Day 9!
Interaction is KEY!
You can’t go building a blog without other people.
You want to be read, but you kinda have to return the favour.
I’m not talking about follow for follow, but actually reading other blogger’s posts and interacting with them.
Liking and commenting on their posts opens a doorway for a genuine following.
And not just ‘Great Post!’ or ‘Love this!’ but meaningful comments that can start a conversation.
I know you can’t do that for every post you read, but if you make a point of commenting on a specific amount of post read in a day/week (target is up to you!) you are sure to see the return coming to your blog, and them doing the same.
These interactions will build the kind of following that is actually genuine, and not just numbers of people who click follow, but never read your posts.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 09, 2018 @ 22:07:16
What should i write today? 😉 Great tip, Sis! We had very British weather today. This really cant be climate change. Have a good week ahead. Michael
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 22:28:59
And our weather here was cold, but dry lol !
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 23:20:10
lol You are blessed!
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Dec 10, 2018 @ 06:58:22
😅
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 18:44:49
Interesting, too, that by reading not just the post but other people’s comments can be very enlightening. I’ve made blogging friends by commenting on someone’s comment or checking out the commenter’s blog.
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 19:16:21
Yes me too! It’s great to be able to do that!!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 17:44:20
Got to have that interaction to help your blog grow. Really important tip!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 18:43:09
The most important one Brother 💜
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Dec 10, 2018 @ 00:53:17
💜
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 17:37:11
I realized, at some point, that when you interact with other peoples’ blogs, you often are the reason they don’t quit. My best blog relationships are with people who were there right when I was about to give up, and I hope other people get to see me as a regular reader and a reason not to quit too!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 18:42:47
Oh I totally understand that! When someone enquires after you if you haven’t posted… Because they miss you, you know it’s a friendship too!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 17:12:47
I started blogging today. Thanks for the tip. I need a welcome distraction to my menopause
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 18:41:45
I’m sure it will help, and you’ll find many like minded folk too!
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Dec 10, 2018 @ 07:34:51
I’m still not sure anyone can see my blog. Any tips would be welcome
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Dec 10, 2018 @ 12:59:10
Take part in challenges, going blog groups!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 12:30:37
I can honestly say that this advice is spot on, Ritu. And, the rewards are larger than having followers – there are some wonderful people out here ❤️
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 12:32:11
Yes! Exactly!!! The rewards are huge!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 12:28:30
I so agree. If only one had more time though. I try to rotate which blog posts I comment on as I really would like to comment on all of them. I have made some wonderful friends in this blogging community.
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 12:30:24
Yes, I know… Time is a huge factor!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 09:21:12
To me this is one of the most important points. Again it is about appreciation and a giving and taking. Interaction gives blogging a deeper meaning, connects, and creates friendships.
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 09:46:00
I think it is one of the most important things too sis!! Xx
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 10:39:18
Yay for interaction. And the next step is meeting in person… yippie!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 10:39:53
Which we have managed to do!!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 18:59:43
YES!!! 😍 And will do it again 🤗
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 19:16:30
Yay!!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 19:50:39
😁
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:44:04
Meaningful comments….. nothing funny then😢
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:45:22
Meaningfully funny works too!!!
😜
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:47:48
Like belly dancing or dancing belle?
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:50:56
You hit the nail on the head!! 😂
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:54:01
😀😀😀
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:10:31
Great advice, Ritu. Engagement is so important as you get to ‘meet’ your audience as well as gauge that your posts are helping/entertaining people.
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:42:59
Precisely Shelley! And sometimes, you even get to really meet them, so the build up of connections helps your relationship as bloggers flow too!!! 😜
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 07:54:39
It’s not always easy to be meaningful, but the conversations can be great fun.
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:40:20
It’s not… But at least an acknowledgement that you actually read the post, and that it meant something!!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 09:09:12
I did and it did 🙂
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 09:16:27
😊
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 06:38:07
Good tips for gaining audience and connections.
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:39:25
Thanks Tony, my friend! It is great to have those friends in the Blogisphere who make it worth your while!!!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 05:34:54
I agree! Meaningful, that’s it! Meaningful comments, that’s how you make connections in blogging!
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Dec 09, 2018 @ 08:37:37
Yes!!! Start a conversation that builds relationships!
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