So I don't know 'bout you but the commenting on Blogger has been driving me kind of nutso.
It irked me that I could never reply to your comments directly. I love your comments so very much, but I never had a good way to respond and tell you that you are oh-so-witty and my most favourite reader ever.
I've been debating for some time whether or not to move this blog over to Wordpress but I thought I'd wait until the summer when I have more time to fiddle around and figure out how it works.
Soooooo, my next option was to install a new widget (wincing right now because that word is so annoying). I think I just installed the Disqus commenting program but I'm not really sure.
I did have to get the hubby to help since my computer was being cranky.
I would love, love, love it if you could leave a little hello and then I can practice writing you cute little replies just to see if it works.
Let's try it, k? You're first. Just say hi. It's spelled h-i in case you forgot.
P.S. Oh yeah, if there are any glitches could you let me know? I promise I'll leave you a thank you note with a little smiley face.
Well hi :) Hope it works!
ReplyDeletehello hola bonjour - how's that cutie pie? I like the flirty butterfly!! You'll have to share the widget info!
ReplyDeleteWeeeeeee! My very first fancy schmancy comment. I love it, I love it, I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Christina!!!
HI! :) Hope your comments work.
ReplyDeleteJodi
Hi, Sarah! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! I just made a little butterfly pic really quick to test it out.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely give an update later on to give the pros and cons of the commenting program. I think I'm loving it already though.
:)
I think it's working, although it takes awhile for the comments to show up. Maybe I just need more practice. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodi. It's nice to be able to have a kinda conversation now. :)
Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeletehi sarah. my name is cassie and i think you are cute. come here often?
ReplyDeleteWell I think you're cut-er (especially with that new haircut). Do I come on Blogger often? Oh, I only hit refresh about every 10 seconds.
ReplyDeleteMust. Stop. Addiction. :) Thanks for saying hi!!!
Hi!!! Hope this works out...let me know if you like it, b/c if so maybe I will think about changing over to this.
ReplyDeleteHello, hello!! Testing..testing...
ReplyDeleteHi, looking forward to seeing how it works!
ReplyDeleteHi online BFF!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow's it hangin'? Actually I hope it's not hangin'...I mean, if it were, I'd be totally ok with that, 'cause I'm very liberal and all and I'd support whatever life choices you've made and....oh, crap, just 'hello' already, ok??
Claire
Ooooh awesome - I've been wondering about the same thing! Looks like it's working! Do your replies automatically go to the readers inbox?
ReplyDeleteOoooh, fancy. I was wondering how people replied individually!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn!
ReplyDeleteI kind of felt that commenting before this was really one-sided. People would leave comments for me, I would read them, and then that was it. Sometimes they didn't have emails to reply to and sometimes I didn't know if they would check back to see if I even did write back in a seperate comment.
I'm already liking this sooooo much better. But I have to log-in to their site to moderate the comments. Which will take some getting used to..... :)
Testing complete. Love Disqus. Best "widget" (rolls eyes) ever.
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteIt's working great already. I wish I had done this waaaaay sooner! Thanks for saying hi. :)
Bahahaha. Your comments are always the funniest. I'm so glad I can actually write you back now. Hellooooooooooo to ten more hours on the computer every day. :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha. How did the carrot muffins turn out? You tried them right? Don't ask how many calories were in each one though.... :S.
Hi Jo-Anna!!
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to figure this program out. It looks like it's got some cool features.
I'm not sure if the replies go to the readers inbox, I'm thinking that they will only if the reader clicks on the option to subscribe to the specific post/comments (there's an option to click at the bottom).
Thanks for saying hi. :)
Hey Melissa!
ReplyDeleteHee hee. It does kind of feel a bit fancy.
For some reason I thought it was only available if you used Wordpress but now (since I'm an expert after a 1/2 hour, haha) you can add one of those widget things to Blogger. I had a few problems installing it because of my Internet Explorer settings but once that was fixed it was pretty easy.
:)
Testing, Testing....and nice to meet you!!
ReplyDeleteThey were awesome! Did I not tell you? I did NOT cut the sugar, like some good healthy people, 'cause, hey, there's carrots in there, so it's all good. I used cheesecake flavoured jello pudding mix with butter and icing sugar and a tbsp. of milk for icing, 'cause I'm badass and I was out of cream cheese. It was risky, but it worked! I took the leftovers to school the next day and they were gobbled up by staff at recess. Thx!
ReplyDeleteSara, nice to "meet" you too. I've been reading (ahem, stalking) your blog for quite a bit. ;)
ReplyDeleteHello, I am a new follower of yours. Glad your comment test is going well :) Hope to check back with your blog soon. It is a very nice place to visit.
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Cool, let me know how this goes, I like it so far! Blogger is also suppose to be coming out with a lot of new, really cool features this year. Comments might be something they are addressing. :) Off to go eat some more muffins!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Allison. And hopefully by the time you check back I'll have finished a project or two. I've just been so laaaaazy..... ;)
ReplyDeleteOk, one weird thing it did not log into my usual Blogger/Goggle user name and details. I am suppose to show up as Dancin' Momma (http://dancewiththesundancewiththemoon.blogspot.com/), but instead this showed up. Weird. Like the fact I can edit though!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, that's good news. I really hope they address it. It's such a better way to communicate.
ReplyDeleteAnd, well, it's just kind of fun. :)
Hmmm, I was able to get there by clicking on the second link but the one at the top that says Stella Girl didn't work???? I'll have to check and see if some of the other links work.... thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteOh I do like your comments section much better! No more monologues Blogger! We bloggy peeps like to chit chat. :)
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean I can leave comments for the best blogger I (sorta kinda) know now? LOL ~ Misty :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Seems to work from an iPhone :)
ReplyDeleteI like it...I like it! Hey did your book arrive yet?
