I have to share some bloggy news that I am excited about. It’s so funny how sometimes just the little things in life get me excited, like a little WordPress plug-in called Threaded Comments. You see, now when you leave a comment at Theta Mom, I am able to reply to your comment (which will be embedded in the comments) and it will automatically send a direct email to you! I was finding that so often I was responding to comments, but I know many of you do not have the time to come back and check for replies so by using this plug-in, we can continue the conversation so easily. I know this is not earth-shattering news and a million other WordPress blogs already use this or something similar, but just like new apps for your phone, I am so excited about it! So be sure to leave a comment and tell me that you stopped by so I can send you a reply and use my new app! Yay!
I also just finished a post scheduled to go live on Monday (it is such a hot topic) that I can’t wait to share with you. In fact, it will be so perfect to have these threaded comments for this post because I really think this post will ignite much reaction and discussion.
And tomorrow? Probably one of the most exciting giveaways I have performed at Theta Mom to date…and I’ve had some good ones so be sure to check that out as well.
Finally, I wanted to share some thoughts about TMC. Honestly, I am blown away. Over 200 bloggers have joined in less than three weeks of the launch and we still continue to grow. I can’t tell you how many emails and tweets I’ve received, telling me how much you are loving TMC and that you’ve found so many new readers. THAT is what’s it’s all about! And now with the threaded comments added, the TMC Network will also have a more fluid discussion because you each can reply as well – how awesome is that? And if you haven’t joined yet, we love new members so get on board the TMC train!
And before I end this house cleaning, I have a little shameless self-promotion request: Please click for me at Top Mommy Blogs HERE and help me get into the Top #10. As always, I really appreciate your support.
I’ll say it again as I always do, I have the BEST followers. Ever.
That is all.
xoxo
Sounds like a fun time here… I will be back to see what the give away is.. come visit some time
.-= Vodka Logic´s last blog ..Friday 55 =-.
See, I am so excited to use this app! I will be there shortly!
it worked
.-= Vodka Logic´s last blog ..Friday 55 =-.
Thanks for sharing. I’m going to check this plugin out for my blog.. I don’t like the way my comments flow. I have another question that I’m going to email you. Have a good day.
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..Technical Difficulties =-.
Email away because this is a blast!
Threaded comments aren’t available on Blogger, but not too long ago I discovered Disqus and the rest, as they say, is history. If any of your readers are Blogger bloggers (whoa mouthful) and want to be able to do that same (because I agree with you, it’s all about the conversation), Disqus is free, and VERY easy to use. http://www.disqus.com.
Can’t wait to read what’s coming up!
.-= Christine LaRocque´s last blog ..Sack of surprises =-.
Thanks so much for sharing that!!!
Thanks! I just read through the comments and appreciate the info. I’ll go check it out.
.-= Shari@ Tales from the Sippy Cup´s last blog ..Becoming "The Naked Blogger" =-.
I can’t wait to see what your post Monday is all about! LOVE me some good discussion!
It’s working – yay! And I really think you’ll enjoy the convo Monday. It’s a topic I’m really excited to discuss.
It’s a cool feature and I am glad you finally got it installed. I guess it comes with the free version of wp and it’s free themes as I have had it for as long as I have been with wp. Anyway I am looking forward to reading over the next few days.
.-= Italian Mama Chef´s last blog ..Stuffed shells with sausage and cherry tomatoes =-.
I’m addicted to the feature already! Have a great weekend.
Oh I am going to check out this plug-in – thanks for the heads up! I will be back Monday for the exciting post…have a great weekend!
You should check this plug-in out, so far, I’m already addicted! lol
Wow! I love it! I might have to make the move to wordpress sometime!
.-= Kari´s last blog ..Enter to win a Mexico Vacation Giveaway!!!**3 winners!!** =-.
Sounds like some exciting things! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
.-= Pres. Kathy´s last blog ..This stuff only happens to me! =-.
You are one busy mama! I love all the suspense. But honestly I get that excited for all your posts! They are always lots of fun.
Congrats to the success and TMC. I love the twitter list. it has been great to stay connected that way.
.-= This Mama Works It!´s last blog ..The Importance of Building Your Brand and Sticking to It =-.
SO glad you are enjoying TMC and I it makes me happy to hear you enjoy reading my blog! Glad you are here mama!
sounds like a great plug in – so far I like intense debate as a comment vehicle… it works for me at this point… but if I ever make the move to wordpress, I’ll check out that plug in!
.-= heather – acting balanced´s last blog ..Friday… =-.
So far, I really like it! I love the ease of relying, knowing you’ll receive it
I only wish Blogger has this sort of thing – how cool! Oh and BTW, I voted and commented on the Top Mommy Blogs Site.
~Miranda
.-= It’s Awwight Mama´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – 3 Days of Pictures =-.
Thanks so much for your vote!
Cool!! I had wondered why you hadn’t responded to comments (I know you’re busy so I thought maybe you just stopped responding). I used to get them to my email, so I never thought to come back here and check!!
.-= Kmama´s last blog ..TST: Blue? =-.
i’ve recently discovered threaded comments myself… it IS pretty cool.
