This guest post is written by Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, an online leader in affordable press release distribution. Grab a free copy of the Big Press Release Book – Press Releases for Every Occasion and Industry.
Bloggers have been hailed as “citizen journalists” and powerful influencers for years. But bloggers have another, less frequently discussed role – they’re also citizen PR experts. Bloggers who intend to stand out need to manage their brand, interface with readers, snag media exposure wherever possible, and craft compelling messaging.
If you’re interested in taking your blog to the next level, consider these lessons from the public relations world.
1. Network, Network, Network
Networking is a big deal in the PR world. Clients who pay through the nose to work with a big PR firm are paying as much for the firm’s contacts as for its employees’ technical skill.
As a blogger, you’re probably practicing DIY PR, which makes networking even more critical. You might not be able to afford ad space for your blog, but you can definitely afford to call a friend, write a thank-you note, ask a pal about guest posting, or attend a social event. Take time to maintain existing relationships and build new ones.
This is a guest post from Henri Junttila, a freelance blogger. He runs the Wake Up Cloud, a blog about self improvement and achieve what you truly want in life. Subscribe to his feed for more awesome articles.
Maybe you’ve seen me around. Maybe you haven’t. In any case, I have been blogging for just around one month. During this time I’ve connected with many and enjoyed the journey.
A lot of people think there’s a secret to growing your blog fast. There are a lot of factors that come into play if you want to get more traffic, subscribers and even fans. Let’s have a peek at those, shall we?
Mentor
The first thing I always do when I want to learn something new is to find someone who’s already doing what I want to do. My mentor at the moment is Chris Garrett who has been immensely helpful in answering my questions.
It’s that time of year… when most people are in the midst of goal setting for the new year to make sure that it is better than the last. Here are some of my goals in blogging and social media for 2010. Although I’m off to a slow start, I feel I have plenty of time to make these goals happen!
Blogging Goals
This year, two of the most important things I want to focus on in the blogging arena is content and community. Therefore, my goals in blogging are as follows.
- Create a schedule using Google Calendar for weekly posting on all blogs, including:
CommentLuv blogs are blogs that allow commenters to leave behind not only the main link to their website, but also a link to their latest blog post as well below the main comment. They usually look something like this:
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So why should you love CommentLuv blogs, and how do you get the most out of them as a commenter, blog owner, and blog reader?
CommentLuv for Commenters
The most obvious perk for commenters who have their own blog is that CommentLuv enabled blogs allow the commenter to not only leave behind a link to their blog, but also to their latest articles. Here are some tips on how to utilize CommentLuv as a commenter.
Register Your Site
The best way to utilize CommentLuv blogs for commenters is to first register your blog at ComLuv. Unregistered blogs are usually allowed to leave behind their latest post on a CommentLuv enabled blog, but registered blogs are able to select from their latest group of posts on most CommentLuv enabled blogs.
This guest post was written by Stacey Cavanagh from Tecmark SEO Manchester.
In the early days, blogs were simply personal journals, where an aspiring writer would share their innermost thoughts with whoever might happen to stumble across their site. Today, a new blog is created every single second and it’s no longer just for personal use.
Business blogging is becoming increasingly popular. Previously skeptical business owners and marketers are seeing the benefits of using this interface to communicate with potential clients and to network as well. And indeed its benefits are numerous, but only if it’s done right. So just how can you make blogging work for your business?
Reasons to Love CommentLuv Blogs
by Kristi Hines on January 6, 2010 · 166 comments
So why should you love CommentLuv blogs, and how do you get the most out of them as a commenter, blog owner, and blog reader?
CommentLuv for Commenters
The most obvious perk for commenters who have their own blog is that CommentLuv enabled blogs allow the commenter to not only leave behind a link to their blog, but also to their latest articles. Here are some tips on how to utilize CommentLuv as a commenter.
Register Your Site
The best way to utilize CommentLuv blogs for commenters is to first register your blog at ComLuv. Unregistered blogs are usually allowed to leave behind their latest post on a CommentLuv enabled blog, but registered blogs are able to select from their latest group of posts on most CommentLuv enabled blogs.
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