ReplyDeleteLooks good so far. I have been toying with a blog for a while, now just to decide where? I'd love it if you kept us up to date on how you get on with the comments. Love your site x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, neat widget...
ReplyDeleteOh yes, yes we do...... :)
ReplyDeleteYes it does!!!! And you'll actually get a response this time!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood news, Sharon. Thanks for letting me know!! P.S. You have an iphone?? Jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteYES!!! It was my first actual giveaway prize that was not a credit. I looooove it and will be talking about it in my next blog post. :) Thank you so much, Deb!
ReplyDeleteI will for sure. Thank you so much Lorrelei!!
ReplyDeleteHee hee. Thanks Robin!! :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to know more about this widget! Especially if it makes staying in contact with my readers easier.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm here to hear from you :) Hope your reply button works and I hear from you soon :) BTW, I love your blog header, it makes me want to come right in and read every word you've ever written! Thanks for sharing, and I "follow" your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhen you reply does it go to the persons inbox or do they have to come back here to read the reply?
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah!! I'm new to blogging but am anxious to see how this works!! Going to grab your button now.......
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah!! I am new to blogging and am anxious to see how this works out..........going to grab your button for my new blog! :)
ReplyDeletehope its working for you!!
ReplyDeleteI like that you can see the "reply" after the "comment" :) Nice for when a commenter has a question that we're all wanting to see the response!
ReplyDelete~Chris
oh... and ps "hi"
Hi :)
ReplyDeleteYou have lots of comments now :) Love your blog by the way!
Well, it looks like it is working for you!! Your blog is one of my favs! Have a great day!
ReplyDeletehello! do you like the new commenting program??
ReplyDeleteCute little flutterbys! Just testing to see how easy it is to leave a comment...
ReplyDeleteMy first time commenting here and I get to play with the new stuff - how fun. We have a reply button, too, so it looks like we can even talk to each other! How cool! Nice to meet'cha
ReplyDeleteHi! Love the blog and hope all works out well :D.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea!! Maybe you could let me know If this shows up in an email in your inbox. :)
ReplyDeleteThere is also a button for subscribing to the comments of the post but I'm exactly sure how that part works yet.
I think this is a great way to interact with readers. Yeah!
Thanks so much, Mary. I made that little blog header myself. It DID take me an entire day, but I did it. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting!!
Hi Devon!! Welcome to blogging. It's really addictive. Especially with this new add-on. I'll try to stop by your new blog asap. :)
ReplyDeleteI think it might be. Thanks Chris!
ReplyDeleteI like that part, too. It's easier to see the replies.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Hi back. ;)
Thanks so much Angelina!
ReplyDeleteOne of your favs??? Hee hee hee (blushing). Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving it so far. I just wish I had installed it waaaaay sooner. Thanks for leaving me a comment. :)
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeleteAnd, was it easy???? Feedback would be great!
Well I'm so glad you decided to stop by and say hi. It is very nice to meet'cha (love that) as well. I just checked out your blog real quick and have to say it looks pro!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tonia. :)
ReplyDeleteIt came to my email!!! I love this feature. I just put it on my blog as well. I have been searching for something like this so I am glad that you posted it. It makes conversations so much easier!
ReplyDeleteBAhahaha I couldn't find how to comment on my phone! Got it!
ReplyDeleteBOOYAaaaa!
Booooya is right! You're making me jealous of your fancy phone again, though. Do you KNOW how hard I had to work Alex to even get me the pink texting phone!?!?!?! I'm so jealous!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDieing to know if it worked...if it does I am going to add it to my blog.
ReplyDeleteYup, it's working great. I got a few notes from other readers who just added it to their blogs as well. Good luck!
ReplyDeletewow, seems like a great idea! i love to be able to respond to people's comments, but sometimes it seems to take SO long of a process to find their blog & leave them a comment....this might be a much better option - thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah.... cool new toy! I'm having a blast just reading all of the comments! Gonna go get a bowl of popcorn.... be right back!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. It was so time-consuming before!!! Thanks for commenting. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, there are quite a few comments now. I think I've written about 50 of them since last night. Please don't get annoyed at my zillion smileys if you read them all.
ReplyDeleteWait a minute.... did you say popcorn??? I am kind of hungry right now...... ;)
This seriously just rocked my world! I have been having the same troubles, and thanks to you I downloaded the same thing and got it working. Thanks for thinking the same thing I was and then saying it out loud- I love that when that happens.
ReplyDeleteOk, I'm late to the testing party. But I want to see if this comes to my email. So you are on blogger but you are a .com. I'm confused now. I thought those were separate. Ok, let me know so I can see if it comes to my inbox. I'll sit here and wait ;)
ReplyDeleteOk, I'm trying this again. Before I signed in with google and it just left my name. Then when you click on my name it had an error. Hmmm. I'll post as a guest.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome. I'm glad to hear that you were able to get it working!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm replying to your first comment to see if it works on this one. (With the link that had an error.)
ReplyDeleteOkay, now I'm trying your second comment to see if this one will send an email to your inbox.
ReplyDeleteSo, I still use Blogger for all of the blog stuff, but for Christmas Alex bought me the domain name of www.cozycottagecute.com. All I did was add the new domain name to my Blogger account and now when you type it in it redirects to the Blogger page. (If that makes any sense?)
I added the commenting program by installing one of those widget things to Blogger.
Let me know if you have any other questions and if these replies got sent to your email. :)
Thanks so much for testing it out!!!
Nothing in my email yet. :(
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