The Longest Post

http://fernandoneda.blogspot.com/.

Here is a blog that looks to have just started and I have to say that it's the longest post I've ever seen! I will have to say that it at least flows and is written well. Add a site meter to your blog and keep the posts coming...that's the best way to grow your blog.

Diarrhea Of The Mouth

www.theloudestchild.blogspot.com

Here's a favorite of mine. It's new blog and I'm already a fan. Only criticism is to add a sitemeter. This is a great way to see the popularity of your blog. I thought the writing and stories were fantastic. The post about Myspace is a testament to the power of blogs and how they can be used as a way to express feelings and emotions. Nice job.

Last Comic Standing

http://next-stop-insanity.blogspot.com

I should host the blog version of last comic standing. There has been a good 3 or 4 truly funny bloggs that have crossed my eyes. I'm not one to laugh out loud while reading...I might smile and laugh in my head...Rarely will I give an all out chuckle. This is one of those blogs that make you laugh out loud. He pokes fun at the Indian culture (Not American Indian) and being an Indian-American himself, knows what he's talking about. Done in a loving way...his observations and fun poking is hilarious. A definite 5 star blog.

At Home

http://www.hahnathome.com

Here's a cool blog hosted by Web.com. Different format that I'm used to but I liked it. It's all about the writing and the message anyway. One feature I liked was the quotes at the end of each post...that was a nice touch. Keep up the good work.

Random Thoughts

http://funkyrandomness.blogspot.com

Saturday morning and I'm treated to a blog from the United Arab Emirates by a blogger who posts her random thoughts and lots more. I enjoyed looking at the photos that were in the blog because I like photography. The writing was good, but on a Saturday morning with only one cup of coffee in me, it's a little too deep at spots. The blog is coming up to it's one year anniversary and my only word of advice is to add a sitemeter to track your visitors. Keep on bloggin.

Updated Sidebar

Tonight and the rest of the weekend I will be updating the side bar with all the links to the blogs I reviewed. By Sunday it should be completely updated.

Erotica

www.Tales-Of-Ladies-Goddesses-And-Bitches.blogspot.com

Blushing Billy here again. This is a blog with a compilation of erotic stories written by people who submitted their works to this blog. I have to admit I surfed through some of them and found them all to be tastefully done. If visiting this blog be aware that it is an R rated blog. I didn't realize there were so many erotic bloggers out there. Nice job. Keep on..um...bloggin!

JANE LAKE

www.janelake.blogspot.com

So who is Jane Lake? Jane's got a lot to say about a lot of things. Jane Lake edits a cool blog from New York, New York. My take on Jane Lake is that she's got one of the best blogs I've seen in the respect of Adsense and other affiliate programs on her blog which I think is fantastic. One of the better blogs I've seen that has taken advantage of some thing I think a lot more people should do. If you are going to blog anyway...why not add the free adsense and let your blog make a few bucks while you sleep. I thought the blog was crisp and clean with no caffeine, content was posted routinely and well written. Nice work.

Pretzels!

http://Www.dospretzels.blogspot.com

I admittedly went into reading this blog with an already positive attitude for one simple reason. I love pretzels. I word pretzel and the picture of the pretzel gave me an instant bias. I was right...it's a cool blog and a fun read. I was also impressed about the fact that this blogger actually bought and read a book about blogging. Nice job and keep it coming!

Pennsylvania Pride!

http://www.pennaprogressive.blogspot.com

Political blog from a fellow Pennsylvanian. It's a newer blog but already has almost 1000 views which tells you that there is a readership. This blog should get even more interesting as the Pennsylvania governor campaigns really start to take off.

ILAIY

http://ilaiy.blogspot.com

This is one of the most easy going blogs I've read so far...short posts about the life of the blogger...his observations...thoughts...questions. It's like chatting with someone. My favorite thing about his blog is his way of addressing his readers..."bloggerheads" I guess that is what we really are. Nicely done.

Will And Grace!

http://singleboyinlondon.blogspot.com/

"A fabulous 20-something homo's guide to single living in the greatest city in the world."

This is a brand spanking new blog about the adventures of a gay man in the United kingdom. That about sums it up. I think if you keep a daily journal of your adventures and keep posting regularly you will see your fan base grow. I liked the writing and think it can be a great blog. I'd add a sitemeter to track your visitors. Keep on bloggin!

Charmed

http://www.jenjenqld.blogspot.com/

Charming blog about the adventures of a family moving from Autralia to Singapore with little ones in toe. Lot's of pictures of the family and some shocking gator pictures in the recent posts! Looks like a cool zoo. My only criticism is to either get rid of the "Google News" "Edit-Me" "Edit-me" and replace it with some web sites of Singapore or something you like. Other than that...Well done.!

