Posted on April 27, 2008 by Katy

It’s not uncommon for bloggers to join together as a community to create a reaction. Personally, I find the impact that the blogging community can make inspiring. But the key to making any difference with uniting together is to get the word out.

So in this, the 3rd Sunday Blog Love, let’s talk about uniting the blogosphere!

May will be hosting two huge events for bloggers to take action and unite. And if you’re going to get involved, it’s time to act quickly.

May 1st

According to Daily Blog Tips, Pew Internet sites that a poll taken in 2005 indicates that only 5% of Internet users use RSS (really simple syndication). With the Internet as huge as it is, 5% is a drastically small number.

Daniel Scocco is attempting to change that number by having the blogosphere come together to raise awareness about RSS by announcing that May 1st is RSS Day.

The Purpose:
Educate our visitors, readers, and the Internet about RSS. What is RSS, how it is helpful, and the power that RSS has on multiple levels.

Topic:
Easy! Make a post about RSS. Anything you want to say about RSS, this is your day to do it as the blogosphere rallies awareness about the most simple and efficent thing we have as bloggers.

As an incentive, you’ll also be entered into the contest hosted by Daily Blog Tips.

Get Involved:
Be sure to write your post. But in addition, you can check out RSSDay website for banners to promote the concept! Join the blogosphere and teach your visitors about RSS and how it can actually help them!

May 15th

Bloggers Unite hosted by Blog Catalog.

The Purpose:
Harness the power of the blogosphere to make an impact, on one day, united under one cause. While the topics and focus may change, the cause is the same. Blog Catalog aims to bring the blogosphere together to raise awareness for specific aspects that affect the entire world.

Topic:
Up for great discussion, this time around Blogger’s Unite for Human Rights.

Get Involved:
Join the Blog Catalog group discussing this topic, publish a post about human rights on May 1st, and network to promote your cause within human rights.

Your Turn

Both of the above are great causes. Will you be participating and if so, what will your action be?