Bloggers respond!
The blogging community is very loyal, indeed. I asked for input, you gave it.
Thanks.
My next column will NOT be about Blogs, but I plan a follow-up sometime in the next month or so. I've heard from several new bloggers who aren't sure HOW to get traffic to their blogs. I, too, am new to this, but have the distinct advantage of publishing a column every week, which I used to drive to traffic to this spot.
My question to you, is: What tips or advice can you give (that I will share in a column) to bloggers looking to connect with people sharing interests or hobbies? I know that posting comments on the blogs that are similar to theirs is one way, but I'm guessing there are other ways, too.
Share with me here, and I'll glean the best tips for a future column.
Blog on!...al
Thanks.
My next column will NOT be about Blogs, but I plan a follow-up sometime in the next month or so. I've heard from several new bloggers who aren't sure HOW to get traffic to their blogs. I, too, am new to this, but have the distinct advantage of publishing a column every week, which I used to drive to traffic to this spot.
My question to you, is: What tips or advice can you give (that I will share in a column) to bloggers looking to connect with people sharing interests or hobbies? I know that posting comments on the blogs that are similar to theirs is one way, but I'm guessing there are other ways, too.
Share with me here, and I'll glean the best tips for a future column.
Blog on!...al
posted by Al at 4:23 PM
5 Comments:
Forgive me for the lateness of my response, but hey, better late then never;
For the most part you have to just cruise around and find something that interests you, and comment, they will in turn check out your blog. The most efficient way to do this, is called www.blogexplosion.com
You can sign and earn points by surfing other people's blogs, and you will earn points so that when others use this feature, your blog will pop up.
Blogs usually run in circles too, so if you find one person, you will find many more on their blogroll. This is the only way I know of to get traffic to your blog.
I forgot to add you can surf the blogs on BlogExplosion by type if you choose.
Okay, back again, just because I re-read your article on blogs, and you mentioned not knowing enough HTML to have links on your sidebar. Neither did I! There is a site called www.blogrolling.com, where you just cut and paste some HTML into your template, and then you can add and delete links from their website and never have to go into your template again!
Just got to you through Paige's site (an everyday read for me).
From the questions you've been asking, I thought about three different posts I wrote.
I wrote the first---one of my longer blog posts--way back when I was on Blogger (I've since moved to my own domain). If you want my take on how to get traffic, here it is.
I also wrote a longer entry on the different comment systems. Here's the link to that.
And finally, I wrote a guide to new bloggers who want to know more about the blogosphere. Here's that link.
Thanks for quoting Paige...you made her month!
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