How to Advertise Your Blog Free
After you've launched your blog, whether your topic is dating, the environment or simply your day-to-day activities, you'll want to promote it to enhance your list of readers. After your blog is set up and you've developed a plan for regular posting, consider the following tips for advertising your blog for free.
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Advertising Your Blog for Free
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Link to other related blogs and ask them to link back to you. This is very common in the blogosphere and a good way to develop good relationships among other bloggers while also promoting your site for free.
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Submit your blog to RSS directories, which act like a blog directory or search engine. Make sure you select the best category for your blog.
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Email your friends, family and others who might be interested in your topic to let them know about your blog. Likewise, if you use Facebook or Twitter, post information on your blog there and encourage others to visit your site.
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Use some of the readily available free press release websites to further distribute news about your blog; make sure your news release is well-written and timely.
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Finally, include a link to your blog in everything you do, from emails to your business card (if appropriate) to any social networking sites you use. Keep your blog front of mind and let everyone and anyone know about it--word of mouth is the best free advertising there is!
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Tips & Warnings
Focus on word-of-mouth advertising as the best free source for promoting your blog.
Beware of spammers and online identity fraud.