Now that you’ve started a blog, how do you get those readers to come over and read what you have to say?
Think About Your Content
Go beyong a diary and plan out a content strategy. What will you write about? How often will you post? How will you market what you’ve published? Strive to produce content that matters.
Get a Scoop
Break a big story and get a bunch of inward links and your traffic will flow exponentially. You’ll earn respect (street cred) and build a reputation for being someone in the know.
Keep the Conversation Going
Comment on other blogs and put your own spin on the story. And don’t forget to acknowledge comments on your own site – even if it’s stinging criticism. You can also add your own two cents in a personal email. Once you’re a part of the conversation, you’ll never know where it will go.
Help People Stay Connected
Include RSS feeds, email newsletters, RSS to email subscription services, as well as encourage readers to bookmark pages.
Ask for Help
Stumped about technology? Need help with design? Just ask. The blogosphere is full of people who can assist you in taking your blog where you want to go. Never forget to reciprocate when you can.
~ Inspired by a post found at Guy Kawaski’s blog.