The craft of blogging is an alliance, a gathering of like-minded people who share a common goal. Every blogger wants to reach the highest levels of success, but to do so one must see the larger picture which is that of the entire blogging community.
As a member of such a community reaching out to others, encouraging communication and lending a helping hand when needed is simply an extension of our everyday offline lives. This is something that comes naturally for most, while others may struggle with this.
The truth of the matter is that we have a responsibility to reach out to others. No one can blog in a vacuum and find any level of happiness or success.
One of the things I make a point of as a blogger is visiting as many sites weekly as I can. Many are daily hangouts where I have become a regular reader. But it is not just about the content; it is the interactions with friends, the sharing of stories and laughs that make the experience a wonderful part of my online life.
In my Week in Review series, I highlight some of the many stops along the internet. Places and people that I have enjoyed sharing some time with and have appreciated their work and their efforts. What really stands out however, beyond the great content produced, is how other bloggers interact with readers and visitors. Many are absolutely great at this.
One such example of a blogger reaching out to help his fellow bloggers is that of my friend Robert Bravery at Integral Web Solutions.
Robert has established a Blog Directory for Bloggers, just another way of him showing his willingness to help fellow bloggers. Since I have known Robert, he has consistently contributed to the blogging community and his readers in an effort to make things better, and for that we owe him a big THANK YOU!
So swing by his site and say Hello, I am sure he will welcome you and be happy that you visited.
Keep Blogging!
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The craft of blogging is an alliance, a gathering of like-minded people who share a common goal. Every blogger wants to reach the highest levels of success, but to do so one must see the larger picture which is that of the entire blogging community….
I signed up for his directory too!
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I signed up for his directory too!
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i totally agree with you.
apart from just making money from blogging,i believe in the friendship and relationship built with others in the blogosphere. we all need to all help each other to get to the top.
No doubt about it. Too much “me first” in life already. It is nice to share the journey and grow together.
Thanks for visiting!
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i totally agree with you.
apart from just making money from blogging,i believe in the friendship and relationship built with others in the blogosphere. we all need to all help each other to get to the top.
No doubt about it. Too much “me first” in life already. It is nice to share the journey and grow together.
Thanks for visiting!
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It was friendships that started through a blogging alliance that helped me get started and going in blogging. Even now those friendships are as important as ever.
That is how we hooked up, Gordie.:-)
It is too bad that so many just don’t get this, they are missing out. Besides, it is enough internet to go around and no one person is going to corner the market.
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It was friendships that started through a blogging alliance that helped me get started and going in blogging. Even now those friendships are as important as ever.
That is how we hooked up, Gordie.:-)
It is too bad that so many just don’t get this, they are missing out. Besides, it is enough internet to go around and no one person is going to corner the market.
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Jimi, I too enjoy the feeling of comradeship that we experience as part of an alliance. No, our niche’s aren’t all exactly the same. Heck, Kevin and Antti post stuff that’s way over my head, but knowing we’re all there for each other is what matters! You all have helped to shape and mold me on my journey and have provided amazing friendships. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us!
For those who don’t have a circle of friends, get one! Find people with similar interests and introduce yourself. Offer to help promote their posts, comment on their blogs, and offer your hand in friendship. You’ll be surprised at how fast it’ll make a difference in your life!
Thanks for that awesome comment and great advice, Erica!
I hope that people blogging alone hear your message.
Jimi, I too enjoy the feeling of comradeship that we experience as part of an alliance. No, our niche’s aren’t all exactly the same. Heck, Kevin and Antti post stuff that’s way over my head, but knowing we’re all there for each other is what matters! You all have helped to shape and mold me on my journey and have provided amazing friendships. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us!
For those who don’t have a circle of friends, get one! Find people with similar interests and introduce yourself. Offer to help promote their posts, comment on their blogs, and offer your hand in friendship. You’ll be surprised at how fast it’ll make a difference in your life!
Thanks for that awesome comment and great advice, Erica!
I hope that people blogging alone hear your message.
Jimi,
You are finding your way into the hearts of many bloggers in our community. And I think that is what networking is all about. I’m joining Robert’s group too. See you there! and over there, and way over there, and around there, and…..
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LOL – Ileane, you are too funny. Love it.
See you out there!
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Jimi,
You are finding your way into the hearts of many bloggers in our community. And I think that is what networking is all about. I’m joining Robert’s group too. See you there! and over there, and way over there, and around there, and…..
.-= Ileane´s last blog ..From Screencast to Podcast =-.
LOL – Ileane, you are too funny. Love it.
See you out there!
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I think meeting and reaching out to new people is probably my favorite part of blogging. There are just many great people and I notice that all my favorite people tend to flock in the same circles, it’s funny – but great minds really do think alike. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog by the way, it was greatly appreciated. You’ve visited my other blog a while ago (affiliate marketer’s help desk) – thanks for your input there as well.
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Hi Kiesha.
Thanks for visiting. Yep, yep, we’ve been traveling the same circles. I too greatly enjoy the people I meet in my internet travels. Need to transfer more of this to the offline world where it would make for a better place there as well.
I think meeting and reaching out to new people is probably my favorite part of blogging. There are just many great people and I notice that all my favorite people tend to flock in the same circles, it’s funny – but great minds really do think alike. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog by the way, it was greatly appreciated. You’ve visited my other blog a while ago (affiliate marketer’s help desk) – thanks for your input there as well.
.-= Kiesha @ Highly Favored´s last blog ..Throwback Thursday: Inspiration =-.
Hi Kiesha.
Thanks for visiting. Yep, yep, we’ve been traveling the same circles. I too greatly enjoy the people I meet in my internet travels. Need to transfer more of this to the offline world where it would make for a better place there as well.
I do find it odd that I have made friends with people I have never physically met. Blogging have really increased my friends count and they all are very helpful.
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Hey Typhoon and welcome!
It is pretty amazing, the number of really great and helpful people you meet online. That is what it is all about.
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I do find it odd that I have made friends with people I have never physically met. Blogging have really increased my friends count and they all are very helpful.
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Hey Typhoon and welcome!
It is pretty amazing, the number of really great and helpful people you meet online. That is what it is all about.
.-= Jimi Jones´s last blog ..Computer Glitches – Weirdness in Wonderland =-.
Top post Jimi,
You have to help others if you want them to help you, it’s a simple case of survival. Those who go it alone never caring to offer a hand to others will eventually find themself in a dry arid sand dune with no water and no friends!
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You are absolutely right about those going solo. Why put yourself on an island all alone?
Hey, thanks for visiting and the RT.
Had a few strange occurrences yesterday, hence the next post.
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Some reason commentluv didn’t work then?
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Top post Jimi,
You have to help others if you want them to help you, it’s a simple case of survival. Those who go it alone never caring to offer a hand to others will eventually find themself in a dry arid sand dune with no water and no friends!
Re-tweeting now
You are absolutely right about those going solo. Why put yourself on an island all alone?
Hey, thanks for visiting and the RT.
Had a few strange occurrences yesterday, hence the next post.
.-= Jimi Jones´s last blog ..Computer Glitches – Weirdness in Wonderland =-.
Some reason commentluv didn’t work then?
.-= TheInfoPreneur´s last blog ..Problogger v Gary Vaynerchuk =-.
Wow Jimi I’m totally flawed. I feel truly honoured. Thank you very much.
And thank you to my friends without them my blog would not be where it is today.
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Wow Jimi I’m totally flawed. I feel truly honoured. Thank you very much.
And thank you to my friends without them my blog would not be where it is today.
.-= Robert Bravery´s last blog ..The funny side of blogging =-.