Inspire Me Series: Successful Blog

I wanted to continue the theme of Mom's Week with the

Inspire Me Series: Successful Blogs?

I wanted to share with you what Mommy Mimi of Lipgloss and Binky 

has to say about having a successful blog. 

If you have not visited Mimi's blog, please do so!

She does an amazing job of infusing her roles as  

mother/woman/entrepreneur/community advocate while looking fabulous! 

Here's how Mimi answered the three questions.

How did you begin blogging?

I began blogging on a fluke.

After being thrown into my roles as a pregnant housewife turned SAHM

I was longing for an outlet to the outside world

as I adjusted to my life with two children.

A very good friend of mine Erika who blogs at Blulabel Bungalow

had just started her blog and I thought I would give it a whirl and she was more than supportive and even felt pity on me and did my blog header!

 

What do you believe makes your blog a success?

I'm not really sure if I consider my blog to be successful,

but I think its real and I think that is what keeps people coming back and reading.

 I blog my life and my reality. The good and most of the bad.

I'm an open book but there are a few things I will never blog about.

I also think the amount of interaction that I do with my readers helps.

If its not responding to comments left on the blog its engaging on Twitter or on FB.

I truly feel like I know my readers and in some cases

I would go the lengths to help them in their personal life if I can.

The blogging community is amazing if you are genuine and connected.

How do you maintain a balance between living

and keeping up with your readers/followers?

Balance? Call me Janelle Monae I'm always on the tightrope.

There are times when I can't balance and blogging has to chill.

I try to blog on Sundays and schedule my posts and peek in during the week

to respond to comments and read other blogs.

Recently as I am trying to grow a business and keep up with a

busy 2 year old it has been hard. I take the time when I need to.

I never want blogging to not be fun so I don't force it.

I make time, but if it gets hectic I have to put my family first.

I always let my readers know what is going on with me. I hope they understand,

that I'll catch them when things calm down.

I think my track record and my word is good.

At least I hope so!