this time I’m focusing on Twitter and specifically, the things that stop me from sharing your post. Please note that this is my own personal viewpoint on the things that have stopped me mid-tweet and sent me away forever.
Seven Reasons Why I Won’t Share Your Post on Twitter Read More »
I don’t mind guest posting on new blogs that don’t have a lot of comments. I’ve been there – and still am with some of my newer web properties. What I DO mind is when comments are disabled on every post. What’s the matter – don’t you want to talk to other bloggers? I do. Half the fun of blogging is finding out what other people think or have experienced about the topic you’re discussing.…continue reading…
Six Reasons Why I Won’t Be Blogging on Your Site Read More »
I decided to make a more concerted effort to blog more and raise my online profile a bit. I also started doing more guest blogging for clients, authoring posts which linked to their site or resource. (While I know guest blogging is a strategy that many abuse, I ensure that I deliver quality posts.) Over the next couple of months, I published posts here on BasicBlogTips, on the Authopublisher site, on Growmap, on an online women’s magazine and in a few other places, and it’s clear to me that this has resulted in more traffic to my main writing blog.
Does Guest Blogging Really Build Traffic? The Stats Say Yes! Read More »
When you write a post on Google+ and get a great response, you could assign the people who commented to a temporary circle, and share a resource you know will interest them with them alone. You could host a weekly Hangout (a video and IM chat with up to 10 people) and discuss the top content on your blog, the social media issues of the day, the ebook you’re about to release, or answer your readers’ top questions about your niche. That personal touch is a powerful way of deepening your connection with your audience.…continue reading…
Why I’m Loving Google+ Read More »
It’s been just over a month since I started using CloudFlare to boost blog page load speed on my blog and shared the story here on Basic Blog Tips. In this followup post, I’m now going to tell you about the impact of CloudFlare on my blog’s traffic, bounce rate and engagement levels.…continue reading…
Follow Up on CloudFlare and the Impact on My Blog Traffic Stats Read More »
Feedly is an application with an interface that’s superior to Google reader for managing your RSS feeds. New features of Feedly include improved layouts, social sharing to Twitter and Facebook commenting, liking and profile sharing. Feedly customization is a breeze and it’s available for iPad and Android.…continue reading…
Feedly – Better Feed Reading Read More »
My blog page load speed has been fluctuating for a while, not helped by a host that throttled my site every time it got a little bit of extra traffic. Then I started using CloudFlare. CloudFlare is actually a security tool, aimed at protecting your site from online threats such as spammers, bots and exploit attackers. The page load speed boost is a welcome side effect, produced from the way CloudFlare works with your site.…continue reading…
How I Boosted Blog Page Load Speed In 5 Minutes With CloudFlare Read More »
