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Blogger Tip Tuesday: 3 Things Every Blogger Should Do

July 8, 2014 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC46 Comments

It’s Blogger Tip Tuesday again! This week I’m sharing 3 things that I think every blogger should do to increase exposure and stay organized. I’d love to hear your tips! Chime in below πŸ™‚

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  1. Share other bloggers content. I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s worth repeating. I like to go to different blogger support groups I’m a part of on Facebook and choose a few blog posts I enjoyed reading and then tweet them out. In order to make this easy, most bloggers use shareaholic (or something similar, see my post on that here). I love supporting my fellow bloggers and so I make this a regular habit. You should too!
  2. Schedule blog posts. I’ve talked about both my editorial calendar and Co Schedule previously — I love both. I don’t really think it matter what method you use to schedule your posts, but I do think that taking the time in advance to schedule your posts really helps keep your blogging consistent. Ironically, this post is one of the very rare times that my post wasn’t prescheduled. But in general, all of my posts are presceduled and this allows me to plan my blogging week (or month, but I’m never that far ahead!). It also helps me to come up with posting ideas — when I can see a week spread out in front of me, I can fill in gaps. 
  3. Link to older posts! When you reference one of your previous posts in a blog post, you should link to it (like I did above). There’s a strong chance that a reader may have missed a post, so linking to it will allow them to easily read the post you are referencing — this also gives your blog more page views and encourages your readers to spend more time on your blog. I will usually click a link to a previous post within a blog post — especially if I think I missed that post the first time around!

What is something you do that you think every blogger should also do?


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  1. Chaitali says

    July 8, 2014 at 9:52 am

    This is great. I keep forgetting to link to older posts and I’ve got to make a habit of that. In addition to sharing posts from other bloggers, I definitely think it makes sense to comment on other people’s blogs and start building a community.
    Chaitali recently posted…Tasty Tuesday – Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream and stone fruit toppingMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:07 am

      100% agree – i ALWAYS visit the blogs of people who comment on mine. and then usually get hooked πŸ™‚

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  2. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    July 8, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I love your tip about sharing articles from other blogs that you really like. I always have good intentions, but never think of it! I’m pretty good about linking to older posts when I refer back to them.

    Right now I’m trying to fix my blog since it crashed during my theme update yesterday. Ugh!
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Must Be Monday…My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:14 am

      oh noooooo πŸ™ i hope you are able to fix that quickly. how frustrating!

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  3. fairytalesandfitness says

    July 8, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I’m doing 2 out of 3. I really need to learn how to schedule posts!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Definitely check out my posts (linked above) on both the editorial calendar and co schedule (although I think coschedule is wordpress only…). It really helps!! πŸ™‚

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  4. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    July 8, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Great tips! I’m working on doing all three of these more!
    Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie recently posted…Advice from the no-longer newlywedsMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:31 am

      thanks erin! πŸ™‚

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  5. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    July 8, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I love sharing bloggers’ content! I use Buffer. Maybe I will look into shareaholic, I could not get that code to work on Blogger, ugh!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Preparing for Half Marathon TrainingMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:32 am

      oh boo — hopefully you’ll be able to make it work. i love shareholic!

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  6. Cara @ Chickadee Runs says

    July 8, 2014 at 11:00 am

    All great suggestions! And a friendly voice goes a long way πŸ™‚
    Cara @ Chickadee Runs recently posted…How To Eat (Healthy!) On a Budget in Newport, RI!My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:33 am

      100% agree with that! being nice definitely helps!

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  7. Lauren says

    July 8, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Scheduling posts makes life SO MUCH EASIER! Unfortunately I just don’t do it enough and I should. This week I actually have a pretty good schedule going for once and it’s making me feel so much more relaxed!
    Lauren recently posted…Tips for Building a Running Wardrobe Without Making Your Wallet Scream {Tuesdays on the Run}My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 11:36 am

      it is always so nice to have posts scheduled in advance – when i don’t, i hate it!!

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  8. Corinna says

    July 8, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I allow myself to work on an article the day before I publish it so I know I haven’t missed anything, whether it’s vendor credit, or perfecting the title…at least I give myself time to fix any little errors before it goes live.

    Do you usually auto-post an article at a specific time or do you always select to publish it yourself? I tried to auto-post one day but I don’t think it ever went through and I ended up manually doing it.
    Corinna recently posted…Real Wedding – Corrie & Matt are Inspired by the ’20sMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      i usually post first in the mornings and then i pump my posts via social media multiple times a day — this is all pre-scheduled!

