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2009 Blog Improvement Project

This is the main page for the 2009 Blog Improvement Project. To find out more about the Blog Improvement Project, how to get a button, or see a list of participants, click on the links below.

About | Button | Participants

2009 Blog Improvement Project Topics

January 5: Setting Goals — What Is Your Blog For?; Week 1 Wrap-Up
January 19: Brainstorming Ideas
February 2: Blog Post Bingo; Bingo Winners Announced
February 16: Blog Basics
March 2: Social Media Carnival; Results of the Social Media Carnival
March 16: Let’s Get Social!
April 6: Make Your Blog More Comment-able
April 20: Leaving Good Comments
May 4: Help Another Blog
May 18: Linking with Anchor Text
June 1: Book Reviews by the Numbers; The Results
June 15 June 22: Mid-Year Review
July 6:
July 20:
August 3:
August 17
September 7:
September 21:
October 5:
October 19:
November 2:
November 16:
December 7:
December 21:

How Do I Sign Up?

If you are interested in participating in the 2009 Blog Improvement Project, leave a comment on the most recent BIP post or send me an e-mail. Or just start participating, simple as that. Signing up is NOT a commitment to participating in every activity, it’s simply a show of interest and a way for people to keep track of others who are participating.

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218 Responses

on December 10, 2008 at 7:07 pm alirambles

I’m in! http://worducopia.blogspot.com
on December 10, 2008 at 8:25 pm Florinda

Sure, sign me up!

Florinda at The 3 R’s: Reading, ‘Riting, and Randomness
on December 10, 2008 at 11:52 pm Sandra

How generous of you to take time to help others with their blogging. I know I could learn a few things, sign me up.
on December 11, 2008 at 2:47 am monnibo

Definitely in! Sign me up@
on December 11, 2008 at 4:51 am Marg

I am definitely going to b following along with interest!
on December 11, 2008 at 8:23 am Kathleen Peacock

I’ll play.

http://kathleenpeacock.wordpress.com
on December 11, 2008 at 9:21 am Easton Ellsworth

Me too! :)
on December 11, 2008 at 10:40 am Louise

I’m definitely in as well. My only problem is that English is not my first language and while I read it without any problems at all (been reading English books for years) and speak it very well, it is darn hard for me to express myself perfectly in English. But I dare myself and sign up. Would love to improve my blog. Thanks for this initiative, its a fabulous idea.

Louise
on December 11, 2008 at 2:31 pm belleofthebooks

Sounds great and I can’t wait to get going!
on December 11, 2008 at 4:07 pm Beth F

I’m in too. Can’t promise I’ll do all the projects, but I like having mini goals for improving my blog and blogging. Thanks so much for this great idea.
on December 11, 2008 at 5:31 pm Callista

I’m in! As I said on your post about this idea, I think it’s a great idea. I’m signing up with two of my blogs:

http://smsbookreviews.blogspot.com
http://callistasramblings.blogspot.com
on December 11, 2008 at 8:53 pm blbooks

I’m signing up with two of my blogs.

http://operationreadbible.blogspot.com/
http://zero-to-eight.blogspot.com/

Becky
on December 12, 2008 at 5:51 am Alessandra

Great idea! I’m signing up!

http://alessandrasplace.blogspot.com
on December 12, 2008 at 7:41 am ~Kylee in CT

Me too!

http://kylees2009.blogspot.com/
on December 12, 2008 at 7:56 am Jodie

I’d love to learn how to improve my business blog (http://prettylittleloveobjects.blogspot.com) .
on December 12, 2008 at 8:34 am Kimberly @ lectitans

I’m in! All my many blogs could use improving, but for the project I’ll focus on my reading blog.
on December 12, 2008 at 10:16 am Melanie

I’ll follow along as well, although I’m sure I will not be doing every exercise. I love blogging though, and would love to be pushed to improve the experience a litt.e more!
on December 12, 2008 at 12:25 pm Cathy

Great idea–count me in!

http://cathyskye.blogspot.com
on December 12, 2008 at 6:31 pm Janet

I am signing up too. I can’t wait.
on December 12, 2008 at 8:13 pm Shonda

I like this idea! I’ve been blogging since mid-June, so this is exactly what I need to help me be more creative.
on December 12, 2008 at 10:24 pm J. Kaye

I’m in! This sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks Beth for posting about this. :)

http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
on December 13, 2008 at 1:18 am Molly

OK – I’m in – looking to improve my blog’s visual appeal and traffic. Thanks for coming up with this!
on December 13, 2008 at 5:07 am Kay

I think it’s a great idea and I’m so in!! :)

My blog is http://kaysbooksread.blogspot.com
on December 13, 2008 at 6:06 am amateurdelivre

