Written on January 12th, 2010 at 02:01 am by Darren Rowse
Create Your Own ‘Bloggers to Watch’ List and Tell Us About It Here
Last week we published a post by Jade Craven which contained a list of 30 bloggers to watch in 2010 from her perspective.
As tends to happen with these kinds of posts – the list caused a lot of discussion!
Not only did people post comments about it and Tweet up a storm – some bloggers even put together alternative lists of bloggers that they are watching in 2010 (see Sherri’s list here for example).
Sherri’s list got me thinking – perhaps it’s time for a mini ProBlogger ‘Group Writing Project’.
My hope is that this little project will not only highlight some great bloggers, but that it’ll help bloggers generate a little link love from one blog to another within niches and also be useful to your readers (and hopefully some of these posts will generate some buzz for your blogs – these types of lists generally do!).
Your Task is to write a ‘Bloggers to Watch’ post on your blog
Jade’s list last week was a list of bloggers that she’s watching (and as a result did have a focus upon a certain type of blogger that she follows) – but my hope is that this little project will generate some lists of bloggers that focus upon all kinds of niches/industries.
- If you’re a craft blogger – write a list of Craft bloggers to watch in 2010.
- If you’re a sports blogger – write a list of sports bloggers to watch in 2010.
- If you’re a political blogger – write a list of political bloggers to watch in 2010.
Your list doesn’t have to be 30 bloggers – it could be 100, 50, 30, 10…. or if you have a small niche even smaller.
Once you’ve created your list…. Tell Us About It
After publishing your list – come back to this post and leave a comment with a link to your new post (please only submit new posts that have been written this year).
Also take some time to surf through the other comments left on this post to see what lists that other readers have created!
I’m looking forward to reading your lists of bloggers to watch!
77 Responses to “Create Your Own ‘Bloggers to Watch’ List and Tell Us About It Here” - Add Yours
Jacob
January 12th, 2010 2:45 am
These are some of my personal favorites over the past year:
DragosRoua.com
TheEmotionMachine.com
HeartOfBusiness.com
Brainblogger.com
Chris Garrett
January 12th, 2010 2:48 am
Great idea Darren. I find we all have our own, personal A-list, so there is no reason why there can’t be 100 of these lists for each niche, and I almost always discover someone new to follow from them.
Are you going to do one for DPS?
Owen Greaves
January 12th, 2010 2:48 am
I posted on my Blog – My List – Sites of Value
Here’s the link:
http://blog.owengreaves.com/my-list-sites-of-value
It’s a mix of Bloggers that I keep an eye and exchange with on Twitter & Friendfeed.
Tom Smith @ Studentspayless
January 12th, 2010 2:48 am
Great idea Darren! My industry is money and more specifically helping students save it, so I need to get researching and I will get back to you with my list, got the first one sorted ; )
http://www.studentspayless.com
shahnawaz (sani)
January 12th, 2010 3:07 am
I got your message at my facebook wall just 5 minutes ago.
It’s an awesome idea and I’m really interested in it.
But as it mid night now, so I have to go to bed. I will surely comeback here tomorrow with my list (on make money online and SEO base).
Daly de Gagne
January 12th, 2010 3:09 am
Darren, I’m not really into list making (good idea though!). But there is one blog that has caught my attention because it’s by a 60 year old journalist and therapist who has suffered with mental health issues all his life. As a result he often gets stuck, virtually unable to get anything done.
He’s using his blog to start a 101 Day Countdown to do what his therapists have not been able to do – get unstuck and once and for all resolve problems.
Joe Lerner’s blog will report day by day on how his own strategy for getting out of his mess works. I think it’s a unqiue approach to self-help, especially when nothing has really worked so far.
The blog is http:/www.unstickingjoeslife.com.
It may be helpful for some of your followers.
Daly
MoneyEnergy
January 12th, 2010 3:13 am
One of us personal finance bloggers will be doing a list for our own, I’m sure:) – stay tuned!
Claire at Saving Money Plan
January 12th, 2010 3:24 am
Great Challenge!
Here’s my list of the top ten *Saving Money* bloggers to watch right now:
http://savingmoneyplan.com/saving-money-bloggers-watch/
(Link above)
Happy Reading!
Madden Corner
January 12th, 2010 3:25 am
Great idea! I look at bloggers in other areas for inspiration and look at what they’re doing that works so I can apply those concepts.
Elizabeth Haggar
January 12th, 2010 3:31 am
Here’s my list: http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/top-best-business-finance-magazines-blogs-journals
Elizabeth Haggar
Keith
January 12th, 2010 3:43 am
I totally enjoy reading lists from bloggers, I always find something new (discovery)!
