I have some exciting news…mostly for myself, but I must share.
First things first, I picked two winners for last week’s Converse giveaway, T from You Asked For It and Gina from Namaste By Day, you each won ONE pair of Converse for kids. Congratulations!!
Secondly, take a look at the community tab I installed on my page. God I’m a fan of a nice looking tab. It’s a direct link to my BlogFrog community where you can read all the juicy forum discussions without leaving my blog. It’s my own community in my blog. And I love it.
If you’re unfamiliar with how BlogFrog works, allow me to summarize:
BlogFrog acts as a way to communicate with and meet other bloggers and it promotes the heck out of your blog every time you participate in a discussion. Every time you ask or answer a question your face and a link to both your blog and your twitter account is displayed on BlogFrog and on the widgets found on the community leaders blog.
So if you posted a question in my community right now, your face and a link to your blog would show up on that widget to the right. It’s a great way to accrue traffic. As a member of BlogFrog you can create your own community and use it to connect with your readers, you can simply hop from discussion to discussion and not worry about maintaining your own community, or you can do both. Or neither really. It’s your life.
I’M NOT TELLING YOU WHAT TO DO.
And lastly I’m excited because I’m officially a partner with the SITS girls.
You’ve heard me talk about SITS before. The Secret Is In The Sauce is a site dedicated to connecting women in blogland, spreading comment love, and offering advice to bloggers of all kind.
Tiffany and Heather are the brains behind SITS and it’s affiliated conferences. I was pleased to find that I actually like them as much in person as I do in my computer. They’re lovely, normal, real women.
This year SITS has undergone a face lift. Same great concept, spanking new design, and some fresh blood. And by “fresh blood” I mean Francesca from Mayhem & Moxie and I have joined the ranks and will be working hard to make SITS even more spectacular.
This means I’ll be teaming up with Heather on the daily featured bloggers, working with Fran on some occasional blog tip posts, and I’ll be helping Tiffany out at some of the Bloggy Boot Camp conferences. I am now officially slated to attend the Philly conference in September and I can’t wait to dazzle the masses at future conferences as well.
What does all this mean for you? Nothing. I might share what’s happening over there from time to time, but everything here will stay exactly as it is. With the addition of that hot new tab.
God I’m a fan of a nice looking tab!
Check it out!
texan mama says
Mamakat, you’re supah!
And, the only way I can get the link to my blog to show up, I thought, is if I pay to subscribe. Which I’m not. i mean, it’s worth it, I’m sure, but I can only subscribe to so many sites. hee hee. Otherwise my husband will cut me off!!!
Mama Kat says
You definitely don’t have to pay to subscribe to blog frog. They have different levels of membership, so paying will give you additional benefits, but totally not necessary.
CoffeeJitters (Judy Haley) says
congratulations! that is so awesome.
Mama Kat says
Woohoo!! I saw that you were going and am totally excited!!
Mama Kat says
I mean, just kidding.
Jaci @ Ravings of a Mad Housewife says
That’s great! I’ll get to meet you at the Philly conference! :)
Los says
There might come a time when people decide to rename the word “blog” to “Mama Kat.” For example, if I posted something on my blog, I would say, “I Mama-Katted last night.”
Mama Kat says
Well it’s about time is what I have to say about THAT!
“What are you going to Mama Kat about tomorrow? I’m stuck…” ;)
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
Congratulations on becoming an administrator of SITS! I don’t know how you find the time but good for you! I have one of my blogs in blog frog, but don’t really get over there much. I’m not good at coming up with discussion topics so my community is very quiet. I have visited and participated in the SITS one–it’s really hopping!
Mama Kat says
It really is hard to get a community moving. To be honest I spend just as much time in the McMama and SITS community as I do my own because they have more followers so more people are seeing my name and coming over that way. :)
Lou Ann says
Congrats! You are a fabulous addition to the rocking SITS group. You get to spread your fabulosity even further.
Kmama says
Congratulations. What an awesome accomplishment. And yes, I love your new “community” tab. ;-)
Allison @ Alli 'n Son says
Woot! Woot! Yes I did just say woot.
And now I’m a little embarrassed.
Mama Kat says
I was just talking to someone about the word woot…have you ever said it in real life?? I think blogland created that work!
Lin says
Congrats! I love SITS, I’m sure you’re going to help them accomplish great things…& I’m totally diggin that new nifty tag too :)
Gina says
Get out! I really won?!? Thanks!!!!!
Let me know what you need from me!
S Club Mama says
What fun! I am definitely not as involved with SITS as I was when it just started up, but I’m still a big lover of those ladies over there. And adding you and Fran to the mix? Awesomeness!
Mommy Drinks Because You Cry says
Can I just say that I’ve been a fan for about as long as I’ve been blogging and it has been wonderful to watch you “take off.” I’ve been blogging for almost a year and even in that short time you’ve gone from “Damn this girl is funny and people like her” to “Holy shit she cracks me up and EVERYONE loves her.”
I’m excited for all the changes I’ve seen and very happy for your success.
You deserve this all!
Jennifer says
That is really exciting news. Congratulations! OMG, wait… does this mean you are coming to Austin?????? Can I like tackle you with a great big hug?
Please don’t take out a restraining order.
