How do I market my blog more effectively?

While posting a link to your blog "everywhere" is a tempting strategy, it may lead to unnecessary trouble. Some web sites or forums have guidelines (like Yahoo! Answers) and not following site rules can get you classified as a spammer and/or banned. Major ways to promote your blog include RSS feeds, search engine optimization (SEO), social networks, partnerships and community building. Also, popularity is not just measured in total number of unique page hits. You should look for ways to retain readership, beyond a one-time visit. Just visiting and commenting on other blogs helps. Marketing your blog effectively will take time and effort. So, see these posts and tips for promotion ideas: Why My Blog Gets No Comments: http://www.dailyblogtips.com/qa-why-my-blog-gets-no-comments/ Daily Blog Tips (Website Traffic Series - 20+ articles, see links at bottom of post) http://www.dailyblogtips.com/website-traffic-series-part-1-web-design-and-css-galleries/ How to Find Readers For Your Blog http://www.problogger.net/how-to-find-readers-for-your-blog/ Kick Your RSS: Jumping on the Syndication Bandwagon http://www.problogger.net/how-to-find-readers-for-your-blog/ Search Engine Optimization for Blogs - SEO http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/08/15/search-engine-optimization-for-blogs/ Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tips for Bloggers http://www.problogger.net/search-engine-optimization-tips-for-bloggers/ Using Social Media Sites to Grow Your Blog’s Traffic http://www.problogger.net/using-social-media-sites-to-grow-your-blogs-traffic/ 21 Ways to Make Your Blog or Website Sticky http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/18/21-ways-to-make-your-blog-or-website-sticky/ See these sites for general blogging tips: Problogger: http://problogger.net Daily Blog Tips: http://www.dailyblogtips.com/ Blogging Tips: http://www.bloggingtips.com/