A rant on blogging and bloggers
Comments (9) If I offend any potential visitors – tuff. This is my rant on blogging and bloggers in general. I enjoy blogging. I enjoy visiting the blog sites from my friends lists on the various blog sites. I try to visit around ten sites per day, if I find something that really appeals to me then I will leave a comment. I probably leave about six comments each day. I notice that I am getting close to 600 hits on this site, I know for some people they would say so-what, or else they would say they get close to that each day – well I know I am not up there with the best – no where near it – but to me 600 is exciting – another milestone. 1000 will be my big milestone. However, after almost 600 hits I have received all of seven comments.
I know a lot of people are trying to monetize their sites. Why are they ignoring one of the best resources available – and that is the comments. When you leave a comment you can often also include a link to your page (site). This link is highly regarded by search engines like google and helps to improve your page rank. As it is first, a one way link and second, a deep link (not just a link swap on the home page) the search engines place a higher value on the link. The more links like this, the higher your rank can become.
Another aspect of blogging that rankles me is the blog directories where you can submit your blogs. These are valuable resources when used correctly. Most people use these directories to surf blogs, make contacts and communicate occasionally. Most directories allow you to contact all your “friends” and send messages. I notice on one directory that I belong to that whilst people are sending messages, there are very few responses. Why?I am not sure! I sent a message to all my ‘friends’ and didn’t get one response – I think I may have had three or four visitors looking at the page. I wonder, does anyone else ever get to a stage where they say – why bother!
When it comes to monetizing your site, what would like visitors to do. Obviously click on some of the links, the advertising etc. However, how often do you click on someones advertising when you see it. I don’t mean random clicking, I am talking about clicking on areas of interest. I can guarantee that of all the visitors to this article, only one or two will click on a link. I guess its human nature. Everyone wants you click on their $ earning links but forget to do the same when visiting other sites.
I would love for someone to come up with a simple series of well written advice articles for bloggers on how they could improve their blogging routine each day. If anyone knows of one please let me know. I will happily read it, and link to it if it sounds good.
Blogging is a great way to get your message across, have a rant like this, provide useful information, the list is endless. It is also a great way to discover information, get help or just for pure entertainment. Our blogging experience could be so much greater.
That’s my rant. If you have any comments then I dare you leave them – with a link to your pages. Until next time – I hope you enjoy your stay on this site, please tell others if you do.
