Tweaking My Blog and Sharing Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way

Spreading the Word

WAHM Blog Tips

As any blogger knows, we’re always trying to build the perfect mousetrap.

This week I tweaked my blog a bit and would like to share some tips about the cool things I added.

Build A Better Blog

I’m learning quite a bit and slowly incorporating the advice from Darren’s new eBook, 31 Days To Build A Better Blog.

Even though I have a “Contact” page with a contact button, I still add my email address because all things being techy, sometimes they don’t work.  In order to avoid spam, most people will list their email address with an (at) and a (dot) whatever.

I was able to generate an email icon image from E-Mail Icon Generator.  You can generate one for GMail, Hotmail, MSN, Yahoo!, AOL and many others.

Find out more at: E-Mail Icon Generator

More info I’d like to share -

For Blogger Blogs

Before I combined all my blogs, one was on Blogger.  I often tried to tweak that myself, and came across some very good websites for information on how to do things yourself.  You’ll usually find some type of helpful information when you sign up for their newsletter.

Visit: Blogger Buster

For Wordpress Blogs

Now that I’ve combined my blogs and am strictly a wp gal, I try to keep up with the latest happenings with Wordpress.  I get a lot of good tips about plugins, and more from Lorelle on Wordpress.

Another thing I did was add a Wordpress plugin that allows you to insert any affiliate links between posts, RSS feeds, or several other options.  What I like about it is that by adding your own html code, you have the ability to switch-out banners easily.

Check it out here: PostPost

You can also find some great basic blogging info from Melanie Nelson on Blogging Basics 101 “Where there are no stupid blogging questions.” Melanie has a master’s degree in technical writing, and her website is a top resource for beginning and intermediate bloggers.

I hope you found this WAHM blog information helpful!

If you have any other good ideas, let me know!

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Blog Tip: What is Stumble Upon and How Does it Work?

Stumble Upon

If you’re new to blogging, or even an old hand at it – you’re probably aware of how much time and thought goes into writing a post.  It’s always nice to receive traffic, comments and feedback, along with new subscribers.

One of the ways to drive traffic to your blog posts is by having it Stumbled.

I belong to the website Stumble Upon.  I also have the Stumble Upon toolbar installed.  Whenever I see a post that I enjoy, I give it a “Thumbs Up” and write a short review.  I have a profile, and have “friends” on the network.  We suggest various sites that we enjoy, and if my friends like the sites, they’ll Stumble it, and give  it a thumbs up.

There’s also the ability to become an Advertiser using Stumble Upon.

You can see how much traffic you’re getting from Stumble Upon by checking your stats.

Here’s an informative article to let you know a bit more about Stumble Upon, and why it’s important to Stumble Posts that you enjoy.

What is Stumble Upon and How Does it Work?

By Simon Lissa

Are you sick of doing Google searches and constantly getting search results that just aren’t relevant to your needs?

If you know anything about how Google and other search engines work then you would already know that when you search for a particular item the result on the first page are usually the site with the most capital to invest in online marketing. In my opinion this is not a good way to find the thing you want to buy as the companies that have spent the most on online marketing are also going to need to charge top dollar for the products they sell to cover the costs of their marketing expenses.

Stumble Upon is a great tool that is installed on your web browser toolbar. The web user votes for the best sites in a particular niche so when someone looks for a website through stumble upon they only get results from the highest voted pages for that niche.

This is the new generation of site searching and it may even one day take out the need for search engines, it is definitely a more accurate way of giving the web searcher more relevant results for what they need and soon the search engine index will become obsolete.

This constantly growing website is shaping the future of how people will find the things they want on the net by only giving results of the most heavily voted for site on the particular subject you are looking into.

I highly recommend anyone start using stumble upon the get the websites they need and if you ever find a particular page that was helpful simply use your stumble upon toolbar to give it thumbs up!

Simon Lissa is an Online Home Based Business Entrepreneur and the owner of Online Surveys Australia.
Please feel free to visit: Best Paid Surveys

Article Source: Ezine Articles

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It’s My Party and I’ll Do What I Want To

I’ll Do What I Want To

It seems everything in life comes full circle, at one point or another.

What’s old becomes new again, or what’s new becomes old.

