HubMob Weekly Topic: Halloween Safety

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   Princessaposted 13 years ago

   Hello HubMobsters, thank you very much forall your contributions to help bring awareness to Breast Cancer.  Let's hope that our small contribution to the Breast Cancer Awareness month can make a change and save lives around the world. 
   
   To follow the HubMob "bringing awareness" mood, this week we are going to write about one of the most fun events in October: Halloween.  This year we are going to concentrate on safety issues during Halloween.  Instead of writing general Halloween hubs -we did that last year- we are going to use our hubs to support the Halloween Safety Month which aims to make a safe Halloween for children, teens and adults.
   
   
   
   Some ideas for a HubMob supporting the Halloween Safety Month are: Halloween Safety Guide; Safety Tips for Kids; Costume Safety Tips; Trick or Treat Safety; Halloween Driving Tips, Yard Haunt Safety and Halloween Pet Safety. 
   
   
   To join this week's HubMob please follow the steps below:
   
   1. START YOUR HUB CLICKING THIS LINK.  Choose the "Answer the Request" green button.  Choose the MAKE A HUB ABOUT IT option. 
   
   2. Choose a relevant title for your Hub to get a good ranking in the search engines, AVOID starting your title with "Weekly HubMob"
   
   3. Include the HubMob RSS Feed in your hub: http://hubpages.com/question/79152/hubm … ew&rss
   
   
   4. Add one of the HubMob graphics  You can use the special graphic at the start of this thread http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19 … afetyF.jpg which was created for the topic by  wyanjen, or the traditional HubMob graphic below.
   
   
   5. After you publish your HubMob Hub, come back to the forum and post a link to your hub.
   
   Have fun keeping everyone safe this Halloween!

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      vox vocisposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Why do most HubMob hubs have low scores this week ???

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         That's a good question. Maybe they will increase the last week of October, although some scores are increasing now.

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            vox vocisposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, I noticed, but they are increasing quite slowly. Hope to see the difference soon as most of these hubs are good-quality hubs!

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         rmcrayneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I guess the longer I'm on the site, the less I pay attention to hub scores (I still pay attention to my hubber score though!).  When I check my stats, I barely look at scores before clicking on the "1 day" column to see which hubs are getting the most traffic. 
         
         My Halloween costumes hub from last year is at over 100 visits a day.  It has gotten almost 1700 views in the last 30 days.  I was oblivious to the hub score.

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   Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

   Yay Halloween!! Can't wait to read everyone's safety guides!!

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   Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years ago

   Hey I'll start! -
   
   Halloween Alternatives for Safety and Fun
   [Don't walk the street for treats ]
   
   http://hubpages.com/t/1ab8a0

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      Princessaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That was super quick Patty!

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         it's on my mind every autumn.

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         kazemaru2posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         right here's my hub yet again
         <duplicate link snipped>

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      snakebabyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That is lightening speed! Wish writing something about Chinese traditions in Chinese would work here [img][/img], then I'd do it fast, hehe. But thanks anyway.

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   sid_candidposted 13 years ago

   Here is my 1st hub for the Hubmob weekly topic:
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Safe-and-Afford … s-for-Kids
   
   Safe and Affordable Halloween Gift Ideas for Kids

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   Anathposted 13 years ago

   Love Halloween fun, I'll be in with a hub.

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   PassionJunkieposted 13 years ago

   Cool ! Halloween is not celebrated in my country ..but would be great to look up on it !!

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      Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Maybe you should start the tradition in your own neighborhood with a party??

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         Princessaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         When we just moved to France no one in our little village celebrated halloween.  I believe I started it (the crazy foreigners as the French would put it) now 5 years later they are all doing it and looking forwards to my next Halloween party!!! after all... any excuse is good for a party

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            Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            WooHoo...kudos to you! 

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   sid_candidposted 13 years ago

   Here is my 2nd hub for the Hubmob weekly topic:
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safety-Tips-for-Kids

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   ChristinaScibonaposted 13 years ago

   Great Hubs so far!  I chose to write about pet safety for Halloween. Here is the link:
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Pet-Safety-For-Halloween

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      Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's a cool angle.

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   Diane Insideposted 13 years ago

   This is just a story that happened to me when I was very young, but my mom learned allot from it.
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/An-Unhealthy-Halloween-Story

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    elayne001posted 13 years ago

    Here is mine - reminded me of a great time with my grandchildren.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Trick-or-Treat- … een-Safety

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    sid_candidposted 13 years ago

    Here is my 3rd hub for the Hubmob weekly topic:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Party-Safety-Tips
    
    Halloween Party Safety Tips

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    sid_candidposted 13 years ago

    Here is my 4th Hub for the hubmob weekly topic:
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safety-Tips-for-Dogs

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    I had written an article on this topic at Triond last week.
    
