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The natural cynic in me was not too enthused about the relevance or the fun of blogging until fairly recently. I have now been bitten by the bug though and enjoy finding articles and information to pass on. Our statistics show that you enjoy reading our blog too and increasingly we are making new contacts and starting new conversations with blog readers as a result. If you already have your own blog or are thinking of starting one then read Eileen Brown's top tips for blogging success. To this I would add three of my own tips:

  1. Use a blog writing tool such as Live Writer - this gives you more control over the look and feel of your post
  2. Encourage your audience to sign up to your RSS feed - this way they can get your posts delivered directly to a folder in their email client and do not have to remember to go and read.
  3. Tell us about your blog, we love to link to your posts and share the good work that is going on.

We always welcome your suggestions or feedback so please get in touch with me directly or leave a comment.

Claire

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Published Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:50 AM by ukacademia

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# re: Blog smart

My best tip (and the method I used to get to know Eileen Brown) . . . contact people!

COMMENTS (General): The first time someone leaves a comment - send a quick note saying "thanks for visiting my blog"

COMMENTS (Opinion): While I post my own rebutal to my blog -- if a person left a passionate comment (pro OR con) I'll sometimes send a quick email saying "thanks for the lively debate -- I truly appreciate people speaking their mind"

LINKS: Thank people that link to your blog. Yes, you're going to have to do some quick research finding their email address or comment section on their blog.

It only takes a little work to make a new blogging friend.

Blake Handler

Microsoft MVP

http://bhandler.spaces.live.com

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:14 AM by Blake Handler

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