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MumsnetBloggers · 26/06/2011 22:27

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.

OP posts:
moominthecorner · 05/07/2011 06:08

Quick question...the MN button we now have and love links to the registration page rather than the front sheet. A fab front sheet btw. Can we have code to update the button pls or can you do something whizzy at MN towers? Thanks.
Am v thrilled at the way our posts are plastered all over the front page btw. Will have to think of terribly droll opening lines now...

biancacbwantsaquietlife · 05/07/2011 12:57

Thanks Justine - just pretty excited to hopefully join and get the MN button on my blog!

MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 05/07/2011 13:45

@DirtyMartini

How'd it go today, Justine (or Elinor)? Lots of good feedback?

Bet it's a hell of a lot of work.

Thanks for asking, DirtyMartini. Well, we're still standing Confused. As is the new site, which is the main thing . We're very excited it's finally here, and thrilled that things went smoothly.

We've had lots of lovely feedback, but I'd welcome all input - the good, the bad and the downright ugly - as it's a work in progress. But it's great to finally get your blogs out there. And we're really enjoying reading all the new applications. So keep em coming!

MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 05/07/2011 13:52

@moominthecorner

Quick question...the MN button we now have and love links to the registration page rather than the front sheet. A fab front sheet btw. Can we have code to update the button pls or can you do something whizzy at MN towers? Thanks. Am v thrilled at the way our posts are plastered all over the front page btw. Will have to think of terribly droll opening lines now...

Thanks! I'm so glad you like the new page and badge. To answer your q: All new members will have a badge that automatically links to the front page, but it's a bit fiddlier for us to do that for the pre-launch crew. But we'll yabber to tech about the easiest option and then I'll let you all know in the weekly update. Sound OK?

Oh, and yes: you're all famous now. And you can make those headlines as droll as you like Wink.

thumbwitch · 05/07/2011 14:44

Have asked in Site stuff as well but will ask here because I am ridiculously behind the times and didn't really notice this was all going on - have you deactivated all the previous blogs that we had on MN? Are they lost for good? Because I rather liked being able to point people in the direction of mine when they were asking about raspberry leaf tea, for example. I know I hadn't had anything inspiring to add for a couple of years but I didn't realise it was something that you had to update regularly!

Please can I have my MN blog back?

wannaBe · 05/07/2011 15:50

have applied to join - please don't reject me.

I have a

\link{http://attheheartoftheopinion.blogspot.com/\blog} which I post to periodically but will do so more if I think someone is actually reading it.

moominthecorner · 05/07/2011 18:07

Thanks. Autographs to the right please. Wink

MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 06/07/2011 12:36

@thumbwitch

Have asked in Site stuff as well but will ask here because I am ridiculously behind the times and didn't really notice this was all going on - have you deactivated all the previous blogs that we had on MN? Are they lost for good? Because I rather liked being able to point people in the direction of mine when they were asking about raspberry leaf tea, for example. I know I hadn't had anything inspiring to add for a couple of years but I didn't realise it was something that you had to update regularly!

Please can I have my MN blog back?

Hi there. It would be brilliant to get you blogging again. As part of this project we've closed blogs that haven't been updated for a long time. We're also disabling our current blogging platform on 1st September and helping our bloggers to hop onto another platform instead. Can we persuade you to do the same? There are several great hosts available, with bells and whistles to make it all easier. Take a gander at our blogging tips page for links to our recommended platforms: www.mumsnet.com/bloggers/mumsnet-bloggers-network-tips-and-advice

If you're keen, just drop us a line at bloggers@mumsnet and we can share our tips. And we'll be posting more on how to start a blog in coming weeks.

