Written on April 14th, 2008 at 05:04 am by Darren Rowse
Today is Blogger Appreciation Day [UNOFFICIAL]
It’s Monday morning here in Australia and even Problogger’s suffer from ‘Mondayitis’ and find it hard to get themselves going. However today has been a little different - for some reason today there’s a little extra inspiration in my inbox.
You see today I had three completely unsolicited ‘thank you’ emails from readers.
I’m lucky enough to get these sorts of emails from time to time and can’t express how much energy that I find they give me.
I’m declaring today Blogger Appreciation Day [UNOFFICIAL]!
I’ve been chatting with a few bloggers of late who’ve been feeling a little down in the dumps about their blogging - so perhaps everyone could do with a little lift.
Lets spend today doing a few random acts of kindness and encouragement for our fellow bloggers.
I’m not writing this in the hope of getting more emails myself (I’ve got my share for today already) - but instead want to encourage you to take a moment to email another blogger and to thank them for something that you’ve appreciated about what they’ve done lately. In a sense it’s a ‘Pay it Forward’ exercise.
Some might see it as a marketing or networking exercise (and it might actually pay off) - but I just think it’s good kharma and part of being a blogger.
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.
81 Responses to “Today is Blogger Appreciation Day [UNOFFICIAL]”
Sue @ TameBay
April 14th, 2008 5:20 am
I don’t care if you’ve had your share of appreciation, you’re getting some more. :-D
Thank you, Darren, for your constant stream of amazing content, for being inspirational, imaginative and creative, and for giving so much to the blogosphere (including Blogger Appreciation Day).
Alex Cristache
April 14th, 2008 5:25 am
I’m taking the opportunity of this comment to thank you Darren and I have 2 emails to send to other 2 very inspiring bloggers.
Have a good week, since it’s monday!
Lori
April 14th, 2008 5:38 am
What I love about you Darren is how personable you are with us. For a Problogger who is “Supasta”, you reply and comment as often as you can and that is awesome. So thank you for being a fine example of that and teaching us to do the same.
Hafiz Dhanani
April 14th, 2008 5:49 am
Darren’s not writing this in hope of getting more emails himself. He’s looking for paypal donations!
Just kidding.
Luis Gross
April 14th, 2008 5:54 am
It’s called modesty guys, Darren’s modest. But I must thank all of you, all of you who post and reply to Darren’s post’s (and Darren himself for posting to begin with) I must thank you, as I feel I gain an edge by sitting down reading a new post and then reading all of the comments and the point of views on a certain topic and then comparing it to my own. This is why I love this Blog it has a sense of a community a very active community of opinionated blogger’s, ideas flood through these post’s and replies all the time it’s like magic. So thank you Darren, thank you blogger’s and thank everybody who’s actively involved in this blog.
- Luis Gross
Cookiemouse
April 14th, 2008 6:00 am
It’s still Sunday in Amsterdam so I’ll be catching up your Blogger Appreciation Day in a few hours time! There are a few great bloggers I’d like to pass the email idea on to.
esvl
April 14th, 2008 6:08 am
Great idea.
Same here its still Sunday in South Africa.
Will do it tomorrow.
Amanda Fazani
April 14th, 2008 6:26 am
Thank you for suggesting this, Darren, it’s a lovely idea and certainly fosters the sense of community which I love about blogging.
king king
April 14th, 2008 6:27 am
yet again something to help me as a blogger thanks!
* Miss Universe
April 14th, 2008 6:36 am
One of the best ways to show your appreciation of a Bloggers work that you really found helpful, is to put a link on your blogroll - or at least do a post about the content
Think how much traffic that brings them especially if you are a high profile blog
Alex Cristache
April 14th, 2008 6:37 am
Wrote my post, saved it and set it to become public at 12:00 AM. Thanks once again!
Everyone else, this has been submitted to Digg, let’s try and make this wonderful initiative popular.
Aaron from Webspear
April 14th, 2008 6:39 am
I like to thank 4 people
1. Darren for his modest approach and being very articulate
2. All guest bloggers at Problogger.net
3. All the folks who leave valuable comments! (I often check your websites)
4. and myself for finally convincing me to start a blog :)
Farfield
April 14th, 2008 6:41 am
That definitely is a good idea, and I can use it I guess with my new blog and under 10 visitors a day. I’ve been reading this blog for a while and I guess the growing really takes some time!