Rebekah @ mom-in-a-million says
You think this means nothing to me? I’m going to be at the Philly event! It means everything to me! It means you really are stalking me! It means I can get my picture taken with you! It means I still won’t eat Philly cheesesteak because…ew. Really. Ew. Cheez Whiz and Steak-ums are not my thing. But YAY for you being at Philly Boot Camp!
Michelle @ Mommy Loves Stilettos says
Congrats! That is really awesome! :)
Jade @ No Longer 25 says
This is great that you’re in partnership with the SITS girls – I love that community, it really is so supportive and helpful and I’ve met so many fab bloggers that way.
T says
SITS rocks! so glad they’ve got you on board now!!! (and I’ve been a bad SITStah lately, can we say “working full time sucks” – altogether now.
I’m SO excited for Converse shopping I can hardly contain myself – REALLY!!!
not coming to the St George Bloggy Boot Camp? You’re missing out on all the fun and HEAT that I call home!
angie says
Your new blogfrog community tab is So cool.
Loved the post on SITS introducing the new family!
Lindsay @ Just My Blog says
I’m so excited that you’re joining up with the SITS girls. SITS just got even more awesome!
Jenn @ That Just Happened says
Congratulations, Mama Kat!! Officially part of the SITS team! I had just read it over there and had to rush over to your little corner of the world to say “woohoo!”.
Scargosun says
I am sooo behind in my blogging I don’t see myself worthy to attend the SITS con
BUT
You will be soooooo close to me! If you have time can we meet up for a drinky-poo?
Theta Mom says
I’m so excited for you! I adore SITS and Francesca, too – what a great new team you make together!
And I will be in Philly at Bootcamp so I am looking forward to meeting you IRL!
Kelly says
Congrats!!! :-)
stephanie says
wow, mama kat. you made it to the big time!
but wait… you were always big time for me :)
Theresa says
Congrats!!! I’m super excited for you!
Jen says
You just keep getting more fabulous!!!
Meaghan says
Well I love me a good looking tab too! That’s one more thing we have in common. Thanks for the love over at SITS. A small Phew may have escaped my lips/thoughts this morning when I got the call. Hurray for a happy and healthy rack once again!
Now I’ve found you and you seem adorable – I know what I’m doing this afternoon!
liz says
Congratulations on becoming part of the SITS crew! And isn’t blogfrog kinda addicting?!
Chrissy MacCEO says
CONGRATS! That’s exciting news! I love how you were able to get your community through Blog Frog directly onto your blog. How’d you do that!?!
I have a wedding the day of Bloggy Boot Camp in Philly but I am going to try for Boston next year.
MommyNaniBooboo says
Your tab is so hot!
Rachael says
Congrats on becoming a SITS Leader! That is awesome!
Pooba says
I’m so jealous you have met Fran in person.
I’m dreaming of the day….
Jayme says
Freakin A man. The awesomeness of the four of you is overwhelming.
Jennifer says
Congrats on joining the SITS team and thank you for the warm welcome over there today.
Karen G says
Congrats on officially becoming part of the SITS team! And kudos for your new fabby bit on your blog via the happy little tab. :>
Sherri says
OK, that was a serious amount of “stuff” in one post!! All very cool…just makes my head spin all of the cool things you are doing!
I’m a new follower, enjoying blogfrog and all of that!
Francesca says
I look so tall in this photo. It is super exciting for me. Going forward, I’d like to look this same height in all my photos. Let’s make that a priority for SITS.
Working with you on a regular basis is truly a dream realized. How often do girls get to take over the world with people they genuinely care about one another? We’re lucky, you and I.
Here’s to fame, to fortune…and most certainly to Ellen!
xo
Jennifer says
Thanks for the info! Now in the begining stages of my blog life. I looked at weblog but it seemed way too complicated for me. Maybe after Im doing it for awhile. Probably about the time I absolutely don’t want to lose anything! You helped alot though. Thanks again!
Angelia Sims says
The dream team!!
You gals will be a force. Congrats on moving forward and making SITS even better.
Cori says
Hey, Just wanted to let you know that I have 2 awards for you on my blog! Please stop by and grab them :) http://corisbigmouth.blogspot.com
adriel, the mommyhood memos says
aw, so spesh! good job mama kat. i think it’s great that you’re officially a SITSer. well-deserving and a good fit! plus, now you can boss even more people around… in the best possible sense of course. love! it’s a win-win for everyone…
Tracy P. says
Yay for you, Mama Kat. Double yay for SITS! I was wondering how long Tiffany and Heather could keep it going! That’s a lot of work, and well worth it.
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
Congrats I am so excited for you! I am STILL bummed though that you aren’t coming to Bloggy Boot Camp SF!! :(
Tricia says
You and Fran are the coolest EVER. And I’m so lucky I got to hang with you ladies and feel like the popular girl for, like, 3 seconds of my life. You both deserve nothing but the best, because you are the best bloggers around. Besides me….and my once-a-decade posts.
Dianna says
SQUEAL! Does this mean I get to jump up and down again and do the “OMG, it’s Mama Kat” thing again?
This time, I want a picture WITH you!
Dianna says
Hey, you do look tall in this picture! How the hell did you manage that?