    I've rewritten it and here it is:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Keep-You … -Halloween

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    ceciladkinsposted 13 years ago

    I thought I'd have a little fun with this weekly topic:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … n-of-Souls
    
    While it was mostly written in good fun, I did include some actual Halloween safety tips. 

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I started laughing right away with this one!

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    lisabeamanposted 13 years ago

    Here's my addition to the HubMob:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … hood-Party

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years ago

    "Safe Halloween Fun in Central Ohio"
    
    7 different events to attend, rather than Trick or Treat on the deadly street.
    
    http://hubpages.com/t/1ad053

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    Errol Smytheposted 13 years ago

    Since when can satanic activities be safe ?
    Halloween is totally demonic.
    TO BE SAFE Stay off satan's playground and have nothing nothing at all to do with halloween.

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       Princessaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Halloween has roots in the Christian holiday All Saints' Day, but is today largely a secular celebration.
       
       Christian attitudes towards Halloween are quite diverse. In the Anglican Church, some dioceses emphasize the Christian traditions of All Saints’ Day, while some other Protestants celebrate the holiday as Reformation Day.
       
       Father Gabriele Amorth, a Vatican-appointed exorcist  in Rome, has said, "if English and American children like to dress up as witches and devils on one night of the year that is not a problem. If it is just a game, there is no harm in that."
       
       Many contemporary Protestant churches view Halloween as a fun event for children, holding events in their churches where children and their parents can dress up, play games, and get candy.
       
       (taken from wikipedia)

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          Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks, Princessa, for addressing this so diplomatically. 
          
          Me thinks there's a Halloween Scrooge amongst us...

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       Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       The whole point of Halloween was to chase off evil spirits...there is nothing demonic about it.
       
       I suggest you read up on it a bit.

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I've read accounts of masking (and tattoos, in the the Old Testament) employed to chase off spirits actually attracting them - whether fact, fiction, or alcohol-induced hallucination, these stories add controversy. Regardless, I don't like costumes that present serial killers, and to a lesser extent witches and devils. The green witch face we still see originates with the physical brutality done to women that were only herbalists in 1600s New England - gangrene and rotted flesh from hangings, partial burnings, bindings, and other tortures. I can't tolerate serial killer, witch, or devil costumes. But to call a harvest party with cute costumes satanic is over the top. Bugs Bunny (my favorite costume as a kid) is not satanic. As our pastor says, "I've never seen a demon attached to a plastic toy and I'm not going to discuss it."

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             Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'm not crazy about the violent costumes either. Interesting fact about the green witches face.

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                Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                At least not serial killers; I think I can stomach the rest.

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                   Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   What an interesting fact about the history of the green faced witch. Thanks.

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       MayGposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Ha Ha, Errol Smythe, you're kidding right?  You do know that most of us just do it for the fun of getting dressed up and eating candy?  There aren't enough celebrations in life where we get to do that.  Have you seen how excited kids get around Halloween?  There's nothing demonic about it.

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    sixtyorsoposted 13 years ago

    Hi all
    At long last a hub from Sixtyorso
    Here is my take on halloween safety
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-commo … -tips?done

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    Kevin Peterposted 13 years ago

    Halloween Safety Guide - Tips for Halloween Safety
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … een-Safety
    
    waiting for your comments !!!

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    kmackey32posted 13 years ago

    Heres mine...
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/How-safe-is-Halloween

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    Ash Algarposted 13 years ago

    Halloween candy safety
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Candy-Safety-Tips

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    Halloween is all about safety--here's a few basic tips:
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … -the-Scene

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       vox vocisposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Here's mine after a long time :-)
       
       http://hubpages.com/hub/HowtomakeHallow … icchildren

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    travel_man1971posted 13 years ago

    Trick or Treat during Halloween---kids' most awaited highlight during the celebration. The Safety? How about a Halloween Watch? This is like the Neighborhood Watch but a more vigilant group that should keep on watching children's every move.
    http://hubpages.com/t/1adbce

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    cashmereposted 13 years ago

    here's mine for the week
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Safe-Halloween-Costumes?done

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years ago

    "It Really Doesn't Matter, When You're the Mad Hatter"
    
    - rap parody vid and others show us how to have a mask-less good time for safety.
    
    http://hubpages.com/t/1adf47

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    Kevin Peterposted 13 years ago

    My Second work ,
    
    Halloween Driving Safety Tips
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Driving-Safety-Tips

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    I don't know, I do know that my hub mob hub from last week just started getting google hits yesterday.

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    MyWebsposted 13 years ago

    I just completed my Halloween Safety Guide
    
    Since no one seemed to want the more competitive keyword phrase I snagged it up.
    
