Boost Traffic By Stalking Bloggers
Maki over at Dosh Dosh recently did a piece on networking. He suggests building a prospect list of bloggers you want to cozy up to. It seemed kinda conniving to me at first. Subscribing to a list of blogs just to familiarize yourself with the blogger. All in an attempt to get on their good side. Hoping that being on their good side will open an opportunity for promoting your own site. I mentioned my thoughts in the comments.
2xKnight - October 13th, 2007
I don’t think I could do that. It seems kinda cold-blooded to me. Maybe I’m not cut out for blogging. The bad part is this is advice I need. I’m terrible at networking.
I am terrible at networking. I also have problems pretending to like some one I don’t. i supposed I’m not what you’d call a people person.
His response cleared a few things up for me though.
@mblair + 2xknight
Yes, I do agree that this approach can seem a little too clinical but I have found that as you network with other bloggers, you gradually move into a much more casual relationship where everything isn’t premeditated and you’re really just sharing or giving because you feel like it.
I started down this path and made quite a number of friends, many of whom I talk to regularly on IM. Many times, we don’t even talk about our businesses or websites.. just fun stuff in general.
What I like about this method is its consistency and organization. Instead of just pushing another blog as and when you feel like it, you’re making a real commitment towards deeper relationships with people in the same industry.
Ah ha! So it’s not a guide to online stalking as I’d first thought. It’s organization skills for the network challenged. Re-reading the article in that light, I can see he’s made some great points. It could help you decide which bloggers you want to work with. It also gives some tips on how to make first contact. Those are both tough things to do when you’re starting out and lack a few social skills like me. Even though I don’t like using feed readers, I might have to try this out.
So to Darren Rowse, Maki and all the other bloggers out there I just have this to say. That guy in the bushes? It’s not me. I’m not going to be stalking you. At least not if my traffic picks up.
Too creepy? Guess I need to find a guide on humor in blogging too.
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