what is your best blogging tools

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If you have had to pick 5 things that would get your blog noticeable what would it be and why?
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  • Profile picture of the author DivyaRai
    Blogger, Tumbler reddit and stumbleupon are the best tools to get your blog noticeable in the world wide web.
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  • Profile picture of the author shrikantsoftwin
    ping your blog using blog pinging tools, promote your blog and blog posts on twitter, facebook, and others, submit your blog to some blog directories, join with other bloggers & connect blog.
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  • Profile picture of the author koubain
    ping your blog
    mention it on social network
    create some high PR links
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  • Profile picture of the author Stuart Walker
    None of the above tbh.

    Your question is confused to begin with. You want to know about blogging tools (not sure what blogging tools you mean) or do you want to know how to get your blog noticed?

    To get your blog noticed....

    Create epic content - it has to be special because people don't want mediocre content. You don't have to re-invent the wheel but you can't just copy what every other blogger does it at least has to be bigger and better or unique to a certain extent.

    Share that content or links to that content in every possible worthwhile place you can. Comment on relevant blog posts in your niche with a link where it makes sense to do so, post about your content in forums, reach out to influential people and tell them about it, make it easy for people to share your content, syndicate free PDF versions out to various sources, post to sub-Reddits, publish to Stumbleupon, post it to your social media accounts and others (i.e. facebook groups / Pinterest boards / Linked In Groups, G+ circles), turn it into videos and post to Youtube, share on Slideshare and other document sites, create infographics etc.


    Network with influential people in your niche - email them, tweet them, do something cool for them, write about them, link to them, ego-bait the sh*t out of them, comment on their blogs, help them, offer advice about how to improve their website, give them something for free. Just don't spam or annoy the life out of them begging for links. Be smart about it. Eventually they will do stuff back for you including linking to your stuff and mentioning you in posts, tweeting about you etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author gianbizz
    Using wordpress is the best choice I think, there a lot of several tools (plugin and themes) would get your blog noticeable
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Tandan
    I'm with Stuart on this. Epic content first and foremost.
    Be unselfish. Get out there and post on other blogs in the same niche. Same for forums.
    Contribute articles to authority sites, unpaid. But in return you can link to your blog in your signature, and many of these sites will follow your social media links.
    By all means start a facebook page if you don't have one. Be unselfish here as well. Like other similar pages, and make relevant comments.
    Include links back to your blog on your facebook page.

    It's not just about getting your blog noticed, it's about getting it noticed by RELEVANT traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author vedremo
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    SEO highly encourages and promotes unique content. So a good content can get everyone's attention. It is also effortless. You can simply rely on how people will automatically share your article or link them to their blogs.

    Using images or embedding videos that are relevant to your article can surely entice anyone. Of course you need an interesting topic that is current and can easily create a buzz in your chosen niche.

    There is magic to articles or blog posts that are sincerely written from somebody's real life experience. It doesn't have to be life's dramas all the time. It can be practical tips on certain processes. It can simply be sharing one's success story. It can be about do it yourself topics. If you want it to organically grow in people's hearts, your topic or post must come from your heart.

    As for the blogging tools, you need to capitalize in Social Media. Use the range and power of Facebook and Twitter in sharing your post or story. Ping your blog post via pinging tools. There are free blog directories that you can use where you can submit your blog posts. Use G+, Pinterest, Reddit, StumbleUpon or even Instagram.

    Socialize with other bloggers or connect with those who belong to your preferred niche. You need to take time in leaving blog comments to certain sites or blogs. Make sure you leave sincere comments or useful information not just shameless plugs. There is such a thing as an online community. Participate and reach out --- It will do wonders!
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  • Profile picture of the author elmo033057
    I've blogged a lot over the years. Some of the best advice I've gotten was from this SEO BOOK article I read awhile back. But the fast and steady way to get people to actually read your blog is by creating, good, quality content that actually has something that the reader can gain some knowledge from.

    It also helps, if you can tell a really good story while conveying this information to people as well. I recently wrote an article on how to gain Guru Status and used a story about how I was a band director at a military academy to illustrate my point. I tried to make it as interesting and informative as I could, using a real life situation to enhance and illustrate my point. I found that not only did people read my post but SHARED it as well.

    I find that the problem with most Internet marketer wannabes is the fact that they want a quick and easy tool that will get their post all over the place. The problem-o with that is, even if you do find a shiny, new toy to blast your posts all over cyber space, IF THE INFORMATION ISN'T HIGH QUALITY AND THE POST IS BORING NO ONE WILL READ IT OR PAY ATTENTION TO IT! (There, I ranted. Ha ha !)

    "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." --Thomas Edison

    God Bless,

    ELMO
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  • Profile picture of the author Rotate
    I think Wordpress is better to make a blog noticeable on the web. Because its SEO friendly and it has many useful tools to make a perfect blog. Also, it's easy to use.
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  • Profile picture of the author himanuzo
    1. Wordpress platform
    2. SEO all in one pack plugin to let search engines know meta tag for each blog post
    3. add this plugin for social media sharing
    4. Aweber - collect leads and list building
    5. Backlinks - vary backlink kinds and also anchor texts for grabbing first ranking page at Google
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  • Profile picture of the author Rory Singh
    Great useful content that would want people to keep coming back to your site. That would be the best tool.
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  • Profile picture of the author Oliver Allen
    Originally Posted by moneymakingpillarsx View Post

    If you have had to pick 5 things that would get your blog noticeable what would it be and why?
    Here are at leas 2 sources that I use to promote my blog.
    1. Try a source call seomall.net
    2. Try using twitter and post tweets
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  • wow a lot of good ideas thanks for sharing guys
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  • Profile picture of the author ronrule
    My mind.

