When you set up a new blog at some point after adding in content and performing smart marketing promotions, you will get a few blog readers and or visitors trickling in now and again.
You will want to treat these readers like they’re gold. Because they are. If you need a few tips on ways to show your initial readers that you care and want them to come back again and again, below are a few tips to keep them coming back for more.
Show your blog reader you care
1. Reward Comments – there are several ways to reward a comment on your blog site. One is via a WordPress plugin called “Top Commenters” which you can see in action here on the Delhi Courses blog, see it on the homepage right above the blue Facebook box. This plugin as the name implies, will list your top commenters along with a link to their blog and the link can be made dofollow via the plugin. This is one excellent, quick, easy (and free) way to reward comments on your blog.
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2. Acknowledge Their Contribution – if a reader happens to ask a valid question in the comments area, be sure to take the time to answer his or her question, as best you can. If you don’t know the answer, feel free to direct him or her to a reputable source such as an article on Problogger, Wikipedia or a trusted (and related) friends blog. The point is to respond to comments and never let a question or complaint go unnoticed on your site.
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3. Link to Them – what blog owner doesn’t squeal with delight at discovering that a fellow blogger linked to them? All of us love a good link. So with that in mind, one of the best ways to thank a commenter or reader on your site is show him a little link love. Go to his blog and see if which article is deserving and or which one can be used as a resource to link to in your next (or upcoming) article. Never underestimate the power you possess as a fellow blogger on the web. We love you and appreciate all your hard work.
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4. Tweet About them – another awesome way to mark a readers contribution is to follow them on Twitter and spread some social media hugs and kisses. Do so via a tweet about one of their articles, business, service, product, etc. And don’t forget the @ symbol so they get notice of your tweet.
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5. Show Some Facebook Love – regardless of how you feel about Facebook, most likely your reader is on it. And alot. So with that in mind and out of the way, you know that a status update or LIKE on their site is another free, quick and sure-fire way to express gratitude and appreciation for their visit and or comment. Give it to them and freely.
BONUS: Accept guest posts. If you have yet to allow and accept guest articles on your site, why not. What is keeping you from doing so? Let me know in the comment area. If you do allow guest posts – good for you! You are now considered a Super Blogga and you should claim your badge at once. Wait! there’s no such thing. Maybe I should make some.
My point is that if you get creative about ways to truly thank and show appreciation for your readers and visitors, they will multiply. You may only have a small number now, but give it time and follow my steps and you’ll have a flourishing community in no time. It takes work, lots of networking and the tips above to grow your community.
