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Have I been rejected?

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FeelLikeTweedleDee · 31/07/2011 21:35

Hope someone can shed some light on what happened to my application.

Last month I applied to join the Mumsnet Bloggers Network but did not receive a confirmation email or any emails at all. I waited a few weeks and then submitted my application again. On July 11th I received email confirmation that they had received my application. However I have not heard anything since.

Does this mean I've been rejected? Is it 'normal' for applications to take over 3 weeks to process? What would cause a blog to be rejected?

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ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 01/08/2011 12:43

Hi FeelLikeTweedleDee. Well, I'm feeling pretty darn Blush about all this. But please don't worry - it should be me that's shaking. To answer Tee earlier: we will get back to everyone within the week, either way. I know I sound like a broken record, but it's taken a while to clear the backlog because we've been having so many chats with bloggers about their work, and because we want this to be good. Every case is different and we're trying to honour that. I can imagine how frustrating that sounds, and I apologise again for not moving faster. But I really believe it will pay off for the network in the longer term, and it will be sorted out very soon.

Now: your blog! I'm just digging through the inbox now, but it's unclear which one you're referring to. Can you bear to send it over one last time, with a bit of a hint? If you can let us know who you are, we can check it out with the url. You'll hear back from us as soon as we're aware of your email.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 01/08/2011 14:20

Grand, thanks. I'll take a look now.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 02/08/2011 16:08

Hi ScatCatShoo - Thanks for asking this. You'll get an acknowledgement email when we get your application and we'll send a welcome note when we've checked it out and it's a fit. We're working through the final batch this week and are happy to check yours out ASAP if you send us a quick email letting us know which one you are. Thanks for your patience.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 03/08/2011 10:51

Wow, your blog makes me seriously hungry. Thanks for this. On it now! Enjoy the Rockies.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 07/08/2011 08:51

@TimeSculptor

Hi everyone, just thought I'd add my experience here. I registered my blog on 20th July and am still waiting for it to be processed. I've had a few nice emails about it and there doesn't seem to be a problem with my blog, but there must be a processing problem, as the people who email keep asking for my patience and the last one started with "Yikes"... usually a sign that there's a bit of a spanner in the works! Jane Gray

Hi Jane Gray

We're finally reaching the end of the backlog, which is codenamed 'Yikes' Grin. The only hitch has been the sheer volume of great blogs, which is hardly a problem! We've been trying to get back to everyone about their blogs, which has caused a short delay in adding all the new members to the site. But I'm taking care of all the newbies today. Dare I say it: thanks for your patience!

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 09/08/2011 11:35

I'm on it! We won't forget anyone, but we're replying individually - and there are many, many bloggers (hurray!). You'll hear from us very soon.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 09/08/2011 16:36

It's great! It's keeps us slugging through that inbox. Thanks for being so enthusiastic.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 15/08/2011 10:58

@FeelLikeTweedleDee

So does everyone get approved or are some people declined?

We want to welcome and promote as many bloggers as poss. A few won't make sense given our editorial guidelines, but we'll be sure to let everyone know about their application. And we're keen to check out all blogs that come our way.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 15/08/2011 10:59

@strawberry17

Hi I had an acknowledgment of receipt of my blog ages ago, but not heard a dicky bird since, I suspect mine has been declined as maybe not fitting the mould for here but I would really really appreciate an e mail letting me know one way or another.

Hi there, So sorry about the delay. I know it's frustrating. If you haven't already, could you send us a quick email pointing out which one it is so we can put your mind at rest? We'll keep an eye out for it.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 17/08/2011 10:43

Nooooo! I'll dive in there to see if I can find it and will follow up if it ain't in there. Sorry about the wait, Mamathulu.

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 17/08/2011 14:27

Surely! Can you email us a hint about which one you are? Sorry and thanks - you're being very patient. Blush

MNHQ

ElinorMumsnetBloggers · 22/08/2011 11:03

Absolutely -- could you send me a quick email to the bloggers inbox? I'm reading blogs all day Grin. (No sunbathing, honest). So I'd love to check yours out.

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