Yes, you actually have friends. Bloggers that mention your name, for what ever reason it may be. Good, bad, or indifferent, by someone mentioning your name, it does two things. Sure, it can give that blogger Google juice. But it can also give you some Google juice and some name recognition not only here on ActiveRain, but in the blogosphere.
Have you searched your name on the net? Try searching it through Google. Better yet, when was the last time that you searched your name here on Active Rain? You might be pleasantly surprised. It doesn't matter if you are new, have been here for a few months, or that you are an old timer. Give it a try.
Go to the search feature up top, click on the drop down arrow and pick blogs. Then type in your name : Jeff Belonger
Hopefully you should have a few blogs that pop up with your name in each of these posts. I did this tonight and came across 3 specific blogs from other members that had mentioned me. But I never saw these posts prior to tonight. I don't care how many members that you have subscribed too, with blogs being written a lightening speed, it can be so hard to keep up with each and every one.
Here is a challenge : Search your name. Read what was written about you and thank the author of that blog. This should be something that you should practice once, maybe twice a month. Maybe pass the favor some day. It's called Link Love.
When was the last time that you showed some love? Thanking people not only can make them feel all warm and fuzzy, but can add a smile to your face also. So give it a try.
Here are a few other links that talk about searching your name :
Is your name MUD in the Rain or any where else?
Become a Paranoid Blogging Narcissist... in 3 EASY Steps! by : Craig Schiller
What do you find when you Google search your name?
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