Welcome to this week’s Blogger Spotlight, a series that showcases some of the newest blogs around. This week, I am pleased to welcome Yvette from Ranting Gran.
1 Firstly, tell us a little bit about yourself
Hi, my name is Yvette and I am a grandmother to 6 gorgeous grandchildren. As a mature student I gained 2 degrees, one in Business one in Marketing
2 What is your blog’s name and what is it about?
My blog is called Ranting Gran, as I tend to go on a bit about bad/good customer service and the crazy things that seem to constantly happen wherever we go.
3 Why did you decide to start a blog?
I initially started as part of an assignment about the buyer behaviour process, which I really enjoyed so a few years later I decided to start a blog of my own.
4 Do you have any goals for your blog?
I did have lots of different goals but just recently I seem to have lost my mojo and am struggling to decide on content
5 Tell us one random fact about you
I am totally obsessed with Disney
6 What is the best piece of blog related advice you have received so far?
Find your tribe, I can see why I need a tribe and how it would benefit me, however as yet I have not found it.
7 What is your favourite thing about blogging?
My favourite thing varies with my ever changing mood but I always love getting positive comments
8 Is there anything you would do differently if you were starting over knowing what you know now?
I would think more carefully about the name, everyone that knows me says the name is me to a T, but I think the name gives the wrong impression, I would love to change it but cannot face starting from the beginning again,
9 Anything else you’d like to share with us?
Not surprisingly I would love to be an ambassador for Disney
10 Where can we find you? (blog link and links to any social media)
Blog:
Facebook: (this is the name I would like)
Instagram:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnF_FNjZmg5NJH6e2M5NSxg
Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/rantinggran/
Thanks for taking part Yvette.
Don’t forget to pop over and see Yvette and of course, leave her some lovely comments below 🙂
I think Ranting Gran is a great name. No need to change it.
Me too 🙂
Snap! I think the name “ranting gran” is great, certainly makes me want to take a look x
Me too, I love reading a good rant 🙂 x
Yes! Ranting Gran sticks in the memory as a name. Sorry to hear you’ve lost your mojo 🙁 I hope you find it lurking in a surprising place, ready for action.
It’s a good name isn’t it!
Great stuff! #AnythingGoes
Thank you 🙂
I love the name! 😀 I hope you get the blogger mojo back soon too – I’ve been feeling a bit the same lately, just a little aimless with it all. x #anythinggoes
I hope you both get that mojo back 🙂 x
write from the heart, not simply stuff that it seems people would want to read, and you’ll be back in the saddle in no time. I’ve had second thoughts about my name also, my blog ended up totally different from what I first thought it would be. In the end, I don’t think people pay as much attention to that as they do to what you have to say. #anythinggoes
I totally agree with all of this. If someone likes your blog, I don’t they really mind what it’s called
Hi Yvette, good to link up and hear a bit about you. I agree with other people’s comments – keep the name! I was immediately drawn to it. I don’t think for a moment anyone will just expect you to be one dimensional and rant all the time, but it makes you stand out from all us bloggers with ‘mum’ in our name! Good luck with getting your mojo back and I shall look forward to reading your blogs when you do. Alison x #AnythingGoes
I love the name too, good point about it being a bit different! x
What a fab name and I love seeing more Gran’s blogging! #bloggerclubuk
I agree and I think it’s great that grans are blogging too!
I love Disney as well. There’s a movie to suit everyone! I actually really like your name. It leaves you open to talk about a range of subjects. #bloggerclubuk
I agree! And I love Disney films too 🙂
I love the name! Being a Disney ambassador would be the best job ever. My girls would love me forever X
Yeah I think you would be very popular! x
Oh definitely keep that name it’s perfect and quirky #bloggerclubuk
I agree completely!
Sorry to hear that you have lost your mojo, hopefully you’ll find it soon. And I love the name too, it make me remember you! #BloggerClubUk
It’s a fab name isn’t it!
What a brilliant blog name! I hope you find your tribe xx #bloggerclubUK
It’s a great name, I love it!
