26 Apr
Posted by Joshua Dorkin as Blogging, Networking, Traffic Building
Sometimes people ask me why their blog isn’t growing as fast as they’d like it to, and I usually ask what they are doing to build an audience. Most of the time, the answer I get is “I’m writing good posts” and “I try to do it regularly.” While this is important, I’ll venture to say that it is only a small fraction of what is necessary to build traffic to your site. What is the other 50%?
Most of the bloggers out there who are frustrated with their blog’s traffic growth are simply not doing enough to connect with other bloggers outside their sites. That’s why I feel that tools like MyBlogLog are so important. In this day and age, people want nothing more than to connect with others. This explains the growth torrent of blogs, forums, and other social websites.
What Do You Need to Do to Connect?
I can go on and on, but I’m getting a bit distracted watching the NBA Playoffs . . . I suppose the main point I’m trying to get across is this:
If you hope to build a thriving blog community (all the top blogs are primarily communities - just look at the amount of comments they get), then make sure you’re spending a good chunk of your time connecting as well as writing!

6 Responses
Kevin
April 27th, 2007 at 3:30 am
1you make some good points Josh.
particularly :
* You have to convey a passion in your writing
* You have to be opinionated
if you arent interested in the topic your blogging about then you shouldnt be blogging about it.
I do believe you have to voice your opinion - it doesnt mean being negative or offensive towards people or other blogs and it doesnt mean you have to disagree with other bloggers either.
I believe its straight forward. If you are discussing a post on another blog for example and you agree with what they said, then agree. if you dont, then disagree. Apply this philisopy to all your posts and your jamming
i do believe that a lot of bloggers out there hold back when blogging and dont give their 100% honest opinion as theyre scared that if they rock the boat it will have a negative effect on their blog.
again, good post
Rich
April 27th, 2007 at 5:49 am
2Josh
Great points… one of the reasons why we integrated a Blog Directory into our Social Network - Fast Pitch (http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com) - to facilitate this type of activity.
Networking and Blogging are a natural pair
rich
Joshua Dorkin
April 27th, 2007 at 8:55 am
3Thanks for the comments, guys.
Links Of Interest » David Pitlyuk
April 27th, 2007 at 10:17 am
4[…] Building your blog and generating your traffic is not about just writing good content frequently. Networking is a big part of growing faster. 50% of Blogging Success is Building Connections with Others. […]
Stephanie
April 27th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
5Very informative post. I agree with that you have to connect. You definately have to build relationships in order to be seen. Also, refer others to what you have seen and read. Other wise your website or blog will not gain the exposure you need for your business.
Web Directory Guy
July 23rd, 2007 at 8:26 pm
6I also agree, I have had a few blogs but the ones with the most success are the ones I have a passionate opinion about the topics.
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