Mom blogs are not only a creative outlet and a way to connect and relate to mom’s around the world…They have also become big business.
Because of the Internet savvy and business minded mom’s are once again able to stay at home with their children, while running their own profitable online empires. Mommy blogs have evolved.
Mommy bloggers who once wrote random posts on a variety of humorous or informative topics are now into search engine optimization and building their brands online…and they are doing a darn good job of it.
The base for a winning mommy blog? You’ve got to be the real deal.
Mom’s want to connect with other mom’s, to get ideas, trade recipes, figure out how to possibly manage their time, compare the craziness of their life to another mom, and possibly even vent a little along the way.
We’ve visited dozens of mommy blogs and came up with our list of the top 5 up and coming mommy bloggers of 2011. We took popularity, Alexa ranking, traffic, the amount of comments, and activity on the sites into consideration to come up with our top picks.
The following blogs are not just online diaries. These are well put together, packed with solid information, and are excellent examples of what a winning blog should look like.
#1 Janice and Susan
5 Minutes for Mom: This fantastically put together, fun, and informative blog is founded and run by twin sisters, who are of course, also mommy’s.
Janice is a writer and former youth worker, while Susan is a former software developer.The site has a strong community feel and you’ll end up spending a lot longer than 5 minutes there, so beware! The two entrepreneurs also run two online stores and are definitely movers and shakers in the world of WAHMs.
#2 Amy Lupoid
Resourceful Mommy: This personal blog of Amy Lupold Bair, brings her readers everything from frugal decorating tips, to contests, and excellent parenting advice.
A skilled social media marketer, Amy uses her list of over 1500 loyal subscribers and more than 15k unique visits per month to continue to build her authority. Amy’s continues to work as a freelance writer, while developing her winning mommy blog.
#3 Jennifer Taggart
The Smart Mama: Jennifer Taggart, founder of The Smart Mama, has multitasking and time management down to a science. While managing her ever growing popularity online, she also accepts freelance writing gigs, runs a home consulting service, and has authored a book called Smart Mama’s Green Guide. Wow!
Her blog, which includes green, environmentally safe solutions for families, book and product reviews, cleaning tips, and more is a smart, informative read.
#4 Catherine Connors
Her Bad Mother: If you’re looking for a grass-roots appearance and an ample amount of snarky, comic relief, Her Bad Mother, founded by Toronto based writer, Catherine Connors, takes the cake.
Another multitasking expert, Catherine is the co-founder and editor of the Bad Moms Club, a featured blogger at Beliefnet, and the mother of two.
#5 Hollie, Crissa, & Amanda
Real Moms Real Views: This blog, run by not one, but three mommies, is a recipe for success. Not widely known yet, but experiencing a good amount of traffic and a nice page rank, this mommy blog has a different approach to gaining readership and traffic…giveaways!
Packed full of timely reviews, product details, and contests galore, this site is one to watch for explosion in 2011.
That’s our lineup for 2011′s up and coming mommy bloggers. If you have a favorite mommy blog or would like to add yours to a future list, please leave us a comment and let us know!
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Thanks for naming us as an up and coming blog for this year!!!
.-= Hollie´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Chuggington!! =-.
Your welcome Hollie, keep up the great work and encouragement for other mommy blogger
Thanks for including me, particularly with some of my blogging heros – Amy from Resourceful Mom and Janice & Susan from 5 Minutes for Mom. Honored to be included in their company, as well as the others.
.-= Jennifer Taggart, TheSmartMama´s last blog ..Getting Ready for the CPSIA’s GCC Requirement for Flammability for Clothing Textiles =-.
Thank you Jennifer, keep up the good work
Us daddy bloggers do ok too. We just don’t get the same buzz! When does the daddy blogger list come out?
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.-= The Hotdogman´s last blog ..Biking in Las Vegas =-.
Hey Rob,
I will try to put together a top Daddy bloggers list for you sometime this year. They do need to get more recognition.
Great list of mom bloggers. They all have such distinct perspectives and writing styles. We can definitely learn from them all. Go Moms!
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Great list! As a new mommy blogger, it’s great to have resources to learn from!
This new site is really making me laugh and has been super helpful! She brings together baby products, fashion, and humor.
http://simplemommyblog.blogspot.com
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..GIVEAWAY: Barefoot Designs =-.
Aww. You left me out.
I came to this article looking for up and coming bloggers……these bloggers have been professionals for years….NONE of the ones you listed are even slightly new in the blogosphere, to media, or campaigns. They are all lovely women, but not for this title.
.-= trisha´s last blog ..What a beautiful face =-.
Hrm I think a lot of these bloggers have been around the block already and not really up and coming. They are awesome already!
.-= Alison´s last blog ..Winnie the Pooh Blu-Ray DVD Combo Pack Coupon =-.
This is definitely a great list of ladies! Not sure I’d call them “up and coming” since they have been around for quite some time and already have a pretty strong following, but they are definitely awesome!
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..A Story of Breast Cancer Survival =-.
Most of these blogs have been around for years, haven’t they?
.-= Jennifer Quillen´s last blog ..You Can’t Do That On Television =-.
I don’t consider 5 minutes to Mom up and coming, I see that site as already there and has been for a while.
.-= Nicole ´s last blog ..Show Me Your Tees! =-.
These are all pretty well established bloggers already, not really up and coming but they do ROCK!
.-= Brandy´s last blog ..Lunch in Style with @Chuggington LunchBoxes =-.
HI Nice of you to put together a list but I have to agree with the other ladies these ladies have been around for a long time and they are established. Up and coming…??? No they are HERE and have been for several years now.
Mom bloggers aren’t around to just trade recipes. Were a voice of a nation of women we want to connect and share a whole lot more than just recipes. We share opinions. Ideas. Research. Products. Reviews. Company campaigns. and yes yes many of us do run Giveaways including me.
.-= Tricia @Night owl mama´s last blog ..Win Cash Prizes in the “EveryDay Tips for Everyone” Contest on Facebook =-.
I appreciate the efforts made by all mom bloggers. Your guidance will surely help all new moms passing through a difficult phase. I am going to become a mom for the first, and I was very worried about the future, especially when I see mothers going through such a tough phase while handling children. I am looking forward for great tips coming from the mom bloggers.
Great post. I too have a blog. But it kinda falls between health, being a mommy and a cook. I guess all mommies have to dabble into everything. One day I hope to be included in your list. Keep up the great work. Thanks for the post.
Just started this new adventure and would love for people to check it out and follow if they like. I write about being mommy, wife, educator, and shopaholic.
mommysguiltypleasures.blogspot.com
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