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thumbwitch · 06/07/2011 12:52

Thanks Elinor - so, I will email you of course but can you tell me now if my closed blog is lost forever or can you get it back for me to hop onto your new platform with? I'll happily do it - I'd quite like to get back into the blogging thing, I got sidetracked by a book I was working on - but I'd be really grateful if you could get my old stuff back for me, please. :)

TheRhubarb · 06/07/2011 13:27

When I heard of this I set up my own blog here rhubarbsguidetolife.wordpress.com/ which is very very good (imo of course!) and I have emailed the bloggers network twice now, plus my application, to ask if my blog has been accepted.

I'm considering getting the huff. Is it coz I don't have recipes? Or knitting patterns? Or an exciting sex life?

TheRhubarb · 06/07/2011 13:28

Sorry should have linked that. Rhubarb's blog here.

Tee2072 · 06/07/2011 14:58

Shock Elinor didn't make an actual link!

::tee faints::

Grin
MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 06/07/2011 15:37

Busted! Blush

MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 06/07/2011 15:39

@thumbwitch

Thanks Elinor - so, I will email you of course but can you tell me now if my closed blog is lost forever or can you get it back for me to hop onto your new platform with? I'll happily do it - I'd quite like to get back into the blogging thing, I got sidetracked by a book I was working on - but I'd be really grateful if you could get my old stuff back for me, please. :)

Yep, we can resurrect the posts and help you add them to your sparkly new blog. Sound OK?

And we heartily approve of your return to blogging. Grin

thumbwitch · 06/07/2011 15:44

Hurrah! and thank you :) - have emailed you now so will assume that help will be given over there.

Yay!

MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 06/07/2011 15:48

@Rhubarb0

When I heard of this I set up my own blog here rhubarbsguidetolife.wordpress.com/ which is very very good (imo of course!) and I have emailed the bloggers network twice now, plus my application, to ask if my blog has been accepted.

I'm considering getting the huff. Is it coz I don't have recipes? Or knitting patterns? Or an exciting sex life?

Argh, Rhubarb0! Hold off on the huff! It's just because we haven't had a chance to check out your application, though I'll definitely jump onto the blog link below (thanks for that!). We're trying to get through as fast as we can, but we're sorry it's taking a bit of time.

wannaBe · 06/07/2011 16:36

I've linked my blog above too and am bloggin more so I don't get rejected but also to get more into it iyswim.

But I don't blog about recipes and knitting paterns either, although I do believe there's a post about food in there somewhere Wink

TheRhubarb · 06/07/2011 17:06

I'm going to make up some pirate sex now (off to huff and puff with Long John Silver)

FlamingoBingo · 06/07/2011 19:13

I tweeted you earlier about the bloggers network front page. With the fab photo links at the top (which I am honoured to have a post linked to on!), it just links to the blog home page, not to the post it refers to. If someone's clicked to see a particular post, they'll want to go straight to it, won't they?

titferbrains · 06/07/2011 19:29

Have just read some posts on Recipe Rifle. Really enjoyed it so far so thanks for the links, looking forward to making some more new discoveries!

MNHQ
ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 07/07/2011 10:35

@FlamingoBingo

I tweeted you earlier about the bloggers network front page. With the fab photo links at the top (which I am honoured to have a post linked to on!), it just links to the blog home page, not to the post it refers to. If someone's clicked to see a particular post, they'll want to go straight to it, won't they?

Yep, definitely. We just want to introduce the blogs and bloggers this week with hooks from recent posts. So we want to invite people to scroll down. But we'll also link to individual posts when we want to direct attention to particular topics. I agree that it can be confusing when the headline doesn't relate to the most recent post, and we'll try to watch for that. Thanks for mentioning this.

wannaBe · 07/07/2011 11:24

so when will my application be looked at?

FlamingoBingo · 07/07/2011 13:15

Thanks for getting back to me Elinor. :) That makes sense! x

FlamingoBingo · 07/07/2011 13:17

@Elinor - oh, and thank you for putting my blog there! beyond chuffed!

CheeseandGherkins · 07/07/2011 13:31

Also waiting to find out, applied a few days ago I think so I'm sure there are others before me still waiting!