Blog Hop: Grow Your Blog

January 17, 2013 by 28 Comments

Good morning and welcome to the Grow Your Blog (or GYB) blog hop!  Paula and I are so happy to have you link up with us this week. And we happily welcome any new bloggers to the party! :)

***A note from one of your hosts, Julie*** You can easily find my follow buttons on the right side of my toolbar and you can now follow via Facebook easily by simply clicking the “like” button in the Facebook widget. 

What is the Grow Your Blog Hop all about? NETWORKING! Meeting new bloggers, finding new content to follow, building your readership. Why is blog networking great for you? Simply put, it increases readership and traffic to your blog.  How do you network? Visit. Comment. Invite. Communicate. These are key to growing your blog.

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 THIS WEEK’S HOSTS & LOVELY CO-HOSTS!

Julie from This Gal Cooks (HOST)
Paula from Call Me PMc (HOST)
Rae from Caffeinated Diva (CO-HOST)
Nicole from Pharr Away (CO-HOST)
Nicki from Fiveorite Things (CO-HOST)
Rekita from Lovely Army Wife (CO-HOST)

WHEN YOU LINK UP TO THIS PARTY:

      • Follow your hosts and co-hosts
      • Visit and follow other bloggers
      • Comment to let them know that you stopped by and how you followed (Email, GFC, Facebook, Bloglovin, etc)
      • Invite them to visit your blog (be sure to leave your blog web address – too many times have i seen bloggers comment and request a visit to their blog without leaving their blog web address)
      • Communicate with them about what you like on their blog. Let them know you are interested in their blog. USE THEIR NAME! A simple “I’m so and so stopping by. I followed you please follow me.” just isn’t going to interest someone into visiting your blog. Sure, you can request a visit to your blog or a follow along but engage in some type of conversation first.
      • Grab a button and promote the party(you can get the button on This Gal Cooks right here.)GYBCOHOST

Have you entered This Huge Giveaway yet? Great prizes including a $100 Williams Sonoma Gift Card, target gift cards and some food goodies! All thanks to my fab blogger friends!

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Filed Under: Grow Your Blog
About Julie

Julie is the cook, baker, photographer and designer behind This Gal Cooks. When she's not busy creating, adapting and testing recipes, she enjoys reading, traveling, and outdoor activities. Although her days are spent working at her office job, her true passion is food and design. Have a seat, take a look around and savor the flavor!

Comments

  1. Deborah M Owen says:
    January 17, 2013 at 6:21 am

    Is it just me, but I don’t see a link button here?

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  2. Evelyn @ My Turn for us says:
    January 17, 2013 at 7:36 am

    Thanks for hosting!!

    Have a great day:)

    Thanks for the great giveaway and if I won I would spend the $$ on spice jars:)
    Evelyn @ My Turn for us recently posted…Giveaway to the Container Store!!!My Profile

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  3. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says:
    January 17, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Thanks Julie… have a good day, Deb
    Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner recently posted…John’s Lucky (2)7 Chili RevisitedMy Profile

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  4. Kathy Moody says:
    January 17, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Thank you so much for hosting! Happy Thursday! :)
    Kathy Moody recently posted…Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath TutorialMy Profile

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  5. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Umm… I would by EVERYTHING!!! Cookbooks, fun utensils, new tablecloth… Oh my… $100 there is dangerous!
    Karyn – Pint Sized Baker recently posted…Vanilla Bean Puddings – A Guest PostMy Profile

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  6. Connie Forsyth From Sadieloohoo says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I want, I want, Oh let’s go with the Chunky Basketweave Cotton Throw!!! Gorgeous!! With 9 kids in the house we are always fighting over the throws when watching tv…………yes, I suppose I could make more………..but winning the money to buy one would be such fun!!!

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  7. Emily says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Thanks again for hosting the hop, it’s so much fun to find new blogs and network with all the fabulous ladies! Julie you’re the best :)
    Emily recently posted…Brownie MuffinsMy Profile

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  8. Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:26 am

    OMG what wouldn’t I spend it on there?! I would love to get some cute seasonal items but I’d also like some new Le Creuset bakers (I have the fennel and casis collections so I like to stick with those colors)!
    Melissa @ Treats With a Twist recently posted…Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesMy Profile

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  9. Judy Haughton-James says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Thanks a lot for hosting. Have a great Thursday!
    Judy Haughton-James recently posted…Bird Figurines Series – # 21My Profile

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  10. Marquis says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Thanks for hosting the link up and giveaway!