Tea Time

http://teaandmargaritas.blogspot.com/

Blogs can be many things to many people. This blog is about the bloggers life with lot's of pictures and writing clips about family and friends. The blogging community is amazing because when you think about, as you read through people's blogs you are actually being invited into the blogger's world and lives, this is a unique in and of itself. Some blogs are bazaar, some are boring, some are exciting, some are average, and some are nice. I think that's one of the charming aspects of the blogosphere and that is you get to meet so many people from so many places, get to know them, and check in daily. This blog is one that is inviting with a good message about poverty too. Check it out.

yaxlich

http://yaxlich.blogspot.com/

Here's is a truly unique blog with a funny perspective on life in general. It's like a daily look at the world through the eyes of John Cleese. Yaxlich is from England and his observation of America having the internet in one of his posts just made me laugh because it was presented so matter of factly that is struck me as funny. The humor is dry at times which I love and it's just a fun blog to surf through. I smiled the whole time. Great work Yaclich!

RAW!

http://rawfoodrightnow.blogspot.com

Let me start off by saying that from the look on your husband's face in the picture that is on your blog....he doesn't look too peachy keen about eating just raw food :) I think this blog has a cool slant and it's a great idea and inspiring to others to at least try eat healthier. I am a carb king who is a classic metabolic syndrome attack waiting to happen...but enough about me. I would say that you should add a site meter to track how may people are your fans and I would also add some adsense to get some revenue. It's cool niche and by the looks of this blog I think you both have alot of "raw" talent. Well done.

Kat Attack!

www.stuckintheteenageyears.blogspot.com

Ok Kat...I'm usually pretty critical when there's a lot of flashy stuff as far as changing templates and blogging in a box. I will have to say that it took a while for that whole thing to load and I have a cable modem. So instead of being critical I will say that I think you blog is actually pretty good. It's a great thing that teens have an outlet to express themselves and their feelings and so I will not be discouraging with my review. In fact I encourage you to continue to keep your blog growing and maturing and one day you'll look back when you are older and it will be a nice journal to look over. Nice job and keep on blogging!

Miss Cellania

http://www.misscellania.com/

I love a good laugh, and that's just what Miss Cellania's blog brings us with lot's of funny stories and clips of cartoons and lot's more in between! No criticism on the blog....I think it's great...was curious what you think of wordpress? Is it easy to use. Keep up the good work!

Live Love Laugh

http://rx850.blogspot.com/

Blogging can be an outlet for people and very therapeutic. It's a way to get "things" off your chest, it's a way to let other people know how you're feeling and what you're going through, all of which appear to be behind this blog journal. RX850 is a RN who has COPD. On a word of criticism, I'd explain in your blog somewhere what COPD is. I don't know what it is except it sounds brutal and something that no human needs to go through. The blog itself I think it perfect...being still new I think it will grow with lot's of stories as you continue to Live...Love..and Laugh. Nice work and well done.

Out of Africa

www.ripplefxs.blogspot.com

This blog is a special one in that it's topic about a guy who left America to go help Africa as an Aids consultant. The posts are captivating and the pictures of some of the little children at TOPSY are heart touching. I'd recommend a visit to ripplefxs...I think you'll be glad you did.

Great Stuff

http://www.gnightgirl.blogspot.com/

"Comfy sweats pushed up to my knees. A choice of 3 rented movies. Trader Joe's crabcakes in the oven. A crappy bottle of champagne. And a canvas in front of me, that a drawing will be transferred to by night's end."

How's that for a relaxing evening in....Trader Joe's Rocks!! Anyway...great blog...From this blog you can check out her other blogs as well...I think I counted like 5 or 6...busy busy...some are not kept up to date....but still lot's to look at...Any blogger who eats crab cakes from Trader Joe's Rocks!

Flows like poetry

www.mjtenerelli.blogspot.com

This is an interesting blog that has a duel purpose where the blogger writes a post about her day...what's going on in her life...where her life is taking her...trials...Tribulations...Blessings..And after the post she also posts a poem to go with it. For all you poetry lovers out there this is the blog to visit and for all you "love life" people out there...it's one for you too...I have one complaint...Bottom feeder syndrome...The side bar is at the bottom...Other than that I loved it. Well done!

Matt-Mann

http://bagwine.blogspot.com/

Matt attack...Ohio must breed good blogger...this blog has everything from funny stories to quick clips and lot's of pics to fill in the blanks. Very busy side bar which is the sign of an interested blogger...nice job over all. One question...you mentioned another web site...is it up and running yet?

