"The blog world is buzzing about blogger Necole Bitchie?s Come To Jesus moment in a tear-soaked video posted on her Youtube.com channel on Wednesday.
Last year, Necole shocked millions of readers by announcing she was shuttering her wildly popular gossip blog Necolebitchie.com.
Nearly a year later, Necole is flat broke and nearly homeless.
It was a spectacular fall from grace for a woman who was once the most celebrated black blogger in the blogosphere.
What most people don?t know is that Necole built her audience by poaching readers from another top black blogger in 2007.
She craftily used that blogger?s platform to launch Necolebitchie.com in late 2007.
Necole was one of the first black bloggers to hire a publicist to walk her down red carpets at celebrity events.
The strategy worked. The publicity helped take Necolebitchie.com to #1 in the black blogosphere.
8 years later, in her final post in July 2015, she announced she was quitting blogging to find a ?higher purpose? in life.
Necole resurfaced in August 2015 with a new blog called xoNecole.com.
Despite her lofty ambitions for the new blog, xoNecole never really took off.
On Wednesday, Necole posted a deeply personal Youtube video titled ?#1: What They Forgot To Tell Me About Leaving A Successful Brand?.
In the video, Necole revealed she was penniless and nearly homeless.
Fighting back tears, she said she text her aunt to ask if her old room was still available.
?I went from on top? and almost a year later? asking my aunt can I move back home,? she said.
?I ran out of money 3 times,? she said. ?I did a good job of faking the funk and making the site look like it was poppin.'?
She now says she regrets her overly ambitious decision to launch xoNecole.com as some sort of inspirational blog for young black women.
Necole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration."
https://youtu.be/dI1ESYYrifs
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This is sad. Hope she got it together.
Awww
QuoteNecole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration.
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Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 05:33:56 AM
QuoteNecole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration.
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That sucks
cant believe i watched the whole thing :dead: she sucked me in fffff
anyways she seems sweet hope everything works out for her
Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 05:33:56 AM
QuoteNecole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration.
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Well I hope everything works out for her and XONecole.com
But how is she going to be travelling if she has no money.
:diddraispoot:
I doubt she's "broke", I mean the girl is currently traveling the world. she uploaded this video from Hong Kong or some place lol
And she said she regrets trying to compete with other well established Brands not that she regrets the site and direction... That's how she lost money.
If she cuts back trying to compete and spending all this extra money for ads, big events etc.. she can turn it around. Especially getting into the world of YouTube. that's a revenue stream in itself.
Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 05:33:56 AM
QuoteNecole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration.
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:plzstop:
It's sad that the gossip and negative makes you rich and when she tried to be inspirational she flopped to hell...
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Humans love mess and negativity.
I do wonder what she is going to vlog about.. She said she wants to show it all, but what actual content will be on there? Gossip or Oprah?
That's terrible
seems like she's turning things around. wish her the best
Quote from: Magnolia Maymuru on September 16, 2016, 08:07:08 AM
It's sad that the gossip and negative makes you rich and when she tried to be inspirational she flopped to hell...
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This is mess tho
The vid title speaks volumes
Somebody pumped her up to think SHE was a star in itself, and could survive a brand switch
Which no celeb can these days because of the increased ADHD of society
Bad business advisors on her part.
And broke is a relative term
Will Smith is broke when he can't wipe his ass with 100's
My aunt is broke when EBT runs out :dead:
So I bets she's in the middle and faking the funk living above her means is going to be the final curtain call
Stupid to stop a successful business no matter what it is, :dead: @ higher calling, inspiration don't put food in yo frigerator, lesson learned
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idk but it seem like common sense tht evn if u wanna switch brand names so fas tht u'd do it slowly...in a process of sorts!
& she could've done sumthin akin to wat TSR does which is start a beaut' section or sumthin for blck gorls
im means...idk wtf was goin awn in her head
id think anyone wit a brain would think it THRU!
Right, I can see being tired, but add in the inspiration first
I've always wondered if Wendy will do the same, but I feel like she IS mess incarnate
Like 30 years str8 of gossip and talking about others hasn't changed her at all :kii:
Quote from: Capricorn King on September 16, 2016, 05:34:20 AM
Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 05:33:56 AM
QuoteNecole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration.
