Tag: loyal visitors

Bloggers Flunk The Reading Assignments

It’s sad but true, many bloggers may not be reading your posts. They scan your words, may (or may not) find something to comment on, and then click off. Today’s Lesson If you read the comments to yesterday’s post, Vered mentioned she had read (possibly on Skellie’s blog) that some… read more Bloggers Flunk The Reading Assignments

A Thank You And A Recap

A year of blogging taught me so much. It’s been a year of challenges, laughs, headaches, and joy. The one thing I never expected was that my writings would be so well received. As much as I can share all that I learned from my first year of blogging, I… read more A Thank You And A Recap

Blogging – Year One – Lesson Ten

We learn about blogging from many sources. We have access to many free services, software, plugins, themes, photos, and most of all, knowledge Even before I went live with my blogs, I spent many hours pouring over articles written by other bloggers. I was amazed at how others were so… read more Blogging – Year One – Lesson Ten

Go Home and Cover Your Crack

Photo Credit Dano’s photos This blog topic may sound hypocritical. After all, every Tuesday I showcase a new blog and ask my readers to pay them a visit. Today’s Lesson I believe a good blog starts with a solid foundation. A foundation that is the result of research, a good… read more Go Home and Cover Your Crack

Your First Line Can Sink You

Photo Credit nugunslinger’s photos The first line of your post can be like an anchor pulling a sinking boat to the bottom of a lake. Today’s Lesson Have you ever picked up a book, opened it to the first chapter and read the first line? If it doesn’t grab your… read more Your First Line Can Sink You

Bloggers Fall Prey To Instant Gratification

Photo Credit: chefranden’s photos Just as a top needs help to make it spin, a blog is similar. A top always stops, and falls over, after spinning out of control, will you? Today’s Lesson In the past few days, I have been visiting and reading a fair amount of blogs… read more Bloggers Fall Prey To Instant Gratification

Write Traffic Building Comments

Leaving a comment on another blog, can spark many things. One comment can create a rush of traffic to your blog. A meaningful comment can also bring you many loyal visitors. Keep in mind, “comment traffic” can be “spikey” traffic, i.e. you could see an immediate spike in your traffic… read more Write Traffic Building Comments