
Who Is Your #BlogCrush? New Friday Linky
Have you ever read a blog post that’s just blown you away? Was it hilariously funny? Was it beautifully heartfelt? Was it filled with stunning photography? Was it like somebody else had written down your entire life story?
I’ve had so many moments like this since I started blogging.
Sometimes you just read something and it grabs you! It draws you in. You want to share it with your friends and family. You wish all your fellow bloggers could see it. You want to congratulate the author on their talent and creativity. You might even bookmark the post so you can read it again.
Well if you’ve ever felt like that, then I have some FABULOUS news for you:
The lovely Wendy, from Naptime Natter, and I are launching a linky with a twist, that will really help you to share the blog love.
We have never come across a linky like this before and we’re really excited to share our concept with you. We’ve bounced ideas off each other and finally come up with a format that we think will be simple and rewarding. We also hope that we can create a lovely community of bloggers helping bloggers.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, then please keep reading…
(Psst – If you’re unsure what a linky is or how it works, then check out this Beginners Guide To Linky Parties)
#BlogCrush
The Linky is called #BlogCrush and the idea is simple…
So basically, you would:
Link 1 of your posts AND 1 post from another blogger
We want to give you a chance to share the posts from your fellow bloggers that you’ve really enjoyed. Tell us who the up-and-coming newbies are. Share with us the writers that make your heart sing. Publicly applaud the bloggers who make you snort with laughter! If you host your own linky, why not share your featured blogger post with us?
You source them, and our linky will give them the extra exposure they deserve!
We’re sure you’ll find some fab posts on the linky because they’ll be handpicked by other bloggers. Wendy and I will be reading through the posts each time and choosing 1 post each to be our #blogcrush for the following week (meaning extra comments and exposure for the winners).
Keep reading to find out exactly how the linky will work.

Our lovely new logo!
The Rules
The Linky will run every week Friday 6am – Sunday 9pm (GMT or BST)
Join in with 2 posts:
- 1 post from your blog (personal)
- 1 post from someone else’s blog (your #BlogCrush)
When you add your #BlogCrush link, put “BC” at the beginning of their title
Add the #BlogCrush badge to the post you are linking up from your own blog
Tweet your #BlogCrush to let them know you have added them to the linky
Comment using the #BlogCrush hashtag on at least:
- 1 of Wendy’s post (personal or #BlogCrush)
- 1 of my posts (personal or #BlogCrush)
- 2 other personal posts
Each host will choose a favourite personal post to be their blog crush for the following week.
Join Us!
Yes I know there are loads of linkys about but we’d really love you to join us and celebrate the wonderful variety of blogs that are out there. We want this linky to be a bit different – it’s not just about promoting your own posts; it’s about giving something back to the blogging community.
We would really like to retweet your links to our followers as well. Use the #BlogCrush hashtag and tweet us on @naptimenatter and @lucy_at_home. Between us, we will also leave a comment on each post that is linked up.
And we’ll give you extra virtual hugs if you follow our other social media channels too!
Wendy and I are so excited about this new adventure and we’d love to have you along for the ride. The more, the merrier! So we’ll see you next Friday (17th Feb) for the first ever #BlogCrush!
P.S. Feel free to check out Wendy’s #BlogCrush launch post too!
P.P.S. If you’d like us to tweet you a reminder, please leave your twitter handle in the comments below 🙂
What a lovely idea for a linky, such a great way to highlight all the great blogging talent that is out there! I hope the launch goes really well – best of luck with everything! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
Thank you, Katy. I hope it goes well too – there are already so many great linkies out there (including #sharingthebloglove of course!) but we’re hoping this is different enough to catch people’s attention
Yes Please! Cant Wait A_LoveAffection. Thank you sounds like a really good idea!
Ah fantastic! It’ll be great to have you join us 🙂 And we’re so glad that you like the idea.
What a lovely idea for a linky – truly sharing the love!
Thank you! We hope so… It’d be lovely to see you one week if you get chance. L
What a lovely idea for a linky! I will add it to the linky list I have on my blog and join in when I can. #ablogginggoodtime
Thank you for adding us to your linky list, Debbie – that is much appreciated 🙂
A really lovely idea I hope it all goes well it’s nice to be able to shout out each other x #sharingthebloglove
Love this idea! There are so many blogs that I owe so much to, it will be great to be able to give something back 🙂
I’m so glad you like the idea, Lauren! It will be lovely to see you there. L
Ahh sorry forgot to leave my twitter handle, it’s @TheHelpfulHiker
Such a great idea Lucy!! I am struggling to kee up with the linkies I already do but I will try and make it. Please remind me!! Xx
What a great idea! Count me in. I hope you can join mine, It’s open now! x
What a great idea! I need to get the kids up now but really hope to get involved sometime soon! x #ablogginggoodtime xx
Really nice idea, best of luck with the new linky both of you! 🙂 #TheList
Thank you!
Oh what a fabulous idea to share the blog love! Good luck! I’ll try and drop in when I can. Thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime
That’s a nice idea. I can never remember the posts or blogs that I read! #sharingthebloglove
A lovely idea for a linky. It’s always nice to support the blogging community and share others post. Good luck with it all. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove x
Hope all goes well with the new linky! Thanks for joining us for #marvmondays x
Just a question, what time zone are you in? I want to make sure I know what time to show up because this looks AWESOME!!! #DreamTeam
Ah yes I should have included the time zone. We are GMT. I’ve updated the post now so thank you for pointing that out 🙂 I hope you can join us.
What a wonderful idea! Its going to be difficult to choose aonly 1 BC, there are so many! #dreamteam
Haha yes I know what you mean. Every time I read a good post now, I think “BLOG CRUSH!”
This sounds like such a brilliant idea for a linky and it’s a great way to share some #bloglove and recognition. I will do my very best to join you whenever I can – although sometimes I may have to join you in thought alone as I work a 12 hour shift most Fridays (boo!) If I can’t get there in person I shall still be cheering you on with my pom poms as I think it’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing your news with #DreamTeam and good luck! x
Urgh a 12 hour shift on a Friday sounds horrid! We definitely appreciate the pom poms though!
What a great idea for a linky… sharing the blog love at it’s very best. Good luck and can’t wait to link up!
#DreamTeam
Thank you, Nicole. L
I love this idea!!! Need to add you to my linky post calendar so I don’t forget to join in and share my #blogcrush for the week =) #dreamteam
This is such a fab idea! I intend to link up this weekend if I get a moment, I could think of way too many bloggers I would like to link up! #Brilliantblogposts
Haha yes that IS the problem with it!
Fab idea for a linky x
Ah thank you 🙂
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