Hey all,
So I’m leaving Fantastic B(l)o(g)nanza (http://blog.fantasticbonanza.com/), which means my t-shirt blog its losing is primary contributor (me). Is anybody interested in writing for a t-shirt blog that has a decent amount of readers (I think we’re in the top 10 tee blogs)? I can easily set you up as an author if you are. You are welcome to do some whoring, but you have to write mostly about other stuff. Let me know, either here or by email. Anything related to t-shirts is a viable topic.
FanBlog has some very modest ad income (because we have only very modest ads, and most of our readers are via RSS), so they probably can’t pay you. But you are welcome to use a transparent affiliate link as long as it doesn’t detract from the post, and they get offers of free swag (which we decline if we don’t like their tees).
30 Comments
jimmyheartcore said 4 months ago
I’d love to - I can’t get my blog looking how I want and it’s making me mad.
I’m a big tee nerd.
MadeByMAS said 4 months ago
Why are you leaving?
Joe said 4 months ago
Oh, I guess I should have addressed why I’m quitting in the original post...
It boils down to a) not having enough time to take either the blog or the shop where I’d want it, b) having learned as much as I think I’m likely from the whole experience (which has been a lot) assuming I don’t invest the extra time, and c) focusing on other things, like graduate school in anthropology, for which I’ll be applying this year, and designing board games.
Simply Complicated said 4 months ago
I don’t think I would be good at that but I did just put the spray can and the other 2 tees up for preorder at shop.scapparel.net if you still want to write about that like before haha
conor said 4 months ago
I’d love to do it also. I’ll whore tees all day, and I’ll gladly revamp that blog design for you as well (if you choose to do so)!
FuzzyInk said 4 months ago
Joe, I just wanted you to know that I have enjoyed your blog and wish nothing but the best for you in your next phase of life. I have a bit of an interest in designing board games, so I’m curious to know what things you have in mind with this. Would love to chat. John.Paul14@gmail.com. Thanks again for all that you have contributed with Blognanza.
Jon Kruse said 4 months ago
Hey Joe I don’t know if you got the email I sent but I’m having a 20% off sale this week in honor of my shark week shirt coming out and I wanted to get a post on your blog.
Is there someone else I should contact?
Also thanks for everything and I wish you the best.
Buck Nasty said 4 months ago
Jimmy you need to check out Tumblr. I use it for my personal blog and for our websites blog. If you need any help coding I would be happy to help you out.
Joe said 4 months ago
Jon: I got it, but have been so swamped that I haven’t been able to write anything. I will post a brief thingy now. Also, I saw the sale written up on a bunch of blogs, so congrats on that. Hope it’s driving sales your way! Future emails should be sent to blog@ instead of joe@
Grant: I will totally write something short with pictures, as promised. But not tonight because I have to sleep.
Simply Complicated said 4 months ago
sweeet.. haha just do it whenever im hyped haha
GhostBird said 4 months ago
Joe I would love to, you’ve been a vocal supporter of us, and if I can help keep your blog alive while giving shout outs to new companies and artists I’d Love to
Jon Kruse said 4 months ago
Crazy wild. Thanks a ton.
Joe said 4 months ago
Jeremy: you’re all set up! I sent you an email with the details.
Jon: Ha ha, you’re welcome. I didn’t even remember using those words. I love insomnia.
seibei said 4 months ago
dang, Joe! good luck! KIT HAGS
Joe said 4 months ago
Aaaah ha ha ha, brings me back to middle school. Thanks, David.
collisiontheory said 4 months ago
So Joe anyone can be an author on the blog?
Joe said 3 months ago
No, not just anyone, but all of the people who have expressed interest so far have been of such high caliber that I’d be glad to have them!
AYYOGOLDSTEIN said 3 months ago
I think i’d be able to but i’m far to lazy hahaha
AndrewOliv said 3 months ago
I have always had the motivation to be a tee-blogger, but never got around to it. this could be a fun experience!
collisiontheory said 3 months ago
Err I was sort of volunteering myself too lol. I’d love to do it as well. I scour for tees everyday and I like a certain style. I think it would be cool to have different authors with different tastes. I’d be down if you think i’m in the caliber of those guys as well. =)
Joe said 3 months ago
Um, of course you are. I’ll send both you and Andrew emails with login info when I get home from work this afternoon.
So, is everybody okay with having a whole bunch of contributors? Because the response I’ve gotten so far has been larger than I expected: 6 new bloggers! Which is great, since each one has a different perspective and is familiar with the industry from working in it.
collisiontheory said 3 months ago
Fantastic! Yeah I agree, different bloggers will bring in different styles. Could also expand your current audience demographic. What are your site stats by the way?
Go Ape Shirts said 3 months ago
Best of luck with everything, Joe!
AndrewOliv said 3 months ago
oooh its been awhile since ive been this excited.
sweet.
Joe said 3 months ago
Okay, emails sent out to Andrew and AJ. Thanks, Josh!
The most important site stat we have is that we had 411 feed readers this past Monday. Which means Tcritic still has 10x as many readers as we do.
Joe said 3 months ago
Just wanted to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about you; I’ve been crazy busy with everything, and now getting the blog transitioned is taking some time. I for sure want to chat about designing board games with you!
Randomentity said 3 months ago
someone needs to blog about the fact i have a tee design with a giant toothed vagina, seriously. get on it. please?
Go Ape Shirts said 3 months ago
looks like you got it covered, but i’d definitely be interested
Joe said 3 months ago
You are totally welcome to post, Josh! I’ll send you an email with login info and stuff.
Go Ape Shirts said 3 months ago
awesome!