High school yearbooks have changed over the years, but underneath my picture there used to be quotes, or sayings.  Some kids chose their own, other times the yearbook committee staff did the choosing.  I can’t remember where mine came from, but it was:

Chatter, Chatter As I Go

and I Go On Forever

As a teenager in high school, and again when I was in college – I didn’t belong to one particular group – my friends were very diverse.  I consider my best friend, one I share the most common ground with – is a gal I went to kindergarten with and still keep in touch with.  I was sort of the “social butterfly” – hanging out with whatever group or cause held my interest at the moment.  I made a lot of friends, but none that remained close.

I’ve always been a reader and writer.  Well, I’ve been blogging for almost 2 full years now, and I’ve done enough chattering on this blog, as well as 3 others that I’ve had at one point or another.

I’ve joined forums, nings, Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Groups, you name it.

As a multi-generational blogger, I hang with many different folks, both my age, and those who are probably the same age as my daughters.  I hold many interests – remember, I’m the “reference librarian“ wannabe – and enjoy discussing different topics – food, crafts, fashion, kids, lifestyle, travel.  You know, ‘different strokes for different folks.’ That sort of thing.

I thought I had finally found a ‘home’ where I could be comfortable with, let my hair down.  Everything was going OK, and then the walls came tumbling down.

When the walls came tumbling down

When the walls came tumbling down

When the walls came tumbling down

everybody ran as they screamed at the sound

…. Def Leppard

This whole mommy blogger thing is just too much and getting on my nerves. Since I’m a Baby Boomer, I’m way too savvy for drama, and when is everybody going to realize who really gives a rats *ss about it?  In the end, does it really matter?  Although I like to make some income on my blog, in the end-all, it’s not my bread and butter.

• “She’s picking on me”

• “She’s calling me names”

• “She Drinks”

• “She Doesn’t Drink”
  

The conversations reminded me of when we had to get a mini-van for the kids and sit one in the back, and one in the way-back because “she’s looking out my window.”

waa waa waa…. who needs the drama?  I’m no drama queen and I have better ways to spend my time than listening to gossip, following like a lemming off a cliff or trying to make a constructive comment in a forum, and then being one-upped.  I don’t need one-upmanship.  Or one-upwomanship.

Although I did make several wonderful new friendships and will miss the daily bantering with those few, I know I will continue to visit their blogs and enjoy their tweets.

But see, I left on my own volition, before I got burned at the stake – it wouldn’t be the first time I would have gotten kicked out of a forum, even though it would have been through no fault of my own.  I’m keeping track with gum on the bedpost.

I’m so outta there.

So, my blog may lose traffic, I may lose followers, but you know what?

I don’t care.

I blog for me, not traffic, and not stats.  Umm um, no more. Been there done that.

If you like my writing, fine.  Visit, comment, or subscribe to my blog.

If you don’t….then move on. (It’s even stated in my About  Me disclaimer … trust me on that one)

I’ll write what I want to anyway.

For those who are sticking around – thanks.  Mwah :kissing:

photo credit: Jim, the Photographer

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Sponsor Moomette’s Magnificents to BlogHer10

Send Me To BlogHer10

Sponsor Me to BlogHer10

After reading all the informative posts from my lucky blogging friends who attended BlogHer09 in Chicago this year, I’d like to introduce myself in hopes that I can attend BlogHer10 in New York City.

As I live in Connecticut, I’m excited that it will be held on the East Coast in 2010.

Building on the momentum of four consecutive sold-out annual conferences, BlogHer ‘10 will bring bloggers from every corner of the blogosphere together for hands-on learning, rich discussions, opportunities to meet with the brands that support them and plentiful networking opportunities. BlogHer ‘10 will take place on August 6-7, bringing nearly two thousand attendees together.

When: August 6-7, 2010

Where: New York City, New York

I ‘d like to attend this special conference so I won’t be a blog conference virgin any longer, and am seeking Sponsors to send me via either a partial or full scholarship.

Your company has the opportunity to sponsor me to one of the top blogging events and I will promote your company and brand while networking with hundreds of other bloggers to create an online marketing campaign for the same time period while you receive well-rounded exposure.

What I Can Do For You:

Event sponsorships are one of the best ways to reach your target market in an authentic way with a Blogging Professional who will promote your brand exclusively.

