Updated: Nov. 12, 2011 – Dusting off this post and looking to add/delete/edit the entries below. Can you help? Let me know if any links are no longer working, or if any blogs should be removed, or if you have a NJ-based blog that should be added. Email: editor@njsocialmedia.com . Thanks!

Visit these New Jersey-based bloggers and leave a comment on their blogs to support their work and talent.

Thank you for helping to spread the influence and benefit of social media in New Jersey.

Do you have a favorite NJ blog? Do you know of a NJ blog not included which we should add (including your own)? Please leave a comment below to let us know or send an email to: editor {at} NJSocialMedia {dot} com. (sorry, due to extraordinary amount of spam, we’ve had to close comments on this post.  Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding).

Update Oct. 2010: We’re currently in the process of updating our blogger list — In the meantime, feel free to add your blog on our NJ Social Media LinkedIn Group discussion board (or via email) and we’ll add it to our list as soon as we can. Thanks! LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2201619

Business:

In The Money by Asbury Park Press Business writers David P. Willis, Michael Diamond, & Business editor Dennis Carmody
A look at how business news affects your world

Pachter’s Points by Barbara Pachter
Workplace blog providing business etiquette tips and career suggestions

The Freed Marketer by  Kevin Haughwout
A fresh look at marketing practices for the layman and the professional

Food & Beverage:

Gonzo Gastronomy by Katie Pizzuto
The Angels & Demons of Food & Wine

Jersey Bites by Deborah Smith
A Quest for Food with Attitude

Jersey Girl Cooks by Lisa
A recipe & cooking blog which includes local NJ ingredients; also covers Lisa’s foodie adventures

John and Lisa are Eating in South Jersey by John & Lisa Howard Fusco
Our eating adventures in and around South Jersey!

NJFoodie by Jane
Honest, non-biased opinion of local restaurants in the beautiful state of NJ (and maybe a few in the NY and Philly area)

Simply Beer by Peter Kennedy
This home brewer loves his beer!

South Jersey Locavore by Robin
A place to find information about sources of local food, wine and beer and the restaurants and events that support local foods

Going Green:

Leafygreen.info by Mike
Green Product Reviews for a Green World

Life:

An Englishman in New Jersey by Graham Gudgin
Graham shares his experiences as an ex-pat Brit living in the United States

Italian American Girl by Margaret
A cultural blog about growing up Italian American in the USA

Karma Cooler by Rebeca Trautner
Inspiring people to spread good karma around the world

Living:

Free 2 Be Frugal by Niki DiSilvio
Great freebies, coupons and deals

Moms, Dads, & Family:

NJ Playgrounds by Sheila @njplaygrounds
Your complete guide to NJ Playgrounds

NJ Towns:

Bergenation.com by Mike
Bergen County Blog covering all 247 Square Miles

Freehold in Jersey by Colleen Curry
A place for you to find out about anything and everything going on in Freehold, NJ

Metuchen Living by Valerie and Ernie Agtarap
People, Events and Places in the “Brainy Borough”

Here in HP by Leora W.
A potpourri of: Highland Park; Jewish topics; Central New Jersey; art, Twitter, WordPress, health, web design, gardening …

Non-Profit:

For GrantWriters Only by Melanie R. Negrin
For those interested in nonprofit/philanthropy and fundraising/grant writing

Special Olympics New Jersey by @SONewJersey
Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities

Photography:

Scott Wyden Imagery by Scott Wyden
Blog by Scott Wyden Kivowitz, New Jersey based photographer

Sports:

Ice on Broad St by Cody Gray
Daily blog about NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers
“I am a senior in High school,  I’ve been following the Flyers as far back as i can remember and love to give my opinion and share the latest news, but my girlfriend didn’t always want to hear so i thought that starting a blog would be a good idea.” -Cody Gray

Technology:

Attention Digital by Johnny Makkar
A blog about digital marketing, mobile trends, and the social web

Digital Duels by Cavaughn Noel
Blog about digital competition and strategies

Things to Do:

NJ Hiking by Tom & Dawn
A blog about hiking in New Jersey, with trail info, photos, and videos

Videography:

Quintanomedia by Anthony Quintano
Blog about media, videography, photography and news-related happenings in the North Jersey area

Weddings:

NJWedding.com by Erik Kent
A new blog by NJ Wedding.com, helping New Jersey brides & grooms plan their wedding

Add your NJ blog to our Directory!

Feel free to add your info in comments below or send an email to: editor {at} njsocialmedia {dot} com and we’ll update our listing with your NJ blog.

Please include the following info:
- URL to your blog
- Your name (and Twitter username)
- Brief description, NJ location (or tag) for your blog

(Hat tip to Deborah Smith, Social Media Consultant for the suggestion to add this new NJ Bloggers section!)

NJ Bloggers!
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Regards,

Eva Abreu, NJ Social Media
Email: editor {at} njsocialmedia {dot} com
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