Gaining On You!
I have thought about doing this series for a while now. Here is the premise behind this series and basically in a nutshell it is learning about writing from the bloggers who write on a daily, weekly, monthly basis. This will be a 4 part series.
How To Gain An Audience
At first I thought 1) I can do this and then 2) is anyone out there and 3) if there is are they reading what I write. I am pretty stubborn, so if I become discouraged or frustrated it just motivates me even more to keep at this whole blogging thing. I really found a passion again with blogging and being able to write creatively. I take the time now to feed that passion and love creative writing.
The key for me in gaining an audience was to become a little more personal by sharing more of myself with my readers and that was tough for me! I thought being the Wizard behind CravesAdventure would work best for me and it really did not. Another blogger encouraged me to really show my personal side. Thanks Erin!
What I have learned:
- Start reading other people’s blogs (Google Blog Search, WordPress, Internet Search on Specific Blogs, etc.)
- Comment on other people’s blogs, start building a connection
- Subscribe to other people’s blogs, start with a few and go from there
- Utilize Social Media Applications to Get Your Blog Out There (connect your blog posts with Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Share and share some much, start with baby steps and go from there (blog content, interests, etc.)
February 8th, 2013 at 7:25 AM
WOOF WOOF Maggie’s all paws, but she loves the moose size pawsability in this series!
February 8th, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Ha! – loving your comment:)
Happy Friday – Renee
February 8th, 2013 at 8:42 AM
February 8th, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Back at Ya
February 8th, 2013 at 8:49 AM
I struggle with getting personal, too. And that’s because of my journalism background. I typically approach my posts from a journalistic perspective which means it takes effort for me to share an opinion, a thought. So my Minnesota Prairie Roots blog ends up being a mix of journalism style writing and personal pieces. It seems to work.
And I agree that reading other blogger’s work, interacting and connecting is important in building readership. I can honestly say that I’ve formed some wonderful friendships through this blogging process as well as earned some income from the sale of photos discovered on my blog.
February 8th, 2013 at 9:27 AM
Audrey -
I really enjoy your writing flair – it draws me in – love the mix of journalistic and your personal twist:) I have enjoyed getting to know you and developing more of an online relationship with you – thanks!
Happy Friday – Renee
February 8th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
You are so right! Great suggestions, Renee. I would add that attractive media like photos and video as well as a lot of metatags both draw people too. Keep up the good work! This is a great series.
February 8th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Thanks so much! Have to agree with you in drawing readers in with photos and video.
Happy Friday:) – Renee
February 8th, 2013 at 9:54 AM
I’m glad that I was able to help you some. You’re an amazing person, so keep on sharing your personal side, girl!
February 8th, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Erin -
Thanks Sweetie:) I will!!!
Happy Friday – Renee
February 8th, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Agreed on all counts! The thing I have learned is that blogging is that I have to have a constant presence. Whether its writing blogs, reading blogs, commenting on blogs, or updating my blog site format, I’m always busy with something blog related in order to maintain my audience. But it’s great fun and well worth it! Great post
Have a nice weekend!
February 8th, 2013 at 4:50 PM
D&D -
Yes, it is FUN and well worth it:)
Happy Weekend – Renee
February 8th, 2013 at 8:01 PM
It is said that writing, if even a sentence a day, can be fruitful in inspiring one and moving motivation along further more each day.
It is difficult to get an audience to notice you right off, but the sweet thing about blogging is that most often you begin to quickly see that there are others who are experiencing what you have or who are just curious.
Keep it up and don’t stop!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Vina -
Loving your comment:) Keep on Keeping On!
Take Care – Renee
February 20th, 2013 at 11:37 AM
Awe thanks! Stay in touch!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 11:49 AM
February 9th, 2013 at 4:35 AM
These are good points to ponder… Thanks for sharing your ideas!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Meg -
Happy to Help:)
Take Care – Renee
February 9th, 2013 at 3:48 PM
My husband would say I am too personal on my blog, but for me, that is part of the fun and the challenge! It is a great suggestion!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Sweet Spot -
I love reading your blog posts because of the personal aspect:) There is a fine line between being personal and oversharing (TMI), but we are humans and most of us have the same things happen to us – better to laugh at ourselves than cry at times – ha!
Take Care – Renee
February 20th, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Yes – Agreed!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 4:01 PM
February 10th, 2013 at 3:37 PM
I think you have very good advice. It is a big topic with all that can be covered. Good you are making it a series.
February 20th, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Garden -
Thanks so much – appreciate that! I want to learn more about blogging from bloggers.
Take Care – Renee
February 12th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
I’ve to make mine a little more personal too but that’s hard to do, especially because all I’m usually doing is writing and that’s not very exciting!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Shelia -
It is not easy and I still struggle too. Good Luck:)
Take Care – Renee
February 13th, 2013 at 2:06 AM
I find it hard to get personal too. Apart from the occasional rant now & then
But media does help…a lot. I find some of my better written posts don’t fare quite as well as a pure photo essay or challenge, for example!
February 20th, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Madhu -
It is hard to find that balance at times.
Take Care – Renee