I will be able to promote your brand by:

• Wearing your branded company clothing throughout the conference

• Distributing branded promotional items such as business cards, samples, swag bags to conference attendees

• Tweeting conference happenings live as well as promoting your brand to my approximately 4,000 followers during the duration of the conference through my extensive Twitter and FriendFeed following

• I will do follow-up posts which I will share on this blog, in addition to my Fan page on Facebook

• Provide follow-up commentary to the many social networking forums that I belong to

I do not charge anything for these campaigns, and seek partial and/or  fully covered event sponsorship.

Seeking Partial Sponsorships in $100 to $200 increments which may cover:

Conference Fee; Round-trip Train transportation from Hartford, CT to NYC; cab fare to and from hotel to Grand Central Station; hotel room-rate fee for 2 nights (double occupancy rate); some meals, incidentals.

Why It Would Benefit You To Sponsor Me:

Since I started blogging to share my experiences as a WAHM, I’ve have really grown to enjoy meeting new friends from all over the globe. As a professional Paralegal in both the private and public sector, I offer demonstrated business experience that I am able to share with  women interested in working from home.

Moomette’s Magnificents has grown and morphed since 2007 and I’ve settled in as a Baby Boomer appealing as a multi-generational writer  covering Work-At-Home subjects, e-commerce, Social Networking, Parenting and Grandparenting topics. My blog was voted and honored as one of the Top 10 WAHM Blogs by Sparkplugging for 2008.

Additionally, I offer Product Reviews from the viewpoint of an experienced Baby Boomer Mom and Grandmom “who’s been around the block.”  I’m familiar with many products, both household and child related. I’ve seen what were the “hottest trendy household and baby products” when my daughters were little in the ’80s, and I know what the “hottest trendy household and baby products” are now that I have my own grandchildren.

The Internet is quickly becoming the medium of choice for marketers and statistically proven that Mom Bloggers are increasingly influential in getting the word out to decision makers ~ Moms and Grandmoms ~  about the newest and hottest products on the market.

As a Baby Boomer I am a cross-generational blogger and mentor, and am able to reach out to a wide demographic range of women who make marketing decisions.

For Further Information:

Please contact me via my Contact tab if you would like to obtain my Media Kits.

I can also be contacted at:

moomettesmagnificents06 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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Camping – Tips – And Other Frustrations

Friday Frustrations

Welcome to another edition of Friday Frustrations Meme!

This is where you’ll find my end-of-the-week Rants, always a favorite!

From the Never-Too-Old-To-Learn Department:

The continuing saga of merging my 3 blogs has me learning the ropes of CSS style sheets and all that.  I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide whether to add a Baby Boomer section, or just leave all my general stuff under Veranda Chit Chat.

Actually, I’m quite proud of the fact that I coded numbered comments into my style sheet all by myself.  @Mamikaze on Twitter made the suggestion! Thanks! I feel like a Baby Boomer Tech Genius now!

Contests and Giveaway Woes

I’ve been running a little behind in getting all my contests and giveaways up and running.

What’s perplexing is the fact that many of the people who are entering are Just.Not.Reading.THE RULES

You’ve heard of Cider House Rules?  Well, these here are Moomette’s Rules and I rule the roost.

So, if you don’t read The Rules, you are disqualified.  Sez so right In Bold.  I’m instituting a Zero Tolerance Policy, because I just don’t have the time to police comments.  :pissedoff:

I belong to many (OK, Lots) of ning sites and social networking forums, and it seems to be the general consensus that it’s happening to many bloggers who are offering Giveaways.  Seems to be the Sweepers who just enter and run.

I put out a Tweet about this, and Debbie @Birdonawire responded:

I think Debbie was right-on.

Moving On…

Sometimes I feel a little comment starved – don’t we all at times? So to remedy that feeling, I just joined this cool site called The Secret Is In The Sauce, (SITS) and hope to garner a little comment recognition and support.

I know it’s hard to manage your time and comment on all the blogs out there – between doing administrative work, writing posts, Twittering, guest posting and I could go on ad nauseum, but really, as I saw on a Tweet and I can’t give the person credit because I don’t remember who it was it passed so quickly in my tweet stream, but it was something like:

Comments are like tips, if you like the post, leave one!

