My Mom's Blog by Thoroughly Modern Millie

Sunday, September 11, 2011

KEEPING OLD BLOG POSTS ALIVE
I wish I could tell you the name of the blog I came across recently that I found very interesting. Twenty lashes for me for not making a note or printing out the name of the blog.

There are times when I don't have anything of particular interest to write about, doesn't happen often but it does happen.

The main idea that this person put forth was, "Keep old blog posts alive!"

Your old post could be something that your new followers have never read.

Your old post could have some relevance to something new that you put up.

Your old post could show how times and your thinking have changed.

or

You could put up a post that your readers particularly enjoyed.

You could put up a post that meant a lot to you.

You could put up a post that shows how your style has changed.

Those are just a few of the ideas I remember.

Last week I made a post that had to do with using coupons - well - I made a post in July of 2008 about that very subject!

READ THAT POST: THE DINE-AROUND BOOK:

Years ago organizations sold what was referred to as a "Dine-Around Book." It was a very successful way to raise funds. As a matter of fact I think they still might be putting those books out but they are not as popular as they were years ago.

I must say, I enjoyed rereading about the fun day my husband and our friends had that day.

So, for the first time I will keep an old blog post alive!

Enjoy

posted by Unknown @ 9:33 PM | Permalink | I LOVE COMMENTS >>

Comments:

Great idea Millie! I have so many of my blogs archived so I may start to check them over. Happy day Hugz!

# posted by

Marge : 9:24 AM

I like this idea, because sometimes, I cannot remember what ai wrote. Dianne

# posted by

schmidleysscribblins,wordpress.com : 12:10 PM

Millie, I did that this morning
After a conversation with one of my daughter's.
Coincidence :)

# posted by

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. : 2:21 PM

One Woman's Journey

That sure is a coincidence.

I'm going over to your blog to see what post you chose to keep alive, ;-)

# posted by

mildred garfield : 10:47 PM

One Woman's Journey

I tried to leave a comment on your blog and for some reason it didn't work.

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your old post about listening, I feel exactly like you do about it.

Glad you kept that old post alive.

# posted by

mildred garfield : 11:08 PM

Thanks for sharing those wonderful thoughts. There are great reasons to spread news through blogging and the idea of taking some effort for it should never be doubted.

# posted by

Ergonomic Chair : 2:16 AM

Millie,
thank you
your the first that
a comment would
not come through
Oh, the joy of
the computer...

# posted by

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. : 9:39 AM

You got that right! Better be ready.

# posted by

Glen Ellyn Moving Services : 2:54 PM

The post you read had some good reasons for doing historic linking to old posts. I just passed the 1,000 blog post not too long ago...so perhaps I should think about this.

# posted by

Tabor : 10:31 PM

I occasionally re-post old blog entries, and many people comment who didn't see it the first time.

# posted by

kenju : 4:54 AM

What great ideas, Millie! This makes sense, especially when someone has been blogging as long as you have~

Warmest regards,
Irene

# posted by

Irene : 7:34 AM