What a fabulous blog name I love it! Glad to have discovered this and will certainly be reading more xx #BloggerClubUK
I love it too x
You are an inspiration and I totally love your name! My blog is called Rambles, Rants, & Writings Blog. I’m tellling you this so that I can explain why it’s me: I’m either rambling on or having a good rant – plus I love to write lol. There were times when I questioned my name, but 18 months on, I love it! It’s me! I don’t think everyone will assume ranting is all you do, or consider this negatively. It can be hard to feel stuck in a rut with writing and I also went through a period of time in some of March, April and then linking into May, when I was stuck in a rut with my blogging and writing. I found that creative practice helped me in an attempt to get back to normal. #BloggerClubUK
I love the name too. I went through a phase of wanting to change mine as well, I think we all do at some point!
I love reading posts like this and finding out more about bloggers. I need to go and check out your blog, and read all about your customer services issues. Claire x #BloggerClubUK
I hope you enjoy the blog 🙂 x
Oh I love the name too! Lovely to hear a little more about you. I find that some weeks when I find it harder to come up with material that I read and read and read papers, magazines other blogs, listen in on conversations in a cafe, hairdressers etc and then jot anything down that comes to mind – It’s amazing how much material is right in front of you sometimes. Hope it returns soon x #BloggerClubUK
I often find inspiration from stranger’s conversations too! x
Ooh, it was the name, Ranting Gran, that made me want to look at this post. I too can be a ranting gran. There are probably a whole tribe of ranting grans ready to follow you – we could have t-shirts and everything with it on lol.
Will pop over and share a rant 😉
I think it’s a really catchy name. Loving the t-shirt idea lol 🙂
lovely to discover more about her. I am now following her on twitter #BloggerClubUK
That’s great 🙂
I found the tribe bit interesting, I don’t think I have one either but I think I like that, I’m happy to be a butterfly and flit between tribes. #BloggerclubUK
That’s great Fiona, it definitely is good to connect with lots of different people!
Oh I love the blog name! Fab to get to know the lady behind the blog a bit better 🙂 x
I love getting a nosey into the blogger’s lives 🙂 x
Ohh I’ve not read Yvettes blog before but I’ll definitely be checking it out, I love the name! I don’t have a blogging tribe either, I’m not sure if you really need one to be honest.xx #BloggerClubUK
For ages I thought I didn’t have a tribe either, then I realised I had one all along, I just thought of them as friends! x
I agree with everyone else, the name is great! It certainly makes me want to take a peek at your blog X
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It’s a fab name!
Hopefully lots of lovely positive comments will wake up that mojo – keep it up rantinggran 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
I hope they do, it’s awful when you lose it!
Oh I LOVE the name Ranting Gran, and definitely wouldn’t change it. Loved this interview 🙂
It’s great isn’t it!
I love it too!
Hi Yvette! Nice to ‘meet’ you. I love the name Ranting Gran, I wouldn’t change it x #BloggerClubUK
Me neither 🙂 x
Ranting Gran is great stuff, keep it. I also have a massive Disney obsession! #BloggerClub UK
I love it! I like a bit of Disney too 🙂
The name is fab def keep it! Love finding new blogs to read have to pop over and have a nose when E finally goes off for a nap!
I totally agree about the name 🙂
I must agree that the name Rantinggran is a good one. It makes me immediately want to read the blog! I do love a good rant. #BloggerClubUK
Same here!
I think the name is catchy and memorable. Most bloggers rant now and then too 😊 I’m so impressed at your extra degrees, that’s great! Nice to meet you 😊 #BloggerClubUK
I love reading a good rant!
Lovely to meet you Yvette! I love the name, I’ll definitely remember it. I’ve been feeling a bit meh about my blogging too lately, but I’ve come back from a bit of a break all refreshed! Need to re-evaluate those goals though now I’m in a better frame of mind. I hope your mojo finds you again soon! #bloggerclubuk
Sometimes taking a break is the best idea!
