#28DBC – Halfway Through

At the beginning of February I embarked upon Katy Widrick’s 28 Day Blog challenge.  I decided to forgo regular posting for the month so I could tackle my to do list.  Now, the halfway point, seems like a perfect time to share what I’ve been up.

Appearance
1. New header image
2. Add Recipage to sidebar
3. Update menus/navigation bar
4. Add Pinterest button to sidebar

Content
5. New “About” page
6. Update tags
7. Update categories
8. Create “local” pages
9. Add a disclaimer and review policy
10. Update or trash the “Books” page
11. Revamp or delete blogroll
12.  Add the last of my recipes to Recipage

Social Media
13. Authenticate Pinterest account
14. Fix or remove Twitter stream
15. Update Gravatar image
16. Update Klout info
17. Facebook welcome page*
18. Update TweetDeek columns
19. Update Twitter background/header

Behind the Scenes
20. Reorganize Google Reader
21. Figure out what’s going on with my advertising
22. Draft 4 posts
23. Brainstorm 15 post ideas (12 out of 15 done)
24. Read and follow through on last years HLS notes
25. Set up a brand/blogger contact spreadsheet
26. Back up blog
27. Become familiar with my theme’s settings
28. Read the manual for my camera

In addition I’ve deleted a lot of blogs from my Google Reader that weren’t being updated or I wasn’t reading, removed inactive Twitter followers, updated some of the colors and sizing on the blog, added a “side bar” to the bottom of the page (it’s not a side bar if it’s on the bottom, is it?)  Also, since Facebook switched to Timeline there aren’t “Welcome” pages anymore, so that was an easy one to check off!

I’m loving being part of this challenge.  The discussion on the Challenge Loop site is awesome—everyone is really helpful and inspiring.  Several of the things on the list that aren’t crossed out (header image, categories/tags, pages, brainstorming) are well underway, but I don’t feel close enough to completion to mark them as such.  I feel so much better about Relishments with just the few changes I’ve made.  If you have any requests or suggestions, now is the time to make them!