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im sorry she is dumb as fuck why would you leave your bread and butter for a higher purpose ... got dam dummy
SDJKBBBBBHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBHHH @ Higher Purpose.
girl move.
Quote from: Huayra on September 16, 2016, 11:29:54 AM
im sorry she is dumb as fuck why would you leave your bread and butter for a higher purpose ... got dam dummy
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this whole thread
It's sad that Her inspirational blog didn't take off. People are more interested in gossip. Just the way it is.
she slays.
just watched her breakfast club interviews. I like her
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The article is from Sandra Rose .. and you can't tell that she doesn't like her .
QuoteWhat most people don?t know is that Necole built her audience by poaching readers from another top black blogger in 2007.
She craftily used that blogger?s platform to launch Necolebitchie.com in late 2007.
Necole was one of the first black bloggers to hire a publicist to walk her down red carpets at celebrity events.
The strategy worked. The publicity helped take Necolebitchie.com to #1 in the black blogosphere.
Quote"I remember when NB held court in my comments section every morning. When my blog's background was all black. My readers were like, "You need your own blog, Necole." Next thing you know, she starts her own blog and my blog is a ghost town. Tumble weeds and crickets.
I remember a lone commenter saying all my readers were partying over on Necole's new blog.
Then she laughed and slammed the blog door.
That was a low point in my life as a blogger. But not one tear fell. I continued to persevere and I continued doing me.
Eventually my readers started trickling back.
She's reading her...
http://sandrarose.com/2016/09/blogger-necole-bitchie-is-broke-my-life-is-a-total-mess/
:plzstop: :plzstop:
As I watched the video, I realize she's in her position because of HOW she was spending money... not because the site was inspirational instead of being a gossip blog. I get it now.
Quote from: R on September 16, 2016, 01:20:19 PM
As I watched the video, I realize she's in her position because of HOW she was spending money... not because the site was inspirational instead of being a gossip blog. I get it now.
youre so sexy Ralf
I just want you to rub strawberries on me .... while explaining the options of my 401(k) to me .... nice n slow
Lol
she can bounce back.
'surprised she hasn't done more tv, she has the look for it.
Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 05:33:56 AM
QuoteNecole learned the hard way that her readers visit her blog for gossip, not inspiration.
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darn
omg :plzstop:
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on September 16, 2016, 08:14:24 PM
she can bounce back.
'surprised she hasn't done more tv, she has the look for it.
Yea, most definitely.
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on September 16, 2016, 08:14:24 PM
she can bounce back.
'surprised she hasn't done more tv, she has the look for it.
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She's beautiful. VERY rare for a blogger tbh.
Quote from: Legendy on September 16, 2016, 01:10:07 PM
The article is from Sandra Rose .. and you can't tell that she doesn't like her .
QuoteWhat most people don?t know is that Necole built her audience by poaching readers from another top black blogger in 2007.
She craftily used that blogger?s platform to launch Necolebitchie.com in late 2007.
Necole was one of the first black bloggers to hire a publicist to walk her down red carpets at celebrity events.
The strategy worked. The publicity helped take Necolebitchie.com to #1 in the black blogosphere.
Quote"I remember when NB held court in my comments section every morning. When my blog's background was all black. My readers were like, "You need your own blog, Necole." Next thing you know, she starts her own blog and my blog is a ghost town. Tumble weeds and crickets.
I remember a lone commenter saying all my readers were partying over on Necole's new blog.
Then she laughed and slammed the blog door.
That was a low point in my life as a blogger. But not one tear fell. I continued to persevere and I continued doing me.
Eventually my readers started trickling back.
She's reading her...
http://sandrarose.com/2016/09/blogger-necole-bitchie-is-broke-my-life-is-a-total-mess/
:plzstop: :plzstop:
QuoteTags: black bloggers, celebrity blogger, necole bitchie, poor money management, unemployment line
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Sandra is such an evil bitch :plzstop:
Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 08:57:57 PM
Quote from: Legendy on September 16, 2016, 01:10:07 PM
The article is from Sandra Rose .. and you can't tell that she doesn't like her .
QuoteWhat most people don?t know is that Necole built her audience by poaching readers from another top black blogger in 2007.
She craftily used that blogger?s platform to launch Necolebitchie.com in late 2007.
