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Casual Articles - The Art of Evangelizing a Blog
The voice could be the one inside your head, or you could be overhearing a conversation. It really doesn’t matter who, what really matters is what is being said. It probably sounds something like this, “I’m not going to renew my membership because "they" aren’t helping me.” Or similar, “I joined this group to get more business and nobody has given me anything worthwhile.”Actually quitting may not be such a bad move. If you are a member of too many groups, your return on your investment may be diluted. Instead of pointing the finger at them, though, you need to do some soul-searching about your own responsibility. As the old saying goes, “When you are pointing a finger at others, three of your fingers are pointing back at you.”If quitting doesn’t sound like the right idea, then the first step is to determine what value you add to the group or groups you belong. If you are seen only as a taker instead of someone who gives time and effort, members will shy away from you. D
You can start off by setting a goal for yourself of writing 3 posts a week.
The posts don't have to be long essays. They can be short, compact posts that relay tidbits of info (often linking back to other people's blogs) that your readers find interesting and are great conversation starters (which causes folks to make lots of comments).
3. Link to other people's blogs. I try to link to other folks' blogs as much as I can. This means that I see a great post at so-and-so's blog, and then I write a post on my own blog that has a link to their post.
When my readers click on the link to go to the other person's blog, that blogger will notice that he's getting traffic from my site
Why Some Experts Are Completely Wrong About Linking And How You Can Get Your Website Marketing Back on Track! (Free Software Included)If you have read some information about reciprocal linking and other linking tactics in order to better promote your website, you have probably found some seriously differing opinions as to what the purpose of linking is.There are a wide range of articles and books about linking that come from polar opposite views as to why and how you should conduct a linking promotion campaign.Most people, to this day, think that linking is solely for search engine results and link popularity as it is defined by Google. In fact, that is the sole reason thousands and thousands of webmasters exchange links.They think it is for "pagerank" and link popularity as a boost to search engine rankings.One of the biggest misconceptions about my own courses, Power Linking and Power Linking 2: Evolution, is that what I teach is for the purpose of mani
You write, you post, and you wait. Crickets are chirping in the silence as you start to wonder, "So now that I have a blog, how do I actually get people to look at it?"
If your traffic report for your site is like a flat line on a graph, don't fret.
Unless you're Guy Kawasaki or Seth Godin, it's not likely that your blog will shoot to the tippy top of Technorati overnight. For us non-famous folks, it takes consistent, patient, strategic work in order to build up our blog traffic.
Building blog traffic is all about creating useful content for your readers and making contacts within the blogging community.
It's kind of like when you move to a new city where you don't know anyone. Little by little you build relationships, you meet folks who introduce you to other folks, you make connections, make a name for yourself, and you become better known in the community.
It's the same with blogging, except it's a different type of party and you make your connections in different ways.
Here are 7 techniques that savvy bloggers use to make those oh-so-important connections and pump up blog traffic:
1. Focus on a targeted niche. Decide who you're writing for, what you're going to write about, and then stick to it. Don't be all over the place and have one post on marketing, another on dog training, and then another that's a review of the movie you saw last weekend. A blog with multiple topics is disorienting, not just to readers that stumble upon it, but to the search engines as well.
You see, the Google robots are easily confused. If they visit your blog and see that it's a mish-mash of information, they don't know what to make of it. But, if they stop by your blog and see that the words "marketing" and "small business" (or whatever) are sprinkled steadily throughout, they think, "Aha! This blog is about small business marketing. Whenever folks google the words "small business marketing", we'll know to include this site higher up in our results!"
Not only does having a very specific topic for your blog make it search engine friendly and result in higher rankings, but it also gives you the chance to become known as an expert in your field and have readers coming to your blog for their daily fix. The tighter you can make your niche the better.
2. Post as frequently as you can. When you first start your blog, it can feel a little overwhelming to have to write posts all the time. That's normal--you just need to focus on getting into a regular writing schedule. Trust me, after a few weeks your mind will start to think in "blogging mode", and you'll start to come up with ideas for blog posts everywhere you turn.
