The best and lasting network for Bloggers
Posted on July 21, 2008 by
Roy 
Blogging, Social Media 
2 Comments
We move in different networks to create our own network. But, why do we want to create networks?
There may be a lot of reasons to create a network. But if you think closely and eliminate all those unnecessary points; you will end up with three bullets.
Bullet 1: To let others know about my blog.
Bullet 2: To eventually get a link from their blogs so that you get better ranking and PR love along with some love from more visitors.
Bullet 3: Other reasons that you are yet to discover.
And now look at your own blog:
How many of us have been able to write at least 30 substantial posts in our blog in last 30 days!
I am not talking about those who have just begun blogging or those who are running a group blog. I am talking about lonely bloggers like you me and Adam who depend on themselves after living a hectic schedule (OMG, I need a break from my day’s job) to write a post.
Why don’t you invite other bloggers in your niche to write a guest post in your blog?
Why not?
- You get quality content without writing even a single word! If the content is duplicate, do not publish it (normally guest posters do not write duplicate content - they must live up to their reputation.)
- Linking out is never an issue - and if you think the linked site is not worth it, just do not publish the post or turn them no-follow. But please, do not make a link no-follow without asking the author - this is unethical.
- You get another blogger to promote your blog - if you publish my guest post, I would love to promote that post in my blog and other social networks. And this, in turn would promote your blog in its totality.
- You actually create a long lasting relationship with another blogger - no social network can help you to create such bonds.
- Your readers get the taste of a fresh blood (yummy).
- Come on, your readers are not going anywhere - they read this post because it was published in your blog.
So why not ask for guest posts?
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Sounds like a good approach, which becomes more effective if you publish at least 3 of your own posts for every guest post. Otherwise, your own fans might miss you too much. :-)
I’ve seen blogs which later allowed guest posts, and which receive comments from the blog’s visitors that went along the lines of: “I wish I could read more of *your* posts…”
thats absolutely correct :)