My 2009 Blog Visits Challenge

Jeff McCall · 12-19-2008, 06:07 AM

Hi,

I'm currently a student on Alex Jeffreys' coaching program and a blogging newbie.

Last night he set us students the task of generating as many visitors to our blogs as we can by 1st January 2009. So I thought it would be cute to set my target at 2009 visitors to my blog by that date.

Now we did discuss some of the means of achieving this, but I know there are some highly creative people on this forum. You probably already know the hot techniques that work like gangbusters.

So I thought that rather than try to reinvent the wheel I'd ask you good folks if you have some killer ideas that would help me achieve my target.

Now being a blogging newbie I'm not even sure whether my target is realistic or not? I mean I only have 13 days including today to get there.

So I'd appreciate your help. Any ideas you have or advice I'd be glad to hear them. I'll be keeping a daily record of my progress on my blog.

Many thanks.

Jeff.

John Taylor · 12-19-2008, 06:11 AM

Jeff,

If you haven't already, join Twitter.com and build up a list
of followers. When you update your blog with a new post,
tweet an announcement to encourage people to visit that
specific post.

If your content is relevant to your target audience and of
real interest you may also benefit from "re-tweets"

John

Jeff McCall · 12-19-2008, 06:20 AM

Thanks John.

Do I have time to learn to use twitter effectively?

What's the quickest way to build a list of followers?

13 days and counting!

Jeff.

Jason Pereira · 12-19-2008, 06:32 AM

Ask various marketers for donated prizes and run a contest. Promote said contest on forums, other blogs (through comments), Twitter and so on. Set tasks (like blogging about the contest) so that it spreads.

In conjunction with this, you could also guest post on a few blogs. This should see you over the 2k visitor mark comfortably.

John Taylor · 12-19-2008, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff McCall

What's the quickest way to build a list of followers?

This would be a great place to start:
Twitter Gold Rush - how to find a HUGE targeted list of customers using Twitter!

John

Hamida Harland · 12-19-2008, 08:12 AM

Post a few really useful threads (like David Preston's 'stupidly simple' idea) which will get alot of views and lot of discussion. That should get you alot of people visiting your blog through your sig. Also just participate as much as possible in the forum and once people start to recognise your name and recognise you as someone who provides good information they will start to visit your blog to find out more about you.

Don't forget to add a pic of yourself to your profile.

Jeff McCall · 12-19-2008, 10:34 AM

Many thanks,

Some useful suggestions there to be getting on with.

Jeff.

12-19-2008, 06:07 AM	#1
Jeff McCall Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	My 2009 Blog Visits Challenge Hi, I'm currently a student on Alex Jeffreys' coaching program and a blogging newbie. Last night he set us students the task of generating as many visitors to our blogs as we can by 1st January 2009. So I thought it would be cute to set my target at 2009 visitors to my blog by that date. Now we did discuss some of the means of achieving this, but I know there are some highly creative people on this forum. You probably already know the hot techniques that work like gangbusters. So I thought that rather than try to reinvent the wheel I'd ask you good folks if you have some killer ideas that would help me achieve my target. Now being a blogging newbie I'm not even sure whether my target is realistic or not? I mean I only have 13 days including today to get there. So I'd appreciate your help. Any ideas you have or advice I'd be glad to hear them. I'll be keeping a daily record of my progress on my blog. Many thanks. Jeff.
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12-19-2008, 06:11 AM	#2
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12-19-2008, 06:20 AM	#3
Jeff McCall Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Re: My 2009 Blog Visits Challenge Thanks John. Do I have time to learn to use twitter effectively? What's the quickest way to build a list of followers? 13 days and counting! Jeff.
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12-19-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
Jason Pereira TheUniversityKid.com War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 380 Thanks: 32 Thanked 57 Times in 33 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: My 2009 Blog Visits Challenge Ask various marketers for donated prizes and run a contest. Promote said contest on forums, other blogs (through comments), Twitter and so on. Set tasks (like blogging about the contest) so that it spreads. In conjunction with this, you could also guest post on a few blogs. This should see you over the 2k visitor mark comfortably.
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Hamida Harland Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,031 Thanks: 535 Thanked 255 Times in 193 Posts	Re: My 2009 Blog Visits Challenge Post a few really useful threads (like David Preston's 'stupidly simple' idea) which will get alot of views and lot of discussion. That should get you alot of people visiting your blog through your sig. Also just participate as much as possible in the forum and once people start to recognise your name and recognise you as someone who provides good information they will start to visit your blog to find out more about you. Don't forget to add a pic of yourself to your profile.
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12-19-2008, 10:34 AM	#7
Jeff McCall Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Re: My 2009 Blog Visits Challenge Many thanks, Some useful suggestions there to be getting on with. Jeff.
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