Blog Promotion

In addition to the basic methods (publishing articles, posting on discussion boards, leaving blog comments, distributing press releases), here are several other things you can do to promote your blog…

1. Submit your blog to as many directories as possible. Although there are vast numbers of them out there, you should start with the most popular and effective one…
Technorati
http://www.technorati.com
Once you’ve arranged for your blog to be placed on their list, go ahead and submit to other directories. Here’s a short rundown to get your started…
Blog Search
http://www.blog-search.com/blogclicker-submission.html
Bloggernity
http://www.bloggernity.com
Technorati
http://www.technorati.com
Bloglines
http://www.bloglines.com
Blogwise
http://www.blogwise.com
WeBlogALot
http://www.weblogalot.com
Globe of Blogs
http://www.globeofblogs.com
BlogHop
http://www.bloghop.com

2. Always include your blog URL address in your email signature. It’s a simple yet highly effective method of letting everyone you contact know that you own and operate a blog…
John Doe
http://myblog.blogspot.com

3. Take part in blog meme. If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s simply an idea that is shared and passed along from one blog to another. For example, a question might be posted in one blog and then answered in numerous others. You can participate in someone else’s meme or start one of your own. Here’s a good place to begin…
The Daily Meme
http://thedailymeme.com/

4. Join the BlogSnob (http://blogsnob.simpleads.net/) syndicated network. Bloggers can advertise for free, placing text-based ads that are delivered to thousands of blogs and both RSS and Atom feeds.