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Meghan Tucker

Tutorial Thursday: Showing The Love In Blogging

WordPress, Blogger, whatever you use to jot down your “stuff”, it’s all the same. Show some love to the other bloggers out there. Why? Here are a couple reasons.

  1. Shows that you are user-friendly: We typically aren’t drawn to the bloggers who are negative, don’t want to help others out, who tend to lean towards the more dramatic side of life, and well just aren’t friendly. Everyone loves to find someone who is friendly – either in real life or in what I call “blog land”.  The friendlier you are to your readers and potential readers, the farther it will get you. 
  2. We’re doing this together: You’ll find ALOT of bloggers who are new, intimidated, and not sure where to begin with the whole blogging thing. I know when I first started, I had a couple who were so encouraging to me, kept giving me awesome tips, and thats what turned me into enjoying blogging and writing more than just once or twice a week (which was what I was doing before). It’s not a competition (even though SO many tend to think it is), we’re in this together. So, why not help someone out, give words of wisdom, encouragement, and let them know you’re here to help them with anything they need? If we all did this more, the bloggo-sphere might be a little less dramatic. 

 So, now you might ask, “How do I spread the love of someone else’s blog?” It’s easy!

  1. Use your social networks to their fullest: Thats what they are there for- to help spread the word, to get to know people. Don’t have a Facebook or Twitter account and then not use it. Tweet about these folks you’ve discovered or products you believe in. Link up to them on Facebook as well. Other good social networking resources are: LinkedIn, BlogFrog, CafeMom, etc. 
  2. Comment on their posts: Like something you read? Well, comment and let the blogger know! Build a relationship. I’ve gotten to know awesome bloggers by using this method alone. Everyone LOVES to hear encouragement from others. So, start by making a goal – comment on 3-5 posts a day from various writers. Do it because you love to, but also watch how your “comments” on your own blog start to increase!
  3. Offer some sort of incintive for them on your personal blog: Participate in giveaways and reviews with businesses and companies you love and want to support. This is a great way to help spread the word about their “awesome-ness” (that really needs to be a word) 🙂

So, make sure to “show the love” and get to know your readers or other bloggers you have things in common with. It definitely will go a long way!

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  1. Robyn Lee says

    Definitely good advice : ) For me though, I just don't have much extra time to visit too many blogs (and I feel sooo bad about that!). Blogging can take up so much of your personal time if you let it, it should be fun definitely! : ) But just giving a bit of encouragement does go a long way (it IS such a great support system for women)!

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  4. Penny says

    Thanks for this word Meghan! I'm going to go and do this right now! Starting with you! Thanks for being such an encouragement to me as I've joined Seeds of Faith! This has certainly come at just the right time in my life! I love it when God-things happen!

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  7. Tonia of Chic Modern Vintage says

    I love you for posting this. I've run into a few blog cliques and yes there are some that think it's some sort of competition, which is so sad. It doesn't allow folks to be themselves. I am going to re-post this on my blog and link back to yours of course. Big thanks!

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  9. Twee Poppets says

    Great post! When I started blogging just three months ago, I honestly never expected to become part of such a warm and welcoming community. I figured it would be every woman for herself! But that's certainly not been the case – and I've so enjoyed spreading the blog love! 🙂

    http://tweepoppets.blogspot.com

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  12. Haley says

    Great blog!! I love the simplicity and great design! I am a follower now! 🙂 Thanks for the great post. I am just starting out as a blogger and it can be pretty intimidating so thanks for letting us newbies out there that there is support and help in getting started! I have one follower now! HA! Feel free to check out my blog at http://www.mainstream-mommy.blogspot.com/

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  16. Jennifer says

    Great advice! I consider myself a fairly new blogger, but, just by making a point to visit other blogs and comment, I have learned a lot myself. And I know how much I love receiving feedback from others, so I'm trying to do the same, as well.

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  18. Our Family for His Glory says

    Thank-you so much for the advise (& for stopping by my blog to encourage me- it made my day!!). I am learning sooo much- & I guess at times I do feel a bit "alone", but each time, God sends someone my way to encourage me:) Could you let me know a little bit more about "communities"- social/networking thingy? {I know I am a bit clueless- this is all so new to me.} How do you find the ones with people who have similar interests/beliefs etc.?
    Thanks so much!
    Jessica

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  20. forthelove0f4 says

    love this post and i am borrowing your picture and posting it on the blogs i love the most as a new thursday love that i will be doing. you have inspired me and i hope you dont mind me using you photo. come buy and check out what i will/have come up with … and all thanks to you

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  21. Angel says

    Thanks for the words of advice!! We all need to show the love. I love reading and commenting on other blogs and I absolutely love encouraging words from my followers!!

    Love and Blessings to you!!

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  24. L.A. Mommy says

    You're such a GIVER!!! It's so amazing when people take the time out of their day to help someone else out. I LOVE that you're doing this! Great advice. I'm reading back over your old tutorials and can't wait for the next!!

    Keep 'em coming!
    MAK ~ http://maksmommyhood.blogspot.com

    p.s. I'm now officially a follower!

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  28. the cape on the corner says

    what great suggestions. i, for one, am all about the comments. if i like something, i want to let the person know.

    thanks so much for stopping by the cape on the corner, and i am glad to have found your blog. off to poke around!

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  30. Jamie~ says

    Thank you so much for showing the love to me yesterday and stopping over by my little place! I'm tickled pink that you did and now I'm off to explore yours! This post was such a great encouragement to me. I love commenting and getting comments.

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  31. Erika says

    Meghan,

    Thanks so much for checking out my blog … and COMMENTING!!! I was so encouraged when I read what you wrote … and then I clicked over to your blog and saw this post!! Your words are definitely right on! 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by!

    Erika

    ps…I just signed up to follow you! 🙂

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  32. Kathleen says

    Thank you. It was encouraging. I just started blogging. I still don't know what an rss feed is. I am a homeschooling mother of 4. Thank you for the post. -Kathleen

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  33. Krista says

    Thanks for the awesome advice I'm just getting started and while I don't have a following, I'm working on it! I just don't know how people balance it all. Blogging, homeschooling 5, raising kids, sports, music, gym classes, spending time with hubby, cleaning shopping. I can't keep up!! !

    So thanks for the advice and tips!
    Krista http://www.nhmommof5@blogspot.com

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