Eric
January 12th, 2010 3:57 am
I have created a list of the top personal finance bloggers to watch with less than 10,000 RSS subscribers. These are great people making a splash in finance blogging!
http://www.narrowbridge.net/2010/01/personal-finance-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
Kevin McGuire
January 12th, 2010 4:00 am
I would love to get some feedback on the list I just posted to my Philadelphia Phillies blog, Macho Row. I compiled a list of 25 blogs that are either solely focused on the baseball team or have a vested interest in the team.
http://macho-row.blogspot.com/2010/01/25-blogger-active-roster.html
Thank you in advance to any feedback you may have! I will try to check out as many of your lists as possible and perhaps leave a comment on your page.
Lakita
January 12th, 2010 4:35 am
I created a list for dance blogs. My specific niche (worship arts) is pretty small so there are only a handful…but the quality of these sites are great!
http://panehpraise.com/2010/01/dance-blogs-watch-2010/
Wonderful idea, thanks Darren!
Levo
January 12th, 2010 5:40 am
Ok i might be a little bias here because I have know Jordan for a year or so now, but this guy is turning around the thinking of my own niche exploiting the popularity of Football Manager with http://www.fm-britain.co.uk he might not blog so much there but he is behind the sites potential to make a lot of money exploiting the high standards that have built up at that site through the years
But also with his own blog http://www.notaproblog.com using humor to make himself different in a niche that is saturated. When he gets this spot on its great, being in the early days it will be alot about him experimenting, and he does have some helpful messages within the comedy.
David Grunwald
January 12th, 2010 6:15 am
The translation and localization industry is estimated at over US$10 Billion a year. My list of top 10 bloggers to watch in 2010 in this industry can be found here:
http://blog.gts-translation.com/2010/01/11/bloggers-to-watch-in-2010-translation-and-localization-industry/
Nick@Subject2.com
January 12th, 2010 6:27 am
Here’s mine: http://subject2.com/bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
I gave a list of my favorites and asked that others add to it and we’ll create a killer list from the opinions of others.
Steven Hodson
January 12th, 2010 7:03 am
I sometimes feel that women in the tech, marketing and social media fields on the web don’t get enough recognition. The is m y effort to change that if only by a little bit.
My women of the Web: http://www.shootingatbubbles.com/index.php/2010/01/11/my-women-of-the-web/
Tax Guy
January 12th, 2010 7:23 am
I keep my Personal Finance A-List on my site at http://blog.taxresource.ca/blog-roll/
Vicki
January 12th, 2010 7:25 am
Here’s part 1 of my list of sewing and quilting bloggers to watch in 2010.
http://sewinspired.blogspot.com/2010/01/sewing-and-quilting-bloggers-to-watch.html
Steven Richardson
January 12th, 2010 7:52 am
Fantastic idea. I follow a lot of talented bloggers who I think will be huge this year.
Peter
January 12th, 2010 8:27 am
I think my last comment may not have gone through because of the use of anchor text? In any event, here’s my list of 50 personal finance bloggers to watch in 2010.
http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2010/01/50-personal-finance-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010.html
Jason @ forty2fifty.com
January 12th, 2010 8:35 am
There may be one or two here that have already been covered but these are among many of the blogs I follow.
http://www.forty2fifty.com/5-more-blogs-to-add-to-probloggers-list-and-follow-in-2010
This is a great idea and I’ve learned a lot. Thanks
Neel | Learn Food Photogaphy
January 12th, 2010 8:52 am
What a great idea Darren!! Will get working and post some interesting Food Photographers from around the web real soon.
eluctor
January 12th, 2010 8:57 am
The other night I was going through my subscribed feeds and thought about doing a list like this because I’ve found some outdoor and camping blogs I really enjoy reading. I’m stuck away from my computer… and now I’m anxious and can’t wait to get back so I can make my list!
-Romadant
Kendra @ A Sonoma Garden
January 12th, 2010 9:30 am
Here is my list of favorite Gardening Blogs:
http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/a-list-of-the-best-gardening-blogs/
Phillip
January 12th, 2010 9:44 am
Wow what a Great Post Darren, loved it to bits. I am a very new blogger after setting up my blog last month and I know how hard it is to build a reputation and get a solid base of followers! Well I have shown you a little link love in my post! Anyway I have written a post of my favorite bloggers that I follow with a small explanation as to why and a screenshot of their respective blogs as well.! Keep up the Good work Darren, And All the Best to all the bloggers reading your post!
