by TheMarketingProfessional
A couple of years ago when blogs were blowing up like fireworks on the 4th of July blog traffic exchanges poped up as well. They were a great way to get no cost traffic to any blog and they would also create some loyal readers if your blog had good content.
Many blog marketers have since moved on and found different ways of driving traffic to their blogs, some have even abandoned the traditional blog for the micro blogging platforms of Twitter and FaceBook.
Being a click thru marketer I truly enjoy traffic exchanges of many types and yes I was still surfing on blog exchanges until very recently however it appears that they are going the way of the dinosour so to speak and here’s why. One of my favorite blog exchanges “Blog Soldiers” is no longer online, I had a good sized downline that was active, a sizeable credit surplus and yes I was even owed comissions however it appears that the owner just pulled the plug without notification – that was quite irresponsible and not a best business practice that I recomend for other marketing professionals.
Then two days ago I got a message from “Blog Explosion” that they denied this blog because it had to much of a marketing theme. No crap, it’s a Professional Marketing blog. I immediately canceled my account and do not recomend their service to anyone any longer.
So what’s a blog surfer to do? Here is what I recomend, come on over to www.GoneClicking.com and add all the blogs you want, especially marketing blogs! I am telling you, there is nothing like a good old fashioned traffic exchange to get some traffic and readers to your blog.
I know that social media is all the rage these days but I still like click thru marketing and traffic exchanges so:
“Long Live the Click!”
Always to your success,
Mark “The Marketing Professional” Brown
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by TheMarketingProfessional
Over the weekend I went deep into the Twitterverse which is a real time dimension of Cyberspace, it’s a totally different world from static web pages and dull boring blogs. What did I do while I was there you ask?
I Twitterfied The Marketing Professional Blog. If you have never been here before then you would not know what the changes are, however for those of you who are devoted and regular readers of this blog then you will notice immediately 3 things:
1) The Twitter Ribbon up in the upper right hand corner of the blog.
2) The option to re-Tweet any post that you find useful with your Twitter followers.
3) The Tweet My Blog widget over on the right side bar which feeds directly from my Twitter feed and publishes my blog posts to my Twitter stream.
In essence I have socially modified the blog to be more sticky to my friends who are social networkers as well as new readers who have not caught the Twitter craze.
I read various articles and e-books as well as watched several videos and I have to be completely honest, I have already seen a spike in Twitter followers but I still have allot to learn about mastering Twitter.
Have a hint, tip or Twitter trick that readers of this blog could benefit from? Leave a comment and let us know or re-tweet this post and let’s really get a dialogue going.
To Your Twitter Success,
The Marketing Professional
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by TheMarketingProfessional
Now that blogging has been around for a number of years I think that the amount of money that bloggers are making and the credibility that some bloggers garner because of the content they publish this is proof that blogs are not just a passing phase or fad.
In fact much like Twitter.com is an addicting form of micro-blogging, blogging has become much more than just an outlet for peoples emotions where they can blurt out whatever get on their nerves or whatever makes them happy.
Today savvy marketers are blogging, and it’s one of the best Free Internet Marketing methods that does not have to cost you a penny.
Blogging for your Online Business is a surefire way to increase the exposure of your products and services.
Here are just a few ways to boost your internet advertising through blogging:
1. Keeps your clients, customers, friends and family aware of changes to your service, product etc in a much more personnal manner then previously possible.
2. Blogging allows you to personalize your marketing approach.
3. Your blog content can be easily stored adn archived which can be use as a form of search engine for your own marketing exploits.
4. Share and discuss your opinions, get advice, showcase reviews of specific products and services that you or people you know have use and recomend.
5. Link to other blogs and websites that can generate affiliate income for you. and improve your products and services through with the feedback from your readers.
6. Connect with other marketing professionals and bloggers thus increasing the popularity of you and your brand. So, how do you set up a blog?
I could list many more tips however, I think you are getting the gist of this article and I would like to know your thoughts on blogging and marketing so leave me a comment.
To Your Blogging Success,
The Marketing Professional
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