    I tried to make an all in one hub covering everything I could think of. I hope I didn't go too nuts with the Amazon ads.
    
    I will probably add some more stuff to it like YouTube videos and more tips but I want to get it published before its too close to the big day.
    
    Suggestion: Any HubMobs covering a holiday should be done in advance a bit more in my opinion to give them time to age and gain some Google Juice. I think 3 weeks to 1 month in advance is much better. With only 8 days to go I'm not sure how much I can do with this by then.
    
    On the flip side any hubs that rank well during the Google honeymoon period should see good short term traffic that could help with incoming links at the perfect time. But what do I know since this is my first hubmob?

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    MyWebsposted 13 years ago

    From my experience Facebook groups are a good place to post links if you can find one that closely aligns with your hubs topic.
    
    With that in mind I just created a FaceBook "Halloween Safety" Group where everyone who has participated in this weeks hubs, or already has a related hub can post links there.
    
    I figure it can't hurt to work FB a bit for more traffic, right? So while I was the one who created this group every member will have control over it, not just me, based upon what I just read at Mashable in an attempt to understand what I'm doing here. Yes I'm a FB noob and hope I've done this the right way as I have never created a group before. Anyone wishing to join the group will need to send me a request within FB to join. As soon as I approve the request you can post links, pictures or whatever to the group. You don't have to become my friend on FB to join this group.
    
    If after you join this group and would like to be an admin to help approve new group members let me know and I'll add you as long as you have a hub related to this group. I have no desire to be the only one in control of it. The more the better.
    
    I hope others think this is as good of an idea as I do.
    Halloween Safety Group on Facebook. I'm assuming the link to this is acceptable since its for this and to benefit us all.

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       A Facebook page can be a good promotion tool. Progressive's Flo page from last year is doing this well for people seeking her character as a costume for halloween.
       
       I think this comking week, people will be looking for last-minute tips and the FB page could get a lot of action. Anyway, we'll have it for next year as well and it will gain traction.
       
       Regards,
       Patty

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    Stevennix2001posted 13 years ago

    here's my entry into this hubmob topic!
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Safety-Tips-For … -This-Year

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    Actually, I notice my hub is in the 70s...that is about in the middle of all my hubs.

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    WRITTENBYSHAWNposted 13 years ago

    My hub is about attending a Halloween Campout at a local campground.  Both fun and safe!
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/FOR-HALLOWEEN-S … I-VACATION

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    travel_man1971posted 13 years ago

    I'm thinking about those sick children in the hospitals plus orphans at the orphanage.
    
    http://hubpages.com/t/1af818

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    kazemaru2posted 13 years ago

    I enjoy partying on Halloween so most tips here are out of my personal experience.
    http://hubpages.com/t/1aff97

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       rmcrayneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You are not in the HubMob.  You have to start your hub from Princessa's link in the original post on this thread. 

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    Stephanie Henkelposted 13 years ago

    This is my entry for the Halloween Safety HubMobs topic.  My entry discusses some of the superstitions associated with the spooky nature of the holiday.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … Werewolves

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    Kevin Peterposted 13 years ago

    My third One ....
    Halloween Safety Tips : Halloween Costume Safety Tips
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … afety-Tips

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    rmcrayneposted 13 years ago

    Your HubMob roundup hub.  There are 28 hubs in the feed. 
    
    Halloween Safety Tips
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safety-Tips-An-Index
    
    Halloween safety for kids, dogs, and cats.  Halloween party safety.  Halloween driving safety.  Halloween safety guide.  Halloween costume safety.  Halloween mask safety.  Halloween candy safety.  Halloween safety for trick or treaters.

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       wyanjenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great job as always!
       

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    Princessaposted 13 years ago

    Hello, thank you for all the safety hubs, they will be very useful during the Halloween celebrations.
    
    The new topic is out ready to start a new week http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/57671

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    Kevin Peterposted 13 years ago

    New Topic is ready !!! so I'm Leaving this topic , Just completed  7Hub on HubMob Halloween Safety
    
    
    Halloween Safety Guide - Tips for Halloween Safety
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … een-Safety
    
    Halloween Driving Safety Tips
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Driving-Safety-Tips
    
    Halloween Safety Tips : Halloween Costume Safety Tips
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … afety-Tips
    
    Halloween Pet Safety -Enjoy with Pets at Halloween
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Pet-S … afety-Tips
    
    Trick or Treating Safety Tips for having Safe Halloween
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … -Halloween
    
    Halloween Safety -Halloween Safety Tips for Kids
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … s-for-Kids
    
    Halloween Safety -Yard Haunt Safety Tips
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Halloween-Safet … afety-Tips

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