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** Open Mic for Bloggers **

By Michelle Shaeffer | 38 Comments

Hey blogger, jump into the spotlight here and share your favorite post from the month of October with everyone!

Don’t be shy.  I know you’ve all been creating awesome content this month for the Ultimate Blog Challenge and for your blog readers, so share a post with a link and why it’s your favorite.

Go ahead.  Right down there in the comment box.

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  1. Glenneth says

    October 31, 2011 at 11:33 am

    http://letstalkandwalk.com/2011/10/02/thoughts-from-a-newbie-runner/

    Above is one of my favorite blog posts from Octobers. Happens to be very early on.

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  2. Stacy says

    October 31, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Michelle,

    What a great way to let others shine!

    Here is one from a little over a month ago:
    http://growwithstacy.com/2011/09/14/i-will-only-search-if-you-pay-me/

    Thanks!
    Stacy

    Reply
  3. Bharat says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    http://www.geekadda.com/top-10-tips-to-increase-loading-speed-of-your-wordpress-blog-2/
    is my favorite post from the month of october. Wrote it for 3 hours :)

    Reply
  4. PeggyLee Hanson says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    One of my favorites “Who else but you?”

    http://www.inspiration4encouragement2supportu.com/2/post/2011/10/who-else-but-you.html

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  5. Debi Walter - The Romantic Vineyard says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    http://theromanticvineyard.com/2011/10/11/love-song-letter/ This was my favorite post from this month. Tom liked it too!

    Reply
  6. Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    No audio posts for me. So, I’ll just keep it an open slate…
    I’ll cheat by using the past post in a series of six…
    http:/www.adjuvancy.com/wordpress/government/

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  7. Cathy Miller says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    I’ll share my very quick video on the #1 Video Tip for Overcoming the Fear (it just happens to be today’s post).

    http://bit.ly/s2zMjt

    Thanks, Michelle!

    Reply
  8. Susan Avello says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    This was my Halloween post. Need I say more?

    http://hrvirtualcafe.com/2011/10/27/halloween-office-parties-gone-bad/

    Reply
  9. mikec ( says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I mention a recent big boo boo of mine in: “My Social Media Mistake” ->

    http://sugarpinerealty.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-social-media-mistake.html

    Thx Michelle :)

    Reply
  10. helen bogun says

    October 31, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    one of my favorite is todays post
    it is a guestblog
    written by my dear friend scott who is a true halloween lover

    https://helzdesign.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/for-the-love-of-halloween/

    the last week i made a halloween blog out of my blog
    i started a little series which consists of 6 parts + a font part
    the histoy of halloween

    https://helzdesign.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/history-of-halloween-5/
    links to part 1-4 in part 5
    part 6 will be posted tomorrow

    hallloween font
    https://helzdesign.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/font-of-the-week-4-%e2%80%93-halloween/

    i am proud – not only that i have managed the challenge
    but also that i have posted an entire series of just one subject :)
    in english and in german

    was a busy months, made 55 blogposts in the whole of october
    met so many fantastic new people
    read so many gorgeous thoughts and comments and posts
    thanks for that :)

    Reply
  11. Paula Eder says

    October 31, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    What a great idea, Michelle!

    This was one of my favorites from October … “Finding Time for Feelings-Move Ahead Powerfully by Looking Back” about how much more energy and power we have at our disposal when we know what we’re feeling!

    http://thetimefinder.com/finding-time-for-feelings-move-ahead-powerfully-by-looking-back/

    It was fun/informative/interesting to read all the other posts – excellent collection!

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  12. Darlene says

    October 31, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Hey Michelle! How cool!

    Probably my favorite post this month was on putting my camera down and LIVING LIFE rather than observing it.

    http://lifeonthefrancofarm.blogspot.com/2011/10/put-camera-down.html.

    Reply
  13. Small Biz Coach says

    October 31, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Here is my best post from October 2011

    http://almostinbusiness.com/videos/power-social-media/

    Reply
    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 11:13 pm

      Aren’t those numbers amazing? Social media is growing so fast and we have the power to reach so many.

      Reply
  14. Lisa says

    October 31, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    This post kicked off a new review series about “2011 Hottest Holiday Toys”.

    http://she-homeschools.com/air-hogs-hyperactives-review/

    Reply
    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 11:02 pm

      That looks like a blast, Lisa. I’m going to have to consider those for my boys. Also liked your baby-proofing post. I remember those days with my older two homeschooling and the youngest exploring everything… we survived too. But I did a lot of baby-proofing. :)

      Reply
  15. Barbara Casey says

    October 31, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Many thanks!

    My blog is a dialogue in which my physical self asks my eternal Self what it is I need to know. The answers come from “Eternal Barbara” and this post challenged me to get out of my comfort zone concerning speaking my truth. I need these reminders.

    http://newradiance.typepad.com/whatlifewants/2011/10/they-gave-up-much-for-duty.html

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    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      Hi Barbara, your post reminded me of a beautiful quote: “The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.” ~ Anaïs Nin

      And yes, the pen is mighty!

      Reply
  16. Danielle says

    October 31, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I have learned so much from you through following you on Twitter. Thanks for the opportunity, Michelle!

    This was one of my favorites, from my blog about weight loss, eating, and where the two collide.