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  11. GlamorousMommy says:
    January 17, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Thanks for hosting Julie :)

    I’d put the gift card towards a kitchen aid mixer, I’m dying for one!!

    Fotini
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  12. Martine Shoemaker says:
    January 17, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Thanks for hosting!
    Martine Shoemaker recently posted…Wordless Wednesday/Mamatography: Week 1My Profile

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  13. Dawn says:
    January 17, 2013 at 10:09 am

    What a fab-o giveaway on a fab-o linky party! I would love anything all-clad from WS or the opportunity to just buy “extra” utensils!!!!

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  14. Lorraine @ Cookin' For the Seven Dwarfs says:
    January 17, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Thanks for hosting!!
    Lorraine @ Cookin’ For the Seven Dwarfs recently posted…Blueberry Boy BaitMy Profile

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  15. Jennifer says:
    January 17, 2013 at 11:33 am

    As always, thank you for hosting!

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    http://jennsrandomscraps.blogspot.ca
    http://pinterest.com/jennp6
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  16. Jen @ CraftyMisAdventures.com says:
    January 17, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you for co-hosting such a great blog hop. I have enjoyed peeking around your blog a bit.
    Jen @ CraftyMisAdventures.com
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  17. I Gotta Try That says:
    January 17, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Thanks so much for the blog hop Julie. I am following all of your wonderful co-hosts. I hope you have a fantastic day.
    Hugs,
    Marcie
    I Gotta Try That recently posted…Heart Shaped Fancy EggMy Profile

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  18. trish says:
    January 17, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    thanks for hosting Julie! I look forward to this hop every week :)

    Stopping by from the GYB blog hop!
    Trish @ Tales from …

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  19. Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate says:
    January 17, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks for hosting, Julie!
    Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate recently posted…Tasty TraditionsMy Profile

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  20. Paula J says:
    January 17, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Hi Julie!! Thanks for hosting your fun a fab party :) )

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  21. Eloquent Obi says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Love the blog hops! Newbie blogger here! SO many blogs and love all the titles out there. Your recipes look so good. i love to cook and of course love to eat! My blog: http://myeloquentrambles.blogspot.com/
    Eloquent Obi recently posted…Fire?!?!My Profile

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  22. Carissa says:
    January 18, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Hello!

    Thanks for hosting the blog hop and I’m already a follower of yours just stopping by to say hello:) Have a good weekend!

    Carissa
    Lillies & Silk
    Carissa recently posted…Look What I Got: A Blue FurlaMy Profile

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  23. Lynn H says:
    January 18, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Hi Julie~ Now following you on Bloglovin’ Thanks for hosting the blog hop. Stop by anytime! Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
    Lynn H recently posted…Heart Shaped Cream PuffMy Profile

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  24. Claire @ A Little Claireification says:
    January 18, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks again, ladies!!! Excited bout this giveaway too! :) Claire
    Claire @ A Little Claireification recently posted…Valentine’s Dish Towel Tutorial {Dollar Tree Style!}My Profile

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  25. Emily @Mrs WASP says:
    January 18, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Thanks for hosting another great link up, and giveaway! Excited to find some more blogs to read! :)
    Emily @Mrs WASP recently posted…Take NoteMy Profile

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  26. Bintu@recipesfromapantry.com says:
    January 22, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    Thank you masses for hosting this. What a fab fab idea. I have just followed you on pinterest and look forward to reading your posts and checking out your recipes. I will also be checking out other bloggers on here. See you all….
    Bintu@recipesfromapantry.com recently posted…West African chicken peanut stewMy Profile

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  27. Bintu@recipesfromapantry.com says:
    January 22, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Forgot to say that I followed you on twitter too.
    Bintu@recipesfromapantry.com recently posted…Easy KedgereeMy Profile

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