Phillip Dews
Phillip
January 12th, 2010 9:46 am
Oh Sorry I forgot the link guys here it is
http://phillipdews.com/2010/01/11/my-list-of-bloggers-that-i-am-watching-in-2010/
Steven Wilson
January 12th, 2010 10:07 am
This is a great idea to get some of the less popular bloggers some traffic to their site to showcase their blog.
Justin Wise
January 12th, 2010 10:38 am
I’m working on a “Faith Bloggers to Watch in 2010″ list over at http://BeDeviant.com.
This is a great idea! Thanks for the tip. Hopefully I’ll get this finished for press tomorrow.
Peace.
Karsten Rowe
January 12th, 2010 10:39 am
You can find my blogger’s watch list on twitter
http://twitter.com/#/list/karstenrowe/personal-favourites
Bill from Wine For Newbies
January 12th, 2010 10:42 am
Six wine bloggers to watch in 2010:
http://winefornewbies.net/2010/01/six-wine-bloggers-to-watch-for-2010/
Great idea!
Neel | Learn Food Photogaphy
January 12th, 2010 1:24 pm
Darren,
Thank you for this post. Finally here it is:
11 Famous Food Photographers
http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/01/11-famous-food-photo-bloggers-to-watch-this-year/
These food photographers are:
• Most Famous Food Photographers
• Seafood Photographers
• Simple food photographs
Meredith
January 12th, 2010 1:37 pm
I’m excited to read all of the lists… I’m almost one month in to my blog ( http://www.building-character.net/ ). For blogging inspiration, I’ve primarily followed problogger.com and manvsdebt.com.
I’m actually having a hard time connecting with people with similar interests. Perhaps it’s because I’m not sure what ‘box’ I should be placed in. I’m sort of home improvement, sort of self-improvement, sort of family… I’m actually ‘other’ on blog carnival… I don’t like ‘other’.
This assignment that you’ve handed out should be insightful… I look forward to digging through the results!
Carlos Velez
January 12th, 2010 3:18 pm
I am pretty new to reading (and writing) blogs, and my niche is dersonal development, but I don’t really know many PD blogs. The ones I follow are:
stevepavlina.com
pluginid.com
thehappinessproject.com
I’d really like some suggestions of other good personal development blogs to follow.
anyone got a list?
iphone 3g battery
January 12th, 2010 7:20 pm
Wow, I am so flattered to read this blog post. I am actually making a New Year’s resolution to post more often to my blog. In fact, I get ideas all the time and you have just given me one here. Yes, things have been busy, but I’ll tell you, ALL of your observations on the marketing aspects of blogging are “spot on”.
Paul Cunningham
January 13th, 2010 12:44 am
Here is my list:
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/10-top-bloggers-to-follow-in-the-wordpress-community
Bryan Brackney
January 13th, 2010 1:53 am
Me!
Traffic has grown 100% since 2008
http://www.reservationforsix.com
Cindy King
January 13th, 2010 2:32 am
Thanks for the suggestion Darren. And a big thanks to all of the other readers who have provided links to their lists. I’ve found a few great resources here.
Here’s my list of 45 Cross-Cultural and International Bloggers to help you develop your international business skills. http://cindyking.biz/45-cross-cultural-international-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
Please let me know who else I should include on the list.
Christina Katz
January 13th, 2010 3:56 am
Thanks for asking. I speak to writers, journalists and authors. Here’s the post I wrote on bloggers who have influenced me the most in 2009 is here: http://tinyurl.com/ydl5coq.
Ananga
January 13th, 2010 4:46 am
Thanks Darren for the chance to share our own recommendations. I’ve seen some familiar names here and some new to me which I look forward to visiting.
My list contains four personal development bloggers I read and respect.
Carole Fogarty – Rejuvenation Lounge
Dani – Positively Present
Monica Bloom – HeyMonicaB
Shann VanderLeek – True Balance Life Coaching
http://www.livingbydesignonline.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog/2010/1/12/four-personal-development-bloggers-im-watching-in-2010.html
Sherri @ Luv a Bargain
January 13th, 2010 5:15 am
What a fun challenge! I have already found several new blogs that I can’t wait to read.
Here is my list of Coupon and Deal Finding Bloggers to Watch:
http://www.luvabargain.com/2010/01/1558/
Eric
January 13th, 2010 6:06 am
Top Israel bloggers to watch in 2010
http://www.israelsituation.com/2010/01/israel-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
Amy
January 13th, 2010 8:28 am
Here are few of my favorite “Mom” Blogs.
http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/01/few-of-my-favorite-blogs.html
Wilson Usman
January 13th, 2010 10:43 am
Hey this was cool because kind of help me find blogs that I would have never found… Thank Dr. can I call you Dr.?
