Alistair Gleave » Blogging http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk Exeter based Internet Business Specialist Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:07:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Why leave blog comments, what you get out of it http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2010/03/why-leave-blog-comments-what-you-get-out-of-it/ http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2010/03/why-leave-blog-comments-what-you-get-out-of-it/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:48 +0000 Alistair http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/?p=1362 I know from my web stats on this blog that it many readers who read what they want, have a good browse, make use of the information they gain and then leave and in the process never leave a comment on any articles. One of the main benefits of blogging is the ability to start a conversation either with the author or other readers.

So with this in mind if you are one of those silent readers let me give you some benefits for YOU on leaving comments not just on this blog but on others.

• You are letting me and my guest authors know who you are

If you leave regular comments and feedback not only will I recognise you but so will all the other readers of this blog. And if you leave something really great – maybe you could guest blog for me at some stage?

Peter Stephens has with his post ‘The importance of quality photography for your Website’

Sue Haswell has with this post ‘Why we should all get emotional about our clients’

Why not drop me an email if you want to write a guest blog post here.

• The community grows

This community grows around its followers, readers etc, I am regularly out and about on the Exeter networking scene and you will be amazed how much that community grows. So even if you are just surfing in a spare 5 minutes, please make the effort and leave a comment, even if its short – I appreciate them all.

• You are connecting with others who read this blog

Maybe a potential client is searching in Google and finds this blog, maybe they find the link on Twitter or someone directed them here, either way they share a similar interest – doesn’t it make sense to show your interest to?

• Your site will get more traffic

Lots of people don’t realise that when you leave a comment you also leave a link to your website, which people can then click on to see more stuff about you.

Blogging isn’t just about me or any of the guest authors saying their piece it is also about us all joining the conversation when and where it is happening, about exposing yourself to new ideas and about leaving a comment not just on this blog but others you like, you never know you may get business out of it.

So get started leave a comment now and introduce yourself not just to me but everyone else who reads this blog.

]]> http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2010/03/why-leave-blog-comments-what-you-get-out-of-it/feed/ 15 How to start blogging, my best advice for your blog http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2010/02/how-to-start-blogging-my-best-advice-for-your-blog/ http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2010/02/how-to-start-blogging-my-best-advice-for-your-blog/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:45:52 +0000 Alistair http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/?p=1283 I get asked a lot do I read anything for my blog, how did I get it like this, what process did you go through? And I have to say lots of online research and I have read one book which I can heartily recommend, it’s called ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six Figure Income

Darren Rowse is one of the biggest names in the world of blogs primarily about blogging, he is the owner of a number of well respected blogs and a founder of the B5 media blog network. Consequently he is regarded as a bit of an expert in the field and he book goes through the process from start to finish, from creating a professional blog to choosing a topic and promoting, marketing and even selling your blog. A very worthwhile read and one I am sure you won’t be disappointed with.



 So there you go a top tip and a great read, for me it is the kind of book i refer to often and keep picking up hints and tips from, a new updated version is out in May this year so yes i will be ordering that also.
]]> http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2010/02/how-to-start-blogging-my-best-advice-for-your-blog/feed/ 1 Why create a blog http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2009/06/why-blog/ http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/2009/06/why-blog/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:00:26 +0000 Alistair http://www.alistairgleave.co.uk/?p=3 Why am I now blogging you may ask? I have been involved in the web industry now for over 10 years so it’s a great question why now? – and I’ve got a great answer. I love talking to people and help implement web solutions that help there businesses grow and increase efficiency or open new markets. Talking to people for me has always been a great way to build relationships, and all business is built on relationships. So I thought this would be a great opportunity to tell people about things I have been involved in and new projects I am working on. Also I would like to include things I have seen and liked or even disliked as well as stuff I’ve read and has made me laugh hopefully not many things that make me angry but you never know.

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