How Savvy Bloggers Use Social Media To Create A Successful Blog

by | Jul 31, 2013 | Blogs, General Marketing | 4 comments

Savvy bloggers understand how valuable social media is to the success of their blogs. But, how exactly do these bloggers use social networks to interact with their target audience, and how do these interactions help to create successful blogs? Well, we’re here to tell you.

9 Social Media Tips for Successful Blogging

  1. Post to your social media profiles using feed tools. Twitterfeed and other feed tools give you the ability to publish links to your blog posts on your social networks. All you have to do is simply configure your profiles in the feed tool settings. If you’re using WordPress for your blog, you’ll find plug-ins for automating this as well.
  2. Add social media tweeting, liking and sharing icons. Make sure your to give your readers a simple, one-click method for promoting your content. Your blog should include social media icons, which invite your readers to connect with your through your networks. Your icons can be added to the sidebar of your blog, or placed on each individual post.
  3. Link all of your social media profiles to your blog. Make sure that every single one of your social media profiles includes the URL of your blog. That way, no matter where your audience is social networking, your blog is always one simple click away.
  4. Include the URL of your blog in forum signatures. Savvy bloggers like posting in various related forums. They know that this creates valuable backlinks to their blogs, which search engines love. Forum posting can also get your blog more exposure within your target market. To ensure that users can reach your blog quickly, include its URL in your signatures.
  5. Make sure your post publishing is automated. There are some really cool tools that allow bloggers to automate posts. Some of these tools include TweetDeck, HootSuite and SproutSocial. Using these automation tools allows you to schedule your social media posts. This is a great way to spread the word whenever you publish new blog posts.
  6. Make sure all of the content on your blog is syndicated. Savvy bloggers use syndication programs and software to syndicate their blogs. You can find syndication companies online that offer these services for absolutely free. Syndicating your content allows your posts to be published in multiple areas. These blogs get more online exposure than others.
  7. Use the various widgets and tools offered by your social media sites. Many of the most popular social media sites offer free widgets and tools. These can be placed on your blog to help promote your social network profiles. They also help with getting more exposure for your blog content. You’ll find these widgets and tools directly on the various social media websites, including Twitter and Facebook.
  8. Include your blog’s URL in comments you make on other blogs. Savvy bloggers are really great at leaving comments on other blogs. You should be, too. Whenever you read an amazing, interesting blog post that’s relevant to your niche or industry, leave a comment. This helps to keep the online conversation going. And, if the blog allows it, be sure to include the URL of your blog in your comments. This creates a valuable backlink to your blog, while making it simple for readers to go directly to your blog.
  9. Every one of your published blog posts should include sharing links. It’s very important to give your readers a simple, quick way to share your content with their own social media networks. Adding tools like the WordPress Sociable plug-in or the Tweetmeme button gives your audience a one-click method for sharing your blog posts.

Are you a savvy blogger? If so, how have you used social media to make your blog successful?

This content was written by Chad Goulde for TheBlogBuilders.com. They teach beginner bloggers how to blog successfully. Click here to see what The Blog Builders can do for your blogging skills today.