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Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Sikiş izle — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:51:19 -0000

Thanks for the info! For a new blogger like myself this is really helpful.

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Peter — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:09:36 -0000

Chris,

Awesome post. I'm helping start up a new blog right now, and your tips will absolutely come in handy.

One idea that's worked for me in the past: Come up with a theme that will allow you to write a handful of related posts -- say, like a couple of chapters of the same book. Post them all at once, with prominent links between them for cross-traffic. Market them in slightly different arenas, and your traffic will be compounded.

Cheers!

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Chetz Yusof — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:03:40 -0000

Hey Chris,

Thanks for the post. I've always had a notepad with me but never written any blog post idea on it. I'll start now! I think I have to make it as a habit. Usually when I got an idea, I told myself, "I'll write it later when I have my laptop in front of me", but then I never did! Tsk.

Chetz
ChetzTV.com - Love, Money & Fitness Blog

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Michael Martine, Blog Consulta — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:26:37 -0000

Outstanding, Brogan. Here's a thought I'd like to share that I feel can add to this: provide opportunities for others. It's an amazingly powerful thing to do, with massive rewards for the people who take those opportunities and run with them. And that comes back to you in the form of good karma and further opportunities for yourself.

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Candis Hidalgo — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:49:26 -0000

I love the practicle, put-into-action advice here about starting a text file of titles and keeping track of mag cover titles. That's something I can go and do right now, and it'll make an impact.

Stopped at the Zemanta booth at BWE and have been meaning to check it out ever since... sounds like it's a great tool.

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

mousewords — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:43:35 -0000

Great post! I'm already using its advice. :-)

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Tiffany Starnes — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:50:21 -0000

Great post. I find www.alltop.com is a great resource to browse what other bloggers are talking about in my industry for inspiration and appropriate link throughs. www.popurls is also a great place to see what's happening in pop-culture.

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Gareth Coxon - Dot Design — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:56:06 -0000

Great post as ever Chris! Have now installed Zemanta plugin and used it on my latest post, cheers, Gareth

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Kool Beans — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:40:10 -0000

Chris,

You do great work. I don't go one day without reading your blog.

I have been in IT for 20 years and own my own business but I am new to internet marketing and social media. Your articles have become an essential resource for developing my business plan.

If you what to "Set Your Blog On Fire" check out www.chrisbrogan.com everyday!

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Jamie Simmerman — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:13:07 -0000

I was just reading a draft of a blog post and wondering how to add more punch. I think it's important to fire tings up every once and awhile. Thanks for the post.

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Pam Hawk — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:37:50 -0000

Brill-E-Ant.

I'm saving this post for reference. Also checking out Zemanta - what a handy tool.

One thing I do to find topics is: Since I'm active at www.etsy.com, I check the forums to find out what kinds of questions people are asking over and over with only vague answers. I do a little research, post a solid answer, then post a link to my informational blog post on the forums. I have gotten more than a few comments from readers thanking me for the information and tips.

Thanks again Chris!
One of your regulars,
Pam Hawk

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Kevin Dwinnell — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:53:06 -0000

I'd offer "go beyond your comfort zone."

I've been surprised that the blog posts getting the most feedback are the ones I thought "should I post this?" Not that its anything controversial, just beyond the low-key/conservative approach I'd normally take.

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JimAtJaxtr — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:44:49 -0000

I think a big part of keeping a blog going is just setting aside the time for brainstorming. Getting the ideas going on a regular basis helps continue them. Plus, just reading other blogs helps me spark my own creativity.

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Lindsay — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:52:08 -0000

Thanks for the info! For a new blogger like myself this is really helpful.

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Larry — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:57:49 -0000

Tks for the Info, I have been concentrating on just putting up posts. I need to change my writing to get visitors involved.

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AngelaConnor — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:12:02 -0000

I always know I will get something useful here, Chris. Thanks again. I am walking away with new ideas. I will also be blogging about your Personal Branding e-book in the next week or so. It's a must-read.

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Kevin Cimring — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:46:03 -0000

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the great info. Could I ask you to share some advice related to analysing blog traffic. Currently, I am getting different information from Feedburner to the info I get from MyBlogLog, for example. Could you suggest one comprehensive analytical tool that shows traffic to the site, page views, offsite clicks etc.
Kind regards
Kevin

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Kevin Cimring — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:43:15 -0000

Hi Chris,
Thanks as always. Could I ask you to share some advice related to analysing blog traffic. Currently, I am getting different information from Feedburner to the info I get from MyBlogLog, for example. Could you suggest one comprehensive analytical tool that shows traffic to the site, page views, offsite clicks etc.
Kind regards
Kevin

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

BethP — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:09:05 -0000

Great advice, Chris. I also try to incorporate conversations and discussions I have with friends and acquaintances into my posts, as they often inspire or take my brain in a new direction.

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Dan Patterson — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:07:21 -0000

Hey Chris,

Great article. I ran into the guys at Zemanta at BlogWorld and honestly didn't give them enough attention to really find out what they were all about. Since you mentioned them, I'll have to check them out and see what they can do for me. Thanks for the tip!

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Eric Holter — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:49:11 -0000

Hi Chris. When I advise my advertising agency clients about their content strategy (which usually includes blogging) I try to help them see how their firm's positioning can really help with maintaining the content strategy. For example, a generalist design firm can come up with a bunch of initial post ideas (designs they like, cool typography, new projects, etc.) but soon they run dry and slow way down--or stop. In contrast, a highly positioned firm (ex. one that specializes in credit union marketing like currencymarketing.ca) will rarely run dry on ideas, in fact the hard part is for them to find time to write them all out.

Not only are post ideas for generalist firms hard to maintain, but they are also usually less impactful. They tend to be similar to most other designer blogs, and the content interesting mostly to their peers rather than to clients. Blog posts from specialized, well positioned firms, on the other hand, flow freely and are often more compelling and helpful. Like yours.

Thanks!

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Andy Finkle — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:45:46 -0000

I want to add (highlight) one comment in particular that you made;
"Make your RSS subscription buttons very visible, and also your social bookmarking tools"

To many blogs relie upon the new ShareThis / Addthis button IMO, and sometimes too much choice leads to no choice. Look at how I end my post here...I "ask for the order" with DIRECT links to what I believe are the most important actions ...(follow me on twitter, comment on my post, DIGG this). Look at the very end of this post for the example:

http://bit.ly/4cNVbr

www.twitter.com/A_F

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

David Henderson — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:25:18 -0000

Outstanding blueprint for setting cyberspace on fire. Thanks. For those who use Wordpress self-hosted blog, here's the link to download the Zemanta plugin - http://wordpress.org/extend....

David

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Matt Dunn — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:25:07 -0000

We've recently started a company blog here at Morningstar and I feel these tips will be a great tool to help us get our content headed in the right direction.

As others have mentioned, promoting a blog can be a tricky thing, but very important. One thing we are experimenting with is adding a blog link to our email signatures. Anyone have thoughts on this tactic?

Re: Set Your Blog On Fire

Jack Hadley — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:35:50 -0000

Above, you mentioned delivering USEFUL content. Can't emphasize that enough. At BlogWorld this week, one of the presenters suggested that you think about your very best client when you write. You wouldn't just push a bunch of dribble on them, just to post "something". You would think long and hard to write something useful and meaningful.

I fear that many bloggers may be posting just for the sake of posting (and for the sake of self promotion). Over time, that will surely compromise the medium and the credibility of blogging in general. So, I say, think USEFUL, USEFUL, USEFUL.

Thanks, Chris. Not sure how you continue to write so much USEFUL content... but thanks.