Alright folks… it is that time again. Time for all of you Veteran Bloggers to come out and give a hand to the newest folks on the food blogging block! I know you remember how anxious you felt starting your food blog. You weren’t sure what you wanted to accomplish back then, but you did know that being a part of this great community was an important thing to you! Let’s lend our hands to those just starting out, give them a leg up with our advice and expertise, and help them build some of the best new food blogs out there.
The Rules – because we can’t just let things be all willy-nilly, can we?
First, my goal is to have this be a fairly regular event now that life is somewhat under control. We had an amazing turn out with the first Adopt a Blogger event and I hope it continues! If you were adopted the first time around, consider adopting someone this time around. If you adopted before, you can adopt again. I am limiting the number of potential adoptees to 25 for this round. So, I am looking for 25 newbies and 25 Veteran food bloggers. First come, first serve basis. If you miss it this time around, we’ll get you next time!
- Newbies – Newbies are food bloggers who have a blog that has been up for a year or less. If you are just starting out, you must have had at least 1 month worth of posting on your blog.
- Veterans – Anyone who has maintained an active food blog for over 1 year. If you have a blog that is younger than a year old, but feel like you have the whole food blogging thing down and could provide some expertise to someone just starting out, then please feel free to sign up as a veteran.
- Newbies will commit to writing one post about their Veteran. Veterans will commit to doing the same. Trying a recipe out and posting this on your blog would count as well, as long as you are introducing each other and the blogs.
- You will each add each other to your respective blogrolls.
- At the end of the 3 month mentoring time, where the Veteran will help the newbie find their way, I ask that the Veteran write one post linking back to this Adopt-A-Blogger post with a piece of advice for new bloggers. I also ask that the newbies write one post about what they have learned about blogging during the 3 month mentorship. Please note that by three months, I don’t mean that you have to be in constant contact with each other. Just keep in touch with each other for the three months and be available to ask/answer any questions that might pop up. The posts that you write for this piece of the Adopt a Blogger event will be included in a round-up at the end of the 3 month period.
- If you are interested in participating, please leave a comment on this post indicating if you are a newbie or a veteran. Please make sure you enter your website information in the form as well as an email address. If that information isn’t included, I can’t get a hold of you which means you won’t be able to participate!
- Once we have reached have reached 25 newbies and 25 veterans, I will carefully match you all up and the adoption will be official!
I am also looking for someone who has design talent to share. If you can design a nifty badge for this event, I have a nice little prize package for you! Email me through my contact form.
I think that is it! I am looking forward to another successful Adopt a Blogger event!
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Sounds fun! I could be a veteran.
rachels last blog post..Tastebook
Hi Kristen! Please sign me up as a veteran. Thanks! Looking forward to participating.
Sandy Ss last blog post..Savory Avocado Salad
I would love to adopt a Newbie! My blog will be 2 years old in January.
Diannes last blog post..What’s For Dinner?
Kristen, this is a great idea! I’m a newbie, blogging since March of this year.
Heidi As last blog post..Angel Food Cake 101
I still qualify as a newbie, so I’d love to be adopted!
Newbie here. Could you change the rules and have 25 veterans adopt me? I need lots of help.
Nella
Peckerwood Gravy Company
Count me in as a veteran…..
Kates last blog post..Do you B.Y.O.B?
I would love to participate. Always looking for friends and help. I’m a newbie (barely), but I still feel like I just started. I need all the help I can get.
Also, I’d be happy to attempt a design.
Abigails last blog post..Starbucks
I love that this exists for Foodies! I belong to BlogWhammy but have been considering starting a similar program for women entrepreneurs. It truly helps to spread the word about all of the great women in this world!
Ok – I’ll put myself out there (ah!). Very exciting idea!
Please sign me up under ‘to be adopted’, newbie. Thanks.
I started my blog last February, so I’m a newbie. I’d love to be adopted! I missed this last time around, but what a great idea
Hopies last blog post..Des S’mores !
Hi,
Id love some help. Im a newbie. Had my blog for a few months on and off. I missed the last round but am super excited for this one!!
JESSICAs last blog post..Bentos on VegFamily
Hi! I’m a newbie, I’d love to play!
Oakley at lemonbasil
Oakley Rhodess last blog post..Peachy Zen Ice Cream
I hate to call myself a ‘veteran’, but I’d like to get involved.
I’m a newbie – I started my blog in July. I would love to be adopted!
Judys last blog post..Past and Present TWD
I don’t qualify having not had my blog for a month yet, but i will definitely stick around and wait till the next one comes along… this is a fantastic idea, it is terrifying starting out and any help is much appreciated!
Nicolas last blog post..Macaroni Cheese
what a cute idea! i’d be considered a newbie.
Lans last blog post..Taste & Create: sausage/squash pasta
I would love to be adopted – I still qualify as a newbie (barely) but definitely feel like I have a lot to learn.
Sheilas last blog post..Cucumber Salad
I’m a newbie and would love to be adopted.
Thanks!
Carmens last blog post..Tomato Tart
Um… I’m a noob. A little mentoring could only help!
