Comments on: Free Blog Advertising with Entrecard http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/ News, reviews, and tips for the blogging enthusiast Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:12:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Andrew http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-459 Andrew Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:50:15 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-459 Great intro post about Entrecard, Tish. Glad you're really getting into it a bit too. I'm not a big fan of all these "fly by night" blog widgets that promise you oodles of traffic. I've tried a few and for the most part they're just glorified link trains. But entrecard I'm impressed with a bit so far and while I have gotten a bit more traffic, it's done two things for me personally that make it worthwhile: 1) Introduced me to a slew of new blogs I never would've found otherwise. 2) Brought me a few new regular readers that actually take the time to comment on my posts, thus helping grow my community. Since I'm not blogging to make money, the community aspect is nice for me, and the fact that I can actually control what ads show up on my blog, makes it worthwhile. Plus, the guys and gals behind entrecard are continually asking for feedback and rolling out new functionality for it. <em>Andrew's last blog post..<a href='http://www.myblogrules.com/2008/02/22/mario-2600/' rel="nofollow">Mario 2600</a></em> Great intro post about Entrecard, Tish. Glad you’re really getting into it a bit too. I’m not a big fan of all these “fly by night” blog widgets that promise you oodles of traffic. I’ve tried a few and for the most part they’re just glorified link trains. But entrecard I’m impressed with a bit so far and while I have gotten a bit more traffic, it’s done two things for me personally that make it worthwhile:
1) Introduced me to a slew of new blogs I never would’ve found otherwise.
2) Brought me a few new regular readers that actually take the time to comment on my posts, thus helping grow my community.

Since I’m not blogging to make money, the community aspect is nice for me, and the fact that I can actually control what ads show up on my blog, makes it worthwhile. Plus, the guys and gals behind entrecard are continually asking for feedback and rolling out new functionality for it.

Andrew’s last blog post..Mario 2600

]]> By: Entrepreneur http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-439 Entrepreneur Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:13:09 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-439 Excellent post to show those EC naysayers how it really works. Will they read it though? I love EC. Jasmine, better let me know if you do set up ECA. Excellent post to show those EC naysayers how it really works. Will they read it though? I love EC.
Jasmine, better let me know if you do set up ECA.

]]> By: Jasmine Shanea http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-433 Jasmine Shanea Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:48:15 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-433 Hey Tish, This is a great Entrecard 101 for many. Really useful and I must say, one you start Entrecard, you just can't stop! Take it from me the Entrecard addict. lol... Maybe I should really consider starting Entrecard Anonymous. :) Hey Tish,

This is a great Entrecard 101 for many. Really useful and I must say, one you start Entrecard, you just can’t stop! Take it from me the Entrecard addict. lol…

Maybe I should really consider starting Entrecard Anonymous. :)

]]> By: amy http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-427 amy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:51:10 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-427 i started entrecard myself a few days ago and so far have run several ads with up to 20 clicks into my blog from my ad. and while some of the traffic is inflated, the clicks on your ad just aren't. they can't be. so while a lot of the traffic i get is just people clicking to get the ad, it's reciprocal and i'm doign the same thing just so i can get some credits. it's part of the process. however i have had people stop by and leave comments to and even if i only get a handful of people who continue to drop by, that's good for now. my ratings will improve and i can advertise more etc. etc. i think it's great so far. <em>amy's last blog post..<a href='http://youareaflyonmywall.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-many-ways-can-you-cook-roast.html' rel="nofollow">How Many Ways Can You Cook a Roast?</a></em> i started entrecard myself a few days ago and so far have run several ads with up to 20 clicks into my blog from my ad. and while some of the traffic is inflated, the clicks on your ad just aren’t. they can’t be. so while a lot of the traffic i get is just people clicking to get the ad, it’s reciprocal and i’m doign the same thing just so i can get some credits. it’s part of the process. however i have had people stop by and leave comments to and even if i only get a handful of people who continue to drop by, that’s good for now. my ratings will improve and i can advertise more etc. etc. i think it’s great so far.

amy’s last blog post..How Many Ways Can You Cook a Roast?

