tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post6391963445880996880..comments2024-01-30T02:18:46.434-06:00Comments on ACME AUTHORS LINK: How to Attract Readers to Your Blog by Morgan MandelMorgan Mandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-29517918071864007702011-07-23T10:26:01.290-05:002011-07-23T10:26:01.290-05:00Morgan: Thank you for you great tips. I've onl...Morgan: Thank you for you great tips. I've only been blogging for a month now (still learning how to become more technologically savvy) but my readership is growing. I've gotten readers from other countries though I'm not sure how they've found me. (Don't know how to link to 'keywords') Something I've been doing that my followers enjoy -- after each article I offer up a fun quiz. Feel free to check it out at www.vivianrhodes.blogspot.comVivian Rhodesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-90296761695618484082011-02-06T11:23:03.534-06:002011-02-06T11:23:03.534-06:00Hadn't thought about mentioning the blogs I...Hadn't thought about mentioning the blogs I've just read but will add it to that misc/unfiled stuff between my ears LOL Mostly agree with Helen - be yourself - I read what catches my eye or make me smile or best of all help in some way.<br />Cheers!<br />Jackie GriffeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-15885147696203406042010-12-29T07:14:23.235-06:002010-12-29T07:14:23.235-06:00Very helpful tips. Thanks Morgan.
Pat BeanVery helpful tips. Thanks Morgan. <br />Pat BeanPat Beanhttp://patbean.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-27321072202187210612010-09-29T20:10:41.173-05:002010-09-29T20:10:41.173-05:00You saved the best until last, Morgan--write a bes...You saved the best until last, Morgan--write a bestseller. But then, if you do that, you don't really need to do the blogging bit, do you?<br />Cheers, DonnaDonna Fletcher Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986333915483142722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-42231745429034173402010-09-24T02:18:22.283-05:002010-09-24T02:18:22.283-05:00Hi, Morgan,
Excellent suggestions! I have two to ...Hi, Morgan,<br /><br />Excellent suggestions! I have two to add:<br /><br />1. When you announce your post on loops etc., use an intriguing title, something that will draw readers to look. Don't just say "Guest today at..." or "I blogged" (I know, it sounds goofy but I see that a lot.) Instead, come up with something like "Do we really need men?" or "The dangers of success" or "Sex and death..." <br /><br />2. When you announce your post, include the direct link to the specific post you're announcing, especially if your blog is updated frequently. Some readers, particularly people on digest, might not see your announcement until after a new post has been added. The direct link should allow them to go to the post you announced and not get confused.<br /><br />Best,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-88358732152279190422010-09-23T17:37:08.657-05:002010-09-23T17:37:08.657-05:00Hi Morgan,
Thanks, a lot of helpful suggestions th...Hi Morgan,<br />Thanks, a lot of helpful suggestions there.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-3035384250528582282010-09-23T15:15:05.739-05:002010-09-23T15:15:05.739-05:00You are so right, Morgan. But especially the thin...You are so right, Morgan. But especially the thing about the time factor! With the P/T jobs, the POA for Mom, the 4 kids, the college bills, the husband...what I really need to do is figure out how to cut my sleep back to about 2 hours a night! THEN I'd really get something done!Fiona McGierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495707848048468428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-71529638217450383312010-09-23T12:32:41.977-05:002010-09-23T12:32:41.977-05:00Great checklist, Morgan - you hit key points.Great checklist, Morgan - you hit key points.Tribute Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959016294721462184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-64329610344612289482010-09-23T07:00:27.124-05:002010-09-23T07:00:27.124-05:00Good advice. I'd like to get more outside the ...Good advice. I'd like to get more outside the box in terms of getting the word out about my blog, Suspense Your Disbelief (see? trying to get the word out :)<br /><br />One idea I think would be fun is a conversation between bloggers--readers would go from one to the other to foll and participate in a discussion on some relevant topic.<br /><br />I love the way blogs extend and create a community.jenny milchmanhttp://suspenseyourdisbelief.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-34165562083295574722010-09-22T23:12:09.481-05:002010-09-22T23:12:09.481-05:00Would love to have a best seller! That would be a ...Would love to have a best seller! That would be a blog attraction, especially if you could advise your readers how to do it themselves!<br /><br />I would also love to be able to visit 100 blogs a day, but how would you get anything else done? I tend to get hooked and want to read more about the people I visit. It's been so much fun to meet and get to know a lot of you through your blogs!<br /><br />Thanks for the advice, Morgan...<br />Monti<br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">MaryMontagueSikes</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-50754285391656700892010-09-22T21:31:32.787-05:002010-09-22T21:31:32.787-05:00I like your suggestions: very practical. It's ...I like your suggestions: very practical. It's fun seeing how they are applied by various bloggers (writers and reviewers) because there are so many ways to do it.