While I know that all good things must come to an end, it feels like its the end of a blogging era. I remember when I began blogging back in 2010, linkys were BIG and a must for anyone wanting exposure or to build a blogging community. OTTP's community has always been on the petite size, mainly due to the time and effort it takes to build a blog's following.
I never had dreams of writing daily blog posts or even publishing more than twice a week. When the girls were small and slept a lot, I had more time to devote to my blog, but nowadays my business is keeping me busy and I tend to be writing up posts for its blog instead of over here.
I was late to the IBOT party and didn't join until July 2015. Over the years it's been a great way of connecting with other bloggers. Not just sharing blog posts that we had written that day, but opening up and sharing parts of our lives. It was like sitting down with a friend over a virtual cup of coffee and having a chat!
I will miss you IBOT!
Thanks to Kylie & Jess for hosting IBOT for as long as you did, and for giving us a place to share our stories and be part of a blogging tribe. xx
Also thank you to those of you who have popped over via IBOT and left your thoughts and comments on my posts, its much appreciated! xx
Below are some of my favourite posts I have shared over at IBOT these past few years.
The arrival of Popette: my experience with pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome
04 AUGUST 2015
11 AUGUST 2015
17 JANUARY 2017
A letter to Cherub - you are now in Kindy
7 FEBRUARY 2017
30 JANUARY 2018
It's been a good journey on IBOT, hasn't it? Shame about linkys dying but I guess there is a nice small community of bloggers that will continue to engage
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful that it lasted as long as it did. :)
DeleteThe community found through blogging, and particularly link ups, is the best.
ReplyDeleteI agree Vanessa! :)
DeleteI was late to the IBOT party too - didn't join in the fun until 2014 - but I like to think I made up for lost time :) So many happy memories!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you there Sam! :)
DeleteOh Julie, how lovely to see these posts pop up. I hope that you will link up when you can on Mondays. Yes, losing IBOT is a sad event as many of us got to know people and blogs that way at first.
ReplyDeleteDenyse #teamIBOT
Thanks Denyse! Its lovely to reflect on all the wonderful posts that were published on a Tuesday. Yes I will try and pop over and link up when I can. xx
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