I’m in – just not sure what blog to use. It’s either going to be http://thevirtualvirgo.blogspot.com or http://thebookczar.blogspot.com Thanks! I’m from Appleton and LOVE Mad-town:)
on December 13, 2008 at 7:20 am Jenners

Great idea! Certainly can’t hurt! I’m going to try it!
on December 13, 2008 at 7:37 am Esther

I’ve been thinking about how to revamp my blog! This comes at the perfect time!
on December 13, 2008 at 8:55 am Sarah

Great idea! Count me in.
on December 13, 2008 at 8:57 am Kitty

Great idea. I’m in. Great timing because my blog is new and I need help and ideas and can learn alot from the experience of others. Thank you.

http://kittyliterature.blogspot.com
on December 13, 2008 at 9:30 am jen harvey

Just what the doctor needed. Thanks for coming up with the idea.
on December 13, 2008 at 9:37 am Jeanne

I’m interested, and love the “participate when it makes sense for you” attitude.
http://necromancyneverpays.blogspot.com
on December 13, 2008 at 9:47 am Nicole

I love it! I’m in.
on December 13, 2008 at 10:08 am greendads

I think this sound great.
Count me in.
http://www.bookdads.com
on December 13, 2008 at 10:10 am Zoe

I’m in, good project!

http://booksaregolden.blogspot.com/
on December 13, 2008 at 10:31 am Michael

Great idea. Thanks for doing this. Please sign me up.
on December 13, 2008 at 11:25 am Shauna

Ooh, I’ll come play! I just moved my blog, so this will be a great way to develop it over the course of the next year.

Shauna- Reading and Ruminations
http://readingandruminations.wordpress.com
on December 13, 2008 at 11:59 am Rachel

Me too!
http://americanbibliophile.com
on December 13, 2008 at 2:33 pm Margay

Please sign me up. My website/blog is at http://margayleahjustice.com
on December 13, 2008 at 3:35 pm SherMeree

Sign me up. My blog is at http://shermereem94.blogspot.com/
on December 13, 2008 at 4:03 pm Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

I’d love to learn more – count me in!

http://www.farmlanebooks.co.uk
on December 13, 2008 at 5:50 pm Jacqui

This is such a terrific idea. I am new to blogging as well but am working on my first novel and hope to use my blogging for inspiration,thought gathering and spreading the word about the world of books.
on December 13, 2008 at 6:27 pm Sherry

Ok I’ll bite. I’d like to see what suggestions you and others have and try to implement some of them
on December 13, 2008 at 7:20 pm Betty and Boo's Mommy

Sure … count me in!
on December 13, 2008 at 8:47 pm Debbie

Please count me in. This sounds like alot of fun and I could use any suggestions. I also have a scrapbooking blog – hence debb scraps, but I’ll focus on my reading blog!

http://debbscraps.blogspot.com/
on December 13, 2008 at 8:49 pm Meg Appleby

This is such a cool idea. I love the idea of bloggers helping bloggers improve! Count me in!!

My blog is at http://howtomakeadifferencenow.blogspot.com

Another project that might be of interest for you is Chuck Westbrooks blogging project – as yet unnamed but already in full swing and doing great things . . . http://chuckwestbrook.com/great-content-no-readers/
on December 13, 2008 at 10:39 pm Shana @ Literarily

Sounds like fun!
on December 13, 2008 at 11:27 pm wordjunkie

Sounds like fun..count me in.
I blog at http://writehandedleftie.blogspot.com/
on December 13, 2008 at 11:27 pm Michelle

I would love to participate! Thanks! You can see me at http://michellesreadingroom.blogspot.com
on December 14, 2008 at 12:07 am Lexie Cenni

I’d like to sign up as well!

http://lastexilewords.blogspot.com
on December 14, 2008 at 2:09 am Debbie

I’m in. Mine needs a lot of work. http://debbiesworld.wordpress.com/
on December 14, 2008 at 9:15 am Jenny

I need this I’m new to challenges and blogging. Thanks.
on December 14, 2008 at 5:41 pm Penelope

I love this idea! I’m in! I’ll be participating with both of my blogs, trying to better both of them. Thanks!

http://lifessweetpassions.blogspot.com
http://mypassionforbooks.blogspot.com
on December 14, 2008 at 8:15 pm Kristina

I am in!! This is going to be great!!
on December 15, 2008 at 1:00 am Eva

I’m definitely in! :D
on December 15, 2008 at 4:03 am Jo

I’m really new to this, so I’ll give this a go. It can’t do any harm!
on December 15, 2008 at 5:05 am Michelle

Count me in!
http://michelle-says.blogspot.com
on December 15, 2008 at 6:39 am Steve Oldner