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  9. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    July 8, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I definitely need to get better about sharing other’s posts! I already link up my old posts, so that is covered and I signed up for coschedule but have yet to use it! I can NEVER stay ahead of the game and always write my blog the night before. I wish I was super on the ball and had posts written weeks in advance but that is NOT the case! Great post!
    Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…My fav compression sleeves and a contest!!My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      it has been really tough for me to stay on top of blogging since getting married but i’m trying!

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  10. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    July 8, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Great post, Courtney! I’ve learned the hard way to schedule my posts (yikes!) and I’m also becoming more organized, trying to stay a little bit ahead of my schedule; thank you for sharing your experience with Coschedule, as well. For me, it is important to keep notes of ideas about future blog posts so that I always have something in the pipeline to share. Thanks so much for your insight!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      yes — notes really help. anytime i get an idea for a post, i make sure to jot it down!

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  11. Karen - Fit in France says

    July 8, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks for sharing. You always have great ideas !
    Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Influencers of my nutritional habitsMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      thanks karen – glad this was helpful!

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  12. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    July 8, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I LOVE when bloggers used the Click to Tweet widget so you just tap a button and their post is shared right away. Makes it so easy to share other people’s content.
    I liked it so much I even add it to my blog most days (when I remember).
    Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…Training Updates and a GiveawayMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      i’ve been seeing a lot of people use that plugin lately! i might have to check it out, thanks abby!

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  13. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    July 8, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Again great tips Courtney!! I also try to go back to all of the blogs that commented on mine. Time consuming but nice.
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Road Runner Sports outfits you for summer GiveawayMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      thanks! it is time consuming but worth it i think!

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  14. Coco says

    July 8, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    I schedule all my posts. I usually write on the weekend but even if I’m writing for the next day I schedule it for 6:00 am. I just always have.
    Coco recently posted…Walking The Dog For Total Mind-Body FitnessMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 8, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      yeah, 6:30 is usually when i first publish my posts as well!

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  15. Jennifer says

    July 8, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I usually try to schedule my posts at 6:00am – I love it when I get alot of writing done on the weekends – but with all the summer activities it has been increasingly difficult πŸ™‚ Thanks for linking back to your old post, I do not have wordpress, but I really like all those recipe cards people are using now.
    Jennifer recently posted…PRR Firecracker 5K Race RecapMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      i love the recipe cards — they are so easy to read and clean!!

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  16. Morgan says

    July 9, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Thank you for sharing! I love reading blogging tips πŸ™‚ And I am so happy that I stumbled upon your blog today on twitter, I can’t wait to read more!
    Morgan recently posted…Healthy Breakfast SmoothieMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 9, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      thanks for stopping by the blog, morgan! πŸ™‚

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  17. Shawn says

    July 9, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Bloggers should also do what you do: take the time to respond to comments on their posts. It keeps readers coming back to your page!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 9, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks Shawn! It can be time consuming but I genuinely appreciate each comment and love interacting with folks who take the time to read my blog!

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  18. Julia @ Vegas Mother Runner says

    July 9, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Great tips! I don’t have too much of a problem with putting out the posts on a regular basis, and I link back to old posts, but I need to work on sharing other people’s blog posts!
    Julia @ Vegas Mother Runner recently posted…Hard Rock Hotel StaycationMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 9, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      yeah, sometimes i have to remind myself of that as well πŸ™‚ it’s easy to forget to do!

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  19. Angie says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Great tips – thanks for sharing! I found you on the SITS Sharefest.
    Angie
    Angie recently posted…Introducing Week#3 Cohosts for the July 2014 #ChainLinkyCLIMBMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      thanks for stopping by angie!

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  20. Vikki @Cuteek says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Good tips! I think educating ourselves as the internet evolves is important. It’s changing all the every day, so it’s important to keep up with the latest, especially when it comes to SEO and updates.
    Vikki @Cuteek recently posted…Roger and Gallet Green Tea Body Lotion ReviewMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      agreed! i love reading tips from other bloggers!

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  21. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Thanks for sharing the link to CO Schedule! I had not heard of that before, but am excited to start using it!
    Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted…Blueberry Coconut Waffles for Two (Vegan)My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      co schedule is awesome! i truly love it – you will too!!

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  22. Rachel says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Love this post!! Its so helpful for new bloggers like me!! Love your blog so much! You are an inspiration!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      July 14, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      thanks rachel — i appreciate you stopping by πŸ™‚ let me know if you have any topics you’d like me to address on a blogger tip tuesday!

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  23. Runwright says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Bloggers should read other blogs. I read a lot and post comments and I wish more of those bloggers would do the same.
    Runwright recently posted…How To Make This Week More MeaningfulMy Profile

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  24. Cassie says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Great tips! I think bloggers should also focus on having quality content that keeps people coming back!
    Cassie recently posted…Mint Arnold Palmer aka Mint Lemonade Iced Green TeaMy Profile

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