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FunniestMOM My intentions for blogging is to get my name out there, not really to journal so I feel better... how can I take it from just a hobby to something more intentional? Do you all just blog on other's blog sites?
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Louise Lots of networking to get your name out there.
about 1 year ago
Christine Koh IMO, the first important things to focus on are: 1) honing your own voice, and 2) being a good reader. Comment on other blogs, engage, become a part of the community. That karma will come back to you.
about 1 year ago
Jean My blog is the opposite, I blog for me and my friends and family.
But what you need to do to get out there is social networking. Join as many bloggy/mommy/women social sites as you can keep up with and get involved! It is a lot of fun too! It won't seem like work because you are socializing, meeting others, and getting tips!
about 1 year ago
Justice Fergie Yes, join networks, attend conferences and the opportunities will flow from there.
about 1 year ago
FunniestMOM but network where? on other blog sites?
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Jennifer James Agree with Louise: You have to network, write out a plan and write a great blog. Well-written, thoughtful and consistent content is what is going to make you last if you want to flip your hobby into a biz.
about 1 year ago
Petit Elefant I think engaging with your audience is huge. Don't focus on other people's sites, focus on your own. And you have to get yourself out there. Go to conferences, be active on social media sites, comment on other people's blogs.
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FunniestMOM I'm the queen of networking... but with oversaturating on the internet, it's hard get noticed
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@DelTheDad Twitter! :-)
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Abbie I think in order for a blog to be intentional it has to be personal. It is your words, your thoughts and ultimately all of your passion and energy that will make it a success. The more you are "out there" on other people's blogs the bigger your following and readership (is that a word?) will become.
about 1 year ago
ScrappinMIchele I have networked on blogs, communities, conferences, local events.
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FunniestMOM GREAT stuff ladies! Thank you!
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BlondeMomBlog Agreed! A huge component of blogging, to me, is the networking aspect. Think about the "social" in social media. Connect with bloggers in your own community. Nashville has a large blogging community and we recently launched a Facebook page so we can interact in one cohesive space.
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GraceD Getting your blog "out there" is a matter of your writing content, as far as I'm concerned. If you have a niche, say family travel, then I think your tips for taking baby/kids on a plane will generate a lot of hits.
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