BlogHer - BlogHer Business 2008 - Comments

Hi Sonoma Holly - here's the latest presentation

Lisa Stone — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:29:52 -0500

...on our press page (http://www.blogher.com/press) you will find:

2009 Women and Social Media Study by BlogHer, iVillage and Compass Partners [PDF]
White Paper: Best Practices for Marketing to Women Online, April, 2009 [PDF]

Past Studies
The Compass Partners/BlogHer 2008 Social Media Benchmark Study [PDF]

Thank you for asking. :)

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Where is the Data and Presentation?

SonoMa Holly — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:09:08 -0500

I am dying to see the data and presentation. As a mommy blogger, these statistics should drive how I design elements of my site.... Are you sharing this information as you stated in the last line of your post?

My Big Suggestion

Principled Discovery — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:21:51 -0600

My big suggestion would be to come to Kansas City. It is right here in the Heartland, and it has plenty of conference space. And lots of bloggers who are willing to drive a few hours, but may find the 2-3 day drive West or East a little difficult.

Plus it is only 45 minutes from my parents. I know you just forgot to include my schedule in this year's line up of events. :)

re: toxic substances in building products and food

greentalk — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:37:54 -0500

I have to agree with everyone. I don't freak out but I am sure my body is full of them. I do feel bad for my kids who I breast feed all of them. Was the toxic substances in my body that caused their learning issues? Was the chemicals in the building materials (ie paints) and furniture we put in their rooms help push their tiny immune systems over the edge?

I think if more people realize what they were eatting or using, they would stop. This would force companies to stop taking our lives and the planet for granted.

Anna www.green-talk.com

have you tried ShenMin

fortyfide — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:23:02 -0500

Have you tried ShenMin herbal supplement? I just started yesterday. See my blog today. Was wondering if you had...

http://fortyfide.blogspot.com

I worry about the most vulnerable

Beth Terry — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:24:10 -0500

I don't freak out so much about toxic chemicals that I might come into contact with. I'm sure I've had my share. But I do worry about the most vulnerable and least able to protect themselves: children and other species of life on this planet. We humans created these toxic problems, and then we subject all the other creatures to them. That makes me both sad and angry, and that's why I try my hardest to reduce the amount of chemicals coming into my home and being released into the world through my purchases.

Beth Terry http://www.fakeplasticfish.com

I think knowledge is power...

Mama Bird — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:16:27 -0500

So I love to read articles like this giving me practical advice on how to avoid toxins. I am a huge label reader. But it's not all living in fear. I am pretty zen about the fact that I probably have an accumulation of chemicals in my body (like every other human on the planet). I just agree with Diane that, by buying safer products without hazardous chemicals, we can vote with our pocketbooks -- support more sustainable businesses, keep what little we can out of our bodies (but a tiny fraction -- we're still breathing air and showering in municipal water). I did not do the hair or breastmilk samples, altho I was mighty curious. I do think the US should be monitoring POPs in breastmilk, tho, just didn't want to know on a personal level. Great post! Resonates completely with my desire to live consciously, protect my kids from harm, and support safer products.

SurelyYouNest.com

Ask Umbra on those toxin removing foot pads

thesmartmama — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:47:06 -0500

Mary Clare - Ask Umbra did an evaluation of those toxin removing foot pads - the foot detox pads - although there wasn't really an answer. Check it out:

http://www.grist.org/advice/ask/2008/08/18/?source=most_popular

Very inspiring, I think I'll get my hair sampled

Mary Clare Hunt — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:42 -0500

I followed the link and found your additional information very compelling. Like most people, I do nothing unless it's in the OMG pile. I've seen the commercial for foot pads that take the toxins and metals out of your body - it had just enough science and weird to draw me in. (but no, haven't bought it yet)

Today, I'm sitting here waiting to hear on my husband's blood tests. Something is knocking out his liver. I'm wondering if all the weird metals and chemicals he lives around on his job has anything to do with it. A $25 hair test seems like an easy way to learn new info that could put me on the permanent organic path.

Knowledge is power if you use it before it becomes 20/20 hindsight.

Buying toxic-free products sends a clear message to companies.

Diane MacEachern — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:22:42 -0500

Diane MacEachern www.biggreenpurse.com Diane@biggreenpurse.com

Reading labels for dangerous ingredients is sometimes the only way consumers can protect themselves from chemicals they want to avoid. But just as importantly, that kind of green consumerism holds a big green carrot in front of manufacturers, sending a signal that if they want your business, they'll have to change the way they do business. Re the biomonitoring testing: I never tested my breast milk, or my hair strands. I just assumed my body contained certain chemicals. I think the human body is pretty resilient, so I'm not freaking out about my body burden overall. But I am doing what I can now to reduce chemical exposures. It seems like the best way to protect myself, while forcing companies to reduce the nasty ingredients they otherwise might use.

Thanks for an enlightening post on this!

The Midwest???

the farmers wife — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:17:19 -0500

Looks like the midwest is high and dry on this one. No Chicago? No St. Louis or Minneapolis?

Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

Yes

brobinsson — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:41:03 -0500

Yes, yes, yes, yes. I can't agree more with Mujeres' article. Why not? Everybody has a hidden agenda, even children, who slowly learn hot to manipulate their way into what they want. Instead of using the power of manipulation in a negative way, why not do it in a constructive positive way. We all need to plan for our futures, and we, in one way or another, cooperate towards someone else's plans. The phrase "I scratch your back, you scratch mine" is bilateral, it goes both ways. But as it turns out, most of us are sick of scratching without asking someone to scratch us back.

going back to school

girl123 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:53:34 -0500

Is their anyone who has advice on going back to school? I'm a stay at home mom with three children(10,8,6) going on 10 years now. They definately keep me on my toes. I was not that great in school to begin with, but I'm willing to give it a try. My husband is very supportive in any decision I make. My confindence is not high. I'm not sure how well I will do. Help!

or do they mean something different by "nformation"

washwords — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:10:41 -0500

very interesting results.

I hear what the first two posters are asking. I guess I just wonder if part of women's contribution to the internet/blogosphere is changing some of the definitions.

I for one can find a post informative, reliable even, certainly helpful, without expecting or assuming it's authoritative or declarative.

Also some types of information don't require as high a bar to be authorititative or at least do no harm if they are taken to be more "expert" than they are. A blog about the best places for sushi in New York City is a lot different than one about how "how to conduct surgery at home: a beginner's guide for teens!" :) exaggeration but you get the idea...

really interesting survey and discussion. I'd ask (next year?) what social media tools folks are using and HOW we're reading all these things/processing all this information. I for one am loving it, but know I'm just scratching the surface and want to know more without going bonkers.

-washy (would give up just about ANYTHING to blog)

washy || http://washwords.wordpress.com || washwords.dc@gmail.com

The survey makes me sad

jennydecki — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:17:05 -0500

80% Wouldn't give up chocolate to blog? Am I in the right place?

Having a voice and being able to express that voice...that whole freedom of speech thing...matters more to me than chocolate, alcohol...really more than most anything else.

Even just having a blog and knowing when you're old and forgetful you can go back and read about your life. Remember things you never would otherwise.

Would you burn your personal journals for chocolate too? What about scrapbooks? Are journals and scrapbooks so very different from a blog?

I really REALLY don't mean to sound antagonistic, I'm just coming from a place of total and complete shock.

jennydecki - Beyond Mom Blog