I love this idea! I’m a newbie and would fancy being adopted.
Thanks!
Jens last blog post..The Omnivore’s Hundred
oh oh! me! me! i want to participate. i tried last year, but i got in too late and missed it.
i have a baking blog called Oye Cookie! that has been up since January. i don’t do cooking, just baking.
i think this is a fantastic opportunity and if i can jump in this year i would really love it.
Thanks for doing this again!!
jennifers last blog post..Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
forgot to mention that my site hasn’t been up more than a year and i definitely consider myself a newbie.
jennifers last blog post..Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Hey! Incoming Newbie Request!
I would love to be involved with this – I was sorry to miss it last time round. My blog’s being going about 8 months, but I still have so much to learn!!
I hope that I can get in this round. I would love to have a mentor. I’ve been blogging for less than six months.
Alicias last blog post..No, It Wasn’t a Vacation!
We’re younger than a year, but would love to be a veteran.
Also, come check out our blog – we have an award for you.
Psychgrads last blog post..Magic Blondies
Hi! I’d love to be signed up as a newbie
Amys last blog post..Old Hat, New Shoes
Ooh, hope I can get on as a newbie! This sounds like fun.
Rebeccas last blog post..Granola Grabbers and why I’m getting a D in domestic arts
I’d be interested in being a veteran
Juless last blog post..Creamy Beetroot Risotto
Hello! If there is still some room left for a newbie, I’d love to sign up.
I’m a veteran (2 years… lots of learning) and would love to help out a newbie!
emiglias last blog post..Accidental Hedonist Day
I’m a newbie (blogging since March), if there’s still room!
http://divaofdining.blogspot.com
Mels last blog post..The Return of Chef Louie
Newbie Here! I’ve been blogging this past month about all kinds of cooking – beef and chicken dishes to pasta to cookies and ice cream. I would love to be matched with a foodie mentor.
http://homewithmandy.blogger.com
Thanks! Mandy
i would love to be a newbie but i have only been up for about 3 weeks….please?!?!?!
Jamies last blog post..Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I am a newbie and I would love to participate. However, I think we are past the 25 quota… Let me know if I need to take math lessons again, I might be able to arrange to sit in in my first graders class.
Alexas last blog post..Green, Frozen and Delicious: Green Tea Frozen Yogurt
Ok my blog has been up for about a year and a few months. I still feel like a newbie and have tons to learn. However, I don’t want to take up a spot from someone that fits the criteria of 1 year or less. So if you don’t have enough newbies sign me up
judyfoodies last blog post..Pork Meatball Congee
I lost count about halfway down the comment thread and have no idea if you’re already reached your newbie capacity, but if not, I’d love to be included. I’ve been blogging since June and would love to hear some advice from experienced bloggers out there. Can’t wait for next year when I would be able to return the favor to a newbie. Thanks for setting this up!
Jessicas last blog post..No Bake Vegetable Lasagna
I can be a veteran…
Hi There!
I don’t know if you need newbies or vet’s but I guess I could be considered either.
I’ve been blogging as a cookbook for a year, then recently decided to cookBLOG (literally last week)
I’m very techy and have tons of design experience.
Please let me know!
It was a lot of fun last time — I’d be happy to mentor another new blogger this round. Sign me up!
Sarahs last blog post..The Omnivore’s 100: How Many Have You Had?
Call me a veteran – and in like flynn.
Alanna @ Kitchen Parades last blog post..Chilaquiles Recipe
Hi~
I wish I could say I’m a veteran but sadly I’m a newbie that needs help!
I’d like to participate if it’s not too late!
Thanks & thanks for looking out for us new guys on the blog
~ingrid
I’m a veteran who wishes something like this had been around when I started blogging almost 3 years ago. Count me in!
i would love to be a newbie, but i only started my blog a couple of weeks ago… exceptions? please let me know… i would truly love to play, and could use the advice/ constructive criticism… thank you!
Oh please! please! Adopt me! I’ve been blogging for close to a year now and I still can’t find my way!
lalaines last blog post..Mixed Berries with Mascarpone Cream
Hi, when I started blogging I didn’t know about this event and nobody told me about it so I had to learn everything the hard way. Now I am blogging for a year and I would be glad to help newbies find their way around, so count me in.
Ivys last blog post..Lagana
I was really disappointed that I missed this last time around. I’d love to participate, but I don’t know where I fit. My blog won’t be a year old until mid-September, but I’ve written over 150 posts and don’t really feel like a newbie anymore.
If you still need participants, I’ll let you decide.
Stickygooeycreamychewys last blog post..The Omnivore’s Hundred from Very Good Taste
I’m kind of a newbie. I wouldn’t mind being adopted.
Nicoles last blog post..Baked Zucchini Sticks
This sounds GREAT! I’d love to be considered for the position of “newbie”. I have so much to learn. I don’t know if it’s too late though.
Count me in, I’d be happy to be a veteran to help out a newbie.
Mrs. Ls last blog post..Small Plates – August 25, 2006
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