Soap Star

http://inalathersoaps.blogspot.com

Grace...my first question is, ARE YOU SELLING SOAP YET?!?! If so then what is your web site? If you have a web site then why aren't you advertising it on your blog...and if you don't have a web site then why don't you set up a paypal account or an ebay account and start selling. I think entrepreneurs are fantastic! You have a popular product....soaps...and you have a media outlet to start getting the word out. Now that that's been said....want to start a band...so far I've critiqued a singer...a chelloist...you (a guitar player) and myself a trombone player. What a musical bunch of bloggers. Speaking of bloggers...I liked the blog alot...the writing flowed and and was interesting and kept with a theme...Nice job...Now go sell some soap!!

omninaif

http://omninaif.blogspot.com/

For all you avid readers out there, this blog is full of book reviews interestingly written. The blog itself is busy and has lots to look at which I like...Nice work and well done.

Vegemite Sandwich

http://www.tryingtopanda.blogspot.com

Jolly good blog I've just read through. This chick from London, England keeps a good journal with interesting stories that invite you to come along for the ride. Our blogger is a Chelloist who was bitten by the music bug while watching a James Bond movie...all of the above gives her high marks in my book. Keep up the good work and keep on bloggin...Cheers.

Ammoontie

http://www.ammoontie.blogspot.com/

Ammoontie brings us this afternoons blog. Tidy and well maintained. Interesting perspectives from another country.

Peggy Sue

http://www.peggys-musings.blogspot.com

As strange as the the last blog was...this one is the complete opposite. Great advertising, great stories and a well developed theme. I like a busy blog that looks like the blogger spends time on it...Only criticism is no site meter that I could see...I'd add one.

Spacey

www.johnkhutchison.blogspot.com

John sends us a blog that even though I tried...could not figure out for the life of me. It was on the border of bazaar. As far as I could tell it had no real rhyme or reason. It's only a few months old so it could be that John is still experimenting with some things...but as the blog stands now it's too "everywhere". Sorry about the poor critique.

Flakey Journal of Judith

www.judithsramblings.blogspot.com

Some quick points...In Judith's Blog my criticism would be that there is no sitemeter and no links. It's the curse of the [Google News, Edit-Me, Edit-Me]. Find some web sites that interest you and add them in here. If you like Money then add Forbes.Com or if you like Health add the link for a Heart Association. Either that or clear that section off your blog and have nothing. It's evident you like to blog but leaving those spaces as they are shows otherwise in my opinion. If you are nervous that you might mess up your blog because you are not sure of how to add links then start a practice blog and use that as a way to experiment. Also the changing color type is a little rough on the eyes I think. Other than that I liked the blog being used as a pure journal of your life and times. Nice work.

Fast Times At Ridgemont High!!

www.turtleparade.blogspot.com

You've mistakenly picked The Breakfast Club as the number one highschool movie of all time...I hope this doesn't discourage people from visiting your blog :) Sarah brings us a wonderful blog about all kinds of things from...well...her misguided opinions of best highschool movies to TV gossip and reviews. The blog is full of pictures and great writing with...you've guessed it...Lots of content. I have to say when I first read your blip about the turtles at the top of your blog I thought snoozville...I was pleasantly surprised by the opposite.

Romeo...Oh Romeo...

www.tearsandrain-phaedrus.blogspot.com

No doubt about it...we have a real live Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending! This blog must be read from the very first post to get the full feel for it. A brilliant and compelling story of love and passion complete with the parents who object...divorce...and even an airport scene! This is a must read for all you romance fans out there!

penrick things to say

http://penrickthingstosay.blogspot.com/

Here's a charming blog that penny has put together. Entertaining and warm at the same time...All the right things in regards to site meter...lot's of good content with writing that keeps your interests as you explore from post to post. Very well done...Keep up the good work and keep on bloggin!!!

Out of Africa

http://awesomelyamazing.blogspot.com/

Here's young blogger who writes about his trip to Africa...highschool...not having money...needing money...girls...lot's of problems I wish I still had...maybe we can trade...anyway...great blog...all the right things are in place...sitemeter...adsense...good content...Keep up the good work.

studio twenty three.

https://studiotwentythree.blogspot.com

Check this blog out if you like art...good writing...interesting insights...and reviews. I though this blog was great with lots to do and see. Nice work Lee!

smashed-in.

http://smashed-in.blogspot.com

Get your spectacles on for this one...the writing is good...nice concept...cool template...but the writing is soo small...I'd use a different font and letter size...You might want to add a site meter as well. Other than that...nice job and keep the blog rollin!

All caught up!

