Blogger Unity: The Importance Of Connecting With Other Bloggers
If you’re just staring out, the blogosphere can be an exciting yet lonely place. Even after months of blogging or years of blogging, it may be difficult to gain the necessary support to become successful. This is why it is important to connect with other bloggers. Reaching out to other bloggers is a key step in gaining acceptance and momentum in the black blogosphere. Fellow bloggers can help you learn better blogging techniques, provide you with increased viewership, link to your blog and comment on your articles. They are also great for supporting your different initiatives. Thus it is essential to connect with other bloggers.
First, find bloggers that write about similar topics. This is great because you can admire each other’s work and provide meaningful commentary on each other’s blogs. Second, find bloggers that are in different niche topics because it is beneficial to have variety. Connecting with bloggers that have different backgrounds, allows you to learn something different or become more exposed to different topics in the blogosphere. This may help you decide with topic is a best for you as a blogger. You may decide to alter or refresh your own blogging focus. Third, join social networks for bloggers. Social networks such as BlackBloggersConnect.com, make it easier for bloggers to find others with similar interests. Networks are a quick way to make friends and build important relationships that can further your success in the blogosphere.
In conclusion, the blogosphere is a much easier place to navigate when you have blogger friends. Remember that reciprocity is key. Bloggers are more likely to visit your site after you comment on their site. Before asking to be link partners, remember to link to their site first. To get started, check out some of the sites below.
Social Networks For Black Bloggers
BlackBloggersConnect.com (a personal favorite/ social network for black bloggers)
TheUrbanBlogger.com
MYBBWO.com/profiles/blog/list
BeBlogalicious.com
Informational Sites For Bloggers
2CreateAWebsite.com
SistaSense.com (a personal favorite/ tons of great information, articles and videos)
BlackBloggerNetwork.com
ProBlogger.net
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