Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Top Ten Things That Make Our Life As Bloggers Easier/Better


 For a list of past and future Top Ten Tuesday topics and to find out more about Top Ten Tuesday, click here!
Julia's Pick: Goodreads makes my life a hell of a lot easier. When I go to write a review and I want to get the summary or the publishers information, Goodreads has it all right there for me! I usually have Blogger open in one tab and the book page for Goodreads open in another. It is my favorite book site!

Julia's Other Pick: Rafflecopter is GREAT for holding contests. I like entering with it and I like using it when I am hosting my own contests. I still put in the fail safe of email entries if for some reason a user is not able to use the widget, but I think I've done that twice or so. It's a fantastic tool.

Jamie's pick: Audiobooks -- It really helps me to squeeze in a little extra reading time while I'm commuting, cleaning or working out.

Jamie's pick: Google calendar: I don't know what I'd do without the Google docs calendar for TBTB. There are quite a few of us so it helps us to stay organized and know who has what due. I use it for my own blog also but not as much. Having a calendar helps me plan out what I want to do so I can get into beast writing mode when I'm ready to sit down.

Jamie's pick: Tweetdeck & Hootsuite: I hate the Twitter web application but I looove Tweetdeck! I hate the latest updates but whatever still useful! I use Hootsuite to really schedule tweets and Facebook posts for when I know I'm not going to be able be on to tweet posts.

Jamie's Pick: Feedly: After Google Reader died I never thought I'd be whole again but OMG I LOVE FEEDLY. There are some less than perfect things about it but I hope as it grows those will be ironed out!

Jamie's Pick: Instagram &VSCOcam: Love these apps to prettify my pictures of books!

Tahleen's pick: NetGalley and Edelweiss. True, these awesome galley resources aren't necessary if you are a book blogger, but if you're at all interested in getting free copies of yet-to-be-released books, they are KEY. I love being able to browse what's available and share my thoughts on new titles.

Tahleen's other pick: The library. Because this is where I get all my other books for free. I don't think I've paid for a book in print for at least a year, if not longer (e-books are another story). Maybe once or twice at a signing, but really, that's it. I get all of my audiobooks (digital and on CD), print books, and a few e-books at the library. It helps that I'm a librarian, but still.

Jen's Pick: Other book bloggers make booking blogging easier! I love reading other bloggers reviews (everyone has their own unique style which is awesome) and you really do discover some great books. There are SO many wonderful books I doubt I'd ever pick up if it wasn't for other book bloggers!

What things make your life as a blogger easier/better?



37 comments:

  1. So many of those picks are mine too - although I've never used HootSuite or Tweetdeck (and have heard only good things about those!). Some investigation may be in order...

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  2. Augh! Accidentally double entered. My apologies!

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  3. I totally forgot about Google calendar - but yeah, that completely helps! Great list, I have a few of these on mine, too!

    Come check out my TTT!

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  4. Google Calendar is so helpful, especially with series/features. Love Rafflecopter. Tweetdeck, the library, bloggers, and Edelweiss are on my list, too. :)

    My TTT

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  5. I love Tweetdeck too, I don't think I could stand using Twitter without it -especially during parties! I really need to check out Hootsuite, I've heard about it before but it sounds a lot more useful than I've given it credit for if you can schedule tweets with it! That'd be handy!

    Great list!
    April @ My Shelf Confessions

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  6. The library is my top thing. It's an absolute gem of a resource and I couldn't picture not having access to it.

    Here's my TTT.

    Sarah

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  7. A friend talked to me about Google Calendar, too, saying that it's a great means of organizing your activity. Maybe I should try it out and see if it help me just as much as it seems to help others. :)

    Mada Sch @ Confiture de rĂªves.

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  8. I really love this week's topic! It's very interesting to see what everyone includes.

    Thanks for sharing <3

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  9. Here's my top ten: http://igamogam.wordpress.com/2013/08/20/make-life-easier/

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  10. Thanks for another fun question! I had to really think about this one!

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  11. Goodreads, and netgalley are on mine as well. Here are my Top Ten .

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  12. I've tried audiobooks, and I like them, and I like the ability they give me to multi-task, but for some reason, I just can't fully commit to them! Partly it's because my free selection doesn't have the ones I want to listen to available. I'm a cheapie.

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  13. Agreed on so many counts. I love my library. I rarely buy print books anymore either and if I do I buy second hand and only if I've already read and loved it. EW and NG and GR are definitely my favorite sites. And I love other bloggers! It's the best community to be a part of.

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  14. It's interesting to see what you find useful as a blogger. I didn't think to include Rafflecopter or NetGalley.

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  15. WHY didn't I say audiobooks too?! That's brilliant - I always have one going in my car, and it has made my 35-minute commute to work (and then home again) so much more enjoyable. Good call on that one!

    TTT @ Krista's Dust Jacket

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  16. Oh my gosh, how could I forget Rafflecopter? I don't use Feedly but Bloglovin' is SO helpful. Wow, I can't believe I forgot so many!!!!
    Really enjoyed this topic :) :)

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  17. GoodReads makes it a lot easier to find books, which has led to my to-read list multiplying like rabbits. I don't know if it's made life easier, but it is more full! :D

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  18. It's cool how many of these are on my list too! I haven't considered google calendar as my go-to calendar, but it's worth checking out, as are Tweetdeck and Hootsuite. Love the topic this week!

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  19. You all have number of things I didn't even think of! That's what makes Top Ten Tuesday so fun! I have to say I don't like Rafflecopter...mostly because I'm not using twitter or facebook for my blogging--maybe I'll have to change that?!!

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  20. Here's my top 10 www.annamariesbookreviews.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/top-10-tuesday_1820.html

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  21. I had many similar to you! Thanks for sharing this.

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  22. Great list! I love how handy Goodreads is to us all! :-)

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  23. I guess I could retry using Google Calendar. Last time when I tried it it was really hard to sync up.

    Also I totally spaced putting NetGalley on our list.

    We split ours up for 5 of book reading easier and 5 of blogging easier.

    Ashley and Sean
    @Bookz4Nerdz

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  24. Google calendar is on my list too.

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  25. Great list. I would have to completely agree on them ALL.

    Jenese
    Readers Confession
    www.readersconfession.com

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  26. Other bloggers have been a great help. I have found so many book recs from reading their reviews and have been able to get to know so many awesome people!

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  27. I've heard good things about Feedly, but I've yet to check it out.

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  28. The library made my list for several reasons--I love not just the actual building, where you can wander the shelves, but the fact that they will get you a book from another branch--or even another city--and put it on a hold shelf with your name on it. :)

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  29. We have a lot of the same ones in common!

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  30. Goodreads is definitely a biggie for a lot of us. I don't know what I would do without it! Great topic!

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  31. Goodreads is so amazing to us haha

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  32. Great picks! I picked Goodreads, NetGalley & Edelweiss, and the library too. But how did I forget Rafflecopter? And audiobooks definitely make some of my reading easier... or rather, they let me 'read' when my hands and eyes are otherwise occupied.

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  33. I love Hootsuite app for my phone. It's really easy to use. I keep myself organized using the calendar on my iPhone since I do most of my blogging using my WordPress app.

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  34. I really enjoyed this Top Ten Tuesday, and a lot of your guys Top Ten was really helpful, because I am a new blogger myself.

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  35. Goodreads, netgalley and the library!!!! Heart them!

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  36. I really need to organize and Google calendar sounds like just the ticket!

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