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Web Logs 101: Blogging for Beginners: Lesson 4: Getting Readers and Promoting Your Blog
4.1 - How To Gain and Keep Blog Readers 4.2 - Blog Reader Interactivity 4.3 - Getting Your Blog Listed at About.com Discuss or Ask About This Lesson

from Sheila Ann Manuel CogginsWelcome to Lesson #4! There are many ways to tell the world where to find your blog. And, unless you'd rather keep your blog to yourself, you'd like to promote it if you wish to gain and to keep readers. This lesson will tackle some basic points in marketing and promoting your brand new blog. Oh, and make sure to post your blog address in our forums.
4.1 - How To Gain and Keep Blog Readers

Top 10 Tips on Promoting Your Blog
There are many things you can do to find readers for your weblog. In this part of the lesson, you will get some ideas on how you can gain exposure for your weblog. Some tips include: Aim to provide quality content; Participate in communities; Submit your blog to directories and registries.

4.2 - Blog Reader Interactivity

Top 7 Ways To Encourage Blog Reader Interaction
One way to promote your weblog is to nurture a 'community feel' in your weblog. So, go ahead and include as many ways as possible to interact with your readers and visitors.

4.3 - Getting Your Blog Listed at About.com

Submission Guidelines @ About Web Logs
Although I generally do not list weblogs that are below 6 months old, in this case, I am able to make an exception. If you mention that you're taking this blogging course, you can get your blog listed in the directory.