Regarding Twitter:

I just can’t understand all the tweeps who are tweeting about “get more followers.” Must be some sort of affiliate thing, or you buy your followers, or whatever.  Not that I care, I vet all my followers and while I welcome (most) everyone, it’s hard to have social conversations with what, 10K people? Really.

Wrapping it all up…

Hard to believe that next weekend is the 4th of July.  Our camping trip is coming up soon and we actually use.a.tent – which means I’ll have to get on The Hubster’s case gently remind my husband that we need to air the thing out and find the air mattress that DD26 and charming-son-in-law gave me at Christmas so this princess won’t feel like I’m sleeping with rocks a pea under my sleeping bag.  Camping, moi- can you believe it?

So, any frustrations you’d like to air share with me?

Until next Friday …

Visit Conversations With Moms for more Friday Frustrations

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Nurse Ratched – Tummy Bugs and Random Tuesday Thoughts & A Giveaway

It’s amazing how time passes, and here I am, scrambling to get together yet another Random Tuesday Thoughts post!

For more Random Tuesday Thoughts, don’t forget to visit (and be Shocked!) Keely over at The Un-Mom.

Besides babysitting every night after I get out of the dreaded cubicle, I babysat Saturday night while the kids went out to socialize. They have a social life, moi, apparently, does not.

Monday threw me all off, because ‘Lil Moomette was under the weather with a tummy bug, and I again, babysat all day – and did loads of laundry, because DD26 didn’t bring any changes of clothes for the kidlet.  My daughter’s hoping the kid doesn’t have Swine Flu – good grief, methinks – it’s just a Daycare bug, and besides, Slugger had it last week. Yes, I took care of him too.  Granny Nurse Ratched.

So, now that the house is quiet, I’m scrambling to collect my thoughts.  You think this post is boring so far?  Stick around to the end, and it might be worth your while to get to the end.  Good things happen to those who wait.

I try to follow all the advice of the best blogging pros out there – keep a notepad in the car, in my purse – write my thoughts down whenever I can.  Actually, I have more pieces of paper with thoughts on them than I have time to upload posts.

Anyway, it’ll give my family something to wonder about if I ever kick the bucket on them, and they’ll find all the Random pieces of scribbled thoughts and think, man, she really was crazier than we thought!

Well, I took all those pieces of paper and organized them in the new INPlace System by Peter Walsh that I’m hosting a Giveaway that ends tonight – so don’t forget to check it out and enter.

I really made a lot of progress this week, and am busy posting all my favorite recipes from my co-workers and friends that I’ve collected over time.  Every time I make these dishes, not only are they delicious, but it reminds me of the friends who’ve come and gone through my life, and the good times we had together – Joanne’s Strawberry Cake, Debbie’s Quiche (not quite yet, but watch for it).  This way I get to share them with my readers, but the underlying fact is now I’ll know where to find them – ha!

It’s probably not a good time of year now that school is out and people are starting to go on vacation, but for those of you who are day-tripping and still hanging around to read my blog, I have some goodies in store for you!

I’m still celebrating the redesign and re-branding of merging my 3 blogs together.  Blog and Web Designs by Shauna did a terrific job.  All the Reviews and Giveaways are now listed here, in addition to my WAHM and blogging resources.  Of course, my infamous  Rants will now be found not only under my category heading, but also under the Friday Frustrations meme and Veranda Chit Chat category here.

Now, for the good part!  Many of my readers know I closed my eBay Store and now sell on Bonanzle.  Bonanzle didn’t turn out (for me at least) to be the Next Best Thing, so I’m liquidating some of my inventory.

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of:

NEW, WITH TAGS Retired VERA BRADLEY Small WINDSOR NAVY COSMETIC CASE TOTE .  This cosmetic case bag is one of VERA BRADLEY’S most popular patterns, and is now RETIRED and Hard-to-Find. ~Zip Closure ~Expandable base 9 Inches Wide 3.5 Inches Deep Purchased NWT from an Authorized Vera Bradley Dealer.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)

a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Go through my past archives which date back to 2007 when I first started blogging and find one of my posts and let me know the title, what it’s about, and WHY you chose it.