    Your blog is as good as your writing. Good content gets noticed, even in a complete lack of bells & whistles. Bad content gets ignored no matter how much "marketing" you do.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    Build a following, and share your blog posts with your following.
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  • Profile picture of the author joekoffi
    1 Epic content first
    2 List building
    3 Social media
    4 blogging communities
    5 Networking
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  • Profile picture of the author romsarara
    I also think Stuart above had the right idea. Try including tricks and tips within your blog content to up its value and appeal. This article talks about 3 (sorry, not 5) good and concise points. Especially the lists parts! Web readers love lists- something about them screams fun, quick, and easy.

    Good luck on your blog. Patience and consistency... Keep it up ;p
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    1) Wordpress

    2) Good content

    3) Updates everyday

    4) Facebook/Twitter

    5) Off-site marketing
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    • Profile picture of the author GJG
      I agree with Stuart as well. Networking with influential bloggers can have a huge impact on building your own brand, provided your content is good.

      Glenys
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      • Profile picture of the author Adriaan
        Other than great content - text, images and video:

        1. Wordpress
        2. SEO by Yoast plugin
        3. Jetpack plugin - automatically post to Facebook and Twitter
        4. Post to relevant forums, with backlinks (not only SEO, but to get interested people to your site)
        5. Proper landing page, to which you drive visitors to join your list
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      • Profile picture of the author Adriaan
        Other than great content - text, images and video:

        1. Wordpress
        2. SEO by Yoast plugin
        3. Jetpack plugin - automatically post to Facebook and Twitter
        4. Post to relevant forums, with backlinks (not only SEO, but to get interested people to your site)
        5. Proper landing page, to which you drive visitors to join your list
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      • Profile picture of the author Paul Davies
        I think using wordpress platform with the all the usefull tools,plugins & themes will help you to make your blog noticeable
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  • Profile picture of the author CyberSEO
    Pin all your blog pictures to Pinterest and similar boards (e.g.: WordPress › xPinner Lite « WordPress Plugins).
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  • Profile picture of the author schttrj
    Originally Posted by moneymakingpillarsx View Post

    If you have had to pick 5 things that would get your blog noticeable what would it be and why?
    Tricky question!

    ATTRACTIVE web theme.

    EVERGREEN content.

    ENERGETIC social networking.

    IMMEASURABLE time and energy.


    SILLY forum threads. (Just kidding, nice question!)

    ...TARGETED responsive email list.

    That's pretty much everything you need.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adriaan
    Other than great content - text, images and video:

    1. Wordpress
    2. SEO by Yoast plugin
    3. Jetpack plugin - automatically post to Facebook and Twitter
    4. Post to relevant forums, with backlinks (not only SEO, but to get interested people to your site)
    5. Proper landing page, to which you drive visitors to join your list
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    Get good stuff at adriaanlouw.com. The others do.

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  • Profile picture of the author KevinChapman
    1. Wordpress - Best blogging platform I've used.
    2. Commenting on other blogs in your niche - It'll get you traffic back to your blog and help you to build relationships with other bloggers.
    3. Social media - Join some social media sites and follow your fellow bloggers, join in with blogging chats and try and make connections.
    4. Decent blog posts - Try and write blog posts that will engage your audience, ask them questions and if they ask you questions reply in the comments.
    5. Give vlogging a go - Yes it is quite time consuming but it's a whole new audience you can appeal too.
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  • Profile picture of the author PassionAnt
    I'll just offer one thing:

    Make sure that your users interact with your blog in a way that creates a story. A story can be shared with others.

    Lots of blogs end with a question so they can create more engagement in the comments section. Once a user has commented he/she is more obligated to your content and you have a way to bring him/her back once someone replies.

    It's when people interact with each other, then stories are made and shared. I can tell my friends and family that I posted a comment and had X replies. I can ask my friends, a burning question I saw at your blog.

    There are also other methods that create interaction between users.
    Can anyone offer more ways?
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  • Profile picture of the author AdamPayne
    It's been said already:

    1. Create content that viewers want.
    2. Build an audience
    3. Build a list

    SEO is good and all that, but if your content in crap, it won't matter

    And IMO, a blog does not have to LOOK amazing….but too many folk get caught up in the aesthetics.
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  • Profile picture of the author Superstar88
    My top 5:
    1. Informative and Interesting Content
    2. A Beautiful Web Design/Template (Not much using Bright colors that hurts the eye)
    3. Including Pictures or a video in between Paragraphs.
    4. As much as possible, only add ONE affiliate link or banner.
    5. Include Polls/Surveys related to my article where my readers can share their thoughts.
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  • Profile picture of the author ezdiainc
    a few great blogging tools are:

    Content Idea Generator
    Focus Booster
    Alltop
    InboxQ
    Flickr
    Markup.io
    Optin Skin
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeLMurphy
      a few great blogging tools are:

      Content Idea Generator
      Focus Booster
      Alltop
      InboxQ
      Flickr
      Markup.io
      Optin Skin
      Focus Booster and Optin Skin are great! Thanks for recommending it. Any other great tools you use, feel free to share!
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  • Profile picture of the author automationhero
    Facebook Group Posting Tool - Post in groups related to your blog and you will be able to drive a good amount of traffic that way.
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  • Profile picture of the author jobair121
    wordpress and blogger is best blogging tools. still i am working
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