I went on another long blog jog yesterday to visit all the NaBloPoMo participants. I'll tell you what, I think I'm getting too old for new or different blog platforms. Some were straightforward, others I just couldn't figure out. There were a few that I couldn't find any recent posts, even though they are on the participant list, and a couple I could not figure out where to leave a comment. Maybe they had their blogs set for no comments, but whatever it was, it had me frustrated.
At one point Wordpress wouldn't let me comment unless I signed in. I had to go through the whole forgot password ordeal and then reset it. Then, a few blogs later, I realized that after I had signed in, my comments were all linking to a 2011 Wordpress blog I didn't even remember having. I went over to that blog, changed some settings, and then realized my comments weren't linking to anything anymore. I tried to fix it, but I never could figure it out. Then, I kept forgetting to put a link to my blog in my comments. It was such an ordeal!
I guess at least a few of my comments/links went through ok because I did have some nice participants come back over to visit. One of them had one of the same problems, and she probably isn't even aware, but her comment only linked me to her old blogger blogs. Of course, now I have no idea which one of the blogs on the participant list is hers - sigh.
In other news, the next couple of days will be quite busy. I have several appointments and a ton of errands tomorrow. I'll also be doing my cooking and any other prep for Thursday, which is when I have my girls all day. I'll be sure I get my posts up for NaBloPoMo, but I may not be able to make my rounds to visit. I'll do my best.
See you soon! :)
That's one of the reasons I stopped doing the blog hop portion of A to Z in April. It's amazing how many people will sign up for something and then not participate. Or, they'll have blogs that you just can't navigate. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI still gave it a try the last time I did the A-Z, as I did this time. It's great to find new blog friends. I need to learn to just go down the list and just pass on the ones that make me jump through hoops.
DeleteEnjoy time with your girls!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie, I will! :)
DeleteI agree with you - some platforms can be quite tricky. I think my site is pretty forward (where you just fill in your info like name, email and URL). I am not a fan of all the "hoops" one has to jump through on some websites. Thanks for trying to visit so many participants despite the headache :)
ReplyDeleteYours was a breeze San, really most were, but those few here and there were frustrating. Half of it was my own fault with the old, forgotten Wordpress blog being out there messing things up. I'll be giving it another try once I get through these next few busy days.
DeleteI watched my grandson for 4 hours this morning and then sat in the recliner for the next few hours. LOL It's wonderful--but very tiring. I agree about the blog commenting. Some sites make you have an account, and others have a template that makes it hard to even find the blog, much less comment on it. Good for you for trying!
ReplyDeleteThese babies are definitely exhausting! These days I only have my girls once a week, but it's 7am - 6pm. It takes me the entire next day (at least) to recover!
DeleteBlog hops can be easy or difficult, it depends on how it's run! Wordpress doesn't like me, even when I'm signed in it wants to put all my comments in spam.
ReplyDeleteObviously, Wordpress doesn't like me either, lol. Oh well, I tried.
DeleteGreat you were so patient, I know, some blogs are difficult to figure out where to comment.
ReplyDeleteThey are! I have to learn to just move on when I run across any like that.
DeleteYes, how to comment on some blog formats has stumped me too. Sheesh, do we all need to have a computer science degree now?
ReplyDeleteThat's how it seems sometimes. I mean I'm up there in age, but after blogging for 23 years you would think it would be a bit easier.
DeleteSame here! I just went to a few tonight and couldn't find what was what. One didn't even look like a blog, I couldn't figure it out. As for Wordpress... sometimes I can comment and it shows my Google image. Sometimes I can comment but it says anonymous and I have to remember to add my name and blog URL to the comment. Some, like you, require me to sign in to Wordpress. But, unless I make a new email and a new Wordpress account I can't. I deleted my Wordpress but it still thinks my email is attached to one to sign into. So, many blogs I just can't comment on at all. I'm not making another email. If the link doesn't make it easy to find the posts, I just move on. Same with the April A to Z.
ReplyDeleteI think you have the right idea Lisa. I'm planning to give it a second try, but I think I will delete that old Wordpress blog first, and then just move along if I can't get into some blogs without it.
DeleteI had some issues a while back connecting with bloggers who use Wordpress, so you're definitely not alone here, Martha. All have been resolved to this point, so I'm grateful for that. I do understand when life gets so busy that we no longer have the leisure to simply be in the moment. Just take care of what you need to take care of, and we will be here for you when you get back. Love and blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Martha. I guess after disappearing for three years I shouldn't worry too much about not visiting for a day or two.
