So, just what is a meme?
A meme, sometimes called a blog carnival, is when a blogger hosts a themed-post on their blog at a predetermined time and invites others to participate. To participate, a blogger writes a post that relates to the chosen theme and then links up on the host’s blog, usually via a Mr. Linky. For example, here at Happy To Be At Home, we post the Scrumptious Sunday Swap. We share a recipe and ask other bloggers to link up with a recipe of their own. Blog hosts will usually have a link on their blogs to specific rules and guidelines for their meme. What is the benefit of participating in a meme? • A meme is a great way to find new bloggers with similar interests. It is a great way to make new friends across the blogosphere. • Participating in a meme is a fantastic way to drive traffic to your site. • Writing posts that correspond with memes throughout the week helps to keep your blog content fresh. Memes also provide inspiration for those times when you are not sure what to write about. What
