Come and join the Mumsnet Bloggers Network

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Some of you may already have caught wind of our Mumsnet Bloggers Network but we want you ALL to know about it - because we're on the hunt. We want to find new voices, encourage loads of Mumsnetters to start blogging and provide a network for those that already do.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or a plucky newbie, we're here to help you blog better and share in any revenue you generate through our network.

And you're here to tell us what you think! We'd love to get your thoughts, quibbles and suggestions for the network, and answer any burning questions (as best we can). But if you just want to get straight on with joining, do jump on to the registration form.

Go for it. We welcome blogs in all shapes and sizes, if written with honesty and verve - as you'll see when our network's aliiiive. If you're thinking of getting one going anyway, then we'd love to read it whenever you're ready to send it on over (chocolate bribes also warmly received). Oh, and do check out our Join Us page for the specific guidelines, so you're happy with the basics. I hope that convinces you to give it a try!?

Still not working!!! :(

Don't panic! We know about it, but things move a little more slowly in the middle of the night! We'll let you know as soon as we can, so you can get your application in.

Sorry! Thank you :)

@FlamingoBingo

Sorry! Thank you :)

Hi FlamingoBingo,

Are you filling in the form whilst logged in? Does the form submit (i.e. take you to another page), or do you simply get a message in the yellow box at the bottom? And can you copy + paste any error message you get? It will all help us investigate.

Also, please make sure you're filling in all fields marked with a red asterisk (*) and have ticked the box saying you agree to our T's & C's.

~D

Just marking my place on this thread. I really need to get my badge up! Can't work out where to click on WordPress dashboard and haven't had time to email them yet.

Looking forward to learning more about how the network will operate.

Hi DirtyMartini, I'll send you some tips on how to attach the badge today. You are not alone!

do v get instant reply when we write?? or need be logged in all the day

Damian - will try now and paste the error message. It takes me straight to the main mumsnet registration form, as if I'm not yet a member...except I'm still logged in

1. logged in, yes
2. takes me to another page
3. says this:

MyMumsnet

Problem storing registration
The following problems prevented us from storing your registration:

Registration form. Please correct the errors highlighted in red.

Your email address
Confirm email address
Your name
Choose a password
Confirm your password
Talk nickname you'd like
Your post code
Year you were born
Are you pregnant now
Do you have children?
If so, how many?

[no bits are highlighted in red]

ps. Just tried without logging in and it did the same.

Sorry about this. We're on it.

Hi FlamingoBingo,

Can you visit this page for us and relay what it says?

~D

@FlamingoBingo

ps. Just tried without logging in and it did the same.

Hmmm, the best thing to do for now is just send us the link to [email protected] and we'll take it from there, while we figure out what's up.

@Damian It says:

Browser: WebKit 534.30 (Safari/Chrome)
JavaScript: on. Cookies on.

• Browser detection may not be accurate.

(shall I try registering with IE?

@Elinor Will email you the answers to the questions if using IE doesn't work.

Didn't let me do it on IE, either, Damian

Okay, best send your blog details over to Elinor and we'll sort it out the old fashioned way. :)

Thank you :)

I've registered (a few days ago) but heard nothing since the acknowledge email....

Yep, sorry about that, moominthecorner . We're getting a lot of wonderful applications, and it takes a while to give each blog the attention it deserves. But we're trying to get through it as fast as we can, so hang in there! And thanks for applying.

some thick questions -

Can you just link an existing blogspot blog?

Can I have the Janet and John explanation of an URL please. What the Jeff.

And Twitter handle? What the jeff again. I don't get Twitter.

Shall I do a Twitter for bloggers thingy? I can c&p my twitter blog post and add a bit for bloggers.

Twitter thread

so i promised to update regularly - do i get a badge or what missus MN?

@MmeLindor

Twitter thread

This is a fantastic idea, MmeLindor. We're planning to share a few tips on social media as soon as we're live. But the best people for these tidbits are always the bloggers, so thanks for starting this.