Now for extra entries (each task will get you 1 extra entry):

~One Extra Entry: Add my banner button to your sidebar or add me to your blogroll, and come back here and leave the link (I will be checking)

~One Extra Entry: Blog about the contest on your blog linking to my blog and the site

~ One Extra Entry: Follow Me on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar) and let me know your name in a separate comment.

~ One Extra Entry: Become a Fan of Moomettesgram on Facebook and let me know your name in a separate comment.

~One Extra Entry: Favorite Moomette’s Magnificents in Technorati and leave your name (I will be checking) in a separate comment

~ One Extra Entry: Follow Me on Twitter and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.

~One Extra Entry: Tweet about this contest (Retweet button at bottom of post), and come back to this post and leave the URL link to the Tweet so I can check. You may Retweet once per day until the end of the contest, but please leave a separate comment for each Retweet, along with the permalink

Make sure you comment separately for each task after the required entry task so you will get credit for each one ~ and leave your e-mail where you can be contacted.

This contest will run until June 29 at approximately 11:00 pm.

Winners are chosen by Random.Org, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

*Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

*Include your email if it’s not enabled.
*Open to USA and Canada Only
*Rules for each entry must be followed to be valid.

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All In A Twitter: Friday Frustrations

All In A Twitter – Friday Frustrations Meme

Welcome to Friday Frustrations, a weekly blog carnival dedicated to getting things off our chests.

There’s something about Memes – either you love them or you can’t stand them.

Frankly, I’ve gotten to like them, because they’re a way for me to lighten up and share some of the fun, enjoyable aspects of my life with my readers, as well as show a lighter side of me.

However, memes are also a way for me to let out some of my … frustrations and rantings.  I used to have a “Rant” tab on my old theme that was at Moomettesgram’s Musings, but I took that down.  Don’t forget about my “Rant” disclaimer in my “About Me”  page where I warn readers ahead of time that you never know what to expect here. That being said, I’m a Mom Bloggers Club Ambassador, and I’ve found a new meme that was listed in the “List Your Meme” group there, so  you’ll probably see on here quite often from now on.

It’s called “Friday Frustrations” which you can also find at Conversations With Moms.

Today I’m ranting about my frustrations on Twitter.  The timing is appropriate, since, if you look at my Twitter Profile, you’ll see that today marks the 1-year Twitterversary of when I joined.

I’m, well, can you say, “addicted” to Twitter.  I could tweet all day long if I could.  I really enjoy it because I use it as not only a social networking site, but also as a reference site.  It’s like one big college classroom where I can find out info about blogging resources, entertainment, all things pertaining to “Mommy Bloggers”, fashion, breaking news – you name it!

So WTF is my beef?

Twitter is touted as a “social networking site.” Well, yes and no.  I’ve found there’s a definite difference between my daytime tweeps and evening tweeps.

Lately, most of the tweeps who tweet during the day seem to be less into conversation, and more into self-promotion.  I try to start general conversations, and my tweets go unanswered.  I get paranoid. I think I’m being ignored.

So then I try to crash politely interject myself into a conversation that seems friendly, hoping someone will answer me back pay attention to me.  Silence.

OK, so then I decide to join the fray and send out a few of my own self-promos.  Either you do or you don’t self promo.  The rule of thumb that I’ve read from such community and social media  gurus like Chris Brogan and sites such as TwiTip, (by Darren at ProBlogger) is for every 8 general, sociable, chat-them-up and work-the-crowd tweets, you can then send out one self-serving tweet.

Sure, I can play this game.

I have almost 3500 people following me, and why can’t I even get one answer or “back-at-ya”?  I don’t get it some days.

Sometimes I’ll rant and sign off in a huff. :razzmad:

Evening tweeple are more into conversation, and not really doing the promo bit.  At night is when you find the Twitter parties, charitable events and  site-warming parties going on.  Those are a lot of fun meeting new tweeps and following the #hashtags.

But again, Twitter can be full of cliques, just like in middle school and high school (OK, college, workplace – What-Eva)

Sometimes you think it’s hard to fit in, and sometime you just want to give up on the whole thing.

But, not being one to throw in the towel, I’ll just keep crashing joining conversations and pushing listing my new posts and affiliate links blogging resources, just like everybody else.

