Comments on: A Pain Free Method of Self Promotion http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/ Writing, Publishing, Social Media and Community Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:46:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: 5 tips for increasing blog readership | Aaron's Blog http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-3728 5 tips for increasing blog readership | Aaron's Blog Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:54:36 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-3728 [...] 1. Link liberally. Every blogger should have a blogroll with links to other related blogs, but I’d take that even further and link to other posts or articles within the body of your blog. It gives your readers lots of places to get more information on the topics they’re curious about. It can bolster your own argument when you’re linking to research or experts. It encourages conversation because you’re pointing to a specific post. Often the original blogger will come check out your blog, leave a comment, and perhaps link to you in the future (but this should never be expected, it must be merit-based). Penelope Trunk wrote a great post on nine ways to think about linking in a blog post. Maria Schneider has some smart ideas on using links as part of your call to action. [...] [...] 1. Link liberally. Every blogger should have a blogroll with links to other related blogs, but I’d take that even further and link to other posts or articles within the body of your blog. It gives your readers lots of places to get more information on the topics they’re curious about. It can bolster your own argument when you’re linking to research or experts. It encourages conversation because you’re pointing to a specific post. Often the original blogger will come check out your blog, leave a comment, and perhaps link to you in the future (but this should never be expected, it must be merit-based). Penelope Trunk wrote a great post on nine ways to think about linking in a blog post. Maria Schneider has some smart ideas on using links as part of your call to action. [...]

]]> By: Kim Mitchell http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-3311 Kim Mitchell Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:20:47 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-3311 Maria - Can you tell me what I need to fix to make these links work. I was able to click on your link and ended up with an RSS feed for you and me but can't seem to make it work on my site...getting errors. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kim A link to subscribe to your RSS feed. Don’t miss a post! Get this blog right in your inbox by subscribing (free) here. Yours http://feeds.feedburner.com/EditorUnleashed Mine http://feeds.feedburner.com/kimmitchellrelationshipadvice.wordpress.com A request to sign up for your e-newsletter. For book tour dates, giveaways and more, be sure to subscribe to my soon-to-launch free weekly e-newsletter. http://kimmitchellrelationshipadvice.wordpress.com/newsletter Maria – Can you tell me what I need to fix to make these links work. I was able to click on your link and ended up with an RSS feed for you and me but can’t seem to make it work on my site…getting errors.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Kim

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]]> By: 5 Tips for Increasing Your Blog Readership | Quips and Tips for Successful Writers http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-2045 5 Tips for Increasing Your Blog Readership | Quips and Tips for Successful Writers Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:28:28 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-2045 [...] 1. Link liberally. Every blogger should have a blogroll with links to other related blogs, but I’d take that even further and link to other posts or articles within the body of your blog. It gives your readers lots of places to get more information on the topics they’re curious about. It can bolster your own argument when you’re linking to research or experts. It encourages conversation because you’re pointing to a specific post. Often the original blogger will come check out your blog, leave a comment, and perhaps link to you in the future (but this should never be expected, it must be merit-based). Penelope Trunk wrote a great post on nine ways to think about linking in a blog post. Maria Schneider has some smart ideas on using links as part of your call to action. [...] [...] 1. Link liberally. Every blogger should have a blogroll with links to other related blogs, but I’d take that even further and link to other posts or articles within the body of your blog. It gives your readers lots of places to get more information on the topics they’re curious about. It can bolster your own argument when you’re linking to research or experts. It encourages conversation because you’re pointing to a specific post. Often the original blogger will come check out your blog, leave a comment, and perhaps link to you in the future (but this should never be expected, it must be merit-based). Penelope Trunk wrote a great post on nine ways to think about linking in a blog post. Maria Schneider has some smart ideas on using links as part of your call to action. [...]

]]> By: UTAlan http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1989 UTAlan Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:10:45 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1989 These are great tips. Thanks for sharing! These are great tips. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Susan Johnston http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1971 Susan Johnston Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:09:29 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1971 Maria, I noticed you were including a call to action on all your posts and now I understand why. These are great ideas, and I'm going to think about which one(s) to use on my blog. A sticky post works in a similar way (see my post on Monday about ideas for using sticky posts on your blog), though it might not be as effective as the repetition of a footer on each post. Maria, I noticed you were including a call to action on all your posts and now I understand why. These are great ideas, and I’m going to think about which one(s) to use on my blog. A sticky post works in a similar way (see my post on Monday about ideas for using sticky posts on your blog), though it might not be as effective as the repetition of a footer on each post.

]]> By: Beej http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1970 Beej Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:54:30 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1970 Twitter has by far been the best promotional tool I could have had for my blog. I also use Facebook and MySpace notes/bulletins to tell my friends about what I am working on. If a blogger is also an active member of any forum communities, a signature link and a post in a "Promote Yourself" forum like many writers' forums do is also invaluable. I also found a few thematically related websites (I write on gaming and geekdom as well as academics) where they allow blogs to be hosted, so I post snippets and links to my main blog there. The only thing I don't like about that system is that I get comments in two places because they go and read my main blog but comment on the snippet. Twitter has by far been the best promotional tool I could have had for my blog. I also use Facebook and MySpace notes/bulletins to tell my friends about what I am working on.

If a blogger is also an active member of any forum communities, a signature link and a post in a “Promote Yourself” forum like many writers’ forums do is also invaluable.

I also found a few thematically related websites (I write on gaming and geekdom as well as academics) where they allow blogs to be hosted, so I post snippets and links to my main blog there. The only thing I don’t like about that system is that I get comments in two places because they go and read my main blog but comment on the snippet.

]]> By: Eric C http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 Eric C Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:47:47 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1969 Also, include a "share this" button at the bottom of your blog, just like this one has. It allows for easy shout outs. Also, include a “share this” button at the bottom of your blog, just like this one has. It allows for easy shout outs.

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1968 Tumblemoose Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:20:12 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1968 Maria, The call to action at the end of the post is a great punctuation mark. It also is helpful to have this opportunities in static locations on the page as well. Making things easy to find helps folks to take the action that you seek. This is a great blogging series. Folks respect your opinion and are inclined to take your advice - which should lead them to success. George Maria,

The call to action at the end of the post is a great punctuation mark. It also is helpful to have this opportunities in static locations on the page as well. Making things easy to find helps folks to take the action that you seek.

This is a great blogging series. Folks respect your opinion and are inclined to take your advice – which should lead them to success.

George

]]> By: Tina Lane http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1966 Tina Lane Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:58:16 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1966 This is great advice. I might give it a whirl. This is great advice. I might give it a whirl.

]]> By: Alegra Clarke http://editorunleashed.com/2009/06/09/a-pain-free-method-of-self-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-1964 Alegra Clarke Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:46:47 +0000 http://editorunleashed.com/?p=2571#comment-1964 Thanks Maria, I will have a look at it today and see if I can work my pea brain around it. I seem to be technically challenged. Thanks Maria, I will have a look at it today and see if I can work my pea brain around it. I seem to be technically challenged.

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