Welcome to the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party for October 26. Can you believe it’s the last Monday of October? Thank you for joining us.
What a week since I last saw you!
On Monday, Tim Gatewood generously shared his blog space by promoting three of my articles! Considering I can’t be reblogged as a self-hosted blogger, I am beyond grateful when bloggers find a way to promote my writing.
On Tuesday, Michael Rios promoted my Follow to Follow Directory. His post was reblogged three times, and to my delight my readership grew.
On Wednesday, Tessa Smeigh promoted my Follow to Follow Directory as well.
On Friday, Jason Cushman reviewed my blog. I was delighted that he gave me a favorable review. Jason is the original Opinionated Man, so I was relieved he had a complimentary review of my blog and my efforts to empower my readers.
On Saturday, I received a link from an influencer. Ileane Smith’s blog, Basic Blog Tips, linked to my Piktochart article. I read and write a great deal about the importance of getting a link from an authority site, so I was excited that I did.
Now I have a big announcement:
On Sunday, Michael Rios and I decided to cross promote each other’s blogs to our readers.
I have written about the potential for massive traffic from both StumbleUpon and Reddit. The problem is you can’t self-promote at either site. How can you get tremendous traffic from sites that frown on you putting your links there?
Michael and I have come up with the answer. I am going to be starting a group on my site for people that want their links added to StumbleUpon, and Michael will be starting a group for bloggers that want their links added to Reddit.
If you are following our blogs, you will be apprised when the links to the respective groups go live.
In the midst of all this excitement, I did manage to get in some publishing.
On Tuesday, I published the first in a two-part Instagram series. Look for Part 2 to come out tomorrow. Both posts explain how to get traffic to your blogs from Instagram.
On Thursday, I had the second International Weekly Roundup. At the last linky party, I revealed that Keesha Metcalf revealed herself as a Jamaican. If you’d like to read her “coming out” article, it’s published at the roundup.
On Saturday, I explained how to keep your readers on your blog longer, so your bounce rate stays down. I was excited when Michael Rios promoted my article to his readers.
On Sunday, I described Gertrude Nonterah’s technique. She devised a combination of factors when, used together, equals a successful blog.
Oh, did you come for a linky party? Well, we’d better get to it!
Every week I explain how torn I am. When it came to this first post, I was not torn. I am being real here. Coach Debbie won the Inspire Me Linky party with her post. I am aware that she’s won other linky parties with this post as well.
Try to guess what the topic of this celebrated article is. What is the one thing every blogger wants but can never get enough of? This is not my opinion either. I’ve read articles where they surveyed bloggers and asked what is the one thing they want more of. Coach Debbie explains how to find it in her article. Did you guess? It’s time! Enjoy Coach Debbie’s Blogging on a (Time) Budget.
This next post is about technology which I believe people are confused by. People ask for gift cards for Ebooks as presents. Often, the well-meaning party guest doesn’t know what that is let alone where to buy a gift card for it. Raki’s posts gives clarification about Ebooks and podcasts, another technological newbie people are confused about. Raki called her article How Podcasts Can Help You Get More Done.
Last week, there were 340 posts. The post clicked on the most often… DIY Lip Balm Refill.
Congratulations to all the winners.
You are encouraged to follow your hostess!
That’s me! I’m Janice!
Meet Your Other Hostesses
The linkup is now on seven blogs, so your one post will be seen on my blog plus six other blogs!
Each host picks their own two favorites. In addition to exposure here, graphics from the winning posts are pinned to the Inspire Me Monday Pinterest Board. The party is live until Thursday morning.
CJ – Morsels of Life
Blog: http://morselsoflife.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morselsoflife
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CJHuang
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Morselsoflife
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorselsofLife
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/morselsoflife/
Emily- Simple Life of a Fire Wife
Blog: www.simplelifeofafirewife.com
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleLifeOfAFireWife
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+EmilySimpleLifeFireWife/posts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLOAFW
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sloafw/boards/
Kori- Just Another Mom
Blog: http://www.justanothermom.net/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/justamom2582
Google + https://plus.google.com/u/0/111996582889425940082/
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/onlykori
Twitter: http://twitter.com/just_anothermom
Instagram: http://instagram.com/onlykori
Janice- Mostly Blogging (That’s me!)
Blog: https://mostlyblogging.com
Google+:https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JaniceWald/about
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsPaznanski
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.rappoportwald
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mycurrentnewsblog
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/janicewald/
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/mostlyblogging
Erin-Table for Seven
BLOG: http://www.ourtableforseven.com
Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Table-for-7/292708117413804
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/tableforseven/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tbleforseven
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TbleforSeven
Tumblr: http://tableforseven.tumblr.com/
Amanda- The iLOVE Project
Blog: http://www.theiloveproject.com/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theiLOVEblogger
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theiLOVEblogger
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/theiLOVEblogger
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theiLOVEblogger
BonBon – Farmhouse 40
Blog: http://www.farmhouse40.com
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+bonbonfarmhouse40
Twitter: https://twitter.com/farmh40
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmhouse40
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/farmhouse40
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bbfarm40
Hometalk: https://www.hometalk.com/farmhouse40
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That is a lot of announcements, congratulations! I’m really looking forward to see what happens with the Reddit and StumbleUpon groups as I’m fairly clueless about both.
Leisel recently posted…Nightmare Before Christmas: Sally’s Blueberry Scones
HI Leisel,
You want blog traffic? These groups are the way to go. Just give me your link once I publish the page, and I will handle everything. You get to sit back and enjoy the traffic.
Janice
Janice Wald recently posted…Inspire Me Monday Linky Party #56
Wow! Thank you so much for the feature and the kind words. I’m glad you found my post helpful. It makes me feel that I’m giving back to you, because so many of your posts inspire me. I look forward to your collaboration and having a chance to improve my use of Stumbleupon. I never use Reddit, but I’d love to try that too. So now to go follow Michael’s blog.
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Hi Debbie,
You are such a nice person and a talented blogger. You deserve all the accolades your post(s), amazing graphics, etc. get you. Thanks for writing–very gracious.
Janice
Janice Wald recently posted…Inspire Me Monday Linky Party #56
Today’s mostly contains so many doors I want to go through.
I better start reading.
’till later,
c
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Hi Charles,
I loved your metaphor–so many doors…
Thanks for writing!
Janice
Janice Wald recently posted…Inspire Me Monday Linky Party #56
Thanks for the kind mention Janice!
Thanks for the kind blog review! After all, it is a harsh reality, and you are an opinionated man!
Janice
Janice Wald recently posted…Inspire Me Monday Linky Party #56
Really nice week. I never get tired of hearing your accomplishments. Anytime you are acknowledged by Jason Cushman with his 56000 followers you know you have arrived.
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Thanks for hosting another awesome party! I hope you have a good week.
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Hi (Is it Lori?)
You are too kind to write and thank me. Than YOU for being so gracious. I am glad you got in before the link closes Thursday morning.
Janice
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Thank you for putting us on your directory!