DeleteThis! So relatable. I figured out how to get on wifi on my flight. Who even am I? (a person who has to ask the checker at the grocery store to help me claim the in store coupons, that's who!). But then, some of the wordpress blogs like me and know me, and some act like I'm some sort of stranger that they've never met and I'm not cool enough for them. I don't get it. I've tried to visit a few blogs that are new to me, and I've struggled to. Like, where are the posts? I didn't understand the format. I know Michelle at MG Doodle studio is posting things on substack. I tried to get to that while on the flight and I couldn't get it, but the wifi on the flight dipped out a few times, so I'll try again.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your busy day. Hope all appointments are smooth sailing and enjoy your girls.
Thanks so much Ernie, and you described it all perfectly. I'm just glad I'm not the only one who has these issues. I hope by now you've made it back home safely. I'll see you soon! :)
DeleteYEP, the blogging world has gotten unnecessarily complicated. I really am trying to keep it as straight forward as possible on my end LOL.
ReplyDeleteI guess it probably always has been, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. Actually your profile doesn't link to your current blog either, just the old ones. Of course I have you on my feed reader, but others won't be able to find you if they click on your link.
Deletewhich feed reader are you using? I will have to look into this deeper.
DeleteI just use the Blogger reading list. If you go to your Blogger profile you should just be able to add your link to your profile there.
Deletehmmmm I added it as a homepage URL since it won't let me add a wrodpress site, but I also see I need to "clean" house from some of the old blogs we used to follow that are no longer. :(
DeleteIt is showing on your profile as your webpage now! :)
DeleteAt least you had the patience to try. I hope you get all your errands and cooking done, tomorrow, so you can enjoy having your grandkids over on Thursday. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bless! I didn't feel very patient while I was doing it, lol.
DeleteI have had those issues, just trying to comment. Wordpress doesn’t like me sometimes. And I have people trying to comment on mine, but can’t stop being Anonymous’ even though they’ve been able to sign in in the past. Have fun with the grands. I babysit today.
ReplyDeleteExact same here. Have fun today Bijoux!
DeleteHi Martha! ♥ It's been a while. I'm back on Blogger now. I tried WordPress for a year and a half and I really had trouble with it. It's not as easy as it seems, and so many issues! So nice to see your post!
ReplyDeleteHi Rain, it's so nice to see you! I'm glad you are back on Blogger. I will be by to visit you soon :)
DeleteBlogger often causes problems for others, too. Google doesn't always play well with others, but it's free, so I guess I shouldn't complain.
ReplyDeleteVery good point. I like the way you think :)
DeleteI wanted to change up my blog a little, but decided I really just want to keep it old school and simple. Life is complicated enough without adding more to it.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day my friend!!
I've wanted to do the same Lori, but I'm afraid I'll mess it up and then be sorry. I agree, leave well enough alone! I hope you have a great day too :)
DeleteYES!! I'm so annoyed when I can't find the blog posts. SO ANNOYED. And there was one where I actually clicked on a title at the top labeled "Blog" and it still didn't take me to the most recent post. I gave up. I'm unwilling to figure out navigation, you know?
ReplyDeleteAnd don't get me started on Substack. If it's Substack, I'm not even clicking.
Boy, don't I sound lovely?
You around perfectly lovely to me since I agree with you 100%! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteBlogger causes many people to have problems. If I use my I pad I do have difficulty commenting on some blogs...they have their comments set to do a pop up and the I pad doesn't like them:)
ReplyDeleteIt can all be a real pain. You would think with all the advancements with technology things would become easier. I hope you and Far Guy are doing well today :)
DeleteBlogger requires you to have a Google account of some sort. Wordpress is just a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteI don't do the formal NaBlo whatever. I just post every day. I have no idea what the whole other thing is all about. I just do my thing.
Hi Nance, Nablopomo just makes it a community thing and a way to network a bit. Way back in the early days thousands of bloggers would join in. Of course, blogging isn't what it used to be.
DeleteI've had that same problem with Wordpress - so frustrating!! I just keep on keeping on with my same old blog because I'm afraid I'll screw it up! I'm fairly computer savvy . . .but who knows?
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely with you on that Lisa!
DeleteI have the same problem with blogspot. It never lets me sign in so I post as anonymous and add my name.
ReplyDeleteThis is Daria by the way. From NJ. From momofchildren.com lol
I post every day and try to get to as many blogs as I see on San’s page. I’m the end, we all try!
That's all we can do Daria. Thank you for making the effort and making over here to visit :)
DeleteI can only chime in and agree. Some platforms are no fun. I had to sign up and all that too. Not a fan. But I do my best to still visit... it might be later though.
ReplyDeleteIt would be so nice if it all runs smoothly and we can concentrate on connecting with each other instead of playing support buddy. Sigh.
Anyways, here I am, commenting days later because it's Sunday and I find the time to visit a few blogs at least.
Tobia, thanks so much for coming by and commenting on each and every post. Please don't ever feel like you have to do that! Just popping over to say hello here and there works with our busy lives. Most of it just me babbling away anyway, lol.
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