How to Add Content to My Site Using DIGG

DIGG is a social bookmarking system and web site with a huge following that, in turn, has resulted in a huge amount of content available for you to add to your web site. Used properly, DIGG is an excellent content resource and should not be overlooked.

DIGG is comprised of thousands of users who have built pages of bookmarks focusing on topics of interest to them. So it's very easy to see how you can use the research they have already done to find excellent content additions for your own web site. Just keep a couple of things in mind and you will have some great new content sources, and you will likely build your traffic. Here are some things to consider for DIGG content addition.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Never only rely on syndicated content for your entire web site. You'll not get far, and you will likely make some web site owners quite angry. This type of content addition is only for addendum, not to replace your own unique content.

2. DIGG is full of highly specialized pages that you can syndicate. Choose wisely, and keep it small. Pick very focused additions, not pages that ramble or seem to go off topic.

3. Look deeper. Compare listings in DIGG to other social bookmarking systems and then run a separate check in the major search engines. See how these sites are doing overall when considering them for addition to your web site. Remember, you're not going to use very much, so be picky. Do as much research as you like. Find just the right fit for your additions.

4. Ask questions. If you're unsure whether something is considered good etiquette when it comes to adding outside content, ask someone. Preferably, you should ask the owner of the web site you are considering. If not, then email the support team at DIGG and ask if the method you are considering is ethical and appropriate.

5. Just like a diet, consume small portions. It's easy to see DIGG as a giant buffet of gourmet content ripe for addition to your web site, but remember that your web site needs to remain unique. It needs to remain your site. These additions are only a small part of your overall content.
   

6. Be absolutely certain that the content you are adding to your web site is free and unlicensed. Review the source site with a fine-toothed comb. If you find no answer one way or the other, contact the web site's management and ask. If you get no response, move on. There are plenty of other fish in the sea when it comes to content syndication.

Tips & Warnings

• Overall, simply use common sense and good judgment. Be courteous with the content you use from others. Make sure to give them credit via a link back to their web site. They did create it. So they do deserve the credit.

[vmassey]

on 11/3/2008 thanks for the advice!