I started this last month (January) with the intention of everyone helping everyone by sharing their top 10 favorite blogs and why. A very simple concept that I believe will go far and we can all recognise a bit more about each other as well as discover new people all at the same time. What is this all about and what do you have to do to join exactly? I’m glad you asked! All you have to do is send me your top 10 favorite blogs and what you like about each one by the 25th of each month. I will then post your name and your blog including your top 10 favorite blogs and we will hopefully build a fast growing community of people from all walks of life engaging in this activity to support and help each other. And yes I will of course include my own list every month as well. If you’re not on my list one month don’t feel bad. This is a top 10 list each month for a reason and the list from everyone will probably change as months go by. This is just something fun… Nothing to be taken hard feelings to. Here it is… Enjoy!
Heather from ShadesOfADream.com/Blog’s List:
1. http://www.theinfopreneur.net
Where to start… This guy is the main reason my blog’s already up and running before the rest of my site. I go by every day, sometimes several times a day to comment, and he’s been a huge inspiration for me.
Makes me think with every new post, full of common sense and practical ways to rock, at work.
Leo talks about a whole host of things to simplify and therefore improve your life. Always look forward to them appearing in my reader.
My favourite 3D tutorial feed, so many amazing and creative things there it’s unreal.
5. http://www.smartpassiveincome.com
Pat’s approach is really down to earth, and shows that he honestly cares about his family and non-blogging life while still knowing what he’s talking about.
6. Seth Godin (Please Google him… If I put the link to his site on here as I tried doing like all the rest, an error comes up on my blog and I’m not sure why. Sorry about any inconvenience.)
What can I say? He’s Seth.
7. http://www.freelanceswitch.com
Favourite Freelancing blog, full of ultra useful tips that are important, but maybe not covered as well elsewhere.
Fairly new addition, but it’s quickly become one of my favourite feeds; lots of good advice and interesting things to think about.
9. http://www.ameaningfulexistence.com
Just For Today Challenge. Really useful, and she’s a lovely person; I enjoy commenting there.
Like most of the others; inspirational and useful, the attitude of the writers often makes me smile too.
Barb Dorsett from GetBlogsDone.com’s List:
1. http://www.stevepavlina.com
a personal development blog which encourages me to get out of my comfort zone all the time, in order to grow and change for the better. He inspires me more than anyone else. And he has the best forum community out there for personal development. I’ve made some good connections and friends there!
the most excellent advice and training ground for newbie bloggers like me, with Darren Rowse’s down-to-earth and sometimes humorous personality thrown in. I have learned so much from him in such a short time! And I love his Aussie accent that you can hear in his videos!
3. http://www.dailyblogtips.com
Lots of great little tips and tricks for bloggers to try out…plus, I credit Daniel Scocco (blog owner) with alerting me to internet marketing genius Eben Pagan’s Ignition Program, which is changing my life!
a 6-figure blogger who really helps put together internet marketing with blogging and is very approachable for those who want to become successful with his help. He’ll be the one I rely on most this year to bring my blogging to the next level!
a wonderful personal development blog by Leo Babauta which helps me learn to do less and more efficiently with great articles that make me really think about things in life that really count the most.
6. http://www.lifeoptimizer.org
a personal development blog by Donald Latumahina which gives me the most motivation and inspiration when I need it. Easy, clear reading, and good resources lists.
7. http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com
Yaro Starak’s blog about becoming an online entrepreneur, filled with his experiences and insights, and HIGHLY educational. He offers online courses, and now private coaching for a select few who are dead serious about becoming really successful online. Very thought-provoking posts which call me to action every time. And his sometimes “crazy” hair just adds to his appeal!
8. http://www.websites-in-a-weekend.net
David Doolin’s (“Dr. Wordpress”)blog which can teach you how to put up a fully functioning self-hosted Wordpress blog in a weekend. Pretty cool stuff which has helped me through some technical nightmares…and he’s f’in funny, too!
This blog centers around viral marketing online and shows you nice little “secrets” to getting your business or blog circulated out there on the web. When I’m ready to really market my blog, I’m listening to HIM! The owner, Glen, is just 20 and makes his living online while traveling the world, already making 5 figures, and has attracted attention from the likes of companies like Nissan, Land Rover, and Hewlett-Packard. Keep your eye on this one–he’s gonna do great things!
10. http://postsecret.blogspot.com
a picture-blog where people send in their darkest secrets on postcards anonymously for the world to see. The value is gives me is to see some of the problems people face that I wasn’t even aware of. I may get some ideas for articles to write in the future on another one of my blogs about relationships and personal development because of this blog. It’s interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking…
Phil Starn from PhilStarn.com’s List:
How to write an effective copy. Even if I’m not into selling and marketing, following this blog helps be write better blog posts.
Writing tips for freelance writers. Again, I’m not a freelancer but the writing tips are worth it!
