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Spent an hour browsing various blogs from the CPD23 Delicious bookmarks. There are sooo many to choose from, loved looking at all the inventive names folks have given their blogs. I’ve selected seven to follow. The majority are from the same sector I work in, but this is a good opportunity to mix it up a little, so I’m also following a couple of non-FE library blogs, and one from another country.
I’m hoping that following the blogs will be a good way of eye-spying what it’s like to work in a variety of libraries, but I didn’t want to follow too many in case I’m inundated with updates. Most were new and quite empty, so I selected those particular seven purely because I liked the blog names and backgrounds. While I appreciate they are each a work-in-progress (as is my own), it really makes you think about the importance of first impressions.
Looking forward to seeing what everyone gets up to over the next few months. Hopefully, fingers crossed, a few fellow participants will look up BtB!
Hi Cara - thanks for leaving me a comment! Feeling a little bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of blogs to choose from look at but it's great that so many people are taking part. Good luck with the rest of the 'things'.
ReplyDeleteYes, I found it hard to decide which blogs to follow too! You are my 7th! Enjoy the things :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving me a comment too. Being my first ever blog I was quite excited to see I had a comment and a follower already! I'm planning to do something similar and pick five or so to follow as I think that's a manageable amount. Good luck with the 23 things!
ReplyDeleteThanks folks... isn't it exciting when you log-in and discover someone's taken the time to comment? Cheers ears :)
ReplyDeleteIt's just so interesting to see the criteria have chosen to select the blogs they're going to follow. And a very good point you make about first impressions--I have to say that my first thought about your blog was how stylish it looked :)
ReplyDeleteAh, my first ever comment, this feels very awkward! Just wanted to say that this is a great post and blog. I've been a little bewildered by all the blogs out there, and though I know you shouldn't judge a blog by its title, this time I couldn't resist! Good luck with the other 22 'things' - now I just have to work out how to do this 'following' thing
ReplyDeleteAwww Helen (Murphy) thanks for the comment about the style of my blog. I re-jigged it a few months ago and spent ages umming and ahhhing over a design/colour scheme. Whilst I like it, I'm still not sure pink is the best accent colour - it might be offputting to men.
ReplyDeleteAnd Helen (no surname) Thanks you so much for the kind words about BtB in your cpd23 post. It really made me smile :)
I completely agree with your comment(s) regarding first impressions - and I am also intrigued how much layout and colour affects the motivation to read.
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ReplyDeleteSo relieved to see your criteria for choosing - it means I'm not mad, lazy etc for thinking the same:) I've picked up on your great tip about selecting a few to follow; I was just beginning to think about running for the hills! So a note to self: Self-directed really does mean just that :) I love how you place photos and the background you've chosen makes it easier for me to read and really drew me in :) I'm recent to FE, so I'll be following.
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