SpaceAgeSage
April 14th, 2008 6:49 am
What a supportive and encouraging idea, Darren! Such a positive wave of appreciation might not only lift some spirits, but also make the blogging world a more powerfully woven community:
“Appreciating each other is a true family value, one that will bail out much of the stress on the planet and help strengthen the universal bond all people have.” ~Sara Paddison, “Hidden Power of the Heart.”
Simple Mom
April 14th, 2008 7:00 am
Very cool idea!
Now I’ve got to decide who to appreciate. It’ll be hard to narrow it down…
Rebellious Arab Girl
April 14th, 2008 7:08 am
I appreciate all bloggers!! I think this is a great idea!! It’s not that easy for bloggers to publicly write out their thoughts every day!
Perfect idea!! :)
nadiva
April 14th, 2008 7:34 am
Hi Darren
Today is still Sunday in Brazil - 5.40pm - and my football team (Sao Paulo Football Club) is winning from Palmeiras (the italian football team in Brazil) - 3 x 0!
I am happy and would like to advance the Appreciation day in Brazil and tell that I love your posts, your spirit and the way you share so many tips with all of us!
Big appreciation hugs from Brazil for you!
Nadiva Olivier
brazilfactor.wordpress.com
The Masked Millionaire
April 14th, 2008 8:00 am
It’s certainly isn’t easy being a blogger. So for all of you that do it on a daily basis…..THANK YOU!!
Tony Kummer
April 14th, 2008 8:07 am
Darren,
Great idea - and I appreciate Problogger. You’re blog has helped me earn tuition for Seminary the last two semesters!
Tony Kummer
April 14th, 2008 8:10 am
Not that I’ve learned the difference between “your” and “you’re” I guess I should be reading Brian Clark more often.
Killer Pickle
April 14th, 2008 8:11 am
I was told by a friend that if I was going to start blogging then I should subscribe to problogger and I did. And I must say I have gotten my fair share of good advice and I am just commenting to say “THANK YOU!”
Harmony
April 14th, 2008 8:11 am
Darren,
THIS IS IT. This is why I love the internet. I may be new to blogging (and can’t believe the network!) but I have had websites and been an “early adapter” to the world wide web for 14+ years and I gotta say:
The “net” is such a great example of what the “cosmos” is all about! We are able to connect, inspire, help, assist, comment and “paying it forward” just can’t be easier.
Thanks for this reminder to give what you want without strings. (amazing though what eventually happens when we do!)
Harmony
Barbara Ling (aka Owlbert)
April 14th, 2008 8:33 am
What a neat idea. Far too often in our lives we lose sight of how must positive impact a “thank you” can cause in another person’s life.
It’s little things like this that can really change one’s whole outlook.
With much appreciation,
Barbara
Joe Cheray
April 14th, 2008 8:35 am
Darren you rock! Yup it is hard to come up with good stuff and be a professional blogger even if your not paid:(. I run two blogs on two totally different subjects and there are days when I feel like I am running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off trying to keep both blogs going but I love it. As bloggers we have to wear many hat’s.
My HAT is off to everyone out there trying to make it in the world of blogging.
Astrobird
April 14th, 2008 8:49 am
Great idea! I really appropriate your site, it is very helpful at times.
Thank you!
julie
April 14th, 2008 8:51 am
Darren,
I’ve recommended you to a number of very grateful new bloggers, and at the grass roots non-commercial end of the spectrum I’ve started writing one meta blog to help folk keep blogging in perspective with the rest of life. Very glad for your thorough approach.
btw - any chance of a post on ‘blogging trance’ -
(being locked into it in a mildly addictive way?)
Shai Coggins
April 14th, 2008 10:11 am
Every Monday is Blogger Appreciation Day (for a whole year) over at the 52 Weeks of Blog Community project. And, everyone’s welcome to take part in it. We’re launching Week #14 this week, and folks are always invited to jump in any time. Really loving the opportunity to appreciate bloggers on a regular basis. :-)
Lulu
April 14th, 2008 10:40 am
Thanks Darren for the idea! I am new to reading your blog but am already finding a lot of great hints, inspiration and ideas so thank you very much!
I am off work today so I will try and get around to as many blogs as I can to comment to say I appreciate them! Might even shoot off a couple of emails!
