As I was reminded yesterday by the fabulous Melissa Ford of Stirrup Queens, an ancient internet tradition called International Blog Delurking Week is happening… right now! This week! And you – yes, I really do mean YOU – are invited to play!
(This badge was created by Melissa, and she has kindly given permission to use it to anyone who wants to do their own International Blog Delurking Week 2015 post.)
I’m a teensy bit late to the game, as International Blog Delurking Week actually started on January 4th, but since it runs all the way through to January 10th you have PLENTY of time to jump in and participate!
So what IS International Blog Delurking Week, anyway?
And how can I get involved?
International Blog Delurking Week traditionally takes place in the first full week of January, and is an opportunity for bloggers (in this case, moi) to find out who reads their blog (for me, that would be Alphabet Salad), since, as Melissa says, “there is a huge discrepancy between the number of readers in actuality and the number of readers I actually know are reading. Or a tongue-twister like that.”
And participation is easy-peasy: all that’s involved in “delurking” is for you to add a comment to this blog post. That’s it! It could be as simple as a quick wave or hello… or, if you’re feeling inspired, maybe a brief introduction with a link back to your own blog… or perhaps you might let me know how you found Alphabet Salad.
That’s all you need to do!
So if you’re reading this, I invite you to play along – whether you’re an Alphabet Salad newbie, a lurker, or a regular commenter, please jump onboard! Just take a minute now to click the link at the bottom of this post to add a new comment, and say hi. Or introduce yourself and your blog. Or tell me how you found me. I’d love to hear from you!
Are you an Alphabet Salad reader?
Please take a minute to say hi!
Twitter: writercat
January 7, 2015
No lurking here, Laurel! I am a fan of your blog, your photos and your Zentangles and think you’re a great gal, too so I like to comment when I can. It’s surprising how many lurkers there are out there, eh? I often think that hardly anyone reads my blog and then someone like my SIL or someone at choir will comment in person about reading my blog and I am surprised to know they’re actually reading it. Maybe some folks are too shy to post anything or don’t know what to say.
Cathy Graham recently posted… Take Action with Passion and Purpose
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
I know what you mean, Cathy! I am often surprised by a real-life comment from someone who I’m sure never reads any of my posts. I’m certainly glad you’re here and not lurking! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: DebbieDoglady
January 7, 2015
Hi Laurel; We first met in that Facebook group, The Writer’s Post, then again in the Write Tribe group. Your A-Z Zentangles were fabulous and you turned me on to the Photo Friday feature. Alphabet Salad is a great website! We “niche-free” bloggers should stick together, yes? 🙂 It’s cool that you’re a fellow Canuck as well. My site has been on hiatus, but I am strongly feeling the call to come back. Cheers!
Debbie D. recently posted… BLOGGING HIATUS CONTINUES, FOR NOW
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
I agree – we definitely need to stick together! I’m glad we met and I’m glad you’re here, and am hoping you’re back to blogging soon!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: indywrites
January 7, 2015
Found you during the A to Z. It is wonderful to read and see your creativity.
Inderpreet recently posted… Book Review “WHIP EYE”
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thank you, Inderpreet – glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I know what you did last summer.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Heehee! 😉
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: snarkymommawith
January 7, 2015
Found ya, commented, keep coming back. 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
And I’m glad! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Waving my sakura pen at ya !!
Sammy D recently posted… Jamie’s Magical Modifiers
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Waving back with Zentangle tile in hand!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: peppylady
January 7, 2015
Not my first time here..but I came though the link of NaBloPoMO. But still I’m here and hope your day is full of blessings.
Anyhow never heard of International Blog Delurking Week
Coffee is on
peppylady (Dora) recently posted… Never Mind The Hamilton.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thank you, Dora – yours as well! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: karenandwendy1
January 7, 2015
We met you via the Midlife Boulevard group on Facebook–and we’re happy we did!
Karen recently posted… Awesome Advice Central goes speed-dating
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Me too, Karen! Glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: 1951
January 7, 2015
I like your tangles. I do.
Carol Cassara recently posted… Got renovation advice?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thank you, Carol! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: kebbabutton
January 7, 2015
Hi Laurel! I’m visiting from the Ultimate Blog Challenge. I don’t know if professional lurkers will respond to the call for a Delurking Week :-). After all, they like to look, not click “like”, not comment, not repost, even if they love your piece. So let me know later, if they actually respond to this. I don’t count b/c I’m already a fan of you and your writing. And Happy New Year! Wishing you a fabulous one.
Kebba Buckley Button recently posted… Forgiving Makes You Powerful
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
I think you’re right, Kebba – professional lurkers prefer to lurk! Thank you, and Happy New Year to you as well. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: RamblinGarden
January 7, 2015
No lurking here. I met you, originally, through the UBC (I think – its been a while!) We are also members of Write Tribe. I didn’t know about this meme. Such a wonderful idea, and you just gave me the idea for my post tomorrow. I hope some of your non commenting readers delurk – I’ll see if any of mine do.
Alana recently posted… Winter Wonders – Warmth
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Glad you’re here, Alana, and glad to have met you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: dramamamafive
January 7, 2015
I’m not a lurker–I’ve made a few comments and I love to visit your blog, dear. But I’m happy to unlurk myself, just the same. Blessings on your blog and your unlurking efforts this week! 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thank you, Amy – glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Hi, Laurel! Hope you meet some new people this week. I totally missed this one, oh well… 🙂
Life Breath Present recently posted… My Current State of Motherhood
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thank you! Next year, right?! 😉
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: ellytreehugger
January 7, 2015
Laurel, I believe I initially met you through Ultra Blog Challenge (though it could have been Ultimate Blog Challenge…not sure). However, I have been a regular commenter as I am intrigued by your creativity, primarily through your Zentangles first and foremost, as well as your photography as you have some rather interesting perspectives that I find fascinating. 🙂 <3
elly stornebrink recently posted… Wordy Wednesday: (The) Rainbow (Connection)
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Glad we met, Elly, however it was! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I found you under a rock. With a hedgehog. Lurking.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Heehee, love hedgehogs!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Hi Laurel, I just found you recently through Blog-a-Rhythm. Delurking sounds interesting. And it’s true that it’s difficult to know the exact number of readers unless people take time to comment. Happy delurking! I blog at Dew Drops (rekhadhyani.com).
Rekha recently posted… The Secret Burial
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
It’s true, and so many people don’t! Thanks for yours. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: nabanita21
January 7, 2015
Such a wonderful concept this…The Blogging world has so many interesting events and days that I am still not aware of… I first came in touch with you through Write Tribe and even since I have been tangled with your posts 🙂
nabanita recently posted… When memories reach out in strange ways
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
And I’m glad that you have! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: ruchiwriter
January 8, 2015
Hi Laurel, its great to connect with you through Write Tribe.
Delurking is a great concept, I hope I’m not late for this.
🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Not at all! Glad you commented! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Heya… met you through Blog challenge, then WT. And I like your space here and guess a regular commenter. I love your Zectangles. <3
Sheethal recently posted… Then and Now…
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thank you so much – I’m glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: SusanF_mt
January 9, 2015
I don’t even remember when or where I first came across your blog, but I am a frequent visitor! Love seeing your posts on Instagram too!
Susan – ofeverymoment recently posted… My Word.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thanks, Susan – glad you’re here! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: mnutralicious
January 10, 2015
Yep, I’m a regular reader and follower! I can’t remember completely how I discovered Alphabet Salad, but I know I was reading something on BlogHer and clicked on a link to your wonderful blog. Details, shmetails—I’m just glad I found you! 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
I’m glad too! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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