Top 7 Tips To Connect with Blog Comments
Do you want to kick your blogging up a notch? One key to successful blogging is listening. When you listen by reading a blog post you need to treat that time as you would if you were sitting across the table from a prospective client.
To listen you need to make a commitment to unplug from your other tasks at hand. There's a lot of hearing that gets done online, but listening is in a class all its own. If you truly listen you set yourself up for great connections and true business opportunities. Add commenting to your blogging goals and try these commenting tips:
Top 7 Tips to Connect with Comments
1. Read the Full Post- It's common for people to skim posts online. Try to choose blogs that you can regularly visit that are chock full of great content and interesting subjects that keep you on your toes.
2. Read the Comment Thread- A great discussion can ensue on a blog post and even slightly change the direction of the original blogger's post by adding in another consideration, factor, question, or even an opposing view. Take the time to read the original post and the comments that follow.
3. Read Local Bloggers- Do a simple blog search on Google and type in keywords related to your geographic area. Check out what local bloggers have to say and start making connections with them to build your blogging community on a hyperlocal level.
4. Read Bloggers from Other Professions- Reading other real estate blogs is important for making solid connections. Make sure to step outside of your industry and also read the blogs of complementing industries: sales, marketing, customer service.
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
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