Help the Blogger you Love
Posted by Jo | Filed under Weblogs
If you’re like me, you read a lot of blogs and subscribe to even more feeds. Still, there are probably some blogs that you really love. These are the ones you wait for and look forward to. What if you want to do something to say thank you?
- Say thank you. Leave a comment or write an email telling the blogger how much you enjoy his or her posts. If you write an email, tell them it’s okay to use it as a recommendation on their site.
- Post a link on your own blog or site. You’ll recommend a great site to your readers, and you’ll drive some much appreciated traffic to a site you enjoy.
- Subscribe to their RSS feed. Even sites with respectable traffic can still have abysmal RSS subscriber numbers (I’m one of them!). Since RSS subscriber numbers can affect whether you can advertise on your feed, these numbers are important.
- Participate! Post comments on their site. If there’s a contest or poll, consider participating. If the blogger asks for feedback, give it. You’ll help build a strong community and show your appreciation.
- If you’re willing to put in a little more time, write a review of the blog on your own site. Send the blogger the link when you’re finished.
If you’re willing to dip into your pockets, there are ways to support your favorite bloggers that can also help them pay the bills, and presumably keep on blogging.
- If the blogger sells a book, product, etc., then consider buying it. If it’s not something you particularly want, perhaps you can offer it as a contest prize on your own site.
- If you’re shopping for something and your blogger has an affiliate link to it, use their link. Amazon purchases are a perfect example. Instead of shopping directly at Amazon, use an affiliate link instead. The blogger will get a commission on your sale, and you don’t pay any extra.
- Take time to check out the blogger’s ads. If you’re interested in the blog, then you might be interested in some of the sites that advertise there as well. I’m not telling you to start clicking willy-nilly, but you should consider clicking those you find interesting.
- Buy advertising. If you have your own site, consider buying an ad on a site you enjoy. It benefits both of you!
- Donate. If your blogger has a donate button or tip jar, consider dropping off a dollar or two. Even a small amount will show your appreciation.
Even if you’re using a free blogging platform, maintaining a blog is a huge investment in time. For most bloggers, it’s also somewhat of a financial investment as well. Take a few minutes and do something to show how much you appreciate the blogs you read.
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January 18th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Definitely a good reminder for me to show my appreciation for my favourite blogs more often.