Globe of Blogs ::: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who runs this thing?
Just me, but I wouldn't be anywhere without the talented J.M. Dodd on the backend.

Why did you create this?
When Globe of Blogs launched on February 1, 2002, there were no other weblog directories online; Globe of Blogs was also the first weblog directory to list by location, author name, birthday, and topic.

What's a weblog?
A weblog is a website with content that is updated on a regular basis, usually with several entries on one page. The author records thoughts, events and daily minutiae for others to read.

Who can be listed?
Anyone with a weblog.

Do I need to link back?
A link back to Globe of Blogs isn't required to be listed, but it's always appreciated. Text linking is fine and we have a few buttons (as well as the code needed to add to your weblog) on the main page.

How often is it updated?
New weblogs are added several times a week.

Why don't you delete blogs that haven't been updated in a while?
A blog is a blog, no matter when it was last updated. We believe keeping a blog listed even if it's no longer active could still be useful, ie: maybe someone used to read it but lost track of it. Now they've found it again!

I submitted my weblog a while ago, so why isn't it listed yet?
It's possibly one of several reasons:
- The site submitted is a .rss or .xml page. Globe of Blogs is not a news aggregator. (If your site has a .rss or .xml feed that's fine, just please don't submit it as your listing.)
- The site submitted is a commercial site with no weblog content.
- The site submitted does not contain any weblog content.
- The site submitted has one or fewer weblog posts.
- The submission was incomplete -- usually an invalid URL.
- I just haven't gotten to it yet.

My URL/title/name/description has changed, how do I let you know?
Click on one of the "register" links located on any of the site pages. A pop-up screen will display the registration form to you. The top choice is a drop-down menu. Choose "Update" and re-add your new information as needed.

My weblog no longer exists/I don't want to be listed anymore, how do I get my weblog deleted?
You can either e-mail me (using the "contact" link at the bottom of the sidebar on the right -- make sure you include your weblog title and your first name) or you can choose the "Update" option from the registration page with a note asking to be removed (of course, make sure you include your weblog title).

I have more than one weblog, can I submit them all?
Yes, please do!

I found a dead link/duplicate listing, how do I let you know?
Please use the "contact" link at the bottom of the sidebar on the right. Make sure you include the weblog title(s) and clarify if it's a duplicate listing or a dead link. And thanks!