So you have finished creating your first blog and now looking for ways to spread words about your blog on internet. In this post, I’m going to discuss in brief about some of websites that you can utilize as way to promote your recently created blog. There is something for you as well even if you have an old and reputed blog in your niche, there must be some key points that you are missing towards your blog promotion:
Social Networks
First thing that you can do is get active on all major social media websites. Create a strong and well informed profile on websites like Twitter, Facebook and Orkut. With this, become active on Social Bookmarking websites like Digg, Propeller, Delicious, Yahoo Buzz, Google Buzz etc and submit some of your latest stuff from your blog on these networks. But don’t try to flood these networks with lots of content from your blog at a time. Apart from sharing interesting stories from popular websites you know of, participate in communities, make friends and vote for popular stories on these networks.
Blog Networks
Next thing that you cn do to promote your newly launched blog is participate in blog communities like MyBloglog, Blogcatalog, BumpZee, Indiblogger etc. When you join these blog networks, you will have chance to interact with lots of fellow bloggers in your niche.
Apply for Google Services
Most important, apply for all major services provided by Google which you will need to run your blog smoothly and for earning some revenue from your blog traffic. So create an account for your blog on Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tool, Feedburner and most importantly apply for a Google Adsense account, but let your blog get some age before you try getting an Adsense Account with that blog.
Become Active in BlogSphere
Make a list of top bloggers in your niche while searching different keywords on Google you want to target on your blog. Once you have that list, subscribe to their RSS Feeds and start leaving your feedbacks and comments on these blogs. Another thing that you can do is send emails to these blog owners and ask them I’m interested in writing guest posts on their blogs. When you send such emails to bloggers, there will surely be some bloggers who will turn back to you for guest post. Apart from these, participate in blog contests, carnivals, and offer freebies to your blog readers.
Some Mixed Stuff
Apart from this, create an account on Technorati for your blog. Participate in discussion forums created around your blog niche. Submit your blog in search engines, general directories and blog directories. Create presence for your blog on websites like Squidoo, Hubpages, Google Knol and submit some of your articles on Ezine Publishing websites. Make a list of some popular blogs in your niche and contribute their in the form of comments and guest posts.
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I think the key here is doing a lot of different things and including elements like social networking sites, discussion forums. But, remember try and offer good advice versus just trying to pitch someone with your own deal. People want to know that you are interested in them and their issues. Be part of the something bigger than just yourself.
I like this, really found it helpful, most especially for making me know about the blogblog site.. thx
I have been looking into blogsphere and I am thinking of joining. can you let me know some of the reasons why you chose that site?
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Lots of good ideas there. I run several websites and several blogs, and I’ve often wondered if a blog doesn’t get indexed faster than a website. Maybe it’s just the nature of a blog to get spidered quicker and more often by the search engines. I find it takes upwards of two months to begin to get solid organic traffic with a site on a new domain.
Hi Anil
Thanks for the suggestions. The main point is diversity. The more exposure you get your site to hundreds, thousands or more people, the greater the chance you will have of connecting with people. Once they gain trust in what you offer, the better the opportunity to make it a win – win situation.
You definitely need to be active in the community, especially the community that relates to your blog. If you think about it, you have to create a real connection not only with your blog visitors but those outside of your blog, you will gain alot of great readers that way, especially in the long run if you are seen as someone who is not just in it for themselves, but is an active member of the community. I hope you all my point
Till then,
Jean
I’m currently working on social media the most. You’re perfectly right about all of these. Thanks for the article!