This worksheet accompanies Chapter 52 of "Webify Your Business" (2009) by Patrick Schwerdtfeger. This worksheet is about posting comments on popular blogs and contributing advice on high-traffic forums. Both strategies can drive significant traffic to your website or blog.

1. Post on Blogs & Forums
© 2009, Patrick Schwerdtfeger
Posting Comments on Blogs
□ Use Technorati (link below) to find popular blogs in your area of expertise.
□ Subscribe and follow the topics being covered. Read the comments.
□ Contribute your own comments, adding some value or insight to the post.
□ Technorati’s top 100 blogs: http://www.technorati.com/pop/blogs/
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Advanced Blog Strategies
□ Write extended comments on your own blog, referencing the original post.
□ Use trackbacks to link your post to the original post. Bloggers love trackbacks.
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Posting to Forum Threads
□ Use Big-Boards (link below) to find popular forums in your area of expertise.
□ Set up an account and create an enticing “signature” with a link to your blog.
□ Log on regularly and contribute value to the conversations taking place.
□ Directory of the largest forums: http://directory.big-boards.com/
Notes
Advanced Forum Strategies
□ Start your own threads by compiling and posting a list others will appreciate.
□ Subscribe to your own thread and contribute comments to keep it active.
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