Finally I am all caught up critiquing everyone's blog...Just an update on some new directions I'll be taking the blog. On Fridays I'll be doing a feature called FOLLOW-UP FRIDAYS where I'll re-visit blogs from the past that have been reviewed and see how things are doing with a brief comment on the blog. Also I want to encourage people to visit the blogs that are featured on this blog because everyone has worked very hard on their blogs and it's clearly visible the passion that they have for this thing we do. Great work. Anyone who I haven't critiqued yet who want to be just email me at Billymac174@aol.com , also be sure to send your friends over for a critique as well. I just want to leave you with a post I posted earlier for my 100th post post :) It is a comment by Jack that really was a great compliment!

100 POSTS STRONG!

Today I've reached the 100 post mark since starting my blog in August! I've been critiquing other people's blogs and was returned the favor by Jack from www.themissal.blogspot.com .
He writes in his blog,

"The Exchange - Critique My Blog
The Exchange - Critique My Blog


"The Missal received a favorable review over at Critique My Blog, for which I'm appreciative.
Now I'm going to return the favor. Not simply because I can, or because Billy gave me a favorable review.
But because I think that such a review is deserved. And those of you who know me also know that I would in no way give anyone a favorable endorsement unless I truly believed they had earned and deserved it.

I have been visiting Critique My Blog at least every other day since I saw it profiled on the Bestest Blog. Not simply to see what Billy might say in reviewing this site but also because I have found his blog to be an excellent resource in more than one way. First of all I think that Billy's idea of doing short critiques is an excellent marketing and promotional tool, especially for those sites, like this one, that are new to blogging and could use every means at their disposal for promotion and communication with both new and established readers. So as a promotional tool the idea is an excellent one and the method by which it is undertaken is solid in execution.

Secondly I think the reviews posted are mostly very fair and insightful. The reviews posted are short, and not in-depth reviews, but that is to be expected and I'm sure that Billy has far too large a workload reviewing every blogger that wishes their site to be reviewed to post in-depth reviews of every single blog. Yet the reviews are nevertheless very useful and Billy manages to distill the important aspects of most people's blogs into a few short but descriptive and utilitarian sentences which give a practical synopsis of blog content and presentation.

Third, the site is an excellent tool for the discovery of new blog sites. I have through use of the site discovered several interesting and useful blogs which I have transferred to my own Links to Other Blogs page in the sidebar of all of my cross-linked sites. In addition I have added the link to Critique My Blog to my other links as well, into my favorites folder in Internet Explorer, and will be adding the email syndication. However my one criticism of Billy's site is that I saw no link provided for RSS syndication (I may have missed it but I did not see one). If one were available then I would add the address to my personal RSS Reader. In that way I could use my RSS Reader to easily scan for new sites of interest even if I didn't have time to visit every day. In many ways I consider Critique My Blog to be every bit as useful as a discovery and research resource as the Bestest Blog. So Billy, if you don't have RSS or Atom I hope you will get it in the future.

And last but not least I think that Critique My Blog does an excellent job of driving traffic and readers in both directions simultaneously. That is his reviews drive traffic to your site and if your site is cross-linked to other interesting sites then that same traffic will be driven farther forward and a'field, as well as back in the direction of Billy's site in order for the reader to discover similar finds. The idea behind Billy's site is deceptively simple and yet functional, useful, extremely efficient, and beneficial to both reader and blogger alike. My recommendation is to take advantage of this resource, as both a reader and a blogger. You won't be disappointed."

Jack

Critique My Blog link: http://critiquemyblog.blogspot.com/
posted by Jack at 12:02 AM

1 Comments:
cathy said...
Good Post...I found your blog through "Critique My Blog" after he critiqued me...lol

Your exactly right in your review of Billy's blog. It is a great way to find new blogs to visit and link.

I do a friday 5s where I also sent some people to him as well. I love his idea!

23 September, 2006 05:21
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Spankaramma

http://mayye711.blogspot.com/

Good Lord...I blush when my son farts and I'm getting sent blogs about spanking and erotica :) Kidding aside I am thrilled that people use blogging for whatever...it be boring rock collection information on up to the world of spanking...it's a terrific use of this media and I love it... This is a blog worth looking at as the writing is great and keeps your interest and the writers personality jumps off the page.

Regular...hold the cream

http://joshngina.blogspot.com/

Here is a blog that passed over the desk and glad it did...it's a blog about a family from Washington...a regular family...writing about regular stuff...makes me smile. No crazy stuff...no tricks...no gimmicks...just a good blog about good people...

Sunshine

http://wonderfulworldofthewww.blogspot.com/

Lots to do and see on the world wide web...which is exactly what susnshine explores in this blog...reviewing blogs, websites, and much more...worth a look!