Real good idea.
on December 15, 2008 at 6:50 am Steve Oldner

Some good-to-know links for the technical side of Blogging:

RSS feeds:
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-adventure-learning-about-feeddemon.html

Blogger Template Book:
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2008/12/book-review-giveaway-blogger-template.html

Learning Blogger, the movie:
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2008/12/book-review-learning-blogger-cd-rom.html

Dummies Guide and the Complete Idiot’s Guide:
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2008/12/book-review-complete-idiots-guide-to.html
on December 15, 2008 at 9:00 am hayden

I’m in.
on December 15, 2008 at 10:26 am Melissa

Sounds like a fun challenge. Count me in.

http://melissa-almostcatholic.blogspot.com
on December 15, 2008 at 12:45 pm Kris

I’m in!

http://notenoughbooks.blogspot.com
on December 15, 2008 at 2:10 pm julia

I can’t resist – sign me up.
on December 15, 2008 at 4:38 pm Heather

I’ve been thinking about what direction to wander in 2009. Happy I located the Button on Julia’s Blog. So I have already added the Button
on December 15, 2008 at 8:11 pm Rebecca Reid

Good idea! I’ll join when I can!
on December 16, 2008 at 12:50 pm Joyfully Retired

As I new blogger I need all the help I can get so count me in. I heard about you on Beth Fisk Reads.
on December 16, 2008 at 1:09 pm bermudaonion

Count me in!
on December 16, 2008 at 7:38 pm Kathy

Great ideal. I would like to join also.
on December 17, 2008 at 1:20 pm wanda

Blogging is my 2009 New Years Resolution. Sounds like this was meant for me…
on December 18, 2008 at 6:57 am Molly

I just started my blog about 2 weeks ago and could use all the help I can get! Thanks so much for this helpful challenge.
on December 18, 2008 at 8:21 am mervih

Great idea! I’m also in.
on December 18, 2008 at 11:09 am Sue

sounds good to me
on December 18, 2008 at 11:05 pm Wendi

I’d love to participate! I found your button on Bermudaonion’s Weblog!!

:) Wendi

http://wendisbookcorner.blogspot.com
on December 19, 2008 at 1:19 pm rotus

OK! I’ve got lots of blogs that need lots of improvements.

Clark

http://clarkspicks.com
http://residentreader.blogspot.com
http://rotus.wordpress.com
http://bookcarnival.wordpress.com
on December 19, 2008 at 1:56 pm Pretty Prats

this sounds fun !! will try my best to do all projects :)
on December 20, 2008 at 10:34 am (Judy) Intergalactic Bookworm

If you do not need to know hmtl (or whatever those letters are!), sign me up. My blog is very plain. Judy/ http://intergalacticbookworm.blogspot.com
on December 21, 2008 at 11:36 pm Shelley Jones

I’m in! This sounds great! :)
on December 22, 2008 at 8:25 am Jodie

I’m in – sign me up.
on December 23, 2008 at 3:04 am Pretty Prats

signing for my other blog too !! I will be taking up this for both my blogs :)
on December 23, 2008 at 8:27 am Sherrie

Hi!
I hope it isn’t too late to join in on this. I just stumbled onto this at J. Kaye’s blog. I have your button and it is linked back here. Maybe I’ll learn how to put a link in my post, who knows! Maybe I’ll learn lots of new stuff!

Sherrie

P.S. This link will more than likely take you to my dashboard, when you get there, just click on Just Books. That will take you to my book blog.
on December 23, 2008 at 3:59 pm Sue

Forgot to post my blogs

http://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com/
http://suefitz-fitzsstithing.blogspot.com/
http://cramchronicles.blogspot.com/
on December 27, 2008 at 1:08 am lmsavage

What a great idea!
Sign me up!

http://justanotherbookblog.wordpress.com/
on December 28, 2008 at 9:01 am Serendipity

As a newbie with regards to blogging this sounds perfect to me, so I’m definitely in.
on December 28, 2008 at 10:49 am She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » Blog improvement project

[...] at Sophisticated Dorkiness is hosting a blog improvement project for 2009; I’m lumping this in with my list of reading [...]
on December 28, 2008 at 10:53 am Dawn

I just posted about this – thanks for hosting!

http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com/2008/12/28/blog-improvement-project/

Dawn @ She is Too Fond of Books
on December 28, 2008 at 11:49 am Jill

What a great idea! I was just thinking about what to change about my blog in 2009. I’m in!!

