1. Hi, how long does it usually take to notify the bloggers you are interested in after they apply? Thanks

Posted at 9:55PM on Oct 6th 2005 by Jess

2. So, when you going to run a story about this now being AOL?

Posted at 10:54PM on Oct 6th 2005 by Matt

3. Hi! Should you guys consider starting a sports blog?

Posted at 2:34AM on Oct 7th 2005 by jared l.

4. I suggest you to start astrology blog also.

Vivek Sachdeva

Posted at 11:45PM on Oct 7th 2005 by Vivek Sachdeva

5. I sent mine, just waiting patiently. T'would be cool to get hired though, by extension you would sort of work for AOL so you could say you are a "Compensated Written Content Producer"... which makes you sound important to all your friends. ;-)

Posted at 12:56AM on Oct 8th 2005 by Chris

6. Can I blog about the Open Source one ?

Posted at 11:55AM on Oct 9th 2005 by colbert

7. Can I blog for the open source one ?

Posted at 11:55AM on Oct 9th 2005 by colbert

8. How about tech/product related? Is it possible to blog about it.

Posted at 5:35PM on Oct 9th 2005 by Ahmad Haziq

9. As a cancer survivor, with previous technical and freelance writing experience, I submitted three samples of writing to be a blogger for the Cancer Blog, and have not heard back. However, on Judith Meskill's blog, it does state that if they are interested, you will hear from them.

"Please know that we receive thousands of requests to blog with us, and understand that it is often not feasible to respond to each and every request in either a personal or timely manner. Thank you again for thinking of us and happy blogging trails!"

In the comments above, Barb Dybwad states that contact is made "within a few days, if not before!"

Since it has been more than a few days, and I have not received acknowledgment of my submission, I have to go with the general assumption of editorial non-interest.

I do not personally know anyone at Weblogs,Inc to send email to, but I would like to thank you here for your time and consideration, if mine was one of the thousands you reviewed.

Posted at 12:19PM on Oct 11th 2005 by Dalene

10. Yes, I have also not been notified. I applied on Friday evening and seeing as it's Tuesday evening now, I'm just wondering about Barb's quote (whether it applies to weekends, etc.)

I also had the Google Web Accelerator installed, and that is known to prevent forms from being submitted so I don't even really know if my application got submitted.

WIN, you're keeping me on the edge of my seat!

Posted at 5:18PM on Oct 11th 2005 by Chris

11. Hi folks -- the rate of incoming applications has skyrocketed (and that's an understatement!). As you can imagine, we're also dealing with quite a load of new paperwork in this transition. Please be patient, we'll get back to you as soon as humanly possible! Thanks!

Posted at 4:40PM on Oct 12th 2005 by Barb Dybwad

12. Yes, i have not been notified is I have been accepted either. I has been days, you would think it would be faster for 0 or 1 thinking.

Posted at 9:53PM on Oct 12th 2005 by John Wiley

13. Good to hear a response! (Makes me feel all fuzzy inside :-D )

I can imagine you are going through a lot of paperwork with the AOL deal and all these posts.

Posted at 9:59PM on Oct 12th 2005 by Chris

14. Well, it would be nice to hear from Weblogs, Inc as to what is happening with our requests.

Posted at 10:00PM on Oct 12th 2005 by John Wiley

15. Thanks for chiming in here in the comments. As Barb mentioned we receive an insane number of applications to blog with us, and if you read my ''Blogging Block Broken'' post, as Dalene did, you know that I also stated:

"If your blogging style and topics do not match up with one of our current or soon-to-be-launched blogging opportunities, we will keep your sample posts on file but, you will *only* hear back from us if we believe that you are a match for one of our *open* blogging opportunities."

Patience is key. Thanks again!

Posted at 10:59AM on Oct 16th 2005 by judith