.-= Nobody´s last blog ..Forget-Me-Not Friday 3/26/10 =-.
I am loving this threaded comment stuff!!!
OOh I am going to go join TMC right now! And I cannot wait for the hot topic and giveaway!
Alysha
Yes, you should join – we would love to have you!
Okay…now that I have heard about this Threading comments. WordPress is sounding even more inviting!
.-= ModernMom´s last blog ..The Tooth Fairy Is Dead! =-.
I still can’t believe you were in Flordia when I was – Can you imagine if we were at the pool together and didn’t know it?!
TMC really is great!!! I have been very impressed.
.-= Gerber Days´s last blog ..Fish out of water. =-.
I am so happy you are enjoying TMC!!! That makes me happy, too!
That’s so cool!!
.-= MiMi´s last blog ..F-Bomb Friday!! =-.
I am like a kid in a candy store – I am so excited!
I love wp isn’t it the best! It has such a great community behind it and there is constantly new and better things it can do. new and better plug ins to make your site bigger and better.
I totally agree – I love WP!
Thats great news!! Ive been mia with new baby and all, so I feel like a bad bloggy friend!
You are never a bloggy friend – we all get busy. Nice to see you when you are here!
Hello from FF! Have a great weekend =)
.-= kelley´s last blog ..Aloha Friday and Follow Friday….. =-.
Wow! You have such great things going on with your blog – congrats!!! I can’t wait to read Monday’s post & I’m definitely looking forward to the giveaway. Hopefully I’m still eligible for others since I’ve already won one!
Theta Mom Rocks!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Another Bad Portrait Studio Experience =-.
Awww, thanks for the “Theta Mom rocks” part. SO glad you love coming here! And you can enter every contest – winners are chosen at random from random.org
xoxo
My interest is piqued for Monday….and I would LOVE to have this app on my blog. I’d be cartwheelin’ if I had it, too! Happy Friday.
.-= Musings de Mommy´s last blog ..Please Allow Me to Elaborate =-.
I know, I am so freakin excited!!!
Wohoo! I’m so glad that you finally added the threaded comments (and feel better that you aren’t going to yell at me for pushing them on you 😉 ). So excited for Monday!!
.-= Ashley @ Just Another Mom of 2´s last blog ..Aloha Friday & Friday Follow: Springtime! =-.
LOL Ashley! I was too chicken for awile, thinking it would interfere with the listings, but the benefit of having a true conversation outweighed that for me – so thanks for the advice. 😉
One of my favorite plug-ins!!! Yea for using it 😀
.-= beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..Don’t Want To Talk About It =-.
oooh what a fun feature! With a toddler & newborn I totally don’t have time to revisit blogs after commenting. Plus I don’t tweet. I know, I know, but I have to draw the line somewhere for my family’s sake LOL. You got me – I am looking forward to Monday!
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..Father Son Moments =-.
I know what you mean about drawing the line – I never return to blogs to look for a reply either. This is why I love this new feature – yay!
And I really think you’ll enjoy the post on Monday!
I wish there was a plugin like that for blogger. Looking forward to your future posts!
.-= Tonya´s last blog ..A Prayer Challenge =-.
Thank you Tonya! I am having fun with this one!
I am still learning so much about blogger vs word press.
Looking forward to the post on Moday, sounds like a good one.
Did not get a chance to do Time out for Theata Mom because I had no time alone this whole entire month!
http://www.jenniferwriteshere.com/2010/03/i-bet-this-has-never-happened-to-you.html
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..I Bet This Has Never Happened To You =-.
Jennifer – Well, there’s always next month for a time out, right? lol
not if you knew my kids!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..I Bet This Has Never Happened To You =-.
YAY! Great changes Heather…I will have to check out that plugin myself! Looking forward to seeing how it works here at Theta Mom, and yes, loving the TMC Network!
.-= The Pursuit of Mommyness´s last blog ..Coupon Clipping Equals to $100 per Hour, Tax Free =-.
Hi There…Thanks so much for this info..I might try it too..I think im a little behind as far as plug ins go..I need to get with the program..Thanks ..looking forward to Mondays hot topic..have great weekend..!
.-= Robin´s last blog ..My Husband is so Bizarre… =-.
Robin- I highly recommend this plug-in and looking forward to hearing your thoughts about Monday’s topic!
Thanks for suggesting that plug in. I just installed it. Saved me from having to upgrade to the latest version of my “theme” and losing changes!
.-= Kristin´s last blog ..Good bye rats nest.. I hope! =-.
I learned about this “app” at Bloggy Boot Camp. I added it about 2 weeks ago. However, I’m INTRIGUED by the fact that you say it ALSO emails the person you’re replying to?!?!? I’ve been copying and pasting every reply I make and sending them a separate email… which has been annoying.
I just posted a “reply” to a “test” that I, personally, posted and it didn’t pan out like that — no email in my inbox. Hmmmm. I must be missing something???
.-= Kat @ http://www.TodaysCliche.com´s last blog ..Guest Blogger: Incognito in Cancun / “There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters” =-.
Hi Kat –
I had the same problem until my girl Brittany from mommywords.com showed me the way.