Jill at http://www.breakingthespine.blogspot.com
on December 28, 2008 at 1:01 pm Molly

Since I am a newbie to the blogging world, I know that I can greatly benefit from this challenge. Thanks!
on December 28, 2008 at 5:32 pm bookfan

I’m definitely interested. I need to freshen things up a bit : )

Mary at http://bookfan-mary.blogspot.com/
on December 28, 2008 at 7:03 pm Kaye

If any blog needs improvement, it is mine! I still can’t make links in a comment, like here. I just figured out how to do it in a post. Help would definitely be welcome and social networking is always fun.
on December 28, 2008 at 8:32 pm Elizabeth

Please sign me up, too!
http://ebogie.blogspot.com
Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
on December 28, 2008 at 9:57 pm Bonnie

I’d like to join in! I am a newer blogger as well and this sounds like a great project to be involved in. I’m looking forward to being a part of this for the upcoming year.

http://redladysreadingroom-redlady.blogspot.com/
on December 29, 2008 at 10:49 am Jessi

I’m in! I need to improve my blog. :)
http://casual-dread.blogspot.com
on December 29, 2008 at 11:43 am care020

I desperately need to improve my blog, so I’m in.

http://lovethejourney.blogspot.com
on December 29, 2008 at 12:30 pm carolsnotebook

I’m in, hopefully.
carolsnotebook.wordpress.com
on December 30, 2008 at 11:20 am Jenners

I had signed up previously but didin’t leave a link for my blog. Sorry about that. I actually have two:

http://mrsfligs.blogspot.com
http://findyournextbookhere.blogspot.com
on December 30, 2008 at 12:03 pm bostonbayoumom

This is exactly what I need!
on December 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm bostonbayoumom

and doh, forgot my blog’s addy: yarnoverhook.wordpress.com
on December 30, 2008 at 5:16 pm Jessica

I’m so in. Here’s the link to my blog:
http://thebluestockings.com/

Here’s the link to my post about this and my other 2009 challenges:
http://thebluestockings.com/2009/01/2009-challenges/
on December 31, 2008 at 12:01 am Rakisha

I can definitely use some help improving my blog! Looking forward to the challenge.
on December 31, 2008 at 9:06 am Lisa L

My blog needs lots of help! I am looking forward to this challenge! Thanks for hosting.
on December 31, 2008 at 9:06 am Lisa L

Oh–my blog is http://lisalit.blogspot.com/
on December 31, 2008 at 10:19 am Jackie

I would love to participate.I think this is a wonderful idea for a new year! My blog is here http://serenityforserenity.blogspot.com/
on December 31, 2008 at 1:33 pm Elizabeth M.

This fits right in with one of my new year’s resolutions! I’m looking forward to it!
on December 31, 2008 at 2:09 pm regularrumination

Count me in!

http://regularrumination.wordpress.com
on December 31, 2008 at 3:24 pm Jeff

As someone new to this whole idea, my meager blog needs help. I’m in!

http://azurelion.wordpress.com
on December 31, 2008 at 6:15 pm The Great Blog Overhaul of 2009 « The Azure Lion Inn

[...] this blog into something actually worthwhile, so I’m signing up for my first challenge, the 2009 Blog Improvement Project, hosted by Kim at Sophisticated [...]
on January 1, 2009 at 6:37 am Literate Housewife

Please sign me up!

http://literatehousewife.wordpress.com
on January 1, 2009 at 1:04 pm Happy New Year! Happy Blogiversary! « A Striped Armchair

[...] being said, there’s always room for improvement. Kim of Sophisticated Dorkiness is hosting a blog improvement challenge. Every other week, participants will do an activity designed to improve their blogs. I’ve [...]
on January 1, 2009 at 1:14 pm Chelsea

Count me in! :D
on January 1, 2009 at 2:12 pm Corvus

Sounds fun to me. http://corvustristis.livejournal.com
on January 1, 2009 at 3:54 pm beth

since I consider myself in need of a support group as in “hi, I’m beth and I spend too much time in the blogging world”
I’m totally in need of any help I can get !!
count me in !!!

http://www.moredoors.blogspot.com
on January 1, 2009 at 5:26 pm Teddy

Hi Kim, Thanks so much for hosting this project. I am in! Here is the link to my post about it:

http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-improvement-project.html
on January 1, 2009 at 9:47 pm Susan, the Book Chook

This could be just the impetus I need to travel forward with my Book Chook blog. Please count me in and thanks for building in the lack of pressure.
http://thebookchook.blogspot.com
on January 1, 2009 at 10:55 pm Karen

This sounds like a great idea – can’t promise I will be in every challenge but I will certainly try!
on January 2, 2009 at 2:50 am Laurel Ann

What a wonderful concept. Just thinking about my goals brought me back to square one of my blog.

http//austenprose.wordpress.com

Looking forward to your insights.