Have a great blogger appreciation day!
Satish Talim
April 14th, 2008 11:07 am
“Pyar ki jhapki” from India - translated - Big appreciation hugs. Keep up the great work you are doing. Thanks.
Hafiz Dhanani
April 14th, 2008 11:11 am
If you appreciate Darren’s work at ProBlogger, pay it forward and give this post a Sphinn by clicking on my name.
Suzie Cheel
April 14th, 2008 11:12 am
Great Idea Darren,
I am like you I get such high vibes when I find someone writing to say how I have inspired them, makes my heart sing.
Looks like a good blog post coming up for me, have just done one on gratitude.
So so I don’t clutter your inbox, I’ll add my appreciation here. You inspired me with your move to gmail as I was about to move to mail on my mac. I need to learn a little more about gmail so I can have colored labels.
Thank you Darren
Effigy
April 14th, 2008 11:14 am
A really nice idea. Still Sunday here, so I’ve got a few hours to figure out exactly how I want to pay this forward myself. Thanks for the kind hearted suggestion.
Dave
April 14th, 2008 12:20 pm
I’ll keep it Pithy darren…You’re the BEST!!!
Colin Campbell
April 14th, 2008 12:31 pm
Thank you. I appreciate it. Yeah for Bloggers and all that they do. I don’t have to watch TV any more.
Great idea.
Dave
April 14th, 2008 12:51 pm
My words Lad, I think you may have created yet another national holiday. I’ll see if I can push the Legislation through Congress…LOL…Sure would be nice to have another day off work. Seriously though, I love the Idea of having a day set aside for Bloggers. People like you need a break now and then. As for the Blogger Holiday…4/14 is in my book.
Missy
April 14th, 2008 1:36 pm
Let’s all make it official then, “Blogger Appreciation Day” is April 14th. Yes?
Mark
April 14th, 2008 1:49 pm
Thank you!
--Deb
April 14th, 2008 2:02 pm
Great idea. I’ll pass the word to the knit-bloggers…
Chetan
April 14th, 2008 2:42 pm
Lemme write something about it in my blog :)
Good idea Darren!
Chetan
April 14th, 2008 3:22 pm
And so Darren, here goes my appreciation :)
You would always be in the top of my list!
http://www.thewwwblog.com/april-14th-blogger-appreciation-day.html
Chetan
Pweng Bee
April 14th, 2008 4:03 pm
Happy Blogger’s Day!
A Blogger’s Day”
Effigy
April 14th, 2008 4:52 pm
In the spirit of this, I decided to show some bloglove to someone that made me laugh tonight. And what’s funnier than tingle crotch?
http://www.room237origins.com/does-your-crotch-itch.html
Samir
April 14th, 2008 5:47 pm
Great idea! This is how it starts, just one person with an idea and it rolls out from there.
http://www.leftthebox.com/2008/04/13/blogger-appreciation-day/
kathryn
April 14th, 2008 6:19 pm
Brilliant Darren. I don’t do anywhere near enough of this. So am just sending off some personal emails. Thanks for reminding me about the value of doing this. You’re right, I always love getting those occasional personal emails - so should be doing more of it with others.
Homebizseo by Greg
April 14th, 2008 6:44 pm
Thank you for the appreciation of all the bloggers….unofficially.
Raja Devanathan
April 14th, 2008 8:25 pm
There was an article in the age about bloggers ruining their healths by being overstressed. Hope you’re not doing that Darren.
http://www.mrfeedback.net
Josh Anstey
April 14th, 2008 9:15 pm
Thanks Darren.
This is a really good idea. I think it is important that bloggers encourage eachother, as we are all part of the same community.
I have passed it on to my readers:
http://blog.joshanstey.com/index.php/2008/04/14/blogger-appreciation-day-today/
Thanks again!
Thinkjayant
April 14th, 2008 10:18 pm
Great thought. Liked it.
As you were one among those who influenced me (not talking about your blog income but rather the story about your hardwork when you had just started out)…. I would like to say thanks for the continous and honest effort you have been maintaining and ther by helping a lots of people like me. All the best for your future prospects.
I have made a small post on your BLOGGER APPRECIATION DAY in my newly started blog at the following link where i intend to write about blogging and seo with a slight twist.
http://www.smartblogtips.com/unofficial-blogger-appreciation-day-14th-april/
Do visit. I am just starting out, with aims limited only to my dreams.