Go to Settings > Threaded Comments plug-in and scroll down to where it says something about emailing the commenter – by default, it is disabled, you have to click the circle that either allows anyone to reply or admins only.
Then, save your changes and it should work!
I think I FINALLY figured out how to use the same PlugIn. Thanks for tipping me off to it back when you were searching too
.-= The Unlikely Mama´s last blog ..Anti Depressant =-.
Its this kind of stuff that really makes me want to take the jump to WP. I thrive on the interaction and continuing the conversation, but Blogger makes it hard to do that! I cannot wait for what you have on Monday. As always I am sure it will be amazing! Thanks for all the support and the great things you do.
.-= Shari@ Tales from the Sippy Cup´s last blog ..Becoming "The Naked Blogger" =-.
Shari – I cannot tell you how excited I am about this reply embedded in the comments as well as the email. What’s so awesome is that YOU can reply to another other blogger here and it will go to their email and at the same time, others can read and engage in the conversation.
I wanted to do this for awhile and I am so glad I finally decided to do it. Now, it feels complete to me – I really am excited about this new feature!
And, you will really enjoy post on Monday – I am anticipating lots of great discussion! Thanks for always supporting Theta Mom.
xoxo
Ok am I doing something wrong? I downloaded the plug-in and its activated but doesn’t seem to be working? When you reply to comment are you replying by email? That’s what I have been doing but they are not showing up? Ummm
Tina – Be sure you do this:
Go to settings > Threaded Comments
Once you are there, scroll down about 3/4 of the way and find something that says email and commentor – check the circle that says anyone can reply and update your options.
Excited for your excited news!
Thanks for always supporting me girl – you rock!
Wow!!! I’m going to have to drop by for a cup of coffee more often. I’m definitely out of the loop and need to catch up! Yes, I’ll vote for you, I’m like #65 or something so if you’re that close to the top 10, you’ve got my vote Lol!!
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
.-= Menopausal New Mom´s last blog ..Krazy Glue Mishaps =-.
I need to cacth up, too but I think this will really help!
What a cool idea with the embedded reply. I always so bummed when peoples email aren’t on their accounts because I try to email back to everyone. I gave up doing the comments after because I knew so many weren’t seeing them.
Love it my dear!
.-= Alexis AKA MOM´s last blog ..SafetyTat Discount Code =-.
Thanks girl! I am so excited!
I think the threaded comments are such a great idea!
I have been blown away by the great blogs that I have discovered through TMC and I love it!!!
.-= Tracie´s last blog ..-Project 365 Week 13 =-.
Tracie – I am so glad you are loving TMC! My hope is that we only continue to grow – and I with your support, it will!
I love the threaded comments and congrats on almost being in the top 10! (I’m not even on the chart…) And you know I’m loving the TMC!
.-= The Fence: A Working Mom’s Blog´s last blog ..WTF, Mother Nature? =-.
You have no idea how happy that makes me about TMC – I have received nothing but positive feedback, I think it is truly working and we are building an amazing community here.
Thanks for your support and I can’t wait to meet you in real life at BlogHer!!!
Hey! That’s really helpful; I try to come back to the blogs that I commented on but it takes me days at times
.-= jing lejano´s last blog ..Easy On The Eyes =-.
Thanks for stopping by girl! Love this new reply thing! 😉
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Barbar Review and Giveaway =-.
I love your post and I can’t wait to see what you come up with this week!
♥ your blog
.-= Niki @ Ambitious Gurl´s last blog ..Catching back up…. =-.
Awww, thanks so much girl!
xoxo
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Barbar Review and Giveaway =-.
I am behind can you tell? I had threaded comments on my blog and it doesn’t work for me. Do you respond in your dashboard or right on the post? Just curious…I like the feature but people weren’t getting the email response so I stopped using it. Maybe need to re in stall it.
.-= One Take on Life – Heather´s last blog ..Friday Thoughts…. =-.
Hi Heather,
Once you install, Go to settings > Threaded Comments
Once you are there, scroll down about 3/4 of the way and find something that says email and commentor – check the circle that says anyone can reply and update your options. Then it should work!
Thanks so much for finding this! I have to install immediately! (which means sometime tomorrow.
How long have you had your blog? I’m really impressed with your success. How did you start with twitter? I just started and most of my followers are lam self promoters. Thanks to the theta community, I have been able to find great people to follow
.-= M.e.:Daily´s last blog ..Bountiful Cheer and Applause! Walking Straight Forward =-.
So glad you found some TMC ladies on Twitter!
Thanks so much for the kind words about Theta Mom. I started last summer and I’ve been hooked on blogging ever since. I am still trying to get around to the new TMC blogs!
And as a member, take the TMC button as well (it’s linked directly to the community). I look forward to blogging with you!
Oh my gosh, after I got your comment from your post today in my email I was going to email you back and ask how you did that. SO glad that I forgot about it and decided to catch up on my Google Reader tonight, rather than embarrass myself. I just switched to wordpress.org and hope to spend some time this weekend adding some plugins and dressing the place up up a bit.
.-= Krista´s last blog ..Just Read =-.