Why Blog Topics

Blogging is a very powerful tool to use for building any type of brand. Most people who are building a business think that they need to only blog about their business. Blogs are so unique that you can either blog about your business or blog about whatever interests you. Keep in mind, every post that you write may not always have readers. But whatever you write, usually you will have someone interested in it.

Do not select a topic simply because you think a lot of people will search for. You may not think that someone is interested in your topic, but that's ok. I will pretty much guarantee that someone is interested one way or another.

Four points to consider when choosing a topic.

* Keeping in mind that blogging requires a long term commitment. If you write about a topic you are interested in, then you will have long time commitment.

* Knowing your topic is very important. People will not hesitate to point out the subject matter mistakes.

* Always be passionate in your writing. This will assure more dedicated readers.

* Always write about a topic you are very familiar with. People will know if you are not very familiar with your topic by posting comments or loosing readers. This will also keep you from struggling with your topic.

People love to read and follow great content that interests them. So the topic is the key to attracting a huge audience.

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Asking Nicely

Today, I will talk about how to ask another blogger nicely to link to your blog. If you missed my post talking about the benefits of guest blogging. Do not me alarmed, I will repost it here. The importance of Guest Blogging. These two posts work hand in hand.

Guest Blogging

Ok, so I talked about the advantage of linking your blog to other blog posts to acquire Backlinks. Today, I will talk about how to write as a guest on other people's blogs to drive traffic to your blog. It is pretty simple, you can ask a blogger if you can write a piece for their blog. This is usually done by offering to trade guest posts by other bloggers. Other bloggers always want great content for their blogs. If you can offer this to them, then most likely they will accept. Writing can become overwhelming and people need a brake. This is a perfect opportunity for them to use your services. While you are gaining relationships with other bloggers, be sure to keep on the look out for other bloggers wanting Guest Bloggers.

Plagiarism Definition

My last post talked about, how to link to other posts for link juice. Today I will emphasize the importance of giving credit where credit is due. Anytime you ever link to another post you must always give credit to the author by mentioning the authors name and linking to the post.

SEO Link Building

Linking is a must for every network marketer to learn. In the past I have talked about the importance of linking and different ways to link. If you missed those posts do not worry I will re-post them. Using the full URL address when linking websites, Bad-links, Link building, reasons to deep link, Linking your websites the right way. Today I will talk more in detail about linking to other blog posts.

Blog Tracking

If you are like me, you love to read people's blogs and comment on them. Of course, you would want to keep track of your comments so you can easily see when people respond to your comments. Especially if you comment on 2-3 blogs per week. I would recommend you use a tool called Delicious Bookmarking

Get Back Link

Building a productive blog requires people to find it and like it. But for people to find it and like it, will require internet marketing strategies.

Placing Sign up Links

Today I will continue talking about Including sign up links online. There are many different ways to include your sign up link. You can include them in forms, buttons or text links. Including a sign up link can be placed about anywhere in HTML format (Hyper text Markup Language). You will just have to experiment with them and see what is working for you.

Seven different types of locations you can place your sign up link.

* Placing it on every page of your web site. If you have a blog you can place it in the side bar. This way it's on every page.

* Place it in your email signature.

* On a blog or personal web site. Look down and you will see mine "TimsBlog." Click that, and it will take you to the main page of my blog. You can change the HTML coding to link to your sign up page. I prefer to use my blog, because at this point they can opt in as a subscriber.

* Banner ads are a huge hit and any online advertising.

* Place it on other web sites. If you are commenting on other blogs, place it there.

* Ask friends and family if you can place it in there emails that are not competing emails.

* Add it to all the online directories.

In conclusion, getting your sign up link out there and shared will increase your opportunity greatly.

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Including Sign up Links Online

Whenever possible and at appropriate times, always include a signup link in all your online presence. Of course, you want to do it with explicit permission. A sign up link will either include a text box, button or hyperlinked text that will link to a sign up form. These forms will usually include any additional information and preferences from your subscribers.

Four typical link sign up requests you will see on a site.

* Text boxes will usually have the information right there without having to click through any additional pages. For example, enter your email to sign up.

* Buttons are any picture liked graphics that are clicked to represent a link. Sign up buttons should stick out on a page. But don't let it be to much of a nuisance for the reader.

* Text links are usually hyperlinked text linking to the sign up form. They will usually be a short headline to subscribe.

* Using check boxes in a purchase form is a great way to have permission to send future emails.

These are just a few ways you can collect information with explicit permission.

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