I've noticed that most of the pro bloggers post almost daily, and oftentimes several times a day, but don't feel pressured to mimic the pro bloggers Herculean blog writing stamina.
That would be like trying to go from couch potato to marathon runner overnight. Blogging is supposed to be fun, so don't hurt yourself. And really, if it's not fun, you're not going to stick with it, are you?
You can start off by setting a goal for yourself of writing 3 posts a week.
The posts don't have to be long essays. They can be short, compact posts that relay tidbits of info (often linking back to other people's blogs) that your readers find interesting and are great conversation starters (which causes folks to make lots of comments).
3. Link to other people's blogs. I try to link to other folks' blogs as much as I can. This means that I see a great post at so-and-so's blog, and then I write a post on my own blog that has a link to their post.
When my readers click on the link to go to the other person's blog, that blogger will notice that he's getting traffic from my site
We’ve all tired of those pesky telemarketers who only seem to know how to call during supper or when we’re trying to get the kids to bed. We see the sales staff coming at us if we simply drive through the parking lot of a car dealership and there are times when we can’t go into a store without someone trying to convince us that we really need something different – and more expensive. This is the multi-dimensional space known as salesmanship.Why We Like The WebWhen ecommerce began many wondered how it would succeed when you had no mechanism for an active sales staff. Experiences with purchases have always been about how an item is presented in salesmanship and how all our questions are answered and all of our objections are overruled through persuasive arguments.For the most part businesses on the web have truly succeeded in allowing the customer to be in control of their online shopping experience.There are a few online stores that have an instant chat window wher
It's the same with blogging, except it's a different type of party and you make your connections in different ways.
Here are 7 techniques that savvy bloggers use to make those oh-so-important connections and pump up blog traffic:
1. Focus on a targeted niche. Decide who you're writing for, what you're going to write about, and then stick to it. Don't be all over the place and have one post on marketing, another on dog training, and then another that's a review of the movie you saw last weekend. A blog with multiple topics is disorienting, not just to readers that stumble upon it, but to the search engines as well.
You see, the Google robots are easily confused. If they visit your blog and see that it's a mish-mash of information, they don't know what to make of it. But, if they stop by your blog and see that the words "marketing" and "small business" (or whatever) are sprinkled steadily throughout, they think, "Aha! This blog is about small business marketing. Whenever folks google the words "small business marketing", we'll know to include this site higher up in our results!"
Not only does having a very specific topic for your blog make it search engine friendly and result in higher rankings, but it also gives you the chance to become known as an expert in your field and have readers coming to your blog for their daily fix. The tighter you can make your niche the better.
2. Post as frequently as you can. When you first start your blog, it can feel a little overwhelming to have to write posts all the time. That's normal--you just need to focus on getting into a regular writing schedule. Trust me, after a few weeks your mind will start to think in "blogging mode", and you'll start to come up with ideas for blog posts everywhere you turn.
I've noticed that most of the pro bloggers post almost daily, and oftentimes several times a day, but don't feel pressured to mimic the pro bloggers Herculean blog writing stamina.
That would be like trying to go from couch potato to marathon runner overnight. Blogging is supposed to be fun, so don't hurt yourself. And really, if it's not fun, you're not going to stick with it, are you?
You can start off by setting a goal for yourself of writing 3 posts a week.
The posts don't have to be long essays. They can be short, compact posts that relay tidbits of info (often linking back to other people's blogs) that your readers find interesting and are great conversation starters (which causes folks to make lots of comments).
3. Link to other people's blogs. I try to link to other folks' blogs as much as I can. This means that I see a great post at so-and-so's blog, and then I write a post on my own blog that has a link to their post.