<br /><br />Whether one calls it one's platform, brand or personality, each blog is rather like the living room of a friend's home, so different, yet also inviting.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-58772955137641047772010-09-22T19:20:09.205-05:002010-09-22T19:20:09.205-05:00Thanks for going the extra step and visiting my pe...Thanks for going the extra step and visiting my personal blog, Michelle, and becoming a follower.<br /><br />When I get a chance, I'll post this listm along with a few more tips I thought of afterwards, on my personl blog for reference at http://morganmandel.blogspot.com <br /><br />Morgan MandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-19370571643007401372010-09-22T18:34:57.843-05:002010-09-22T18:34:57.843-05:00Great post, Morgan! I am new to blogging and your ...Great post, Morgan! I am new to blogging and your suggestions gave me a lot to think about. Thanks. <br />I visited your blog and signed on to follow it.<br />--Michelle Black<br />Www.Victorianwest.blogspot.comMichelle Blackhttp://Www.michelleblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-47463450747890581162010-09-22T18:02:31.766-05:002010-09-22T18:02:31.766-05:00Thanks for the advice. I always enjoy looking at ...Thanks for the advice. I always enjoy looking at the book covers that run vertically on your blog. --BrendaW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-26624258001729282072010-09-22T17:40:14.123-05:002010-09-22T17:40:14.123-05:00Great advice, as always, Morgan!Great advice, as always, Morgan!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-16121831698673117582010-09-22T15:14:18.440-05:002010-09-22T15:14:18.440-05:00Morgan-- Thank you for sharing these great ideas. ...Morgan-- Thank you for sharing these great ideas. Now if I could only make tome to post on my blog again after neglecting it for six months. Maybe one day when life allows.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-17696871265947024492010-09-22T15:00:01.856-05:002010-09-22T15:00:01.856-05:00Great advice, Morgan, esp. the addendum on blog to...Great advice, Morgan, esp. the addendum on blog tours. I also think being funny, if you can be, is a good way to attract followers.<br /><br />As for No. 10...I'm off to work on it.Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-24584329044759429842010-09-22T14:53:41.231-05:002010-09-22T14:53:41.231-05:00This is an excellent list, Morgan. I especially li...This is an excellent list, Morgan. I especially like the part about having a best seller. Wouldn't we all love that!Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-39490825679728705592010-09-22T11:06:50.924-05:002010-09-22T11:06:50.924-05:00This was great, Morgan. Especially, the have a bes...This was great, Morgan. Especially, the have a best seller:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-47604260857986392002010-09-22T11:03:24.426-05:002010-09-22T11:03:24.426-05:00All great points, Morgan. Though I need a time mac...All great points, Morgan. Though I need a time machine to get everything done each day! Having day jobs, writing, and promoting published books are three fulltime activities.<br /><br />So I'd add to have a sense of humor and more than a little patience. Also, pictures help, as well as timely topics. If you blog about someone's pet peeve or fav topic, they'll click over in a heartbeat.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-27312605639657476962010-09-22T10:19:01.779-05:002010-09-22T10:19:01.779-05:00I left out about 5 more ways, one of them being bl...I left out about 5 more ways, one of them being blog tours. I see if anyone can think of any other ones before I mention them.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://myfearlist. blogspot.com<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-91059766450946641752010-09-22T09:54:37.966-05:002010-09-22T09:54:37.966-05:00As always, Morgan, you've given some great adv...As always, Morgan, you've given some great advice. I try to do most of what you've said, but haven't had a contest from my blog yet, though I've had them when I'm on a blog tour.<br /><br />MarilynMarilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-56568759567583697662010-09-22T09:01:29.161-05:002010-09-22T09:01:29.161-05:00Great advice, Morgan!Great advice, Morgan!Liana Laverentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541637851147603199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-64579923613364991372010-09-22T09:01:07.555-05:002010-09-22T09:01:07.555-05:00Lots of good ideas here, Morgan. Thanks so much fo...Lots of good ideas here, Morgan. Thanks so much for sharing them. Although I must admit when i read your header the little devil in my head said, oh, sure, what with? Bullwhips and sheepdogs? I mean, how else?<br /><br />Christiane FranceChristiane France - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917176687544964756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674828414021418178.post-32120410324727454532010-09-22T08:55:42.149-05:002010-09-22T08:55:42.149-05:00MORGAN-Yes, I am the blog junkie. Every item on yo...MORGAN-Yes, I am the blog junkie. Every item on your list is exactly right, especially number 10. I can pretty much do 1-9, but number 10 throws a kink in my plan. I need to work on that one--how to write and sell a Best Seller! Good advice! CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com