Cheers, Laurel Ann
on January 2, 2009 at 9:05 am deborah

I’m interested in this challenge. If I’m going to do this blog thing, I want to learn as much as I can about it. Thanks!
on January 2, 2009 at 3:32 pm Claire

I think I’ll take a stab at this too.
on January 2, 2009 at 6:37 pm Leslie

Wonderful Idea. I’d like to participate as well.
on January 2, 2009 at 6:53 pm Mary Beth (Cats, Books, Life is Good)

Anything to help my blog …
Thanks so much for hosting this:)

http://marybeth494.blogspot.com
on January 2, 2009 at 9:36 pm kim

I definitely need blog help–Thanks for being willing to help us all out! :)
sign me up….
Kim
(page after page)
on January 3, 2009 at 6:55 am rebel

I could use a bit of blog help myself: http://www.rebel-workinprogress.blogspot.com . Cool idea!
on January 3, 2009 at 7:55 am CoversGirl

Sign me up! Blog improvement is a great goal, and I need some motivation to keep wading through the CSS mire I’m stuck in. I’ll start looking forward to Mondays now!
on January 3, 2009 at 11:50 am Kara

I’m in…I have a couple of different blogs and would love some improvement tips!!

http://www.worldaccordingtobooks.blogspot.com/

http://karabookchallenges.blogspot.com/
on January 3, 2009 at 1:06 pm Marie DeVries

ahhh… improvement! Great idea!
My Blog:
http://www.firesidemusings.blogspot.com
on January 3, 2009 at 2:25 pm Megan

I’d like to try this. :)

http://libralibris.blogspot.com
on January 3, 2009 at 3:58 pm RuthDFW

I’m interested, I have two other blogs as well but the focus of the project will be

http://buzzboutbooks.blogspot.com/
on January 3, 2009 at 5:47 pm Staci

I’m really interested in this!! Sign me up!!

http://lifeinthethumb.blogspot.com
on January 3, 2009 at 6:46 pm meg89

So, I remember being here and reading this and thinking, “What a good idea!” but I don’t think I every actually signed up. If I’m duplicating myself, sorry! I scrolled through and didn’t see my name.

I’m really looking forward to this challenge because I’ve only been blogging for a month and feel a bit lost sometimes, thanks for hosting such a helpful program!

http://literarymenagerie.blogspot.com
on January 3, 2009 at 11:04 pm Anastasia

Oh hell, I’m in!

http://birdbrainbb.net/
on January 4, 2009 at 7:07 am Mog

Would love to join, many thanks. http://zetor-mogsblog.blogspot.com/
on January 4, 2009 at 11:52 am Jeanette

I would like to participate
on January 4, 2009 at 11:52 am Jeanette

http://jeanette0605-jeanette.blogspot.com/
on January 4, 2009 at 12:17 pm Brenda Colleen Leyland

Hi, This looks like fun! I started blogging in August 2007 — it was quite the learning curve.

I am interested in sharing this experience with other bloggers, so please count me in. As others have indicated, I may not participate in each assignment, but your challenge brings a focal point and a certain time each month to do something new and improved!

I have two blogs –

http://awordfromhome.blogspot.com (It’s a Beautiful Life)

And the second blog is brand new this week:
http://perfectlypinkmk.blogspot.com (focusing on Mary Kay consultants, but not exclusive to)

Happy New Year!
on January 4, 2009 at 6:38 pm Savvy Working Gal

I’m in.
on January 4, 2009 at 7:09 pm Seagazer

I’m definitely interested in keeping up with what others are doing and hopefully improving my journal.

My journal is at:
http://www.sweetfern.net/journal/

I recently deleted an old journal and installed this one. I haven’t done anything with it yet including making a post. Have to go do that now!
on January 4, 2009 at 8:21 pm Tamara

Thanks for putting this up. I’m not sure I will be able to engage 100%, but I do like the idea of learning more about blogging this year. I’ve started with some thoughts about ‘why?’ but I haven’t finalised these thoughts yet…. keep those interesting questions coming!
on January 4, 2009 at 8:47 pm She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » The Week Ahead: January 5 - 11, 2009

[...] is the first day of Kim’s Blog Improvement Project; I’m so excited about this year-long project/challenge! Kim of “Sophisticated [...]
on January 5, 2009 at 2:00 am melody

I am also new to blogging and would be interested in any kind of support and advice that is out there. Thanks!

http://writetoday.wordpress.com/
on January 5, 2009 at 7:07 am Beth F

I’m a little confused about how this works. Are you going to post guidelines for each project? Should we give links to our posts here? Should we post anytime during the next two weeks?
on January 5, 2009 at 8:39 am Birdbrain(ed) Book News: January 5 « Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog

[...] Challenges 2009 Blog Improvement Project is starting today. I’m pretty sure you can sign up whenever; I myself am planning to do it, [...]
on January 5, 2009 at 10:21 am Karen

This sounds like a lot of fun, thank you for doing it!

