One of the best promotional strategies you can have for your blog is making perceptive comments on other blogs. Posting relevant comments on related blogs is like chatting at a networking event. By visiting related blogs and engaging others, you are networking with your peers.

Visit blogs where your targeted visitor is likely to visit. In other words… your competition. This also allows you to keep up with what is going on in your market or area of interest. Getting your name “out there” and participating in conversations is essential if you want to become an authority in your niche.

You want to look for relevant blog postings to comment about. Most blogging systems allow you to leave not only your name but also a link to your website or blog. When you leave a comment, you also leave a link back directly to a relevant blog post you’ve written. Good positive contributions will result in others clicking through to your blog to learn more about you.

Other blog networking tips

1. Visit and comment on popular blogs that have good traffic.
2. Subscribe to key blogs where you want to participate so you can be notified as soon as a new posting is made.
3. Maintain a strong presence in each discussion.
4. Be the first to comment. The first of second person to comment is more visible then the 10th.
5. Quality over quantity. As you network you are building up your online reputation. Concentrate on making quality comments that add to the conversation.
6. Blogging etiquette: On someone else’s blog, you are the guest and not the host. Focus on being more considerate than courageous.

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