When my readers click on the link to go to the other person's blog, that blogger will notice that he's getting traffic from my site
Raising sufficient working capital is an essential pre-requisite for any business start-up. Though the market offers a host of financing options, choosing the right one among the lot can be confusing for an entrepreneur having limited understanding in this regard. The mode of financing is an important element that determines the success of the organization and thus an exhaustive understanding of the available funding options is almost mandatory.A business, depending on its scale of operation, can be funded through a number of sources. Capital can be raised by borrowing money from friends and relatives, making use of personal savings or seeking loans from banks and credit unions. Firms that had been in the business for a while can seek help from venture capital firms, which extend financial help in exchange of partial ownership of the borrower's business. However, among the various options available, the ideal funding strategy of a start up business should comprise of a mix of accumula
You see, the Google robots are easily confused. If they visit your blog and see that it's a mish-mash of information, they don't know what to make of it. But, if they stop by your blog and see that the words "marketing" and "small business" (or whatever) are sprinkled steadily throughout, they think, "Aha! This blog is about small business marketing. Whenever folks google the words "small business marketing", we'll know to include this site higher up in our results!"
Not only does having a very specific topic for your blog make it search engine friendly and result in higher rankings, but it also gives you the chance to become known as an expert in your field and have readers coming to your blog for their daily fix. The tighter you can make your niche the better.
2. Post as frequently as you can. When you first start your blog, it can feel a little overwhelming to have to write posts all the time. That's normal--you just need to focus on getting into a regular writing schedule. Trust me, after a few weeks your mind will start to think in "blogging mode", and you'll start to come up with ideas for blog posts everywhere you turn.
I've noticed that most of the pro bloggers post almost daily, and oftentimes several times a day, but don't feel pressured to mimic the pro bloggers Herculean blog writing stamina.
That would be like trying to go from couch potato to marathon runner overnight. Blogging is supposed to be fun, so don't hurt yourself. And really, if it's not fun, you're not going to stick with it, are you?
You can start off by setting a goal for yourself of writing 3 posts a week.
The posts don't have to be long essays. They can be short, compact posts that relay tidbits of info (often linking back to other people's blogs) that your readers find interesting and are great conversation starters (which causes folks to make lots of comments).
3. Link to other people's blogs. I try to link to other folks' blogs as much as I can. This means that I see a great post at so-and-so's blog, and then I write a post on my own blog that has a link to their post.
When my readers click on the link to go to the other person's blog, that blogger will notice that he's getting traffic from my site
Home Based Business, HBB, owners really need to keep their costs down because the reason we work at home is to have more money and a better lifestyle! There are numerous ways to keep them down and many are more obvious than others. Most business owners today need a website, a blog and a fair amount of marketing and promotion to get ahead.Getting a website can be quite a frustrating aspect of HBB especially when you are starting out. Many people don’t bother because of the fear of the costs involved.Who do I get to make a website? How much will they charge me? Will it cost much to make alterations or will I have to just keep it as it was made?These are genuine concerns or all business owners.There are many ways to go about overcoming these problems and none better, in my opinion, than finding a company who produces websites for small or home based business owners. You need to find a company that allows you to be able to make changes to your site very quickly, easil
2. Post as frequently as you can. When you first start your blog, it can feel a little overwhelming to have to write posts all the time. That's normal--you just need to focus on getting into a regular writing schedule. Trust me, after a few weeks your mind will start to think in "blogging mode", and you'll start to come up with ideas for blog posts everywhere you turn.
I've noticed that most of the pro bloggers post almost daily, and oftentimes several times a day, but don't feel pressured to mimic the pro bloggers Herculean blog writing stamina.
That would be like trying to go from couch potato to marathon runner overnight. Blogging is supposed to be fun, so don't hurt yourself. And really, if it's not fun, you're not going to stick with it, are you?
You can start off by setting a goal for yourself of writing 3 posts a week.
The posts don't have to be long essays. They can be short, compact posts that relay tidbits of info (often linking back to other people's blogs) that your readers find interesting and are great conversation starters (which causes folks to make lots of comments).
