DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG — Networking for Bloggers

Facebook groups are an awesome way to network with other bloggers. These communities expose you to a more specific group of people than you would encounter on social networking sites at large. This type of learning and collaborative environment offers unique dynamics for bringing folks together in the most useful of ways. It’s important to be strategic in your use of these tools in order to achieve your desired outcome. As with other types of social networking, it’s easy to find yourself losing track of time checking for updates or devoting energy to platforms that aren’t compatible with your objectives....

Getting to know other bloggers and PR folks on social media and at blogging conferences is practically essential if you want to increase your readership. While that may seem pretty straightforward, you probably still have some questions about the best ways to go about reaching out to others within your niche or the community at large. It’s not as intimidating as it may seem, but there are some strategies that are more effective and appreciated than others. Continue reading for some tips on best practices in networking for bloggers.    Be Specific With Requests   It’s absolutely okay to reach...

 Starting out as a new blogger is exciting. It’s a chance to share your knowledge, learn new skills and express your creativity. It can also be a little lonely. If you’re just starting out online, chances are you haven’t gotten to know other bloggers yet and probably haven’t acquired many readers. Even the most popular or well-known blogger was once in your shoes. As with any endeavor, making connections is key to finding your footing and gaining momentum. You need readers, but you also need a tribe of friends who are going through similar experiences and can be a support...

As a blogger just starting out, you may feel a bit lonely and overwhelmed, wondering if you’ll ever gain a big following, or even just a few regular readers. Don’t despair. It takes time and consistent effort to see a rise in readership. However, there are definitely some steps you can take to move ahead in your pursuit of an audience for your blog. Networking with other bloggers can be a fun, educational and social endeavor that also has the potential to help you reach your goals far more quickly than going it alone. Follow these tips for building a...

Blogging can seem like a lonely endeavor when you’re just starting out. It often feels like you’re putting your important words, thoughts, feelings and knowledge out into a void for no one to see. Building an audience and ranking highly within the search engines takes time, and you may wonder if you’ll ever gain traction. One strategy that can not only help you to gain readers, but also provide you with a host of other benefits, is getting to know other bloggers. Keep reading to discover just some of the reasons why networking with fellow bloggers makes sense and can...