This brought to my attention something that every blogger should think about. The simple fact that: We All Make Each Other Successful! I am not talking about the type of success that shows up at your doorstep one night banging on the door and waking you up from a quality night sleep. It is the type of success that we see over time.
Blogging has quickly become a wonderful tool for everyone to use to promote their business and/or their way of life. But blogging is only useful when we work as a team. I am not saying that you need to join hands and sing together but I am simply trying to state that without each other we would not be as successful. Yes, we could always blog without each other but would we see the benefits that we see when others join in! I tend to think, NO!
Food for thought:
Comments: Use comments to promote yourself. Your words are all most people ever get to see of you! In the blogging world, actions don't speak louder than words". It's our words that speak of who we are and how we do business in this world. First hand experience on AR has shown me that most individuals here are willing to help. People are willing to go that extra mile to help you be successful. This to me is one of the reasons that AR is so valuable. Its the people you find here!
Read: What is the old saying ... you have to walk before you start running. Blogging is similar (personal experience here). You need to read before you start blogging. I have read countless blogs, many before I ever attempted to write my first one. This is not a must, but wouldn't you rather get a feel for your atmosphere before you jumped right it. Dip your toe in the water and see if the water is hot. Reading helps inspire thought, with thought you will begin to develop ideas. From these ideas you can create your blogs! Just don't forget; don't copy, instead reference! Point people in the direction you would like them to go or the idea you want them to pick up. This will in-turn help give credit where credit is due. Most AR members will be grateful for the link and comment on your blogs. The favor than goes full circle and comes back to help you and your blog!
Reciprocate: As "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's...Wife! points out, reciprocation pays for itself. If you need more proof. Take a look at 7 Mistakes to Avoid on Active Rain Brad Andersohn gives us quite a few points on what we should avoid as bloggers.
Blogging: Sit down, work on that first blog! Pick something you have learned by browsing the internet. Let others know how you feel about a given topic, or just point something out. I find blogs are very enjoyable to read, even if it is something I already know I still enjoy reading the blog. You get to meet someone new with every blog you read!
One Last Thing: When composing your blogs I have found using Notepad or Word-pad for writing can be a frustration saver. This gives you the option to review, re-read and edit your blog, this will also help with those pesky little Internet errors. If its your first blog, you can use this as a chance to read your blog a couple of times, helping with that uneasy feeling you get right before you click on that submit button.
Happy Blogging
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