3. Link to other people's blogs. I try to link to other folks' blogs as much as I can. This means that I see a great post at so-and-so's blog, and then I write a post on my own blog that has a link to their post.
When my readers click on the link to go to the other person's blog, that blogger will notice that he's getting traffic from my site
My mother wanted to be sure that her condo in Florida was in my name. When she checked with the condo administrator she found there was a Quit Claim Deed dated 1990 on file that said just the opposite. The condo was taken out of my name and put in the name of both my parents.The advice from the condo administrator was to get another Quit Claim Deed to make it in my name again. How could we do that? She directed us to the self help desk in the court house.My mother is 93 and court houses are usually big and require lots of walking. She uses a walker so that didn’t seem like something she could do. Besides I wanted it done correctly and we really didn’t know what we were doing. I suggested we call a lawyer.Reluctantly (“It will cost too much!”) she agreed that I could make the call as long as I found out how much the fee would be first.I called an attorney and asked him his hourly rate and an estimate of how much it would cost to file a new Quit Claim Deed. H
You can start off by setting a goal for yourself of writing 3 posts a week.
The posts don't have to be long essays. They can be short, compact posts that relay tidbits of info (often linking back to other people's blogs) that your readers find interesting and are great conversation starters (which causes folks to make lots of comments).
3. Link to other people's blogs. I try to link to other folks' blogs as much as I can. This means that I see a great post at so-and-so's blog, and then I write a post on my own blog that has a link to their post.
When my readers click on the link to go to the other person's blog, that blogger will notice that he's getting traffic from my site, and he'll really appreciate it! I've had a few bloggers contact me to say hello and leave comments on my blog.
There are 50 million blogs out there (literally), but the blogosphere can be an incredibly small world. When you show a genuine interest in what another blogger is writing about, then that peaks their interest in you. You've just built another link in your community. Linking to other blogs also helps with your search engine ranking.
4. Comment on other blogs. My goal is to post thoughtful comments on at least 5 blogs a week. (If this sounds too much to you, start out smaller. The important thing is to get into the habit of commenting on other blogs.)
I look for interesting blogs in my genre (online business, marketing, productivity). I keep up with what they're writing about, and when one of their posts catches my eye, I post a relevant comment. (You can research posts within your genre at Technorati.)
While some people like to post anonymously by just leaving their first name, I include my first and last name and a link to the URL of my blog. I do this because I want to build name recognition within these communities.
5. Use Trackbacks. A trackback is like leaving a remote comment on a person's blog. When you reference a post on another blog, you use the trackback address for that post and enter it when you're creating your post. When you create a trackback to someone's post, you'll see an excerpt from your post with your URL appear under their post in the trackback area.
Trackbacks are often the forgotten step-child in blogging, but I've found them to be the most effective means of making connections within the blogging community.
I've even had a journalist from a major newspaper contact and interview me as a result of a trackback I left, which led to another journalist finding me and interviewing me for her article, which led to me being featured in articles that were published in more than 20 different newspapers in the United States! How's that for a big time payoff for one trackback?!
6. Blogging customer appreciation. Whenever a new person leaves a comment on my blog, I send her an email thank you note to let her know how much I appreciate her input. And if someone is sweet enough to talk about me on their blog and link to me, I go to their blog and leave a comment thanking them for giving me the attention. Also, when people write about me on their blogs, I make a post on my own blog ("Look who's talking about me. Go see what they're saying..." sort of thing) to bring attention to it and send traffic back to the other person's blog.
7. Beef up your blogroll. I look for interesting blogs that cover similar topics to my blog, then enter their links on to my blogroll. When my readers click on those links, the folks on my blogroll can see that they're getting traffic from me. It works the same as when you link to other blogs within your posts. It's another way of letting the community know you're there and that you're interested in what they're saying. Some of the folks on your blogroll might even reciprocate by putting you on their
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