It’s all part of the game.  It’s fun, yet frustrating at times too.

Anybody else experience my frustrations?  Let me know!

Follow @Moomettes on Twitter and – Geezumcrow, say hello and TALK TO ME!

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Celebrating Mom Masterminds 5th Anniversary

Check Out the Mom Masterminds 5th Anniversary Opportunities:

Are you looking to kick-start or ramp up your work-at-home business or blogs ?Moomettesgram’s Musings, Jun 2009

You should read the whole article.

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Gain WAHM Insider Knowledge For Your Blog Or Business: Mom Masterminds Fifth Anniversary

Mom Masterminds is kicking off their 5th Anniversary with terrific opportunities!

I’ve been a member of Mom Masterminds, and won a Lifetime Membership when Moomettesgram’s Musings was honored with the Top 10 WAHM Blog Awards in 2008.

Are you looking to kick-start or ramp up your work-at-home business or blogs?

Here’s what Mom Masterminds can do for you:

Then and now, moms need a safe place where they can ask for advice and feedback and get it from other moms who were experiencing tangible success in their own businesses and who are willing to share how they’re doing it.

Grab a copy of the Free PDF ‘quick guide’ to the Mom Masterminds Learning Center – an enticing glimpse into all of the resources they have available to their members.  (No opt-in required).

What are you waiting for?  Find out what other mompreneurs have already known for five years and get the insider-knowledge yourself ~

You’ll have access to privilged information on:

• Free Morning Webinars

• Finding Your Niche:  Think Beyond The Obvious

• Preparing Your Website For Big Traffic Influx

To celebrate, Mom Masterminds is also hosting a Giveaway for a Free Lifetime Membership ($600 Value).

Don’t miss out on this one!

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Tips For Using Twitter for Blog Traffic

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Recently I posted on Twitter that I was Here before Oprah.  According to my Twitter Profile I’ve posted over 10K tweets.  Not only is tweeting fun, Twitter can be used to gain more blog traffic, much like other social networking and Ning site media.

Millions of people are already on Twitter, as Oprah, Ashton and Suzanne Somers are just finding out.  It isn’t just for the 20-Something set or mommy bloggers!  Plenty of Baby Boomers, PR reps and companies such as Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Whole Foods Market are already on it!  Think of it as an untapped micro-universe of potential readers for your blog posts.  If there’s so many potential visitors, the question becomes, how are you going to stand out in the crowd and get them to notice you?

First and foremost, you have to become involved. Start by reading other people’s tweets and join the popular tweeters as a follower.  Many Twitter applications are available that will help you track the tweets of others.  Do keyword search for tweets and subjects that might interest you and are important to your brand and niche.  Get a feel for how it works and respond to current tweets.

What’s great about Twitter is that it works in real time from your PC or cell phone.  Use it as a huge search engine.  It’s almost a given that someone will have an answer to your questions.  If you’re looking  new recipes or for blog followers to your new recipe blog, post a tweet and you’ll be amazed at what responses you’ll receive!

Participate in Twitter communites such as Mom It Forward and  Momfluence.  Charity Events and  Sitewarming parties are a great way to get involved and get to know many new bloggers and companies.

Asking questions is one way to develop suitable traffic to your blog.  You’re looking for quality, unique visitors with staying power who are likely to come back and perhaps click and buy from your affiliate links.  Consider Twitter as a research tool that yields results immediately.

Important things to keep in mind when you Tweet:

Use keywords. Although you might consider 140 characters as limiting, soon you’ll start thinking in terms of 140 characters that anyone can enter into a Twitter search engine to find your tweets.

Thou Shalt Not Spam! You are there to connect, not to always include links.  Use Twitter to expand your knowledge base and find others with similar interests, get feedback, and different points of view.  Link to your blog with discretion.

Be wary of building an immediate Twitter following. Some people follow everyone back.  I don’t.  I vet each and every follower.  I check out their websites, and I see if they engage in social conversation.

Are you on Twitter yet?  Follow @Moomettesgram and say hello!

Leave me a comment here and let me know how and why you use Twitter!

Social networking is an art form. It’s important that you learn how to use it.

Don’t forget to check out the 10 Day May Madness Sale!

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