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In blogging, interactivity can be defined as engaging readers with the author and the content. When starting a blog, it is important to think about interacting with the niche’s audience and other bloggers. Short sentences, active voice, and presenting information in an [[inverted pyramid]] format help to clearly convey content to readers<ref group=>Carroll, p. 24</ref> | In blogging, interactivity can be defined as engaging readers with the author and the content<ref group=>Carroll, p. 24</ref>. When starting a blog, it is important to think about interacting with the niche’s audience and other bloggers. Short sentences, active voice, and presenting information in an [[inverted pyramid]] format help to clearly convey content to readers<ref group=>Carroll, p. 24</ref> | ||
. There are also four other interaction techniques to consider: regular blog posts, commenting on similar blogs, etiquette, and relevant or interesting posts<ref group=>Carroll, p. 24</ref> | . There are also four other interaction techniques to consider: regular blog posts, commenting on similar blogs, etiquette, and relevant or interesting posts<ref group=>Carroll, p. 24</ref> | ||
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== Regular Blog Posts <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref>== | == Regular Blog Posts <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref>== | ||
Writing blog posts on a regular basis will keep readers coming back for more. Regular blog posts will also get [http://www.smartbloggerz.com/2010/01/why-should-you-blog-regularly/ more | Writing blog posts on a regular basis will keep readers coming back for more. Regular blog posts will also get [http://www.smartbloggerz.com/2010/01/why-should-you-blog-regularly/ more back links] and a higher ranking on search engines. | ||
== Visit and Post on Other Blogs <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref>== | == Visit and Post on Other Blogs <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref>== | ||
Visiting and posting on other blogs, particularly if they share a similar niche, encourages these bloggers to respond in kind. Consider having a blogroll on a sidebar menu. | Visiting and posting on other blogs, particularly if they share a similar niche, encourages these bloggers to respond in kind. Consider having a blogroll on a [http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/04/blogs-need-comments/ sidebar menu]. | ||
== Respect Blog Etiquette <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref> == | == Respect Blog Etiquette <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref> == | ||
There are several important [http://financialbloggerconference.com/a-primer-on-blogging-etiquette/ blogging etiquette] rules relating to comments, attribution, and credibility. Respecting blog etiquette helps keep readers and other bloggers from getting offended and avoiding your site. | There are several important [http://financialbloggerconference.com/a-primer-on-blogging-etiquette/ blogging etiquette] rules relating to comments, attribution, and credibility. Respecting blog etiquette helps keep readers and other bloggers from getting offended and avoiding your site. | ||
== Write Interesting, Entertaining, or Relevant Posts <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref>== | == Write Interesting, Entertaining, or Relevant Posts <ref group=>Carroll, p. 181</ref>== | ||
Keeping up with current events about the blog’s topic and/or having an unorthodox viewpoint about these events helps to keep readers interested in the blog’s posts. Consider [http://www.seobook.com/bloggers/ conducting | Keeping up with current events about the blog’s topic and/or having an unorthodox viewpoint about these events helps to keep readers interested in the blog’s posts. Consider [http://www.seobook.com/bloggers/ conducting daily news searches] on the blog’s topic to find out if anything new is happening. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
[http:// | [http://www.smartbloggerz.com/2010/01/why-should-you-blog-regularly/ More Back Links] | ||
http:// | [http://financialbloggerconference.com/a-primer-on-blogging-etiquette/ Blogging Etiquette] | ||
http://www.seobook.com/bloggers | [http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/04/blogs-need-comments/ Sidebar Menu] | ||
[http://www.seobook.com/bloggers/ Conducting Daily News Searches] | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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