I’ve created a new free Blogging network called “Content Exchange! That’s right, and there’s no widgets, no “dropping cards”, no “poking”, no BS! Content Exchange is simply where you network with other bloggers to exchange content, or help, or code.
I had a blurb in my sidebar for 90 days asking for guest posters. I never got a single response. Now I realize that I was just sitting here waiting for people to find me. Through Content Exchange – you find other bloggers and request to exchange content with them! You write a post for their site, and they write one for yours. You could even request a specific topic, or even co-author a post with them. The possibilities are endless, but this is so much better than an Article Directory where you have no idea what kind of site (or how many sites) your post could end up on. You specifically choose a site to exchange with and you exchange original content to be posted only one time. You can write about a topic they choose, and use a byline – or write about your site and link back. Be creative!
If you do this on a regular basis you can build up a network of blogging friends to exchange with all the time! The entire idea here is to network and connect with new bloggers and build some community (and quality content) with other up and coming bloggers. Be your own b5 media and Performancing! You probably can’t beat John Chow on your own just yet – but maybe by partnering with a half dozen other bloggers you have a better shot!
I either belong to or have belonged to most of the famed blogging communities, like blogCatalog, bumpzee, myBlogLog, entreCard and the like. Sometimes they waste more of your blogging time than they do good. At Content Exchange there are no requirements – other than your participation. If you like, you can place a badge on your blog like the one above advertising to your visitors your willingness to exchange content. You can signup and complete your profile in 5 minutes, and simply post in the forum “I want to exchange content” or reply to someone asking to exchange. It’s that simple! I think you’d be surprised how much you will benefit from this. This blog has been online 8 months now – and one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made is not networking more with other bloggers!
If you like this idea as much as I do – Signup for Content Exchange, tell your friends, digg and stumble this post, post about it and review it in your blog, and tell your blogging friends as well! I built Content Exchange to help bloggers and be run by bloggers – it will only be successful with your participation!
Question about Content Exchange or something to add? Please – comment now!
Nice community thanks for sharing, I will try it
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Sounds great.
I’m wondering about a site like mine though
I list all of the LIVE! Internet Marketing Seminars in the world.
I don’t write too many articles, although I’m working up to it as it’s part of the job of blogging, etc.
What I’m wondering is, can I ask people to write for me without writing much back?
I’m really interested in posting interviews on my site as well. I ask folks who mention that they have been to a Seminar in the last 3 months if they would answer some questions. I’ve gotten a lot of responses and I offer to post a clickable link to any one site of their choice.
Do you think that this will work for me with a blog like this?
Pam Hoffman
http://seminarlist.blogspot.com
Got your message in EntreCard, this sounds a fantastic idea. I will sign up for it over the weekend may be!
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very cool idea. I’m interested. I just tried your link and it looks like you are still doing some maintenance.
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sounds like a good idea i will look into it
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Thanks for the kind words in your message on Entrecard, I appreciate it. However I’m not looking to network with any other blogs right now. I have too many other sites going on and am working on establishing a brand for this one. Good luck with your group.
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Sounds good. I will check it out
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I think you need to rethink this! =|8
This less about what you are posting on your and MORE about what you have expertise in. Just because you only post seminars on your site, doesn’t mean that’s all you can write about. You could easily write an article about how or why you started a blog, or frustrations you’ve had with it – success or experience you’ve gained.
How do you do research online, how did you get your pagerank, what kind of social media do you use, where do you comment and participate, what do you think about Entrecard so far – you get it!
Also – on your site you can stray from posting only about seminars, people LIKE to hear you blog in your normal voice and talk about your daily life too. That makes it more engaging, more interesting, more honest – it makes ME want ot subscribe!
=(( Sorry about that, yes there was some maintenance overnight. But that only lasted a bit and everything’s back up now! Stop by and register…hope to see you in the forums: http://www.contex.ning.com/forum
= I can respect that!
If you get the chance I want you to really re-think this offer. Participation is of course completely voluntary – but the idea here is to exchange content with another blogger. You give them a post and they write one for you.
If you are establishing a brand – this is a chance to get your word out to audiences that currently don’t even know about you. Don’t think of it as giving something away – think of it as reaching out and expanding your market, building your community, and reaching new people for more visitors and rss subscribers.
You also have to remember that people always trust someone more when they are referred by someone they know. In other words, let’s say you posted for me (or another blogger). I am “introducing” you to my readers for the first time. They are much more likely to visit your site after you post on mine, because I “introduced” you to them. Much more likely than from an ad or a search listing. This goes beyond Entrecard and “dropping a card” or advertising, this is a much more personal (and long lasting) introduction.
Hey, JT, thanks for the invite via Entrecard, and I’m pleased to see that your more proactive approach has attracted a response — even if it isn’t always positive, any response is welcome (isn’t it?).
Let me fully consider the implications of networking like this, and get back to you on it. Like another of your commentators, I too have a helluva lot going on – as you’ll see if you check my latest post http://rewardrebel.com/blog/internet-marketing-and-my-sister/ a very exciting new project with my sister is beckoning as well;-D
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Thanks for the message in Entrecard. This sounds interesting, I will look into it as well. Have a nice day!
Sonia
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I saw your message on Entrecard and decided to check out your blog. The AdSense blocks really detract from your actual content. Most of the folks who are serious about setting up a blog in this space will generally not put AdSense on. Think about it, your target audience is someone who probably knows and uses AdSense and chances of them clicking on the ads are very low.
I’m guessing that you would do better with other forms of monetization on this type of blog.
thanks – I appreciate your comments! Your point of view inspired me to write a new post!
I tried to sign up at Content Exchange, but couldn’t get past the signup page. Some sort of glitch with that Ning ID thing. I usually don’t have any trouble navigating through website signup kind of stuff.
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Ning is flaky like that sometimes. I wouldn’t worry about it – nobody really ended up using Content Exchange anyway. =(
I’m always trying to find guest authors! Thanks for setting it up.
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