My blog is:
http://favoritechildrensbooks.blogspot.com/
on January 5, 2009 at 12:48 pm Sally

This sounds like exactly what I need.
on January 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm 2009 BIP: January 5 « Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog

[...] 5, 2009 · No Comments Today is the first day of the 2009 Blog Improvement Project, and the topic under discussion is what goals I have for my blog in 2009. I thought I had this set [...]
on January 5, 2009 at 3:54 pm Em

Sounds great! What a cool idea. :)
Count me in.

http://emsbookshelf.blogspot.com
on January 5, 2009 at 3:58 pm Michelle Oates

Great site and I will try to do some of the blog improvements. I havent been blogging for very long. I love yours as is so informative and I look forward to making the time to do some more reading. Like many others I have a busy life and reading for enjoyment has been on the backburner for some time.

Michelle (Tasmania, Australia)
on January 5, 2009 at 4:26 pm Becky

I’m in. I have a personal knitting blog and a travel blog that I have let lapse a bit. I really want to improve the quality of my travel writing and also my knitting blog.
on January 5, 2009 at 4:52 pm bethany canfield

i’m in too, with both of my blogs. thanks for hosting!!
on January 6, 2009 at 12:46 am CJ

I think this will be good for me as a relative newbie. I have 2 blogs, but I’ll sign up with one and then can apply your suggestions to both.

I noticed the first topic is goals. Even before I saw that, I figured out my one blog was trying to do too much, so I separated part of it to a separate blog with a more focused topic. I may decide to create even another.
http://proartz.blogspot.com
on January 6, 2009 at 12:35 pm Dana

Better late than never! I would like to play!
on January 6, 2009 at 10:33 pm Leann

What a great idea! I am in…

http://academy252.blogspot.com
on January 7, 2009 at 6:59 am Blog Improvement Project Week 1: Setting Goals – Farm Lane Books Blog

[...] is the first week of the Blog Improvement Project. This week’s task is to set goals for our blog, and by focusing on what we want to achieve we [...]
on January 7, 2009 at 10:12 am Candida Nashe

It’s only one week into the New Year, and I’m already behind! I’m trying to start a new blog, with lots of trepidation, but I think this project might be the kick in the pants I need to get rolling. Thanks!

http://amphibologista.wordpress.com/
on January 7, 2009 at 1:43 pm Dorte Jakobsen

A Danish blogger brought my attention to this great project. I should like to try but may be unable to follow it up for periods as I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

I am blogging about crime fiction in Danish/English.
http://my.opera.com/dortejakobsen/blog/
on January 7, 2009 at 2:29 pm Louise

GREAT to see you Dorte. I hope you will find many ideas by participating in this project :)
on January 7, 2009 at 4:57 pm Jack

I’d like to give this a try… I’ve been considering scrapping my blog because it’s gotten somewhat boring. This is a great idea,
thanks Kim!
on January 7, 2009 at 5:43 pm Justin

I’ll check this bad boy out. Already a week behind but need to get my blog in tip top shape.

http://digijustin.com/
on January 8, 2009 at 1:08 pm Matthew

Please count me in. Thanks for hosting this awesome challenge.

A Guy’s Moleskine Notebook
on January 8, 2009 at 1:43 pm The Blog Improvement Project « A Guy’s Moleskine Notebook

[...] consist of twice-monthly activities to improve the blog. Every first and third Monday of the month Sophisticated Dorkiness will post an activity that will related in some way to making the blog better. Then I should spend [...]
on January 8, 2009 at 5:19 pm tumblewords

Oh, what’s not to like about this? A wonderful challenge. Looking forward to it…
on January 9, 2009 at 1:20 am Gill

This is a great idea – I’m in!
on January 9, 2009 at 2:25 am Tom C

Sounds a great idea!
on January 10, 2009 at 1:39 pm Nets

sounds brilliant…mine’s become such a mess & boring!! Thanks for taking the time to do this!
on January 10, 2009 at 5:48 pm Kim

Count me in too. Thanks.
on January 10, 2009 at 8:11 pm Stacey

Following he paths of others, I’m in.
on January 10, 2009 at 8:24 pm New Blog and all that « My Unfinished Daze

[...] my blog, and so I am following in Dana’s footsteps, once again, and am participating in the 2009 Blog Improvement Project. I am looking forward to the assignments and the improvements that may come [...]
on January 11, 2009 at 7:47 am Sheri Fenley

Count me in. What a great idea to help keep us bloggers on track.
on January 11, 2009 at 9:20 am Diana Ritchie

I know I’m late to the party – but I think this sounds great! As a brand new blogger, I need all the help and tips I can get.