Needs no introduction! I’ve been following it for five years, although I have only been blogging on and off during that time.
Steve was a waiter in NYC for many years and wrote a book about it. His blog is filled with good writing and interesting stories.
Dave Cheong has been quite busy this year, but each one of his posts is a little gem.
6. http://www.stevepavlina.com
Steve’s views on personal development are sometimes unconventional yet very inspiring.
Dragos’ personal development blog is now famous for its huge list posts
8. http://www.smartpassiveincome.com
I like Pat Flynn’s advices about passive income and his transparency. I could look at his income reports all day!
9. http://www.writeinmyjournal.com
David meets strangers in the street and asks them to write a little something in his journal.
10. http://tynan.net
Tynan wants to make his life as interesting as possible, and succeeds beyond expectations.
James from TheInfoPreneur.net’s List:
1. http://www.bloggerillustrated.com
Allyn is the man, little brash and not for everyone, but this guy makes coin!
Ben is the nicest guy in the world, amazing writer.
Don is the kind of guy who will go far.
Dave has given me a lot of time recently without asking anything in return, great bloke
Eleanor is such a nice woman, she really does get there and give something back
6. http://www.escapingthe9to5.com
Maren is probably (in my eyes) the one to watch this year, fantastic information and one hell of a business mind.
Has a regular slot at problogger, amazing talent and actually a very fun read.
Sire is the man, he doesn’t mince his words and tells it straight to anyone!
I have guest posted for John, fantastic bloke and well worth a visit, awesome stuff.
10. http://www.travisamorgan.com
Travis is a great guy who wears his heart on his sleeve, awesome read.
Ben from 6Aliens.com’s List:
it start me off blogging all those years ago.
2. http://www.theinfopreneur.net
5. http://www.reachourdreams.com
6. http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com
9. http://www.ameaningfulexistence.com
Steven from TheEmotionMachine.com’s List:
personal development + productivity
2. http://www.realitysandwich.com
spirituality, philosophy, and activism
psychology, science, self-improvement
4. http://www.heartofbusiness.com
business, philosophy
5. http://www.theemotionmachine.com
my blog: personal development, philosophy, psychology, spirituality
Matthew Needham from BigRedTomatoCompany.co.uk’s List:
3. http://www.theinfopreneur.net
5. http://www.chrisguillebeau.com
6. http://www.ameaningfulexistence.com
9. http://www.escapingthe9to5.com
10. http://www.copyblogger.com
Karilee from BootStrapBlogger.com’s List:
Naomi Dunford’s blog
Michael Martine’s blog
Mark Silver’s blog
5. Problogger
Darren Rowse’s blog
6. Copyblogger
Brian Clark’s blog
Chris Guillebeau’s blog
8. Extreme John
Dave Doolin’s blog
10. Seth Godin’s Blog (Again, please google for Seth Godin… Sorry!)
12. Men With Pens
Anne from AnnOnLife.com’s List:
2. http://www.heatherkephart.com
3. http://www.iamamoneymagnet.com
5. http://rosedesrochers.todays-woman.net
7. http://www.jahangiri.us/news
8. http://www.iheartcvs.com & others of similar content by Erica
9. http://www.lifestyledesignforyou.com – new one on my list
10 http://www.website-in-a-weekend.net
Thomas from InteractOne.com’s List:
1) http://www.shimonsandler.com/
2) http://www.theregister.co.uk/
3) http://www.sitepronews.com/
5) http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/
8. http://www.practicalecommerce.com/
9) http://www.searchenginejournal.com/
10) http://www.seobook.com/blog
Ana Goncalves from ExpressiveWorld.com’s List:
1. http://blog.veganfamily.co.uk/
Blog of the Vegan Family House
2. http://ians-eco-blog.blogspot.com/
Ian’s Eco Blog
3. http://www.abiggerpond.com/blog/
A bigger pond; Stop playing small
4. http://srilanka.laurieashton.com/
A Canadian in Parakramabahu’s Court
Happymaking
6. http://sandycoleman.wordpress.com/
Creations by Coleman
7. http://jcaddell.wordpress.com/
Writing builds characters
8. http://www.michaelbauzon.com/
Life is a Canvas
Tech Patio
10. http://messyfish.blogspot.com/
Messy Fish
Tom from EvenGrounds.com’s List:
1. http://www.davidrisley.com
2. http://www.problogger.net
While I’m not necessarily trying to make money with my blog, my company is… They always have something new to show you to help your blog.
3. http://www.theinfopreneur.net.
He is one of my recent discoveries. What I like about him is that I can count on the frequency of his posts.
http://www.fatherchuck.com
He just makes you think, and he will always have a surprise to read about, he leaves long lasting impressions. And it is even more meaningful that I know him personally.
Karen Ruby from AMeaningfulExistence.com’s List:
