Yakezie.com - Topic: Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/ Simple:Press Version 4.5.1 money cactus on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16384 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16384 retireby40 said:

Can someone give an example of a good facebook page? What do you think about this one? 

http://www.facebook.com/RetireBy40

 

I get only a few visits from facebook in general.

 

Also I am not confident at all about guest posting, but I'll have to venture out more often. I will put this on my Q2 todo list!

 

@Retireby40, I haven't really had any luck with Facebook, Twitter has been better.  You can add a welcome page using basic FBML like I have to encourage people to hit the 'Like' button, but to be honest I'm thinking about deleting the page altogether.  My page is here

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:26:49 +0000 MyJourneytoMillions on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16362 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16362 Head over to Crystal's list and comment on each and every Yakezie member's site.  It'll take you an hour or so but you have no idea the bond you might make with another blogger.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:24:42 +0000 The Single Saver on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16345 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16345 One other good source of traffic I have discovered is doing blog link-ups.  Of course, that works better for a site like mine that offers daily tips and the like than it would for a site with more heavy financial advice.  I have introduced many readers to my blog, and as a result gained subscribers, by participating in link-ups. 

 

And like others here, I also recommend Yakezie, guest blogging, and SEO as other very effective ways of growing your traffic. 

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:10:54 +0000 Fig (Figuring Money Out) on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16322 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16322 I would agree with the others who mentioned adding SEO to your list. Search engines can be an awesome source of constant new visitors. ;)

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:24:04 +0000 Eliza Cross on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16312 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16312 These ideas are so great! I'm totally re-doing my 'To Do' list. Excellent topic, srauterkus! 

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:25:09 +0000 Sunil from The Extra Money Blog on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16237 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16237 after content . . . .

 

1) learn as much as you can about keyword research and SEO and start incorporating it in everything you do

2) focus more on quality of content - be prolific

3) guest post in blogs with readerships that 1) are going to be interested in your material and 2) have the same level of reading aptitude as your writing level

 

glad you are taking the dive as well - all the best to you and please let know if you need any help

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:20:59 +0000 Buy Like Buffett on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16230 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16230 Add SEO to that list.

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:04:43 +0000 retireby40 on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16191 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16191 Can someone give an example of a good facebook page? What do you think about this one? 

http://www.facebook.com/RetireBy40

 

I get only a few visits from facebook in general.

 

Also I am not confident at all about guest posting, but I'll have to venture out more often. I will put this on my Q2 todo list!

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:45:32 +0000 MoneyIsTheRoot on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16190 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16190 Are Facebook and Twitter that vital building traffic? I used Facebook for myself but not my site.  I dont use Twitter all.  I suppose I could create a profile for my blog in both, Im just curious as to how much value it adds.

 

I hear more and more that a blog carnival really helps....more specifically, hosting a blog carnival.  What does hosting a carnival involve?

 

http://www.moneyistheroot.com

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:21:21 +0000 Eric - PersonalProfitability.com on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16171 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16171 I would move guest posting to number one, but it is a good list.

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:34:07 +0000 Glen Craig on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16139 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16139 Your suggestions are all good!

What you need to figure out is what works best for you.  Some people rock out Twitter while some may build a super Facebook community.  Many here are active in the forums here (lots of great info to be had).

Be you and work that!

It's easy to get lost in all the "should do" things that you forget to pump out great content and be yourself.

 

That said...

Commenting - great way to read up on what's going on in the community you write about.  Also good way to get your name out there (so long as your comments are relevent and insightful).

Forums - The folsk here are great and you can get some great info and build some nice blogging friendships.

Tweeting - Good way to build a community and get your articles out as well as promote others.

Carnivals - Gets your articles out there and gets you some links back as well.

Advertisers - If you can work it then great.  Just make sure you have the content/brand to justify it now.  Otherwise build up your site and the advertisers will come.

Guest posting - Awesome way to profile your writing and get exposure as well as links.

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:30:46 +0000 Ken @ Spruce Up Your Finances on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16119 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16119 1. Getting involved in the yakezie

2. Promoting other sites on your site - link love

3. Commenting on other sites

4. Carnivals - submitting articles and hosting

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:03:20 +0000 Budgeting in the Fun Stuff on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16115 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16115 1.  Yakezie

2.  GUEST POSTING

3.  Commenting elsewhere

4.  Carnivals - submitting and hosting (I'd love to have you host Totally Money)  :-)

5.  Social media

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:38:22 +0000 My Personal Finance Journey on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16091 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16091 1) getting involved with Yakezie

2) commenting on other sites

3) hosting carnivals

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:12:49 +0000 srauterkus on Blogging as a Business https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16088 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/blogging-as-a-business/#p16088 Oops!  I forgot to put Facebook fan page on the list.  Is that a good idea?

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