Count me it!
on January 11, 2009 at 3:22 pm Belle @ MsBookish

I just discovered this at BermudaOnion – sounds like a great project! I am definitely signing up.
on January 12, 2009 at 2:46 pm Setting Goals - seeing value « My Unfinished Daze

[...] January 2009 by staceydaze This is the first assignment from the Blog Improvement Project. I am supposed to set goals for my blog. Now, if any of you know me at all then you know setting [...]
on January 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm Inkpot

I’m all for self, I mean blog improvement. Count me in.

http://theinkpotfiles.blogspot.com/
on January 12, 2009 at 4:21 pm Monique

I’m in also. I need to find whys to improve my blog.

http://thelittlereadingnook.blogspot.com
on January 13, 2009 at 2:44 pm D Dubs

I’m definitely interested. I’m going to make a post about your first topic and hopefully keep up with the rest throughout the year! Great idea.
on January 13, 2009 at 8:40 pm Jacqui

I’m in…’signed up’ in the wrong place in December…but think I found it now.

Look forward to your January 19 post.
on January 13, 2009 at 11:44 pm Jeannette

As the first order of business in “improving my blog” I’m boycotting all those ugly sidebar buttons. Do you need some help fixing yours?
on January 14, 2009 at 11:38 pm soccermom

I’m In too! Great idea!
on January 14, 2009 at 11:48 pm angel

i think i could definitely use some tips and hints and such- count me in!
on January 15, 2009 at 9:13 pm Stacey

I am just starting my second blog and am looking to start it off right instead of having to go back and correct ugly errors in judgement. I’m in!! (thank you!)
on January 16, 2009 at 7:41 am Myrthe

I am joining as well.
on January 17, 2009 at 3:58 pm Nouveauwriter

This project sounds interesting. I will definitely try.
on January 18, 2009 at 8:55 am Kathrin

I’m also joining in! I’m already creating my first post, but it might take some more hours before I post it.
on January 18, 2009 at 12:34 pm Blog Improvement Project Week 1 « The Armenian Odar Reads

[...] 18, 2009 Kim at Sophisticated Dorkiness is hosting the Blog Improvement Project this year. It is a Weekly Geeks type project with a new theme every two weeks. Or in Kim’s [...]
on January 19, 2009 at 1:33 pm Suey

Did I never officially sign up for this? If not, I meant to! I will try to participate often, and I definately need some blog improvement!

http://sueysbooks.blogspot.com/
on January 19, 2009 at 2:19 pm Blog Improvement Project Week 2: Brainstorming Ideas – Farm Lane Books Blog

[...] is the second week of the Blog Improvement Project. This week’s task is to brainstorm ideas, and then use them to create a new regular feature [...]
on January 19, 2009 at 2:37 pm Esther

Better late than never!
on January 19, 2009 at 3:22 pm Kathrin

So, finally my blog post is up: http://cozymurders.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-improvement-project-2009.html
on January 19, 2009 at 7:02 pm Blog Improvement Project, Mailbox Monday « Regular Rumination

[...] has posted a new challenge for the Blog Improvement Project. The challenge this week is brainstorming ideas, or what to do when you are fresh out of things [...]
on January 20, 2009 at 6:04 am (Judy) Intergalactic Bookworm

My main blog is going to be basically books with a few personal recolections and occasional trips to the library. I was diagnosed in September with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease and I will miss going to the nearby Chicago branch libraries and the Main Library, which is called the Harold Washington Library, after Chicago’s first African American. Oak Lawn, the village that I live in borders Chicago on the southwest side. Judy/Intergalactic Bookworm
on January 20, 2009 at 11:56 am Review: The Merchant of Venice « Book Maven’s Blog

[...] – either later today or tomorrow will bring those pictures as well as the next challenge for the Blog Improvement Project! Happy reading and happy inauguration day! It’s time for change! [...]
on January 20, 2009 at 2:31 pm Rebecca Chin

I’m gonna give this a shot.

http://librarianismish.blogspot.com/
on January 20, 2009 at 7:06 pm 2009 BIP: Week 2 « Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog

[...] 20, 2009 · No Comments It’s week two of the Blog Improvement Project and I am still as excited to do it as when I first signed up. This week is about brainstorming and [...]
on January 21, 2009 at 1:54 pm Blog Improvement Project (2): Brainstorming Ideas « A Guy’s Moleskine Notebook

[...] Project (2): Brainstorming Ideas Posted on January 21, 2009 by Matthew The second topic of The Blog Improvement Project for the month concerns brainstorming idea. We always hear the phrase “content is king” [...]
on January 21, 2009 at 5:00 pm So Much, So Much, So Much! « Book Maven’s Blog

[...] now. So bear with me, and I promise lots of pictures of lots of pretty books! Lets start with the Blog Improvement Project, shall [...]
on January 22, 2009 at 1:22 am Sowjanya

I’d love to know on improving my blog.Thanks.Im IN..!!
on January 22, 2009 at 11:13 am Sue

So I missed last week posting, but will be posting for this week.