Love the name ranting gran, wouldn’t change it. I don’t have a tribe either. #BloggerclubUK
I love it too. I’m sure you’ll find your tribe soon 🙂
I like the name and it’s clear from the way you write, that it’s a funny look at life! As a newbie to blogging, finding my tribe is definitely something I’m trying to work on. I have to admit, I started as a bit of an experiment and only expected my friends to read it! Now, it’s much bigger than I imagined, so a tribe is definitely welcomed for support and laughs! 😉x
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I love the name, and I agree that a tribe is great! x
Lovely to read a bit more about you Yvette! I love the name too – I don’t think people will assume all you do is rant and its a memorable one. A good Disney film is always a winner! I hope you get your blogging mojo back soon – I get that sometimes and it can be very frustrating. #BloggerClubUK
Blogger’s block is the worst!
Ranting gran is a pretty catchy name, I don’t think I will forget that one. It’s so nice to get to know bloggers a bit more with these types of post. I have just popped over to the blog to have a read. #BloggersClubUk
It’s a fab name isn’t it!
I love the name ranting Gran, everyone likes a good rant! I also love Disney! Nice to hear a little more about you 😊
I love a good rant for sure!
Love these posts. It’s good to get to know the person behind the blog!
#AnythingGoes
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I’ve loved reading everyone’s answers 🙂
“It does exactly what it says on the tin!” Remember that? If the name suits keep it. Will head over to check you out. #BloggerClubUK
Excellent point!
I feel the same about my blog name as well so you’re not alone in that! As for content, just write whatever comes to your mind. I have random in my blog name for that reason because I can’t stick to just one type of post. I have to write what inspires me. My mood changes all the time too and that’s how I go with the flow of my writing. It’s great getting to know you! #bloggerclubuk
I love your blog name Michelle, I think it fits you and your blog so well 🙂
Ooooh a fellow Disney fan!!! I LOVE Disney! I think we must have most of their films (past and present) and it’s great that it’s an interest that my kids can enjoy too!
Congratulations on getting your degrees too – studying as a mature student is tough going! #BloggerClubUK
I love Disney too although I haven’t seen a lot of the newer ones 🙂
I think it’ a great blog name! It’s catchy & gives the reader a good idea of what to expect – a great sense of humour & lots of fun stories. It’s lovely to learn more about you, Yvette. #BloggerClubUK
I love the name too, I love reading a good rant!
Hi Yvette,
We all love a good rant! The name is unique and memorable so I don’t think you should worry about that. I think everyone loses their mojo from time to time, I’m sure inspiration will strike when you’re least expecting it. 😃 #BloggerClubUK
I totally agree, it’s a fab name! And the mojo will come back
I think the blog name sounds fun. #BloggerClubUK
Me too 🙂
I like the name ranting gran. i love a good rant.
Same here 🙂
I think ‘finding your tribe’ is the essence of blogging. Wise words Jo 🙂 #bloggerclubuk
For ages I thought I would never find one. It was only once I realised exactly what it meant that I knew I had already had one – I just didn’t realise it meant blogger friends 🙂
Lovely to virtually meet you! I think Ranting Gran is a fab name, it certainly has made me want to go and see what your blog is all about – everyone secretly (and probably not so secretly!) loves a good rant 🙂 #bloggerclubuk
I agree, I know I love a good rant 🙂
I think Ranting Gran is awesome!
Lx
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Me too!
I think ranting gran is a great name, full of character! Hope you get your blogging mojo back soon, I think we all go through those uninspired times, don’t we. x #BloggerClubUK
I love the name. And I agree, we all do have those spells
Oh please keep the name it is fabulous! So admire you for getting not one but two degrees as a mature student thats fantastic… I love finding out about other bloggers Debbie thanks!
Thank you, it’s lovely being able to introduce some new bloggers to my readers 🙂
This is such a nice feature – I do so enjoy getting to know other bloggers more. I’m sure most people have name wobbles at some point, after all we live with them all the time and sometimes people miss the point or maybe the point isn’t clear anyway…regardless of that waffle (that’s clearly more about my name than yours!) I like Ranting Gran…both the name and the blog! Sorry to hear you’re feeling a bit mojo-less at the mo…hopefully by taking part in this interview you’ll have a chance to reflect and kick on! #BloggerClubUK
Me too, I like having a nosey behind the scenes lol! It’s horrible when your mojo goes, but I hope this helps too
Blogging is therapy. So rant away, sweetie. Ill be there to read some of your rants!