    Dessert Isn’t a Privilege, It’s a Strategy: http://tastydiet.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/dessert-isnt-a-privilege-its-a-strategy/

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    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks, Danielle, I’m so glad. :)

      And what a cool way to think about dessert. As someone who’s been on a diet for several months, and feeling guilty about chocolate… I like your perspective!

      Reply
  17. Lisa Kanarek says

    October 31, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I love this idea, Michelle! Here’s my favorite October blog post:
    Would More Hours in the Day Make You More Productive- http://goo.gl/DhzU3

    Reply
    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 10:47 pm

      That one really got me thinking, Lisa. Easy to think more hours would solve it…

      Reply
  18. Ryan Biddulph says

    October 31, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Awesome idea Michelle, thanks for sharing the opportunity with us!!

    I discuss how you can make more money with your home based opportunity.

    http://cashwithatrueconscience.com/rbblog/how-to-make-more-money-with-your-home-based-opportunity/

    Reply
    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Excellent reminder, Ryan.

      Reply
  19. Harleena Singh says

    October 31, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Thanks for giving all of us this wonderful opportunity Michelle :)

    I have recently shifted my Blogspot blog to WordPress and would say my favorite post from the month of October is – tips to develop your inner strength and power.

    http://www.aha-now.com/2011/10/5-tips-to-develop-your-inner-strength-and-power.html

    Reply
    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      October 31, 2011 at 10:26 pm

      Yay! Congrats on the leap to WordPress, Harleena. Have fun playing with all the new plugins available to you. :)

      Reply
  20. Nick Sotos says

    November 1, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Great idea Michelle!
    I admire your work, and I am interested in most of your post. Nevertheless, I really loved one of your last posts: “How to Steal Blog Traffic Like a Pirate” – https://michelleshaeffer.com/how-to-steal-blog-traffic-like-a-pirate/2011/10/29/
    Thank you for letting us all express ourselves through your work.

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  21. Jym | Blog Traffic says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:33 am

    Hey Michelle – What an awesome idea.

    Love the concept of getting people to recommend their own fave from the month. Very cool…

    Can’t resist adding one of my own of course, and I know it’s one you liked as well (thanks for the excellent comment!)

    Mine is all about Strategic Blog Commenting…

    What a lot of great posts there are appearing on this page… Nice work!

    Reply
  22. Natasha Crawford says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Just came across this from your Twitter feed – excellent idea! Thanks for the opportunity to share. My favorite post from October discusses permanent weight loss and how to succeed.

    You can do it – http://niawellness.blogspot.com/2011/10/you-can-do-it.html

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  23. Leanne Chesser says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Thanks, Michelle! I didn’t post much for this challenge :( but my favorite is 101 Essential Links for Online Entrepreneurs: http://www.building-blocks-coaching.com/101-links.html/

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  24. Alison says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:01 am

    Here’s my favorite: it’s about the joys (insert sarcasm here) of the daily commute.

    http://www.learntoembracethestruggle.com/2011/10/wisdom-from-road-well-travelled.html

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  25. Delia says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Michelle, I actually want to mention this post by you: I thought it was written very much from the heart and it was also short enough for my taste :)
    https://michelleshaeffer.com/whats-your-excuse/2011/10/30/.

    Reply
  26. David Verney says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:36 am

    My favourite post was the one you did on Twitter. That led me to write a five-part blog post series on Twitter at my own blog. The first of these can be found at the post I have left for Comment Luv.

    They are all inter-linked so you can check out the series there.

    Thanks for letting me put this together Michelle. Your blog is just about the best I have come across for a long time.

    Just keep it going

    David

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  27. Kristen says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    My favorite post in October focused on one of my own “stress and health” moments–where I forgot to fasten my seatbelt in a cab and we almost were in a wreck. I like an occasional self-reflective post–how I can be so aware of health in so many ways but also manage to do something unsafe! Thanks for letting me post it!

    http://www.stressandhealthonline.com/blog/taking-my-life-in-my-hands/

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  28. Ellen says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Michelle, I adore your site – when I am challenged by my blog I frequently check in to see what you’re up to and if you’ve got any tips and tricks for me! Thanks for inviting me to share with you -and the WONDERFUL community!

    Here’s my favorite post from last month about recalibrating your dreams – how to we respond when things don’t go our way. It’s a great process for anyone going through the GROWTH phase.

    http://thecreativegiraffe.com/2011/10/recalibrate-your-dreams-a-how-to-guide/

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  29. Susanne Warren says

    November 5, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    As a relatively new blogger, I thought this was one of my best blog posts ever, although it’s a bit dated now:
    http://www.takingstepstowellness.com/october-is-vegetarian-awareness-month.

    I appreciate the opportunity to do a little bragging at my current comfort level!

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  30. Lisa C Writes says

    November 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Here is one of my favorites. It was hard to choose. Enjoy! :-)

    Creating Lasting Love
    http://www.lisacwrites.com/2011/10/creating-lasting-love-tip-3_04.html

    Reply
  31. Regina says

    November 5, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    This is my first time here, what an awesome spot! This is one of my favorite posts from October just because Bullying is so prevalent in today’s society. We need to draw more attention to this issue and try to find a solution.
    http://reginasfamilyseasons.blogspot.com/2011/10/bullying-in-21st-century.html

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