Comments on: Using Social Media to Grow Your Blog’s Readership

By: R.V.Swanson

R.V.Swanson — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:08:25 +0000

Agreed, this may not be “THE” answer, but blogs I start, get the start of my readership from these.

I average about 40 readers a day right from the creation of my blog, from these sites alone.

40 readers a day gives you some good incentive to keep writing. (at least you know your writing to someone!!)

Peace,
Joe
designite ~ matches for the mind

By: Robert Bravery

Robert Bravery — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:03:09 +0000

Great Post,
I am really keen on this social media concept to increase web traffic. One thing I notice is that it is a slow process. I guess you have to build trust.

But I am still lagging way behind, because I see there are lots of bloggers that get thousands of reader per day very quickly, while I struggle to get 100. Given it is a new blog, but it would be nice to have a healthy size readership

By: Григорий

Григорий — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:31:33 +0000

After all, most of the people you meet in cyberspace won’t necessarily recognize your face from different angles. http://koriaga.blogspot.com/ This is something I struggle with, I can’t seem to settle on a picture!

By: Александр

Александр — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:29:21 +0000

The other thing that I’d say is that sometimes the biggest social sites are not always the best ones to use – but rather smaller and more focused ones can have bigger benefits.

By: Usha

Usha — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:46:31 +0000

I started my blog for fun,but have realised, that to just get people to read it is quite challenging. So, thanks for this article. Am just beginning to learn about widgets and sites like digg and technorati, and understand what they can do for you. Your article is a keeper!
Cheers!

By: Forensic

Forensic — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:14:58 +0000

Great tips for the beginner :)

By: Reginald

Reginald — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:58:23 +0000

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By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:55:44 +0000

Is it ever too early to start promoting your blog via social media?

My new blog venture is only 2 days old and whilst i’ve promoted other ventures rather quickly via similar mediums my gut instinct tells me to pause briefly whilst i build up a body of content.

I look forward to some of your thoughts.

Thanks,
Paul

http://www.itsalespro.com

By: T.M. Harris

T.M. Harris — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:09:50 +0000

I liked this article…but I’ll dive into something that has helped me get more traffic to my blogs…

Add your blog’s RSS to Squidoo lenses, Hubpages.com hubs, and even to your Facebook profile. There’s an add-on for Facebook called ‘Flog Blog’ that lets you slap your RSS feed on your facebook profile page.

As long as you keep making friends in your niche on these social networks, you should get some extra traffic.

Since you can’t post your feed to myspace….I simply copy my blog’s content onto my myspace blog, take the RSS feed for it, and ping it like I normally do for my real blogs.

Crazy enough, I get 10 sign-ups a day to my email newsletter from this, as I have an opt-in form on my blog. I have one for my email newsletter and for my blog’s updates.

Mr ProBlogger, keep it coming. I’m subscribing to your feed today. Maybe you could make me a guest poster after you check out my site and its content.

T.M. Harris

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:26:03 +0000

Great info on social media sites. I have heard plenty about the benefits of social media but have never used it on my blog. I will apply the knowledge soon. :)

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By: Clams

Clams — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:20:26 +0000

I’ve just started using social media and I keep learning something new each time I return. This information is perfect for a beginner like me.

Thanks,
Clams
http://www.EducationalToys4Tots.com/

By: Brian Chan

Brian Chan — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:00:59 +0000

Thanks for the very informative post Darren! Very helpful for a new blogger like me looking to increase readership and comments on my articles.

Looking forward to more of your articles.

Cheers!

Brian C.

By: Adi

Adi — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:58:12 +0000

Hey Darren,

I had a questions, to network with popular bloggers means to write about something if their interest, while making money online and blogging and web 2.0 are the most popular nlog themes for others like us its a tough fight.

What do you suggest for bloggers who do not write the popular topics

Thanks
Adi

By: SEO Love

SEO Love — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:50:53 +0000

Social Bookmarking is a really niche way of getting people visiting your site. You can increase your readership by commenting on other blogs in your niche too.

By: David

David — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:29:16 +0000

I totally agree with the concept of making friends. Some of my best progress over my web career has been a result of the friends I made, whether they be other web consultants for exchanging ideas, potential customers, designers, or programmers.
Thanks,
David

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:56:17 +0000

This is a great post. I was wondering if you had any comments on PR or how to approach the media for free feedback in the newspaper, not just the web.

By: Mr.NiceGuy

Mr.NiceGuy — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:02:26 +0000

Another A1 article Darren. Thanks for your generosity. I know generous people are blessed so much so are you. Keep it up. You really put your heart into this thing.

By: JoE M

JoE M — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:38:31 +0000

Darren,
WOW, I have honestly spent HOURS on your blog the last 3 or 4 days. Having just started my own blog, I am look and researching the best info I can find when it comes to the world of blogging. The funny thing is, I am always led back here.
Keep up the good work, I along with all others I am sure appreciate all the advice.
Cheers
JoE
http://www.joesperspective.com

By: Franca Richard

Franca Richard — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:36:54 +0000

Problogger is the real good samle for good media use, :)

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digital camera battery — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:52:59 +0000

I will have a try in my blog . Thanks

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