I’m back at it giving this Thursday Thirteen thing a try a 3rd week in a row. I have to say it boosts my traffic by an extra 100 visitors and now I’ve gotten some regulars.

As a side note, as I decided I am tired of applying to networks…I’m in the process of creating my own! So please let me know if you have a website that you would like to be apart of it and I’ll email you with details!

13 New Resources I’ve Discovered this week!

1. quantcast.com - joined to get demographics!
2. bigwebmaster.com * bookmarked to look at later
3. google translation - allowing readers to view in other languages opening up new options for readers
4. squidoo
5. ihelpyoublog.com
6. seobythesea.com
7. ecost.com actually this is a good shopping site it has cheaper macs as i’ve been thinking to switch and they have a great affiliate program
8. bill-me-later.com
9. reesereport.com - george was talking about this so i signed up and going to test out what he says
10. blogherads.com
11. matt608.blogspot.com
12. doshdosh.com
13. seo-title-tag-plugin

thursdaythirteen.com

I’ve been looking and researching about blog media networks, and placing TBW into one. I’m not sure if this is the specific route but I’m finding places who are accepting and figuring out what all the hullabaloo is about.

After googling about this I came across The Blog Network List and went through the list trying to find the applications quick, easy and all the information to join.
Some weren’t up, some were broken or hideous, so I came up with my list from popularity, ease of use on information to join, and aesthetic pleasure.

Wurk.net is currently revamping but you do get a response, I’m awaiting my 2nd one about information on joining the net work.

Weblogsinc.com - although the information to join the blogging group is right on the first page, I don’t like that you join into an existing blog and they rarely accept outside established blogs from the information floating around the web.

foddernetwork - simple design and easy to get the information as I have emailed the owner of the network. Although their general niche is everything ending with fodder they do have non “fodder” named websites but mainly entertainment

RandomShapes.com - a network dedicated to teens!

ProBlognetwork - It looks outdated but its still up and running. I emailed to receive more information, however it will need a makeover as well as the sites under it needs to get made over maybe they can get someone new to help them out… *coughs* :)

Pajamasmedia.com a well designed, well maintained network. The join information is listed on the contact page.

In the tradition of what I am trying to express to all of my readers this is my second edition in joining the teeny looking Thursday Thirteen, however it does work. It shot up my visitors by 200+ the first time and keeps growing! So here are 13 ideas I’ve planned on doing or tossing around in my head for TBW (please leave feedback on what you want to see or if they are crap)

1. Blog Link Directory
2. Message Board
3. Blogging Resource Directory
4. Topsites
5. Award System
6. Hosting other blogs similiar to mine
7. Mailing list not through an RSS feed
8. Discounts with webhosting companies
9. Interviews with successful bloggers
10. Joining a media group
11. Blogging Book list - content
12. Paid Posts for related content places
13. Guest Bloggers.

These are ideas I have been tossing around in my head what do you guys think of them? Any other ideas! I’d love to hear suggestions!

Thursday Thirteen

I joined Thursday Thirteen hopefully it’ll help and I hope more readers do it, it looks cute! So here are my 13 ways I’ve promoted the blogworld

1. I joined mybloglog
2. I joined thegoodblogs
3. I commented on over 300 sites
4. I’ve exchanged links
5. I’ve begun to interview people for exposes
6. I have joined messege boards
7. I have begun consulting
8. I am working with companies to offer discounts through TBW
9. I have gone onto the PLUG sites
10. I’ve created RSS Feeds
11. I added it to my email signature
12. I added it to my messege board signature
13. I make my friends pass it along.

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