Anyway here is my blog watch list…
http://www.wilsonusman.com/2010/01/12/my-2010-blogs-watch/
Beth @ Smart Family Tips
January 13th, 2010 11:28 am
Terrific idea, Darren. I’m enjoying reading everyone’s lists.
Here’s mine. Short and sweet.
http://www.smartfamilytips.com/2010/01/12/bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
Charley Forness
January 13th, 2010 1:29 pm
I posted 15 Minimalist / Simple Living Bloggers to watch in 2010.
Here is the link:
http://www.yousimplified.net/2010/01/12/15-simplicityminimalist-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
Lots of great lists here.
- Charley
Becky
January 13th, 2010 1:44 pm
Here’s mine! I’m planning to do a second one later this week, since I write about green crafting and vegan food. This is the crafty one:
http://www.glueandglitter.com/main/2010/01/12/green-crafty-reading-list/
Alice Anderson
January 13th, 2010 2:42 pm
Oh, great idea. I’ll have to put this on my list of blog posts for the week. 10 Blogs for Writers to Watch in 2010
Deb
January 13th, 2010 11:47 pm
Small business bloggers to watch
http://www.needalittleadvice.com
Great idea and even more fun to read through the comments here!
karen
January 14th, 2010 12:55 am
Darren,
I write about green living, green crafting, and health. I wanted to mention women bloggers that I love.
http://www.ecokaren.com/2010/01/green-women-blogs-list/
Next week, I’ll be doing one on green crafting and then one on natural health in two weeks.
Great idea as I don’t have blog links and this was a nifty way to let my readers know about my faves.
*I’m surprised I didn’t come across Becky (glue and glitter) in blogsphere. I’m going to check her out now*
tillerman
January 14th, 2010 2:59 am
My blog Proper Course is a mainly lighthearted look at the world of sailing, and in particular racing the Laser sailboat. So I chose 5 Laser Sailing Bloggers to Watch in 2010.
http://propercourse.blogspot.com/2010/01/5-laser-sailing-bloggers-to-watch-in.html
Cece
January 14th, 2010 3:40 am
Love this idea and will start working on it.
Cece
Natalia
January 14th, 2010 3:54 am
Thanks for this great idea! I love reading your blog, from using your suggestions I’ve gone from 50 followers in October to now over 300!
I’ve posted my fav. blogs for 2010!
http://piecenquilt.blogspot.com/2010/01/blogs-ill-be-following-in-2010.html
Justin Wise
January 14th, 2010 4:48 am
An update to my previous comment –
Faith Bloggers to Watch in 2010:
http://www.bedeviant.com/faith-blogger-watch-2010
Let me know what you think!
Campanola
January 14th, 2010 5:15 am
It’s interesting to see who people have picked as bloggers to watch! There are so many interesting blogs out there, but some of these are blowing it out of the water! How exciting!
-Sylvia
Lauren
January 14th, 2010 7:30 am
http://lollyfeltlikeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-fave-blogs.html
Carole
January 14th, 2010 11:19 am
Darren, thanks so much for this great idea. I love the community you’ve built and I’ll be checking out new communities from the comments here. My contribution can be found at: http://su.pr/1OXAHq These are my favorite wildlife gardeners and environmentalists.
Tiara the Merch Girl
January 14th, 2010 2:08 pm
I just finished mine! Took a while, and there are so many more blogs I could have added in there.
A mix of creativity, fashion, performance, art, ideas, social commentary, DIY, queer culture – all sorts of stuff.
http://blog.themerchgirl.net/post/333404399/the-merch-girls-blogs-to-watch-in-2010
Caitlin
January 14th, 2010 11:34 pm
What a fun idea! I wrote a post about up and coming decluttering/simplicity bloggers to watch: http://www.cluttercubed.com/2010/01/14/bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
symposio
January 15th, 2010 12:29 am
Thanks for the great idea! I’ve just posted a list of 10 Food Bloggers To Watch in 2010 on my Authentic Greek Recipes blog. You can see it here – http://realgreekrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/01/10-food-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010.html
Thanks again!
abercrombie uk
January 15th, 2010 3:27 am
I have created a list of the top personal finance bloggers to watch with less than 10RSS subscribers. isn’t that something?