So true. A good rant on your blog makes you feel so much better!
Ranting Gran is an awesome name! I’m glad you’re not changing it! As for the lack of a blogging mojo, I think we all get it from time to time, I know I do! I find being organised is key. Get stuff written & scheduled when you do have your mojo & it takes the pressure off. It’s certainly helped me! 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
Great advice Jaki, it’s good to have a fall back post 🙂
Good to find out about you Yvette! I really love your blog name. I think most people go through periods of losing their mojo and questioning what they are doing. I’ve had this a lot lately! I know what you mean about finding a tribe too, but I don’t think it’s something that can be forced. Look forward to reading some of your posts. #BloggerClubUK x
I’ve been through this phase too and I always find taking a step back helps a lot 🙂 x
This is a great idea for a series! Really enjoyed reading it and discovering a brand new blogger. Look forward to reading more of these 🙂 Emily #BloggerClubUK
Thanks Emily, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I love the name too – don’t change it. I think with you’d mojo you just have to keep blogging and it will come back. I hope find a tribe soon too.x #bloggerclubuk
It’s a fab name! And I agree about the mojo. It’ll come back in time 🙂 x
Hi Yvette. Are you on twitter? I will check out your blog 🙂 . #BloggerClubUK
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy her blog 🙂
Hello Yvette! I too am still in search of my tribe. Having to move and relocate has caused a major malfunction in my tribal instincts. Thanks Debbie for introducing Yvette to us and for hostessing #bloggerukclub
Very interesting! I’d love to be ambassador for Disney too!
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How fab would that be!
An ambassador for Disney? That sounds really nice. And I love the blog’s name, too. 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
I think so too 🙂
I’ll have to check this blog out as love a good rant! Thanks for hosting #bloggerclubuk
I love a good rant too!
As so many others have said, I wouldn’t change the name – it intrigued me! I’m looking forward to dropping in! I’m sure your mojo will be back soon. The blogosphere is a warm and friendly place. 😌
It’s a great name isn’t it, it definitely makes you want to go check it out!
I think it’s a great blog name. Blogging mojo tends to ebb and flow so I’m sure as soon as you stop worrying about not having any, it will come flooding back! #BloggerClubUK
I love the name, and I agree about the blogging mojo too!
I think it’s a great name, stick with it. Your mojo will be back in no time. x #BloggerClubUK
I agree! x
Ranting Gran stands out from the crowd and probably draws a few people in! My mother would have the same title I think! #bloggerclubuk
I love the name, it’s really unique!
Love the name, Ranting Gran. It’s perfect! Looking forward to reading more. #BloggerClubUK
I totally agree, it’s a fab name!
Ranting Gran is a brilliant name!!!! I love it. I think is sounds really different and draws people in. Nice to get to know you 🙂 xxx #bloggerclubuk
I love it too, it’s really unique 🙂 x
I also think the name ranting gran is great. It interested me straight away. #bloggerclubuk
It’s a fab name 🙂
Great series Debbie. Nice to meet you Yvette, I think we all loose our way with blogging every now and again. I’ve just had 6 weeks off and I’m struggling to get back into it. How amazing to become a Disney ambassador 🙂 will keep everything crossed for you, good luck xx #BloggerClubUK
Thank you 🙂 A Disney ambassador would be fab wouldn’t it x
I like the name Ranting Gran.
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Me too 🙂
I like the name Ranting Gran, definitely going to check out her blog. #BloggerClubUK
It’s a fab name 🙂
Really love this feature and ditto, adore the name and attitude of ‘ranting gran’! #bloggerclubuk
Thank you 🙂
I like the name! Great to find out a bit about a blogger I didn’t know. & I do like crazy customer service stories. #BloggerClubUK
The name’s fab isn’t it. I love dodgy customer service stories too 🙂
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