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SOB Buttons and Directory Update 2

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No Worries The SOB Directory Page

The Directory is coming along and looking fine. Go on it. Check it out! But it would be looking grand, if I got more of your bios in. So start sending them . . . . hint, hint, grin, grin. 🙂

Surely you must have 1-2 sentences description of your blog from some directory listing on your computer. Dust it off and send it along. It will get featured as others did last week. Think of it as free advertising to a substantial future readership. grin grin, hint, hint,.

By the way, if you’d have a better version of your logo feel free to send that too. Only one restriction–60 pixels high and not more than 200 pixels wide is what fits.

In case you don’t know where to send them . . .e-mail them to me at lizsun2@gmail.com.

The SOB Button Still Exists

If you are an official SOB and need a new one. Here you go.

SOB Button

By the way, please feel free to slightly adjust the size to fit your blog design. We want SOBs to have Successful and Outstanding Blog Designs too. (And Rob at Jamdo, it would look great in your sidebar below your ad space–hint, hint, grin, grin)

Want to become an SOB?

If you’re an SO-Wanna-B, you can see the whole list of SOBs and learn how to be one by visiting the SOB Directory. Click the link or visit from the sidebar.

More New Features Are Coming–Even Today!

So hang in there. The fun is just starting. Some really strong articles are coming too.
We’re making Success the new Style around here.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Successful Duncan Riley

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By now you must have heard about the secret auction held to sell the

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to an as yet to be named new owner for what is being reported at over $70,000 USD.

Congratulations Duncan Riley on building an enterprise and a brand valued so highly. I think that officially qualifies you as an SOB–a Successful and Outstanding Blogger. I hereby award you with the badge of honor and your name on this blog forever.

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Duncan’s Blog Herald has been on my reading list almost since the day I started blogging. It’s a one-of-a kind read that holds the niche of understanding the blogosphere and reporting on blogs around the world. I’ll miss reading Duncan’s take on things. I’ll miss having Duncan around.

On the other hand, it couldn’t happen to a better guy.

Duncan shares some of his reasons and reflections on the sale at these links, which I’ve tried to place in chronological order.

Twas The Blog Herald that’s been on the market

David Krug spends time with Duncan Riley

Duncan answers questions on The Blog Herald sale

Duncan talks to Site Sales about what he would look for in a blog

Duncan and Darren discuss the sale and using a broker

Seriously, Duncan all badges aside. I’ll miss reading you at 2:30 a.m. up here by Lake Michigan. So once you guys get b5 going strong, I’ll be looking for your new blog.

Best of Luck Always.
Liz

Introducing The Synchronicity of Indeterminacy

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SOB Directory Entry:
The Synchronicity of Indeterminacy by Indie

Type: Flash Fiction

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Professional writer, Indie, combines found photos with one-minute short stories inspired by the photos. The idea is based on John Cage’s Indeterminacy recordings, coupling stories with sound. The stories show elements of avant garde, surrealism, dada, horror, humor, satire, fantasy, etc.

Notes from Liz: Indie’s blog has that fabulous combination of quality content and interaction that makes it a unique and unforgetttable experience. This is not just well-written fiction for your entertainment. This is downright stress relief offered to you in perfect measure.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Has your SOB Blog Been Introduced to US?
Blog Promotion: May I Introduce You?

Bloggy Book Title Discussion 7

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For those who come looking for a short, thoughtful read, a blogging life discussion, or a way to gradually ease back into the week, tonight I offer a Blogging Question.

This one’s for fun.

Here you go. . . .

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Last week I was emailing with Anthony Dever and I told him that I had been struck with a great title for a blogging book.

American Edition:
If You Think MY Blog Is a Personal Diary, I think your swimsuit came from Gym Class.

World Edition:
If You Think MY Blog Is a Personal Diary, I think your wine comes in a box.

What would your blogging book title be?

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Introducing Brightmeadow

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SOB Directory Entry: Brightmeadow by Cas

Type: Two, Two, Two Blogs in One

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Bright Meadow is the focus for a rambling chat among friends (new and old) about sites, blogs, and other tid-bits gleaned from daily trawls of the internet. It’s also part of an ongoing project to persuade fellow academics that the Web really isn’t such a scary place. If on occasion she makes even one person stop, think, and look at something differently, then Cas is happy. If she’s made people laugh, well, that’s even better.

Notes from Liz: Cas may have been shy at first about commenting–or was she just busy? Hmmmm. I wonder? She knows her stuff . Her comments and commentary are informed, intelligent and pithy. Don’t let that penguin fool you. I think he’s a spy collecting data for her project. Gas is the Guest Writer on the Series How to Code Assessible Links

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Has your SOB Blog Been Introduced to US?
Blog Promotion: May I Introduce You?

Introducing Cottontimer

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SOB Directory Entry: Cottontimer by Hsien-Hsien Lei

Type: Personal Blog by Professional Blogger who Smiles

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Cottontimer, aka Hsien-Hsien Lei, is a professional blogger writing about science, health, and parenting. Cotton-Pickin’ Days is a personal blog about her life and work. The main focus is on Hsien’s nearly 10 years of living as an expat in Asia and Europe.

Notes from Liz: The word professional is not an overstatement in any way when talking about Hsien-Hsien or her writing. She’s a blogger other bloggers look up to and try to emulate. I know I do. Her writing is a reflection of who she is strong, warm, incredibly well-informed, and easy to take. In fact, I’d take her home with me if she lived closer.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

Has your SOB Blog Been Introduced to US?
Blog Promotion: May I Introduce You?