- Jayant
Syed Balkhi
April 14th, 2008 10:45 pm
Thanks Darren for launching this unofficial day. What would it take to make it official? I am sure we can just make it official among the bloggers.
http://www.balkhis.com/webmaster-world/bloggers-appreciation-day/
Like always you have made it in my list.
Dennis Bjørn Petersen
April 14th, 2008 11:02 pm
Great initiative.
In the blogsphere time goes so much faster, I think we should have this day twice a year.
http://blog.joshanstey.com/index.php/2008/04/14/blogger-appreciation-day-today/
Dennis Bjørn Petersen
April 14th, 2008 11:03 pm
Argh wrong link lol
http://www.thebetanews.com/blogger-appreciation-day/
Tsufit
April 14th, 2008 11:19 pm
Darren,
B.A.D. is good…
Tsufit
(What, you’re looking for profound on a Monday morning?)
zoot
April 14th, 2008 11:31 pm
I decided I’d show my appreciation by leaving comments at every blog I read. So, of course, here’s my appreciation for ProBlogger. I read every day (even though I’m only a “regular” blogger, not a “pro” one) but I don’t think I’ve ever commented.
Mark Avey
April 14th, 2008 11:48 pm
Excellent idea, Darren :)
You can find my public appreciation at http://www.psionmark.com/blogging/blogger-appreciation-day/
Denise
April 15th, 2008 12:02 am
This is an excellent idea! In fact I just wrote about the idea of “paying forward” the blessings that are given to us which is similar to what your are saying but only pertaining to blogging. I am glad this idea has hit the blogging world. It’s a great idea! Check out my post at:
http://blessingsfromabove2.blogspot.com/2008/04/bless-it-forward.html
Have a wonderful day!
Denise
david cheong
April 15th, 2008 12:03 am
Nice idea of show appreciation. finally we all blogger have a day of our own, the blogger appreciation day :) .
Nantucket Art
April 15th, 2008 12:07 am
Wonderful idea - read my Blogger Appreciation Day post here http://nantucket-art.com/2008/04/14/blogger-appreciation-day/
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Blogmastr
April 15th, 2008 12:46 am
I’ve got 20 minutes left to participate (here in AUS atleast) so I’m gonna start by saying thanks to you and everyone else who has contributed to Problogger! Thanks!
rjleaman
April 15th, 2008 1:08 am
What a lovely idea to start out the week! Yes, there are marketing benefits to “paying it forward” but that’s certainly not the main point of acknowledging other bloggers who are especially influential in your life (nod to Chris Garrett). It doesn’t take very long, working online each day, to learn that you do indeed reap what you sow and that ‘karma’ - good or bad - is a very real and powerful thing. It’s just a shame that we can’t be mindful of this every day, instead of needing an (unofficial) Blogger Appreciation Day to kick into gear!
Diane Chen
April 15th, 2008 1:29 am
I posted my acknowledgement of the day on School Library Journal’s blog “Practically Paradise.” Thanks for the medicine for Mondayitis.
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/830000283/post/900024890.html
Joseph Bernard
April 15th, 2008 1:39 am
I want to thank Darren for your inspiration and all bloggers for following their passion, for writing with purpose, for realizing their potential to make a positive difference in the world.
Blogging is about self-expression, about living your dreams fully, about being who you are, about exploring and expressing your own uniqueness. That spreads light into the world.
Joseph
http://www.ExploreLifeBlog.com
http://www.Peace-Together.com
Seat42f
April 15th, 2008 1:54 am
GREAT Idea!!!!!!!!! and yes I have a case of the Mondays… Perfect timing on your post/idea
http://www.seat42f.com
Bill Huffhine
April 15th, 2008 2:45 am
Hey Darren,
Long time reader (about 2 months), first time commentor. I’ve been blogging for about three years, mostly as a way to process my own thoughts and share the journey. I just launched my third serious blog and it’s taking off with more gusto than any of my others. I give you some of the credit because of some of the things I’ve learned here.
Good on ya mate!
Bill
http://www.alookbeyond.com
Subash
April 15th, 2008 2:54 am
Oh really, this is quite nice since I’ve started blogging quite recently. And it’s really nice to take this day as a “Bloggers Appreciation Day.”
