9Rules and Plain Jane Mom. I'm thrilled — to pieces actually! Really! Wow.

9rules.jpgIn October I applied to join the 9Rules network. It is a very cool place, but I just applied on a lark. You know, so I wouldn’t be disappointed when I didn’t get in.

But today I popped over to the site to see what was up, and this is what I saw. And now I can’t stop grinning. And by admitting that I am incredibly happy to have gotten in, I have lost all cool-factor street cred I ever had (SHUT UP).

If you’re not familiar with 9Rules, here’s what they have to say about themselves. (Or you could read it over there if you prefer.)

Anyone can join 9rules — you don’t have to be well-known, networked, rich, successful, or beautiful — but you do have to have a fiery passion for the medium. Here are the membership responsibilities:

  • Great content, updated regularly. A nicely-designed site might draw readers in, but it’s the content that keeps them coming back.
  • The desire to improve your site and your skills.
  • A commitment to the 9rules community, whether that means helping fellow members or just giving advice to a new writer.

But one thing I like best about them is that they really do have 9 rules!

  1. Love what you do.
  2. Never stop learning.
  3. Form works with function.
  4. Simple is beautiful.
  5. Work hard, play hard.
  6. You get what you pay for.
  7. When you talk, we listen.
  8. Must constantly improve.
  9. Respect your inspiration.

Anywhoo, I’m pretty jazzed about this, but the rest of you can feel free to move on with your day. I don’t think I have the clout to declare today a national holiday. Oh, the injustice…

Whoo hoo!


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7 responses to “9Rules and Plain Jane Mom. I'm thrilled — to pieces actually! Really! Wow.”

  1. Cas Avatar

    Congratulations!

    Have you done the “I’ve got into 9rules!!” happy dance yet? If you haven’t, you should because you deserve to.

    Welcome to the gang :)

  2. Mike Rundle Avatar

    Congrats! Your blog is great so it’s awesome to have you part of the 9rules family :)

  3. Plain Jane Mom Avatar

    Cas, Is the dance anything like a secret handshake? I’m waiting to learn that one. Or maybe it is a hand-sign to flash? Dunno…

    Mike, thanks! I think this is going to be fun!

  4. karrie Avatar

    Congratulations!

  5. Ralph Dagza Avatar

    Congratulations i saw your site listed on 9rules!

  6. Jessica Avatar

    Totally cool! Congrats to you!

  7. Cas Avatar

    Jane, no – nothing planned (though there’s some videos going around that will make you laugh).

    I just have happy memories of when I got in and the insane bouncing for glee I did around the flat. I guess I was kind of hoping I wasn’t the only one who did that… Seems not *blush*

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