Nice Matters Award: A Blogger's Gift
December 13th 2007 21:08
A Nice Surprise!
You may have noticed the Nice Matters Award badge which appeared in my sidebar recently. I was very honored to be presented with this award by Lillie Ammann in her recent post, Nice Matters (12/7/07). This was a very sweet gesture on Lillie’s part, and I truly appreciate her very kind assessment of me!
Kindness Counts: It's as Critical as Content
As most bloggers know, creating a place where our readers feel welcome and appreciated--by doing such things as responding to comments and treating them with friendliness, kindness, and respect--goes a long way toward turning casual readers into loyal ones, making them want to return to our blogs again and again. Our readers are every bit as important as our ability to write engaging content or our expertise in our chosen niche; because, after all, it is they who make our blogs successful.
Bloggers Who Epitomize Kindness
Many bloggers have a real knack for making their readers feel appreciated, and I’d like to let you know who some of them are. My list is rather long; but there’s a reason for this: There are just so many wonderful people in the blogosphere! In fact, my list would have been even longer if several other bloggers to whom I would have presented the award hadn’t already received it. (They will be listed at the end of my post.)
My Nominees for the Nice Matters Award
My list of bloggers who fit the “especially nice†category—and therefore my list of those to whom I’d like to present the Nice Matters Award--follows, in no particular order:
Dan, at dcr Blogs
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Lis Garrett, at A Writer’s Woolgatherings
Amy Derby, at Write from Home Blog
Michael Martin, at Pro Blog Design
K-IntheHouse, at ShanKri-la
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Danielle, at The BiPolar Diaries
Kerith Collins, at Freelancing, My Road Less Traveled
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
Courtney Ramirez, at Web Writing Info
Amy Huang, at Travel String
Raven, at Shifting Realities
Sylvia C, at Sylvia's Insight
Tom Colvin, at Becoming a Writer Seriously
To each of the above nominees: Feel free to grab the Nice Matters Award badge* before heading back over to your blog to do what you do best: engage your readers in your own inimitable way! Then, please consider carrying on this noble tradition by passing this award on to some of your favorite bloggers. (My apologies to the guys: This is not the most masculine-looking badge in the world! Nevertheless, I didn't want to leave you fellas out. You are, after all, some of the nicest bloggers I know.)
Bloggers I Would Have Nominated Had Someone Else Not Beaten Me To It
Bloggers to whom I would have presented the award, had they not already received it, follow:
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
A Note To Those Who Are Also Worthy Of This Award
There are, of course, many other fantastic bloggers out there, in addition to these, who undoubtedly deserve this award—so please forgive me if I’ve left you out! But I can’t hog up all the best bloggers; I have to leave some of you for someone else to present the award to! However, let me say a hearty “Thanks†to each of you--You know who you are!--from all of us for being the kind of blogger who makes your readers feel at home and loved! I’m sure it will only be a matter of time before you, too, are nominated for this award!
A Note to All My Readers
Please take the time to visit these blogs, read their fascinating content, and show these excellent bloggers how much they are appreciated. Connect with them via comments. I can assure you that you won’t regret it!
And, once again, let me thank each of you for taking the time to visit Writer’s Notes, read my posts, and share your thoughts, ideas, and insights with us! You’re the best!
With gratitude,
Jeanne
* If you don't have enough room in your sidebar for the badge--or don't prefer to put it there for whatever reason--consider placing it inside the post in which you nominate your chosen bloggers for the award. Others have done this, but I've chosen to use my sidebar instead.
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Comment by Anonymous
crapcow...it's a major award...like in Christmas Story...one of my all time fav's...anyway...thank you so much...you are quickly becoming one of my favorites...right back at ya writer lady...now I must go and do some diaper do-do duty...say that 10 times fast.kerith
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Comment by Brad Shorr
Comment by Robert Hruzek
*Ahem* My mudda thanks you; my fodda thanks you... and most of all, I thank you!
So, when will my Major Award arrive, anyway? I can't wait to see that Leg Lamp in my front window!
Comment by Sharon Hurley Hall
Comment by Anonymous
Comment by Amy Derby
Comment by Joanna Young
Joanna
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're more than welcome! I've appreciated your friendly responsiveness to the comments I've left on your blog. And your e-mails have added a nice personal touch to the conversation!
Best wishes for your success!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
How kind of you to say those things! (I knew there was a reason I gave you the award!)
Seriously, though, so glad to have been able to help when your blogging energy was waning! After all, what are friends for?
Hoping you, too, will have a wonderful Christmas!
Blessings,
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're very welcome! So happy to be able to make your parents proud! (Thank them for having such a nice son for me, will you?)
I'll have to take your question up with Santa. He's the one delivering the "Major Awards" this year. Hope you're on HIS "nice" list, as WELL as mine, this year!
Thanks for being You!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Thanks for your kind words! So sorry to have nominated so many of the people you would have chosen! I really didn't PLAN to do that! It's just that, when I got to thinking of the people I'd like to give the award to, there turned out to be quite a few more than I'd originally anticipated!
Hope you'll think of many other great bloggers to nominate!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by tlcorbin
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You definitely deserve the award! You've always made me feel welcome at your blog.
Appreciate your comment!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
No problem at all! You deserve it! I appreciate your consistent responsiveness--despite the fact that you're a very busy blogger! That definitely says something about a person!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Thanks for your very kind words! You deserve the award, as well, because you give a great deal of yourself to your readers and always make us feel welcome at Confident Writing!
Thanks for dropping in!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're more than welcome! I truly appreciate your many, many visits to and comments on my blog! I'm beginning to feel I can always count on you for feedback, and that is greatly appreciated!
You truly deserve the award!
