I would also make sure to participate in the next blog swap. You can find out when those are coming up in the Blogger's Lair section. This exposes you're blog and you're reading to a new audience and builds backlinks.

Oh, wonderful! I never thought of that. I've seen many announcements about blog swaps in the Blogger's Lair section. Thank you, Andi.

Hi Glen, Welcome. The more you comment on others sites, the more they will visit yours. Also, as you respond to comments on the forum, you get your name and your site out!! Glad to have you on board. Good luck. Also, be patient, this blogging growth thing takes lots of time :)

Thank you, Barb. Your suggestions are very helpful. I've been making forum entries now since I joined last week, but understand that it'll take awhile before I get noticed. Also, I do have to really put a lot more focus into commenting on other sites. I've been concentrating on my blogging, but will definitely take your advice about visiting and commenting on other sites. Thank you for the warm welcome, as well.

Glencap said:

OneCentAtatime said:

You can shamelessly post your articles in forum too, but be limited and rare, and promote only your exceptional contents.

I didn't realize that I could post articles in the Yakezie forum. How would I do that for a 700-word article? Would I just provide a link on the forum to the blog article?

Yup. Plus a few sentences why you are sharing it.

Thanks, Edward. That's really helpful.

OneCentAtatime said:

You can shamelessly post your articles in forum too, but be limited and rare, and promote only your exceptional contents.

I didn't realize that I could post articles in the Yakezie forum. How would I do that for a 700-word article? Would I just provide a link on the forum to the blog article?

Yup. Plus a few sentences why you are sharing it.

You can shamelessly post your articles in forum too, but be limited and rare, and promote only your exceptional contents.

I didn't realize that I could post articles in the Yakezie forum. How would I do that for a 700-word article? Would I just provide a link on the forum to the blog article?

Also you might want to consider submitting your best blog posts to the Yakezie blog carnival. Just click on the thread and follow the instructions!

Thank you. I'll look into that Yakezie blog carnival. Great advice.

Stay active on Yakezie but don't just post an article to get viewers. Do it for a reason that you believe that will benefit the member and challengers on here. Visit EVERYONE's blog and comment from the heart as you see fit and I know you will be posting a blog post stating how you got your AR under 200k in 5 days. 

 

That's great advice. I'll have to manage my time better so that I will be more active on Yakezie. Visiting everyone's blog is another great suggestion. Thank you.

You will see the benefits!

The next best thing to do is interact in the forums and on other members and challengers blogs. Good luck with the challenge!