The poor diabetic
January 15th, 2010 12:45 pm
top 50 diabetic bloggers updated as we go
http://thepoordiabetic.com/top-50-diabetic-bloggers-of-2010/
Becky
January 15th, 2010 3:24 pm
Is it too late to add one more? I posted a list of vegan bloggers, too, since my posting is sort of split between green crafts and vegan eats:
http://www.glueandglitter.com/main/2010/01/13/vegan-blogger-reading-list/
Jonathan Blundell
January 16th, 2010 1:58 am
Thanks for the idea Darren –
Here’s my list of 11 Kingdom Bloggers to watch in 2010.
http://www.casadeblundell.com/jonathan/faith/10-kingdom-bloggers-to-watch-in-2010/
BTW – we’d love to get you on our podcast (somethingbeautifulpodcast.com) sometime soon!
Keep up all that you’re doing.
Candy from Candied Fabrics
January 16th, 2010 2:14 am
I quickly could think of a couple dozen blogs that I’m in tune to. When I started reflecting on what niche the blogs that I’m watching would fall in, the niche was all over the map – UNTIL I realized that [not all but] a large portion of the bloggers I admire are written by women who are Mom’s PLUS _______. They are not Mommy bloggers (don’t hurl anything at your computer screen, but well, blogs about nothing but Mommying make me want to hurl). They are women just like me:
They are mothers who are driven to create and compelled to write about that creation process as a way of reaching out others. They occasionally show pix of and talk about their kids, but they’re using their blogs to help fulfill that creative urge. And if they’re anything like me, they are recording how that creation keeps them sane in a world filled with gotta do’s.
So, without further ado, my list of Mom’s PLUS blogs to watch:
http://www.candiedfabrics.com/2010/01/15/bloggers-to-watch-in-2010-my-list/
This was a great exercise in figuring out connections and what’s important to me! Thanks!
Zach Younkin
January 16th, 2010 4:36 am
I’m a new personal finance/college finance blogger. Four personal blogger’s that will impact the blogging scene can be found at:
http://zachyounkin.com/watch-list
Did I miss anyone?
http://zachyounkin.com/watch-list#respond
Are Morch
January 16th, 2010 6:19 am
Great idea Darren.
My list consist of Social Media Bloggers that I believe will add great value in 2010, and that all understand the principle of info-sharing.
Check my list at: http://twtrcoach.com/2010/01/15/social-media-bloggers-to-watch/
Cheers.. Are
tim
January 17th, 2010 11:17 am
This post was just a few weeks ago (December actually) so I hope it qualifies! Here’s a list of bloggers that teach you how to be frugal.
Joy
January 18th, 2010 3:54 am
Great idea!!
Here’s my list of “Fun & Frugal Bloggers to Watch in 2010″
http://myreasonstoblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/bloggers-to-watch-list.html
Thanks!
~ Joy :)
Daddy Dew
January 19th, 2010 6:22 am
What a great idea for a post! My post might be slightly different than other bloggers, but I believe it is still very relevant and useful. The blog post URL is
http://www.daddydewberry.com/blogs-to-follow-in-2010.htm
Thanks for the opportunity to post. I have been following you for a while on my Blackberry, but this is the first time I have posted. Great work!
Marc
Matthew Needham
January 21st, 2010 10:11 pm
I’ve done this and posted my list today of the top motivation/ personal development / leadership blogs with some seriously cool stuff there.
http://bigredtomatocompany.co.uk/2010/01/10-blogs-to-watch-in-2010/
Kimberly Sena Moore
January 22nd, 2010 1:59 am
This was fun! And a great idea for an annual-type post.
Here’s my list of the top music therapy bloggers to watch in 2010. It’s small, but mighty:D
http://budurl.com/9eb7
Fatibony{selfhelp wellness}
January 25th, 2010 12:49 pm
Love this idea and here is mine….62 more personal develoment blogs to watch n 2010…
http://www.selfhelpwellness.com/2010/01/62-more-personal-development-blogs-watch-list-2010/
Justin Driscoll
January 28th, 2010 12:29 am
Here is my Career / Recruiting blog list. 10 Must read Career and Recruiting Blogs:
http://talent.pghtech.org/2010/01/27/10-recruiting-blogs-to-read/
Joe Stampone
January 30th, 2010 2:09 am
This is a great idea Darren and although I’m a bit late, here is my list of 10 Commercial Real Estate blogs to watch it 2010:
http://www.astudentoftherealestategame.com/?p=2243
Jenna Pederson
January 31st, 2010 7:41 am
Thanks for the great ideas! They always help motivate me to keep writing. Here’s my ‘bloggers to watch’ list:
Top 20% Good Reads
http://blog.jennapederson.com/2010/top-20-good-reads/
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