Monday, January 10, 2011

Pet Blogger Challenge


A few weeks ago, Edie Jarolim of Will My Dog Hate Me invited all pet bloggers to participate in the first-ever Pet Blogger Challenge. The idea is to share our thoughts about what we have done with our blogs and where we would like them to go in the coming year.

Each blogger answers a standard set of questions, and each blog post is added to a linky list so everyone who is participating can move easily from post to post.  Below are my responses to the questions posed:


1. When did you begin to blog? I started blogging on December 31, 2009

2. What was the original purpose of your blog? I originally started the blog as an extension of Follow Friday on twitter - to highlight the people I follow and talk about them in greater detail.

3. Is your current purpose the same? Yes and no. I do still highlight people I follow, but I've also become more involved in promoting animal-related causes. I've also added a bi-weekly post called Wabbit Wednesday that features adoptable rabbits from various shelters.

4. Do you blog on a regular schedule or when the spirit moves you? I originally posted everyday to get myself into the habit of writing on a regular basis, but dropped back to every other day after the first month. I do occasionally give myself a day off if I'm feeling burned out, and I'll write two days in a row if I find something I really want to write about. But generally every other day works for me.

5. Are you generating income from your blog? No - Bunny's Blog wasn't established to generate income. It's my creative outlet. I have thought about adding some ads and donating the income to charity. I know other people who have done that and the idea appeals to me, so I may do it in the future.     

6. What do you like most about blogging in general and your blog in particular? I love the people I have met both online and in person since I began blogging. Pet bloggers are just the best! I like Bunny's Blog because it has helped me get back into writing and identify issues that are really important to me.

7. What do you like least? There are days when I just don't know what I want to write about. I don't have a specific schedule of what I do on certain days (other than Wabbit Wednesday). I generally like that flexibility, but sometimes it can take me a while to find my inspiration.

8. How do you see your blog changing or growing in 2011? I like the direction Bunny's Blog has taken by focusing on animal-related causes, and I'm sure I will continue to develop that area. I've also started writing more about rabbits because there are a lot of dog and cat blogs out there, but not a lot of rabbit blogs. As I mentioned, I may also look into monetizing my blog and donating the income to a local shelter.

Okay - now it's your turn. Answer the questions above, and link your blog post to the list. Let's see how many pet bloggers we can get to participate!

21 comments:

  1. Yours is the only rabbit blog I've ever seen. And I've enjoyed checking it out on the Saturday blog hop.

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  2. Thanks Pamela! There are some others out there, but it's a pretty small group. I've enjoyed educating people about rabbits, and I certainly hope that the bunnies I've highlighted have found their forever homes!

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  3. We loves it when you write about bunnies, cuz it's educational and we learn so much about them. You do a good job with your bloggy and it's fun to meet the people or animals dat your mention too.

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  4. Definitely enjoyed reading your answers... Wabbit Wednesday is a really great idea. :)

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  5. Good morning! I'm new to your blog...saw you on the Pet Blogger Challenge linky. Bunny is adorable! I enjoyed reading more about your blog!

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  6. So much fun reading your answers - I think donating the income you make from the blog to charity is a fantastic idea! And, I really appreciate your animal welfare focus and the contributions you make at BtC4Animals. Thank you!

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  7. We enjoyed stopping by and reading your answers to the questions.
    You blog is terrific and we look forward to reading more posts this year!

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  8. I "know" you from Twitter and didn't know you had a rabbit blog... Shame on me. Love the idea of donating any income you could have from blogging to a local shelter. Kudos for that!

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  9. Hi Vicki! I wuv wabbits! I used to have a bunny named Tibbar who was best friends with my hound dog!I'll surely come back to check out Wabbit Wednesday!

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  10. Pet bloggers are just the best! You and Vicki are both wonderful "hunny" bunnies and inspire us :0)

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  11. Pet bloggers are Pawsome people, yourself included. I love that there are bunny blogs, just like us doggies & kitties who blog!

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  12. Finding inspiration, yep, that's a tough one sometimes. Then those ridiculous animals do something new and - whoop - there it is. :)

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  13. I think that a rabbit blog is very intersting!! With so many dog and cat blogs, yours is truly unique!! Blogging about rabbit care, rabbit health problems, the possibilities are endless!! You could probably gather quite a following.

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  14. I love your niche - that is worth some cool factor that this run of the mill dog blogger just can't compete with. Bunny blogs rock - just ask my Greyhound. :)

    I love your reason for starting the blog, it's so selfless...

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  15. Your blog is the only bunny blog I've come across. I enjoyed reading your answers!

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  16. I think my comment just disappeared... try #2 :)

    I love that blogging gets me writing frequently too, it's therapeutic :)

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  17. What a great bun blog! I think yours is the first I've seen in some time. So glad you took part in the challenge so I'll have someone to turn for bunny questions :)

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  18. I agree with you, pet bloggers are the best! Isn't it just the greatest community? Happy blogging :)

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  19. I'm happy to have been introduced to your blog by the Pet Blogger Challenge. I enjoyed reading your Q&A. I volunteer with dogs at my local humane society but plan on helping out with the small animals so I'll be back for bunny insights! Thanks!

    -Chandra at Daley's Dog Years

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  20. I believe yours is the first rabbit blog I've ever seen. I was fascinated by the post about rabbits being beneficial to women's health. I don't know if that would work here. Rottweilers don't seem very beneficial to rabbits' health :)

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