Comments on: A Vancouver Blogger central directory

By: Victoria Ronco

Victoria Ronco — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:57:31 +0000

Hey Raul,

I was actually just looking for a comprehensive directory of vancity bloggers for pitching local news to..

Will you be making this doc available to PR pple?

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:32:38 +0000

I’m probably not on the same blogging level but I enjoy my blog

http://www.polveredistella.com

It’s about immigration/living abroad, volunteering, kids, and random thoughts.

By: Raul

Raul — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:04:21 +0000

@ raincoaster and @ Jeanette - For me, it's about the community and knowing who blogs about what. Jeannette - you might enjoy reading my blog post on PR pitching tips.

By: Jeanette Miller

Jeanette Miller — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:43:30 +0000

I concur with Raincoaster – what is the point of a blog registry? Is it a one-stop-list that PR companies can use to help qualify why blogger relations is a worthwhile service to provide (there are 100 Vancouver bloggers therefore we charge X to outreach to them)? Because that, in itself, perpetuates mis-pitching practices. As a PR pro, I have struggled with this same concept and have debated this point with others in the profession. My firm specializes in connecting companies with the mom market and outreach to mom bloggers is a large component of our business. But not all mom bloggers are alike, just like not all Vancouver bloggers are alike. Just because you have a registry doesn’t mean that you can approach every single one with the same pitch – thus what is the point of a registry? Is it to support the community or to demonstrate to marketers what the prospective return-on-investment could be if they allocate dollars towards outreaching to this community.
I appreciate the efforts towards creating and maintain a registry but as the blogging community grows, what’s the overall purpose of such a list?

By: Bob Gray

Bob Gray — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:50:30 +0000

Would be pleased to be added, if Pitt Meadows isn’t too far out !

By: marc smith

marc smith — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:48:59 +0000

of course I’d love to be included http://www.amuseconsulting.ca

By: Kemp Edmonds

Kemp Edmonds — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:47:20 +0000

Blogging about technology, Vancouver and digital culture from Vancouver on http://kempedmonds.com

By: Rebecca Coleman

Rebecca Coleman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:43:33 +0000

The Art of the Business: a blog dedicated to helping artists become better business people.
http://artofthebiz.com

By: theleftcoastca

theleftcoastca — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:42:43 +0000

Stacey here with http://www.theleftcoast.ca AND http://www.staceyrobinsmith.com Can I join your club?

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:39:24 +0000

Don’t forget us Kiwano girls, Raul!

By: Victor Tang

Victor Tang — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:44:48 +0000

and for people who are interested in social services, childcare, and the community living sector in vancouver, there’s always the dda blog @ http://dda604.com

good luck with the blog directory!

By: Ryan Dempsey

Ryan Dempsey — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:29:43 +0000

After a long hiatus. I’m blogging again. rjdempsey.com

By: Dimitry Morales

Dimitry Morales — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:11:00 +0000

Vancouver Lens (http://vancouverlens.blogspot.com/)
-Just blog about Vancouver 100%

By: Karl

Karl — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:04:40 +0000

Don’t forget about those who need their dose of outdoor adventure!
http://www.outdoorvancouver.ca

Blog directory is a great idea overall, good on you for tackling it.

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:32:53 +0000

Me too! Learning as I go

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:06:40 +0000

How about an intermittent blog like mine?

By: raincoaster

raincoaster — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:59:45 +0000

But… what’s the point of a “directory of Vancouver bloggers?” Are these bloggers who blog about Vancouver issues? People who want pitches from local companies? As you know, I blog from here and always have, but 60% of my readership is overseas. I have two hyperlocal blogs, but the rest are not particularly “Vancouver” except in that they are written here and reflect the mindset of a Vancouverite.

At one point I had a mission to Follow on Twitter everyone in Vancouver I could find…trust me, you’ll drive yourself insane if you try to do this for blogs. In. Sane.

By: David K

David K — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:57:41 +0000

Hi!

Could you add http://www.designvetica.com/blog

Not much of a blog at the moment, but we should be rolling soon.

Thanks

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:50:35 +0000

Some people call it a blog. I’m going to assume that is a compliment:

http://www.gayvancouver.net

By: Glenn

Glenn — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:45:48 +0000

I do a couple of blogs:
http://liberationbc.org
and http://glenngaetz.com

I’ve got to try to make it to one of those blogger meetups sometime…
This is a great idea Raul, nice work!

By: Christopher Parsons

Christopher Parsons — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:45:09 +0000

I have doubts as to how many PR pitches would be appropriate given what I write about , but wouldn’t mind being in the BC bloggers list you’re developing. Will the directory just be word of mouth, or are you deploying spiders to try and find people/blogs?

Http://www.christopher-parsons.com

By: Paul Rickett

Paul Rickett — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:20:11 +0000

Oh heck, might as well add me…

The Devil’s Advocate
http://paulrickett.wordpress.com/

By: paul

paul — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:11:49 +0000

i has two:
http://masterandcaptain.com – my unblog
http://mojave.fm/journal – my band blog

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:11:48 +0000

Good idea Raul,

I did a post about having a Vancouver blogger directory during Northern Voice 2007

http://bit.ly/c4Nrfp

You might want to have a look at it for a few ideas for the directory, including the comments on the post.

By: Lois

Lois — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:04:01 +0000

How about me

http://www.loisbackstage.com (theatre-ness)

By: Raul

Raul — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:57:25 +0000

@ Erica and @ Zoeyjane – you can imagine my embarrassment when I realized that you guys weren’t on my blogroll. I told you it was ancient and non-updated!

For the record, not even Mental Health Camp was on the blogroll Both of you have been added!

By: Zoeyjane

Zoeyjane — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:51:49 +0000

Hmm, do I count?

By: Rob Cottingham

Rob Cottingham — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:47:25 +0000

Howdy! It is I, Rob Cottingham, and my Noise to Signal cartoon, and my Social Signal blog, and my Alexandra Samuel loved one. That'salottalinks.

By: Erica Lam

Erica Lam — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:45:51 +0000

The Style Spy
fashion/shopping/beauty
http://www.thestylespy.com/

xo
Erica

By: Trey

Trey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:38:25 +0000

i live in vancouver and blog about fashion / interview cool people.
http://www.seelike.me/