Released on = June 27, 2007, 9:40 am

Press Release Author = Larisa Redins

Industry = Marketing

Press Release Summary = You should already know the basics of blogging but if you
don't then pay close attention to this brief introduction before moving on to the
following checklist that all professionals should abide by. No "Shame on you for not
knowing" from us; this is what we're here for.



Press Release Body =
You should already know the basics of blogging but if you don't then pay close
attention to this brief introduction before moving on to the following checklist
that all professionals should abide by. No "Shame on you for not knowing" from us;
this is what we're here for.

So you have the perfect blog on the perfect topic . now all you need is people to
read your fabulous blog - but how do you go about getting your blog in front of as
many "eyes" as possible?

There are in fact numerous ways to market your blog - so let's get started with some
of the blog marketing basics . shall we?

First and foremost, you should write excellent content on a consistent basis. If
the blog is not updated on a consistent basis, you will lose readership .
guaranteed.

Along similar lines, you should ensure that your blog looks as professional as
possible. For instance, you should have a unique domain name for the blog and make
sure that the design of your blog looks professional and worthy of a reader's
precious time.

Let's Get Serious: A Checklist for The Ages

1. You should submit your blog to the larger blog directories so that readers can
easily find your unique blog. You should also make sure that when you update your
blog that it automatically pings the major blog search engines such as
Technorati.com. Linking out to other relevant popular blogs is another great idea.

2. Another excellent way to promote blogs is through online networking. As an
example, you can participate in online forums on a topic that would be of interest
to the individuals who may be interested in your blog subject matter. Of course, at
the end of each post, you would have a link back to your blog in your signature.
This method also builds trust with individuals as they see you as "person" and an
"expert" through your posts and not just another one of those impersonal websites.

3. Along similar lines, you should post on other blogs and answer when comments are
made on your blog. Another great way to gain "expert" status is by answering
questions on such forums such as Yahoo! Answers.

4. Joining social networking sites is also an excellent idea. You can promote your
blog to both old and new contacts in a more personal way with this type of forum.
Some examples of excellent social networking sites to join include LinkedIn,
FaceBook, and MySpace. Joining a "blog carnival" can also provide you with
additional traffic to your blog.

5. Are you more traditional? Then you should definitely consider marketing your
blog via the good ol' standby . namely through a press release. You can, for
instance, submit a press release to PRWeb.com or distribute a press release to local
media outlets. This method of promotion is particularly effective if your blog is
showcasing new or unique newsworthy content.

6. Writing articles for other ezines and submitting articles to free article banks
is also a great inexpensive way to gain much wanted traffic and inbound links to
your blog.

7. Looking for more unique ways to market that precious blog of yours? Consider
offering "free stuff" such as an informative ebook with links to your blog. Another
great traffic generator is to have a contest on your blog. After all, who can
resist free stuff AND contests?

Well, there you go! While these ideas may just scratch the surface as far as
marketing is concerned, these tips will undoubtedly help you to generate that
traffic that you desperately need.





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