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Ms. Mary Mack Experts, how did you break out of the middle and make the move to the front of the pack? With so many "mom blogs" today, how did you get out of the fray and get a loyal, healthy following?
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@AndreaUpdyke excellent question!
about 1 year ago
Petit Elefant Work, work, work, work. And tons of strategy. Figure out what it is you're after and go get it. What are your goals, what do you want to achieve? Write it down, figure out how you need to make it happen, and go get it done.
about 1 year ago
traceyclark Authenticity. It may sound trite but it's true.
about 1 year ago
Mom101 I do think a lot of us started blogging before others - but you know, there were already "superstars" then too.
Blogging is a shitload of work and most people don't realize that. It takes time to write great posts, or to go back and make a joke funnier, or to be as engaging with your comments on blogs as you are with your posts. Think of every bit of yourself on the web as part of your SM footprint - not just the blog.
Also? Fart jokes. Fart jokes are always funny. It's true.
about 1 year ago
Justice Fergie For me it's been building relationships. I like to think that people know me, my personality and what I can bring to the table. Also, being nice never hurts :)
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thepublicityguy Forge relationships with brands and/or their PR reps. Build up your monthly visitors/Twitter followers. Facebook is the next top platform for PR execution, so try to get ahead on that platform too.
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Christine Koh Mary, I am a big fan of organic growth. I write about what resonates with me, build partnerships that I feel passionate about, etc. And above all, I follow my instincts. It all renders authenticity of voice and that is what attracts readers.
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inkscrblr Ha! So the secret is fart jokes?! Too funny.
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Ms. Mary Mack @Mom101: I'm just not a fart jokes kinda gal. Guess I lose there. But everything you said is where the challenge lies. I'm writer and I have to make sure that my content is solid. Or at least that I feel like it's something I'd want linked back to me in two years (or two weeks). I take it seriously. Juggling putting up good content with trying to build a brand is exactly what you said: shitload o' work. Then there's trying to get followers or subscribers... man. Yeah. Shitload.
@Christine Koh: I agree 100% about write what resonates. I believe that's how you get your voice. I guess when you see the lists of top bloggers, superstars with super stats and numbers, you just wonder if you'll ever get there, you know?
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Ms. Mary Mack @thepublicityguy: How? How do you build up your followers and blog numbers in a real way? And, most important, stay true to your brand--or what you hope your brand will be?
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