Social Media Examiner | Tips for building a high quality blog following | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/feed/ Tips for building a high quality blog following - Forum Topic in the Group Blogging Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:43 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-14469<![CDATA[Lynda Goldman - Copywriting replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-14469 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:44:07 +0000 Lynda Goldman - Copywriting replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @blogsbyheather I agree completely with Heather about finding your niche and being passionate about it. I used to send out a general newsletter on copywriting for business, with 3000 people. I would get, on […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12916<![CDATA[Glen Gorham replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12916 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:07:09 +0000 Glen Gorham replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging This thread should be made sticky. It has all the right components of doing things the right way.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12904<![CDATA[Heather Wright-Porto replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12904 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:32:38 +0000 Heather Wright-Porto replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I think that a few keys to building a following are:
post consistently (at least 2 to 3 times a week)remain focused on ONE topic (for example, mine is focused mainly on how-to blogging articles, but I do throw in […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12893<![CDATA[Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12893 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:00:12 +0000 Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @deairby @donpurdum You are both very welcome. Have a nice Sunday! ;-)

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12880<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12880 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:35:05 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging Thanks for this link. I'm going to study it and try to apply as much as I can. @fredericgonzalo

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12732<![CDATA[Don Purdum replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12732 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:33:18 +0000 Don Purdum replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @kristi-hines  - I couldn't agree with you more!!!! Problem is people want to take short cuts to have impressive numbers that mean nothing. I would rather have a small audience that is interested and engages us […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12726<![CDATA[Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-12726 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:15:19 +0000 Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging Awesome post on SEOMoz blog recently, aptly titled 21 Tactics to Increase Blog Traffic. This is a definite guide to what should be done to increase readership, engagement and overall quality of interactions on & […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10555<![CDATA[Durk Barton replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10555 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:58:21 +0000 Durk Barton replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I am increasingly impressed by those who can say they have gotten substantial, favorable responses from FB and twitter. It let's me know that it is possible. I need to work on getting exposure for my artwork. I […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10242<![CDATA[Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10242 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:15:04 +0000 Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I'd rather have a few intentional comments from loyal readers than a large number casual remarks. It is easier to connect with people commenting who are serious about wanting to start a discussion.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10050<![CDATA[Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10050 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:47 +0000 Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @judithgotwald Ahhh, the good old "comments" issue... it seems to be a pretty universal concern, even with seasoned bloggers. At least, according to discussions I've witnessed, since I am not at all in this […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10047<![CDATA[Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10047 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:54:32 +0000 Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I think Twitter depends on how many of your readers use it a great deal. Twitter is a great interaction tool and also for interacting with people interested in your product. I'd say it is more helpful to product […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10026<![CDATA[Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10026 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:46:11 +0000 Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I'm going to send those links you provided to my clients. Good stuff.
I guess my dilemma with Twitter is wondering if the site is strong enough to support dialog. The client is somewhat of an underdog with people […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10025<![CDATA[Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-10025 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:37:53 +0000 Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging Thank you for reading so far! . . . and also for the links. Very helpful.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-9938<![CDATA[Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-9938 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:06:50 +0000 Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @judithgotwald Judith, I have only one thing to say after reading the last paragraph of your comment: AMEN!You summarized it very well, and it's the essential aspect of any blog. First, quality content. Second, […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-9909<![CDATA[Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-9909 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:23:16 +0000 Judith Gotwald replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I've been working at this for 10 months with a small nonprofit and grown readership from 0 to an average of 34 readers per day, peaking at 51 last week and 82 this week. That's progress! 
I was skeptical about […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-8956<![CDATA[Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-8956 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:17:33 +0000 Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @alexachipman Good point! Rehashing content seems to be a plague these days, but if it fits with the content of your blog, and you treat it according to your personality and blog style, it should not matter to […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-8921<![CDATA[Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-8921 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:22:25 +0000 Alexa Chipman replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging I agree—I subscribe to a lot of blogs and many of them are starting to sound the same. I think it is important to be consistent, but I also think if you just don't have a good concept for a post that rehashing […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-6981<![CDATA[Dexter Eugenio replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-6981 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:49:27 +0000 Dexter Eugenio replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging another tip?  stand out!it could be in your writing, using other mediums (podcast, video, webinars), or just attitude.these days original content and original concepts are hard to come by and so we tend to read […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-6974<![CDATA[patricia troyer replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-6974 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:24:48 +0000 patricia troyer replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging No matter what, there will always be the Look At Me!! groups. Unfortunately, part of human behavior. I'm actually heartened by the number of people in this group who don't suffer from that genetic disorder, who […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-6929<![CDATA[Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/tips-for-building-a-high-quality-blog-following/#post-6929 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:10:28 +0000 Frederic Gonzalo replied to the forum topic Tips for building a high quality blog following in the club Blogging @leifmartinez I agree with you 100% on the Facebook thread going on. Like my page, and I will like yours... WTF? Never understood the concept behind that scheme, other than boosting artificially your number of […]

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