I’ve posted on my blogs:

http://suefitz-fitzsstithing.blogspot.com/
http://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com/
http://cramchronicles.blogspot.com/
http://excavatingformyroots.blogspot.com/ (New Blog)
on January 22, 2009 at 11:29 am Sue

Sorry I missed the first week, but have posted to my blogs this week.

I’ve posted on my blogs:

http://suefitz-fitzsstithing.blogspot.com/
http://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com/
http://cramchronicles.blogspot.com/
http://excavatingformyroots.blogspot.com/ (New Blog)
on January 22, 2009 at 4:36 pm farmnwife

I want to improve our blog too.
http://kidscattle.blogspot.com/
on January 24, 2009 at 9:21 am Suzanne

I want to learn more!!

http://happychaoshome.blogspot.com
on January 24, 2009 at 4:34 pm maureensk

This sounds like fun and as a newbie, I can use the help!

http://www.professionalsahm.com
on January 25, 2009 at 12:18 am Manola

I am always looking at ways to improve my blog. I have been asking my guides for someone to help me and then I came across your link at Tip Junkie. I’m in!
hugs,
Manola Chong xo
Australia
on January 25, 2009 at 3:27 pm Momma

I am in!

http://livelaughpullhairout.blogspot.com/
on January 25, 2009 at 3:28 pm Momma

I am in
on January 28, 2009 at 9:37 pm Menu Maker Mom

This is such a great idea! I’m still new to blogging, so ANYTHING I do is an improvement. Thanks for coming up with a way to organize thoughts and ACT on them!
on January 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm allison

Can’t wait to get started!
on February 1, 2009 at 11:26 am Infant Bibliophile

Just saw your challenge and think I’ll join in. Thanks!
on February 4, 2009 at 1:53 am fern chasida

I’ll give it a try. http://chasida.blogspot.com/
on February 4, 2009 at 5:35 am Blog Improvement Project - Week 3: Blog Post Bingo – Farm Lane Books Blog

[...] is the third week of the Blog Improvement Project. Our task for this week is to add ten different types of post to our [...]
on February 5, 2009 at 7:08 am Joanna

I hope I can still join? This sounds great!

http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/
on February 5, 2009 at 9:38 am Erin

I’m a little late joining in, but loooove this idea! Count me in!

http://crazycommamomma.wordpress.com
on February 5, 2009 at 10:11 am Help a Crazy Momma Blogger Out! «

[...] 5, 2009 by Erin So, I decided to participate in Kim’s Blog Improvement Project 2009 (note the cute new button in my [...]
on February 6, 2009 at 6:55 am She Is Too Fond Of Books … » Blog Archive » Blog Improvement Project Week 3: Blog Post Bingo

[...] week Kim shows up that variety really is the spice of life when it comes to blog posts. Not necessarily [...]
on February 6, 2009 at 10:26 am Catherine

I will participate. I just started my blog, unconfidentialcook.com. Thanks, Catherine
on February 8, 2009 at 3:20 pm Kate Karyus Quinn

What a great idea this is! I’m looking forward to joining in!
on February 10, 2009 at 3:50 pm floot

http://floot.wordpress.com/

I hope its not too late!
on February 11, 2009 at 10:00 am Joe Prentis

What a wonderful idea! You can sign me up. I am at: http://www.prentisatpickwick.blogspot.com
on February 11, 2009 at 1:38 pm Ten Blogs with Great Layout Ideas – Farm Lane Books Blog

[...] the spirit of Blog Improvement Project, I thought I’d highlight the best book blogs I’ve come across in terms of layout. The [...]
on February 13, 2009 at 11:06 am Which posts do you prefer? – Farm Lane Books Blog

[...] have now completed the Blog Improvement Project ’Blog Post Bingo’ It would be really helpful if you could fill in the poll below, to [...]
on February 13, 2009 at 11:15 am I’ve completed Blog Post Bingo! – Farm Lane Books Blog

[...] third week of the Blog Improvement Project. We were challenged to add ten different types of post to our blog. I’m really happy, because [...]
on February 14, 2009 at 3:20 am The Letter Meme and BIP #3 « A Striped Armchair

[...] for the third round of the Blog Improvement Project, which challenged us to do as many of the following posts as possible within two weeks: (I ended up [...]
on February 16, 2009 at 1:08 pm Kitten

I’m in!

The Bookkitten: http://thebookkitten.blogspot.com
on February 16, 2009 at 1:33 pm drollgirl

yup, i could use some tips!

http://drollgirl.blogspot.com/

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