Let’s hope blogging lives on.
Head Nut In Charge
April 15th, 2008 3:12 am
Wonderful Idea. Thanks for all of your support. I am spreading the word!
http://www.platenuts.com
Shane
April 15th, 2008 4:04 am
This is an amazing idea Darren! On my blog I have posted about it and shall be making it an annual event!
Thank you Darren for making for a good and useful blog!
Lynette
April 15th, 2008 5:13 am
Great idea - and no better blogger to start it off than you!!!
Rebecca@connect2agent.com
April 15th, 2008 5:18 am
I love the call to pay it forward. This inspired me to write a post publicly doing just that. Thanks for the “call to arms”.
Selene M. Bowlby
April 15th, 2008 5:43 am
What a great idea, Darren! I hope this becomes Official next year ;)
There are so many bloggers that have helped me tremendously, but I am especially thankful for
- Shane of Shane and Peter Inc.
- Naomi of Itty Biz
- Wendy of eMoms at Home
- Jon of Freelance Folder
I posted my own experiences with these amazing bloggers on my blog: http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/2008/04/14/blogger-appreciation-day-unofficial/
Thanks to all of you! :)
Kaushik
April 15th, 2008 5:43 am
Many many thanks to Darren for this great idea of unofficial appreciation to the fellow bloggers.Its great feelings for an unknown online fellow. Long live bloggers!
Mike Lierman
April 15th, 2008 7:53 am
Just like to say a thanks to all of the bloggers out there who work so hard, sometimes it doesn’t even pay off for some bloggers.
I am showing my appreciation by quoting this article and my thoughts along with a link on my homepage: http://www.techdata.phinxfx.com/today-is-blogger-appreciation-day
Thanks to all of the bloggers out there!!
-Mike Lierman
Karla Escolas (Chitika)
April 15th, 2008 7:55 am
Great Darren!
Bloggers rock! It’s because of our 17,000+ bloggers in our network that has made Chitika one of the leading ad networks in the new web. So a big thank you to ALL bloggers!
Karla, Chitika, Inc.
Dianne (Moondreamer)
April 15th, 2008 8:06 am
Darren, one of the first things I read today was your comment on Twitter with a link to this post.
As I read this my Mondayitis evaporated and I have smiled to myself all day as I put a post on my blog to help spread the word, then visited all my favourite bloggers to tell them they are appreciated.
So, last but most definitely not least, to end the day as I began it, I have returned here to say thank you! Not only for inspiring such a feelgood start to the week, but in general for all your great advice and useful tips, so generously shared with us.
It will no longer be Blogger Appreciation Day where you are (assuming you are in Melbourne?) and it’s almost over here, but am letting you know … you are very much appreciated!
:o)
TonNet
April 15th, 2008 9:04 am
I always admire original ideas and this of course is the best of all Mondays. Thank you!
Ava V
April 15th, 2008 10:25 am
i’m glad i saw this, i’ve been feeling uninspired lately.
Jeanne Dininni
April 15th, 2008 10:39 am
Darren,
What a wonderful idea!
Thanks for all you do for bloggers everywhere!
Happy Blogger Appreciation Day!
Jeanne
Barry Johnstone
April 15th, 2008 3:24 pm
Every single day is Blogger Appreciation Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sdenterprise
April 15th, 2008 6:50 pm
nice one!
I am a bit late, but problogger is the first site I go on every day before looking looking at all of my eco email and RSS feeds for the day!
It can be hard just woking away in this wee office in my pants! with little to remind me of why I spend those wee hours blogging away!
Then blogger appreciation comes along and reminds me that there are loads of you out there in your Internet Pants or Blogging Boxer Shorts!
http://forbloggerssake.blogspot.com/2008/04/monday-14th-april-2008-pat-on-back-or.html
Happy Blogger Appreciation Day (yestarday lol)!
Terry Finley
April 18th, 2008 10:49 am
I appreciate the world of blogs
and the opportunity it affords.
mysapce
November 9th, 2008 4:37 am
Blogger appreciation day is wonderful, especially after all the hard work you put into it.
porno izle
November 20th, 2008 11:45 pm
So, last but most definitely not least, to end the day as I began it, I have returned here to say thank you! Not only for inspiring such a feelgood start to the week, but in general for all your great advice and useful tips, so generously shared with us.
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