How To Build Links And Drive Traffic To Your Blog
I had to reblog this one. This is a great way to get some more Backlinks to your BLOG. This is definelty on bookmarked and on my December project list. I just submitted to one place and may do a couple more today as I have a bit of extra time before my next appt.
Every Business Owner, Network Marketer And Non-Profit Group Needs A Blog
Whether you own a traditional business, manage a non-profit group or run a network marketing sales organization, you most likely have a blog. And if you don't, then stop reading this and go get yourself one right now, then come back... I'll wait ; )
Drive Traffic and Build Links To Your Blog
Putting up great content and using all of the SEO tricks in your bag are necessary to attract readers online. However, there are other, additional ways to drive traffic to your blog, and more important, to build back links to your blog. One of these ways is to list your blog on blog directories.
What Are Blog Directories?
Blog directories are sites that list blogs on the internet, in easy to filter categories, based on their content and purpose.
Not All Blog Directories Are Created Equal
While this might sound like an easy fix, it's not. Some of these sites are free, but many are not, and you really need to investigate to determine if each blog directory is worth your time, and possibly, a reciprocal link or badge on your blog. Trust me when I say that not all blog directories are created equal, and there are some that you'll want to avoid.
What You'll Need To List Your Blog On Blog Directories
Blog directories require a bit of information, prior to publishing your blog on their site. This typically includes the URL address to your blog, your name, a description of your blog, and possibly the RSS feed URL address.
TIPS:
- To supply the most accurate links possible, log onto your blog and copy the addresses straight from the URL address bar, then paste it into the appropriate field.
- To find your RSS feed link, log onto the home page of your blog, as a consumer would (not as an admin), then click on the RSS icon in your toolbar and you should see 2 options- RSS feed, and RSS comments. Click on the RSS feed link. When you're logged into the RSS feed page, copy the address that appears in the URL address bar and paste in the appropriate field on the blog directory submission form.
- Write a short description of your blog content on a Word Doc, then save and copy into the appropriate fields on the blog directories. This description will need to be edited for some directories, as the word count could anywhere from 100 to 1000 characters. Remember to use good keywords in the description, without "keyword stuffing" and making it sound like a bullet point list.
Feedback And Additions Welcome
Below, is a list of blog directories that I've been referred to, heard of, or have found in my internet travels. I'm certain that there are more out there, and if you know of any others that you've had a good or bad experience with, please submit your feedback in the comment section below this blog post. I'd be happy to host it as a guest post on my site, with a back link to your blog, or to just supplement the information that I've provided here- whichever you'd prefer. It would also be great to receive feedback on the directories listed below, good or bad.
The Ultimate List of Blog Directories
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Not accepting blog submissions at the time of this post.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
DemandMediaStudios.com (formerly BlogBurst.com):
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- If they like your blog and writing, they may invite you to submit articles that will be syndicated to popular and distinguished news publications.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Much better chance of getting listed if you provide a reciprocal link from your site, via a widget or badge.
- Additional advertising options for a fee.
- Fees range from $49.99-$499.99 depending on how many back-links they'll provide and whether your site is shown as a "featured blog". 8 options to choose from.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- $29.99 annually or $109.99 one-time fee for immediate inclusion in the directory. Alternatively, you can place a badge or widget on your site, to provide a back link.
- Additional fees of $29.99-$49.99 monthly, to get your blog "featured" in one of three areas; category page, directory, or main page.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Must sign up to become a member first, and you then receive an email request to confirm your account and log in to begin using Technorati.
- Must complete profile, claim your blog, and include a "claim code" like the one at the end of this post. Don't worry, you're given instructions as to how to do all of this.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Must embed the HTML code provided on your site, to link back.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Expedited inclusion in the directory if you provide a reciprocal link on your blog, or pay approx $14.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Up to 30 days to complete approval process unless you pay the $3.99 monthly fee, then it is immediate.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Paid options, which include $49.99 annually, to show your blog as "featured" .
BestOfTheWebBlogs (http://blogs.botw.org/):
- $149.95 non-refundable fee to submit your blog for consideration.
- $149.95 annual fee or $299.95 one-time fee to remain in the directory.
- $34.99 annual fee and review of your blog within 7 days.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- Must provide a reciprocal link to the category page that you want your blog listed in, as well as to their index page.
- $1.99 one-time fee for submission and approval within 3 weeks and reciprocal link required.
- One-time fee of $24.99 for approval within 24 hours- refunded if not approved. Includes 3 extra blog links and 2 extra category listings. Reciprocal link required.
- $49.99 annual fee for a featured listing-refundable if not approved. Approval within 12 hours. 5 extra blog links and 3 extra category listings. No reciprocal link required.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration.
- FREE to submit your blog for consideration to a sub-category listing. 30 day approval process and reciprocal link required. Must be re-submitted each year, for approval.
- $7.95 one-time fee for a permanent listing in a sub-category. 3 deep links and photo included. 3 day approval process.
- $12.95 one-time fee for a permanent listing in a top category. 5 deep links and photo of blog included. 24 hour approval process, and only 10 sites are allowed per category.
- $1 one-time fee for a standard listing and back link. Must provide a reciprocal link.
- $5 one-time fee for a standard listing and back link. No reciprocal link required.
- $10 one-time fee for a featured listing and back link. No reciprocal link required.
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