift ideas!

By: The Opinionated Blogger

The Opinionated Blogger — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:27:01 +0000

I really never thought of positioning my blog for the holiday season. I would love to read some tricks and tips to get the best experience out of it as possible.

By: Mommy Poppins

Mommy Poppins — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:20:57 +0000

I have been writing holiday related posts for two weeks now and am getting hits already, but no spikes yet. I am also putting together a holiday guide this weekend (I write about stuff for kids in NYC) and will put all my Holiday posts plus additional content there. I did find that the end of Nov. is too late to go after Holiday advertisers though. Next year I’ll know that has to come in Oct!

By: Miracle

Miracle — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:48:25 +0000

I have a few minor tweaks to my design that will be unrolling next week. Mainly graphic elements and photos like a few of the other commenters. I think giving a small tweak for holidays will give a website a connection with the real world and a comfortable environment.

I got another great idea from another commenter about Christmas cards. I think I might implement this into my blog for my subscribers and commenters. Just a quick friendly note goes a long way.

By: Live Crunch

Live Crunch — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:41:27 +0000

I don’t know how much traffic there will be out there for xmas , I bet everybody will shop online, but rarely read any blogs.

That’s my opinion :)

By: theblackactor.com

theblackactor.com — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:28:32 +0000

@ Ryan Imel

Ryan – You make a good point, actually and pose a thought-provoking question. Maybe it’s not worthwhile to do this. I’ll give it some thought.

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:20:51 +0000

Great idea but I think time is out now, if the optimization job started last 2 month then the result will be significant.