Necole was one of the first black bloggers to hire a publicist to walk her down red carpets at celebrity events.
The strategy worked. The publicity helped take Necolebitchie.com to #1 in the black blogosphere.
Quote"I remember when NB held court in my comments section every morning. When my blog's background was all black. My readers were like, "You need your own blog, Necole." Next thing you know, she starts her own blog and my blog is a ghost town. Tumble weeds and crickets.
I remember a lone commenter saying all my readers were partying over on Necole's new blog.
Then she laughed and slammed the blog door.
That was a low point in my life as a blogger. But not one tear fell. I continued to persevere and I continued doing me.
Eventually my readers started trickling back.
She's reading her...
http://sandrarose.com/2016/09/blogger-necole-bitchie-is-broke-my-life-is-a-total-mess/
:plzstop: :plzstop:
QuoteTags: black bloggers, celebrity blogger, necole bitchie, poor money management, unemployment line
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Bitter.
:dead:
Quote from: Legendy on September 16, 2016, 04:28:20 AM
8 years later, in her final post in July 2015, she announced she was quitting blogging to find a ?higher purpose? in life.
Necole resurfaced in August 2015 with a new blog called xoNecole.com.
Ffddggdg Sandra is SICK :plzstop:
Quote from: ANIMMAI on September 16, 2016, 08:57:57 PM
Quote from: Legendy on September 16, 2016, 01:10:07 PM
The article is from Sandra Rose .. and you can't tell that she doesn't like her .
QuoteWhat most people don?t know is that Necole built her audience by poaching readers from another top black blogger in 2007.
She craftily used that blogger?s platform to launch Necolebitchie.com in late 2007.
Necole was one of the first black bloggers to hire a publicist to walk her down red carpets at celebrity events.
The strategy worked. The publicity helped take Necolebitchie.com to #1 in the black blogosphere.
Quote"I remember when NB held court in my comments section every morning. When my blog's background was all black. My readers were like, "You need your own blog, Necole." Next thing you know, she starts her own blog and my blog is a ghost town. Tumble weeds and crickets.
I remember a lone commenter saying all my readers were partying over on Necole's new blog.
Then she laughed and slammed the blog door.
That was a low point in my life as a blogger. But not one tear fell. I continued to persevere and I continued doing me.
Eventually my readers started trickling back.
She's reading her...
http://sandrarose.com/2016/09/blogger-necole-bitchie-is-broke-my-life-is-a-total-mess/
:plzstop: :plzstop:
QuoteTags: black bloggers, celebrity blogger, necole bitchie, poor money management, unemployment line
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Quote from: Pearls on September 16, 2016, 09:20:39 PM
Quote from: Legendy on September 16, 2016, 04:28:20 AM
8 years later, in her final post in July 2015, she announced she was quitting blogging to find a ?higher purpose? in life.
Necole resurfaced in August 2015 with a new blog called xoNecole.com.
Ffddggdg Sandra is SICK :plzstop:
I'm inp pain
Not a month
Quote from: black n got damn proud on September 16, 2016, 09:29:16 PM
Quote from: BENTLEY! on September 16, 2016, 01:22:38 PM
Quote from: R on September 16, 2016, 01:20:19 PM
As I watched the video, I realize she's in her position because of HOW she was spending money... not because the site was inspirational instead of being a gossip blog. I get it now.
youre so sexy Ralf
I just want you to rub strawberries on me .... while explaining the options of my 401(k) to me .... nice n slow
;,p'kmoj[nhipb
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lol
I feel bad for her but I knew she was crazy to change over to this kinda blog.
NecoleBitchie wasn't even known for being super negative or hateful
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That was such a retarded move
i kinda got teary eyed watching this.
:'(
Quote from: Rig's on September 17, 2016, 12:31:36 AM
NecoleBitchie wasn't even known for being super negative or hateful
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That was such a retarded move
If anything. I would have used NecoleBitchie to setup the new slay.
Since NecoleBitchie wasn't messy to begin with.
at first i thought she would just create the other site as an affiliated site.
smh she kinda fucked it up for herself.
i mean i understand her wanted a whole kumbayah mess owt but she shoulda did it when she had other businesses to fall back on.
Why doesn't she try promoting and hosting events