What is a Blog Hop?

Think of a Blog hop like a writer’s circle or A Round Robin, where the collected group of writers or bloggers all write/blog on the same question/topic and link to the blogger before them and the blogger after them to create a Circle or Train.

How can I join?

You need an active blog, or you need to set one up.

Do I have to follow a special format?

There are four things that make up a blog hop.

1: There are links are titled PREVIOUS BLOG | MASTER LIST | NEXT BLOG - These go at the top and bottom of your post.

2: Your post MUST have something to do with the group topic or group question. Depending on how you got here, the topics will either be about Reiki or Tarot.

3: Include the topic suggestion in the intro to your post.

4: This format will help people navigate the Blogs easily and also keeps things simple as well.

What is the next topic?

That will be discussed on the groups on Facebook or determined by the wrangler.

What is a Wrangler and how do I become one?

The Wrangler is like the organiser of the Blop hop, they set the topic, the date and time. You can volunteer to wrangle after you have written for a few of the topics, let one of the group admins know you’re interested in wrangling.

When do we post?

The time and date varies and is usually set by the Wranger. Check the Pinned Post to find out what it is currently. 

Then, determine what the time will be in UTC, go to Here – Which is a handy, also try this link

What should I write about?

Anything that involves the topic.

How do I link someone’s blog to mine?

If you need help with HTML coding, this Link takes you to an excellent site.

I don’t have a blog - Where do I go?

Some of the ones below are the best for setting up a free blog.

• Typepad
• WordPress
• Blogger

Join in with the current hop or next one depending on when you’ve signed up!

How to use Postdate?

Search:

• Blogger / Google Help for Blogger Support
• Typepad Support: Default Publishing Status
• WordPress Support: Schedule A Post

How do I postdate if none of those work for me?

Typically most of the Sane Hoppers set an alarm, the rest of us don’t sleep or we make sure the time is set at a semi-sane hour… usually…

When can I announce my blog?

It is suggested that you wait at least a few hours, depending on how many take part in a Hop.

There is normally a period where the wrangler ends up demented while we go through the hour of mad postings, which typically consist of “Your link doesn’t work” and “Why does your link show a post from 2016” or other fun things like “Why does blogger not let me comment?”

Did you Know…

That there are graphics that you can brighten up your blog post with?

You can find them in one of the groups or make your own if you like and share them for others to use.

Can I link to this page from my blog?

The FAQ document you are reading right now is visible to anyone and you can link to it using: 

http://jcassels.uk/BGTH

However, if you are reading the FAQ on the group, which is similar to this one, then it is not visible to anyone who is not a member.

How do I add to this FAQ?

Have I missed one or twenty things that you think others like you need to know? You can make a suggestion in the comments of the FAQ or to the author via the group.