Comments on: How to Build Your Blog’s Readership

By: Pang Chak Fung Adrian

Pang Chak Fung Adrian — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:37:35 +0000

Dear Sir.

I have tried the techniques mentioned in this blog for a long time (around 9 months, i think) on my old blog and its readership increased around 3500% during that time. Now my host suddenly shut down my blog so I have started a new one four days ago at
http://www.freewareelite.wordpress.com

Any advice as to how to convert the old blog’s readers to the new blog?

By: The Stylish House

The Stylish House — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:19:31 +0000

I have had a great time with my new blog and appreciate the tips you have provided. My goal is to provide original, interesting content my readers will find of value. I have a passion for Interior Design and blogging, and believe it will grow if given the proper exposure. Thanks and have a wonderful day…..~Cathy~

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:49:02 +0000

I’ve been thinking about using Twitter. What do you think the reasons to use Twitter are? What are the downsides? How would I go about using Twitter to drive readership of my blogs? If I have more than one blog, should I have multiple Twitter accounts? (One is on food, one is on travel, one is a personal blog).

By: Reginald

Reginald — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:15:06 +0000

Hollie, how long have you been blogging?

By: Reginald

Reginald — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:01:44 +0000

Roberta,

Those are my sentiments, exactly.

Well said.

By: Reginald

Reginald — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:32:30 +0000

I perceive that content should be identified, applied, and maintained, as a fundamental basic for blogging.

However, the matter becomes challenging when one has to acquire interesting content to keep your reader base and help it to increase.

By: Hollie

Hollie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:17:04 +0000

I find myself continually coming back to this site, and always leave with a new tip or tool! Now, the problem is, I have too many subjects that I have interest in, and want to blog about. So…patience, persistence, frequent quality posts, interaction with similar blogs, networking…and perhaps someday we can all consider blogging our careeer?
Thanks for all of the continual guidance!
~Hollie
http://www.agentwhiz.com
http://www.foodsdiscovered.com
http://www.songpops.com
http://www.floridashortsalecompany.com
(See what I mean??)

By: Roberta

Roberta — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:42:54 +0000

Write, write, write! Find your voice and stick with it. Write about something that you’re passionate about and sooner or later, you won’t be talking to yourself.

Persistence breaks resistance!!

By: Iconic

Iconic — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:41:52 +0000

Persistence, creativity, content, relationships, innovation, hooks, ideas, originality, partnerships, keywords, niche, targeting, focus are all keys to building a blog’s readership.

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:31:23 +0000

Hi Darren,

I was searching through the internet one day and came upon this site…I am not exactly sure how but I did. I had never considered blogging for even a second. But after reading so many post here I have decided to give it a try.

My present blog is just a “practice blog” but I have done some of the many things you have recommended and I am amazed at how much traffic I am getting after just a few short days!

So much of what I have read here is dead on accurate and in the future is going to help me immensely. Just a quick thanks to you.

Todd

By: georgette

georgette — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:25:06 +0000

darren

thank you for all of the amazing information, I am being seduced by your blog more and more everyday!

I am really looking forward to May!

we just launched our new blog/website and I am looking forward to learning how to build my readership

for now, I am having fun, creating a place where I love to hang out….. putting up pictures and love from all of the amazing people and adventures who have brought so much joy to our lives

what’s that old saying “if you build it, they will come…”

however I am looking forward to the time when I get to guest blog, I think that this will be one magical adventure

wishing you a magical day!

By: Jodith

Jodith — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:10:14 +0000

My biggest issue is that the online community for my niche is actually pretty small. I’m considering attempting some more traditional advertising (read non-internet advertising). The ones that have found my blog are enthusiastic, but it’s getting the targeted community to the blog that is difficult when a great deal of them aren’t necessarily on-line fanatics like some of us. I’d love to hear ideas directed at bringing in readers from the less internet savvy populations.

By: Abhijeet from Jeet Blog

Abhijeet from Jeet Blog — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:50:51 +0000

As the blogosphere continues to grow at a breathtaking rate, I think getting readers and building readership could be a perennia problem or rather a topic of concern for new bloggers like me.

Certainly, as you mentioned in the first few lines, consistency and sustainability is the key to survival. Ways like guest posting and social media could get you good number of readers certainly, no doubt, but I think networking could be the primary reason in the long run for an effective reader base for your blog.

By: Reginald

Reginald — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:01:09 +0000

You have included some rather relevant and resourceful links in this article, in spite of it being shorter than usually.

In spite, every word is worth is weight in gold.

By: Heather von Doehren

Heather von Doehren — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:26:39 +0000

Wow…I’m looking forward to May. I’ve told all my friends about your site by the way. One day they’ll be sick of hearing me talk about it and actually drop by. :-) Thanks again for all your hard work maintaining this wonderful site.

By: Evelyn | Attraction Mind Map

Evelyn | Attraction Mind Map — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:04:21 +0000

Darren, it’s quite true what you said about sticking to the blog. Hence it is important to find the niche that one has lots of interest in. With no interest, I’m not sure if it is possible to last for more than a year. With competition so stiff nowadays, I bet it takes a longer time to build readership.

Evelyn

By: Amanda Fazani

Amanda Fazani — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:39:06 +0000

Patience is certainly the greatest virtue when it comes to blogging! I’ve been writing for over a year and its only in the past couple of months that my readership has begun to develop. I’d also add that interacting with your readers is a great way to develop loyal readers who return knowing their comments and emails are appreciated.

By: Jummy

Jummy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:19:23 +0000

I think it’s easy to forget that this fame that you’ve gained online has taken time to develop. We see someone who has “made it” and we want to know how to get there, now, not thinking of the time logged and the work involved to get there.

Thanks for the reminder.

(Oh, I need to use my twitter to promote my blog more!)

By: Nate Desmond

Nate Desmond — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:12:25 +0000

Hello,
I have found that entrecard really brought up my visitors for a few days. Do you think that entrecard generates the right kind of visitors or not? Thanks!

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:11:16 +0000

I don’t really have many visitors, so I doubt I am any kind of authority. But I have noticed that, what works pretty consistently to get readers, is to engage with the community you are writing for. If you have a blogpost on some software, follow their forum and post there from time to time. If they don’t mind (it depends) also promote your blogpost a bit and see what happens.

But patience and persistence are the main long-term factors. You’re entirely correct there.