This is the last day of posts on the old Romance Lives
Forever blog site.
It's been home since 2009 and a wonderful place to learn
about authors and new books. There have been well over 1500 posts and untold
number of readers. I look forward to visiting every day.
As of tomorrow, May
17, 2017, the hashtag #RLFblog is moving to its new location http://rlfblog.com on the Wordpress platform.
I'd love for you to come over, follow the blog via RSS, email or social media.
The new site allows easier navigation, better interface with
social media, and enhanced features on the back end. On Blogspot, if I want to
change something about a keyword that's been used on several posts, I must go
to each individual post. On Wordpress, I simply go to the list of keywords,
change it once and it changes on all the posts at once. There are many other
features, best of which is that I own the domain name and I can decide what to
host, what to share, and how to share it.
The new site permits a dropdown menu with subheadings. If I
want to see what books are in the Military Romance category, I can point to the
word Romance at the top, and a dropdown menu shows up. I can then choose
Military from the list. But surprise! When I point to Military, it shows a
sub-category of its own: SEALs. The same way in Paranormal, where it shows
Ghost and Shapeshifter. There's also an enhanced search feature at the top left
of each page. Entering a book title or an author name will bring up every
mention of it on the site. Come try it out!
Authors - come see the new site
Authors, be sure to sign up on the new site for a spot on the blog. All posts on this site with active books were moved to the new site. Book cover ads will remain on both sites through the end of 2017. Until the end of June, buying one year of cover ad space on the new site nets three extra months of exposure.
While I'm saying good-bye to Blogspot, it is a fond farewell
and a grateful one. This site was home for many years and I honed my blogging
chops here. Now, it's time to move onward and upward. Farewell, Blogspot, and
thank you.
The new site will have the same social media connections (with enhanced sharing) plus be connected to Triberr and have an even better reach there.
I want to send a shout-out to Dee Owen at Personalized Marketing, Inc. who helped me design and implement the new site. I could not have done this without her. If you need help with a website, blog, or you want expert marketing assistance, don't hesitate to contact her. Do tell her Kayelle Allen sent you. You'll get a nice discount.
The new site will have the same social media connections (with enhanced sharing) plus be connected to Triberr and have an even better reach there.
I want to send a shout-out to Dee Owen at Personalized Marketing, Inc. who helped me design and implement the new site. I could not have done this without her. If you need help with a website, blog, or you want expert marketing assistance, don't hesitate to contact her. Do tell her Kayelle Allen sent you. You'll get a nice discount.
Visit the new Wordpress site https://rlfblog.com
~ Kayelle Allen
Although I've prepared to move for months, I'm surprisingly sad to go. This has been a great place to find new books and meet new authors. I've developed friendships with some amazing authors. Every genre you can think of has been hosted here. I hope everyone will enjoy the new site as much as I have enjoyed this one.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed sharing my books on RLF and interacting with readers here. Thanks for providing such a great forum. You are greatly appreciated. See you on the new website!
DeleteBest--Adele
Thank you for all that you do for authors and readers. Looking forward to the new site.
ReplyDeleteYou and I have been doing this a long time. :) See you there!
DeleteI can't even express how much I love the RLF. It's a place I can share my work, and connect with my readers. I am so happy I got to be part of this site. I am looking forward to being part of the new one. Thank you, Kayelle, for all that you do :)
ReplyDeleteYou've been one of the rocks this site is anchored on, Susan. Very happy to have you already scheduled on the new one. :)
DeleteGood luck with the new site!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Elle!!
DeleteI am going to miss this site. I have enjoyed the times I have been hosted here, and I've learned so much! I am sure the new blog will be amazing but I will always have a soft spot for this one.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Anne. ^_^ Looking forward to the new one. See you there.
DeleteKayelle - this has been a wonderful site. I've enjoyed being hosted and reading about the wonderful books of other authors. While I'm sad to see RLF close, I know the new blog will be wonderful! So this is not good-bye but see you on the new site!
ReplyDeleteYou got that right! It's not a forever farewell, just a pause till later. :)
DeleteKayelle, thanks for all you do for authors and readers. I'm sure the new site will be awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt's my pleasure, Kathy. And I know it will -- you and my other friends will be there!
DeleteThanks for all your support, Kayelle! I wish you all the best at the new site and always.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rosanna. :) Loved having you. See you soon!
DeleteLove everything you do for authors! Looking forward to the new site!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jessie! See you over there. :)
DeleteBye to an awesome site - can't wait to see the new one. Kayelle, you rock! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, Tina! This will be fun. :)
DeleteThank you, Kayelle, for the awesome help you are offering us to bring our works in front of readers! I had a shock at first, thinking you are closing it for good, but then reading on I understood. Nevertheless, as you say, it's sad to part from this one.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the new one!
I will certainly visit it, too, and ask for a day.
LOL - sorry to scare you! Glad you'll be coming by. :)
DeleteThanks for all you've done, Kayelle! I've been a guest a few times. I look forward to the new "crib."
ReplyDelete<3
June
June, you'll love it. The new digs are awesome. :)
DeleteHello Kayelle,
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much! It has been a pleasure working with you on the RLFblog website. I look forward to watching it and you continually grow.
Onward and Upward,
Dee
Could NOT do it without you, Dee. You are the best. :)
DeleteGood luck on Word Press and thank you for all your promotional help.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! I love having you stop by. :)
DeleteI've enjoyed this site and can't wait to see the new one. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn Baron
Thank you Marilyn. You are a frequent guest and I look forward to seeing more of you.
DeleteThanks for all your support over the years, Kayelle. I'm looking forward to the new site. Congratulations. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHonored, Mary. You've been one of the faithful! :)
DeleteThis site has been so instrumental in furthering my writing success. Can't wait to see the new transformation :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Reading that makes it worthwhile. :)
DeleteRLF has always been so warm and welcoming to me (and my other pen name of Lauren Linwood). I look forward to seeing the new site up and running and all the amazing things Kayelle has in store for both readers and authors!
ReplyDeleteBoth your selves are welcome any time ^_^
DeleteThis has been a wonderful site, but I know for a fact the new one will be too! Thanks for all you do, Kayelle. You are an amazing woman and I've always been a bit in awe of your talent and energy. I'll definitely be following you over to the new home! Best wishes...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Monica! See you over there. :)
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the new website! Thank you for the opportunity to connect with readers through RLF!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! Hope to see you back many times.
DeleteThank you so much, Kayelle, for all that you do for authors and readers. Looking forward to the new website.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. It's a joy to care for this site. I love doing it.
DeleteThank you for your support to indie authors, Kayelle! Good luck with the new site and hope to associate with you again sometime in future! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and I hope to see you there often. :)
DeleteJust another transition... we'll see you over at the new site, Kayelle!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisabet
Another chapter in a very big book! :)
DeleteI'll miss this site but am looking forward to the new one!
ReplyDeleteIt's my habit to pop in every morning. It'll be like driving to the old job when I have a new one. LOL :)
DeleteThanks Kayelle and RLF! Happy to see you're not closing, just moving! The new site looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! I hope you'll be over there soon. :)
DeleteIt's the end of an era! :'(
ReplyDeleteBut I know better things are to come so I'll try not to sniffle too much! <3
Yes, you're right. It's a big change but so worth it. :)
DeleteThank you for supporting authors! *holding virtual glass of champagne* Here's to the new site and new memories!
ReplyDeleteI'll happily drink to that post. :) See you over at the digs, Alanna!
DeleteI've learned a lot from you and your Marketing For Romance Writers email group. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to reading your posts on your new site!
ReplyDeleteWill be very nice to see you over there, Marcia. :)
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