I came across my best results using Google Blog Search. It took me directly to the type of material I was looking for. When I entered the same search criteria, Ben Franklin quotes, into www.blogsearchengine.org, I did not get precise results, and there was a list of google ads that preceded my results. Technorati found nothing in blogs and 1 post that mentioned Ben Franklin's name. Although I find myself Google-dependent, there is a reason-- it provides results.
Google is easiest to use and not confusing. Technorati had too much going on, and the search bar brought me no results. I don't care about who they think are the top and bottom bloggers. The results from blogsearchengine.org could be confusing since they lead you to a variety of content.
I enjoyed reading the post from the cool cat teacher blog because what she said made sense; creating a circle of the wise for encouragement, inspiration, and knowledge is proactive. Using this frame, I sought out more helpful blogs like her's. I am now following Will Richardson's blog, Ben Franklin 2006 and Run Jimmi Run. The two latter quotes are for inspiration.
There are many odd and unusual blogs. Years ago I googled my name and came across a blog authored by someone with my name that touted the glories of string cheese. Crazy cat people abound. There are blogs for weird phobias, unusual pets, alternative lifestyles of every kind. It can get scary.
I think one of the best ways to find newsfeeds and blogs is to see what the other bloggers follow.
I'm looking for me
You're looking for you
We're looking in at each other
And we don't know what to do
They call me The Seeker
I've been searching low and high
I won't get to get what I'm after
Till the day I die --Peter Townshend
Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI have loved looking at your blog for inspiration. You have done a phenomenal job!
Tonya