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The SITS Girls

The Secret to Success is Support

A Not-So-Scary Blogger

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New to SITS? Welcome!! Go read this to get started.

If you’ve ever stopped by her site, then I think you’ll probably agree that today’s featured blogger is someone who should be in most blogrolls.  Jill from Scary Mommy writes posts that always leave us wanting more.  Funny, sarcastic to the core, and a mom to quite possibly some of the cutest kids on the planet, I rarely miss one of her posts.  It’s these things that make her an amazing blogger and my friend.

Back when I first started blogging, I had very little idea what I was doing; let alone how to drive traffic to our site.  I’d labor over a post, hit publish, and then continually refresh my page, wondering why on earth people weren’t flocking to our blog.  What was wrong with the world?  If they would only read what I had written, they would see how funny/witty/creative/original I was and never want to leave.

But blogland is somewhat of a crazy place.  The phrase, “If you build it, they will come” doesn’t always apply.  Something along the lines of “If you build it, Tweet it, Facebook it, BlogFrog it, comment, comment, and then comment some more, they may come” is probably more accurate.

If someone were to ask me for one piece of blogging advice, my answer would be simple: Find bloggers who can help you become something better and follow them.  Alone, you can only do so much.  However, by reading websites that provide you with the how to’s and inside tips on all things social media, you can make the leap from a good to great blogger.

Jill helps others do just this.  In addition to her Scary Mommy Society where she features guest bloggers, she also goes the extra mile and shares all that she has learned…

Twitter Etiquette: A Guide to Getting Unfollowed – If you fall into the Lazy Bones, Annoying Famous People or The Sketch Balls categories, chances are that Jill won’t be following you.  And others probably won’t be either.

Is Your Blog Making People Sick? – You may not know it, but your blog could be detrimental to the health of your readers.  Are they complaining of vision problems, dizziness or headaches?  Jill reveals that your blog could be the cause.

The other reason Jill is a permanent fixture in my blogroll is for her unending supply of ideas and answers.  Whether you’re looking for tips on how to build a Facebook Fan Page, make your blog into a book, or survive BlogHer, she’s there to act as your guide.

And she does this not only on her blog, but also in her job as the community manager for Nickelodeon’s Parents Connect website.

For the month of July, Jill is even leading an event dedicated to blogging.  Each day, she features a new blogger who shares tips on how to improve your blog.  It’s a great forum to showcase your site, make new connections, and learn about everything from blog templates to how to create your own community.

Jill’s my one stop shop!  And she could probably be yours too.

About Tiffany

Lover of college football, sushi and historical fiction. Mom to a teen and a toddler. I am a real life summer camp director and President of Influencer Management at Sway Group.

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  2. Embejo says

    Why do I keep thinking it’s the weekend? Anyway, that’s a great blog there…off to browse some more. Have a great day everyone.

  3. Emily says

    That’s awesome! I’ve heard about Scary Mommy but have never had a chance to visit. Now I’ll make sure I do!

  4. Lizzie says

    Wow, I’ve not heard of this blog but I can’t wait to go take a look 🙂

    Happy Monday everyone – hope your week started well!

  9. Cristina says

    Just finished the third installment of my love story with my hubs…they’re coming along really cute. Come on and check it out!

  18. Sunday says

    Love Love Love Jill (Scary Mommy).
    I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with her at a number of local blogging events and I have to say she is so down to earth and easy to talk to. Truly a breath of fresh air in the world of blogging!

    • Francesca says

      Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. And you won’t regret checking out Jill’s site. She’s a fantastic blogger.

  22. Emily says

    Great FB! She’s hilarious on Twitter.

    Last day for my Stonyfield Farm giveaway. ONly 6 entries so far so odds are good.

  24. Wendy says

    Fabulous! We all need those tips and power ideas to spur our own creativity in *getting the word out*. I’m headed to check out her blog now!

  31. mommakiss says

    Well color me happy, I love the new site! And forgive me if it’s been up for a while and I haven’t been around. Stuff happens, right? But I’m gonna try this week – and love Scary Mommy!

  33. Mrsbear says

    Monday, right? It’s Monday? Summer leaves one day blending right in to the next. I need a nap. 🙂 Trying to get back in to the bloggy groove. Off to read.

  42. New England Girl says

    WOW! I am now just seeing the new updates to the SITS site… amazing. 🙂

    Goes to show how long it has been since I’ve been here though! Unacceptable.

    Hope y’all are enjoying this beautiful Monday. 🙂

  50. cajunvegan says

    This is my first check in, and I will be back. I love the idea behind this group of women bloggers and promise to do my best to support the mission.

    • Francesca says

      Such wonderful news! We’re always so thrilled to meet our newest members. 🙂

      Looking forward to connecting with you more in the future.