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Come and join the Mumsnet Bloggers Network

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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.

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 27/06/2011 13:41

Cyber who? Grin Nah, we're big fans of CyberMummy, but we're doing something a little bit different with our network (which we've been tinkering with for a couple of months now). We're basically looking to give bloggers a wider audience through Mumsnet, which is already stuffed with talented voices and folks who appreciate great writing. So we just want to bring together some fabulous homemade blogs from our community and some established names - on everything from parenting to politics to, erm, pies. Simple! < head spinning >

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 27/06/2011 14:27

@ChickensHaveNoEyebrows

I joined the network a few weeks ago. Possibly months. My sense of time is waft. Anyway, can you tell me exactly how it will work? Because AT&T he moment, I have a badge on my blog bringing people here, but there is nothing here bringing people there, iyswim.

Hi there. Thanks for joining! We plan to promote great writing, and to promote your blogs to the MN audience and to each other. So we?ll be offering a lot of ways to do that, and we?ll also be sharing tips on how to improve your blog and build your audience. We?ve been collecting interested bloggers while we prepared to go live, and we?ll be ready to get going very soon . So I?ll be in touch with network members this week with full plans.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 27/06/2011 15:01

Yes! We all need more candles in our lives. That?s the fun - and the power - of blogging: people create them for all sorts of reasons. Why not give it a whirl? You could check out our guide to all things blog as a starter, and see if it grabs you.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 27/06/2011 18:31

Absolutely. I'm so sorry about the delayed reply. We've been a bit swamped, but I'll get back to you this evening.

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 27/06/2011 18:55

I wish! But we're blasting through it, and it's good to have a full inbox. Confused

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 28/06/2011 18:10

@BerylOfLaughs

Why does mumsnet want the rights in perpetuity to my work to do with as they wish? Bugger that for a game of soldiers. My blog, my work, my rights.

Too right, BerylOfLaughs. That's what we think too. Our bloggers retain full rights to their work. Did you read something that mislead you? I'd love to clarify any confusion on this, because it's a critical point of the network.

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 28/06/2011 18:14

@FlamingoBingo

@MumsnetHQ - I can't register. It just keeps saying I need to 'do the following' still to register, and then it asks me to set up a new MN account...which I can't do, of course, as my email address is already set to me! Help!

Yikes! Sorry you're having probs, and thanks for alerting us. I'll chat to the folks that perform the tech magic, and we'll get back to you when we've figured this out.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 28/06/2011 18:38

@DuelingFanjo

sorry if this has already been asked but will the blogs be linked to mumsnet usernames?

It's a good question, so thanks for raising it. We won't be displaying that info on the network - although it's up to you whether you want to include it in your blog. But your secrets are always safe with us. Wink

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 28/06/2011 21:47

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!?

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 09:32

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.

MNHQ

DamianTech · 29/06/2011 09:57

@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

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 11:39

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

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 16:24

Sorry about this. We're on it.

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DamianTech · 29/06/2011 16:25

Hi FlamingoBingo,

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

~D

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 16:49

@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.

MNHQ

DamianTech · 29/06/2011 17:23

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

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 20:28

Yep, sorry about that, moominthecorner Blush. 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.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 22:15

@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.

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 29/06/2011 22:19

@CustardoMightyNonSmoker

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

Eek. Thanks for promising! And so sorry for the slow reply. We'll dive into the inbox tomorrow to seek you out.

MNHQ

JustineMumsnet · 30/06/2011 22:43

@CustardoMightyNonSmoker

no point in using t'internet, they're all on bloody twitter

We here too, fighting against the backblog Grin.

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JustineMumsnet · 30/06/2011 22:58

@MmeLindor

Justine Being nosy, and wondered if you had more applications than you expected.

Certainly lots of applications but now I come to think of it, am not quite sure what I expected. Confused.

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JustineMumsnet · 01/07/2011 09:40

@Tee2072

Pedantic alert...

Twitter is also the internet. The internet is not just MN or web browsers.

Good point, well made.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 01/07/2011 21:18

We're on it, moominthecorner. Sorry about the wait.

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JustineMumsnet · 04/07/2011 22:31

@MuggleMum

Being slow here .... can brand new bloggers join? I'm just about to set up a blog linked to a business website (language learning software for primary kids so of some relevance I hope to some MNetters). Can I join in too? Confess to being a blogging virgin ......

Hi Mugglemum - do apply and Elinor and team will get to your application asap.

MNHQ

JustineMumsnet · 04/07/2011 22:32

@biancacbwantsaquietlife

MMeLindor pointed me in the direction of MN bloggers on twitter - I've applied and heard nothing. it's a new blog but I am blogging regularly - can anyone tell me if I'm worthy or not?

Sorry for delays - we are going through applications as far as poss - though there is a bit a of a backlog - do bear with us.

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