Jeanne
Comment by tlcorbin
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Jeanne
Comment by krissy knox
Thanks so much for this wonderful award! It is too kind. I will cherish it!
Congrats also to you. You are special, not only for your niceness, but b/c your blog has such great content. You are great all around!
Krissy
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You certainly deserve it! I always thoroughly enjoy visiting your blog; and interacting with you--whether on your blog or mine--is always a pleasant experience.
Thanks for your kind words about both me and my blog! I truly appreciate them and hope to continue providing a friendly atmosphere and valuable content for you and all my readers for a long time to come!
Appreciate the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by dcr
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're most welcome! It's always a great feeling to be at the top of the list--as long as it's a good list!
Enjoy!
Jeanne
Comment by AmyHuang
Project Job Search
Travel Debate
Travel String
Love Adventures
Wow thank you very much!
Amy
Comment by Lis Garrett - a writer's woolgatherings
PS - I can't wait to visit all the other sites!
Comment by Anonymous
Thanks for thinking about me. It's so nice to know that there are still nice people (such as yourself and the other nominees) out there.
Laura
WritingThoughts
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're more than welcome! You always add a spot of brightness to any group of comments!
Thanks!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Why shouldn't I nominate you? I have my OWN list of memes sitting there waiting to be completed! LOL! This award isn't about getting around to all our writing projects; it's about being the kind of blogger whose site is a pleasure to visit and whose comments on other people's blogs are positive and kind. So, you see, you fill the bill perfectly!
One great thing about this type of post is that we get to discover new blogs. Hope you'll enjoy them! Can't wait to see who your nominees will be!
Take care!
Jeanne
Comment by Michael Martin
Comment by Michele L.
Smiles,
Michele
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Really wish I could have nominated you! (Perhaps I could have?) Just thought it might be better to nominate those who hadn't already been nominated. Yet, I did want everyone to know that I would have nominated you, Lillie, Yvonne, and Joanna if you hadn't already received the award.
Perhaps that, in itself, was a nomination of sorts? After all, no one needs two Nice Matters Award badges; it's more the fact that people know that you've been recognized as an especially nice blogger. Hopefully, I've successfully conveyed that!
You were one of the first bloggers I "met" when I was very new to blogging, and you welcomed me with open arms, which I have always appreciated so much!
Thanks for your friendliness!
Jeanne
Comment by Sylvia C.
I am honored.
In this world of cranky people, there isn't a better compliment than "nice!"
best to you!
Sylvia C.
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You are definitely one of the people I think of when I think "nice"--a most gracious hostess to all who visit Sylvia's Insight! That's why I'm more than happy to nominate you for this award!
Thanks so much for your visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Anonymous
I too have met some wonderful friends through blogging! My life is richer because of them. One of them is you- and because of you I've rediscovered my interest in writing. Thanks again, so much, for the award!
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're more than welcome! (No worries about not coming by sooner. I knew you had a good reason.)
So happy to hear that I've been able to help you rediscover your interest in writing! That's definitely one of my purposes, and knowing that I've helped you in that way truly makes it all worthwhile!
I, too, consider you among my best blogging friends. Knowing you has been a real blessing, and your example has taught me so much about what it means to be a person of honesty, humility, and integrity. Thank you for that priceless gift!
Jeanne
Comment by Yvonne Russell
Thanks also for being a regular supporter of my blog and of the Writers Cafe. You offer so much to fellow writers. You truly deserve this award. Congratulations.
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I'm very happy to include you in my list and certainly would have presented you with the award if Lillie hadn't! I thoroughly enjoy both your blog and the Writers Cafe! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Tom Colvin
I'm certainly finding that we bloggers, esp those of us who are real writers, can often be very nice to one another. It's a real community, right at the tip of our fingertips.
BTW, the award button is challenging me. I haven't figured out how to get it into a sidebar widget on my blog yet. Ah, more homework...
Tom
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're more than welcome! I've really appreciated your responsiveness to my comments on your blog--not to mention the comments you've left on mine! And, of course, I've also appreciated your mentions of and links to my blog and blog posts in your own posts!
Over the past (almost) 11 months, I've found that there are really many wonderful people in the blogosphere!
I copied the Nice Matters Award badge to my hard drive by right-clicking on it and selecting "Save picture as." I then uploaded it, as an image, to my blog. I'm not sure how your blogging platform handles placing items into your sidebar, but mine uses a special blog post, the title of which indicates where the info goes in my sidebar. Hope you figure it out soon!
Thanks for your comment!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
So sorry that I somehow seem to have overlooked responding to your comment! Just caught my oversight today, while going through comments to be sure I wouldn't forget to include anyone in my December comment recognition post which I'll be posting in a few days.
I had so many responses to this post that I guess I got a bit confused! Please forgive my oversight! I make it a point to reply to all comments and wanted you to know that I didn't ignore you intentionally!
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Hope your holidays were happy!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I seem to have somehow managed to overlook your comment on this post, as well as Michael's, and for that I truly apologize! That is something I strive never to do, knowing how I would feel--and in fact have felt--when my comment has been one of the ones overlooked on other blogs.
Please forgive me for not being more on top of my responses to the comments left on this post. I somehow managed to let myself get thrown off by the higher-than-average number of comments this post received.
Thanks so much for your welcome comment!
Holiday blessings!
Jeanne
Comment by Michele L.
You're very kind and sweet, though!
Here's to a fantabulous 2008. I can't wait to follow your posts in the new year! You're always so creative and inspiring.
Smiles,
Michele
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Thanks so much for your understanding--as well as your kind words!
Here's hoping that 2008 will bring many exciting new opportunities for writers everywhere!
Jeanne