In order to effectively build a relationship with a reader, you have to do more than just build great content that Google loves. It’s important build relationships with readers through conversation. Think about your friends in real life. One of […]

In developing a relationship-building strategy for your blog, it’s important to have a strategic linking plan, to comment constructively, and last but not least, to make the effort to connect on a personal level with your readers. Navigating the stages […]

Wanna become friends with the big guys? 1. Leave insightful comments on their blog. It’s probably not going to make you BFF, but it’s a step toward a relationship. You’ve got to get on a blogger’s radar screen before friendship […]

As I’ve mentioned before, one of the best ways to build relationships online is using a combination of three strategies: 1) Comments 2) Links and 3) Contact. I’ve promised my readers I’d get more into this Personal PR strategy, and […]

If you’re going to blog, here’s one piece of advice you should follow: write great stuff. There are a zillion blogging tips out there, but this is the most important one. For a lot of reasons: It makes your ideas […]

It was strange, walking into the house to see his grey chair empty, or to see someone else nestled into it as we sat around and reminisced about his life. His was such a constant, consistent presence in all of […]

Why you should be blogging if you’re not already and how to be more successful if you are. In your life and career, relationships play an integral part in your success. Your personal network can open doors to opportunities that […]