]]> By: Mark http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-417 Mark Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:41:07 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-417 @Colin Hmm, I've seen that strategy on a number of blogs and IMHO it's not the thing to do. The point of Entrecard is to advertise blogs. In order for it to be successful, bloggers must find value in it for them by making others aware of their blog. So it follows the same guidelines of advertising and that is to show it where people will see it. It also serves blog owners if they place it above the fold because other bloggers are more likely to advertise on it. They get exposure, you get more credits -- it's a win/win. :) If we were to apply to advertising in magazines the same way you're using Entrecard, then the magazine would fail. Why? Because people don't buy the magazines for the adverts. Yes, they know they are there, but an advertiser is not going to <b>hide</b> their ad thinking that readers are on the hunt for it. Hope this helps! ;) <em>Mark's last blog post..<a href='http://www.meandmydrum.com/drummin-up-some-link-love-30/' rel="nofollow">Drummin’ Up Some Link Love #30</a></em> @Colin
Hmm, I’ve seen that strategy on a number of blogs and IMHO it’s not the thing to do.

The point of Entrecard is to advertise blogs. In order for it to be successful, bloggers must find value in it for them by making others aware of their blog. So it follows the same guidelines of advertising and that is to show it where people will see it.

It also serves blog owners if they place it above the fold because other bloggers are more likely to advertise on it. They get exposure, you get more credits — it’s a win/win. :)

If we were to apply to advertising in magazines the same way you’re using Entrecard, then the magazine would fail. Why? Because people don’t buy the magazines for the adverts. Yes, they know they are there, but an advertiser is not going to hide their ad thinking that readers are on the hunt for it.

Hope this helps! ;)
Mark’s last blog post..Drummin’ Up Some Link Love #30

]]> By: KieranG http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-415 KieranG Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:30:24 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-415 Thanks for this fantastic post Tish! :) I'll be signing up soon! <em>KieranG's last blog post..<a href='http://kierang.com/general-news/direction-direction/' rel="nofollow">Direction, direction…</a></em> Thanks for this fantastic post Tish! :)
I’ll be signing up soon!

KieranG’s last blog post..Direction, direction…

]]> By: Colin http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-413 Colin Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:55:41 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-413 I like Entrecard the only thing I can recommend is to place the widget near the bottom of your blog that way vistors have to go though your blog and maybe they will read some of it instead of just dropping a card onto you. <em>Colin's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wypov/AqHZ/~3/236450605/' rel="nofollow">Project Wonderful As An Alternative Advertising Revenue</a></em> I like Entrecard the only thing I can recommend is to place the widget near the bottom of your blog that way vistors have to go though your blog and maybe they will read some of it instead of just dropping a card onto you.

Colin’s last blog post..Project Wonderful As An Alternative Advertising Revenue

]]> By: Tom Ross http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-411 Tom Ross Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:56:02 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-411 Yeah I did see the comments, it's making me want to try it out asap! Take a look at their Alexa rank (entrecard.com i mean), looks like they're doing incredibly well. I've just entered your contest over at blogsweluv by the way, what a great idea! <em>Tom Ross's last blog post..<a href='http://pushstandards.com/2008/02/17/is-there-any-hope-of-good-traffic/' rel="nofollow">Is There Any Hope of GOOD Traffic?</a></em> Yeah I did see the comments, it’s making me want to try it out asap! Take a look at their Alexa rank (entrecard.com i mean), looks like they’re doing incredibly well.

I’ve just entered your contest over at blogsweluv by the way, what a great idea!

Tom Ross’s last blog post..Is There Any Hope of GOOD Traffic?

]]> By: Blogging Gal http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-409 Blogging Gal Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:21:51 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-409 Mike - You're welcome! And you're right - Entrecard is definitely a great way to discover new blogs. I've added a few to my feed reader after finding them through Entrecard. And several visitors from Entrecard have started commenting on my posts. :) The stats feature is great! I've been checking mine like crazy! Thanks for the feedback! Ben - Thanks for commenting! I'm glad I found your blog through Entrecard! :) And that's great that you're getting so many visitors per day. I'll have to start dropping more cards. Mark - You're welcome. :) And thanks for the feedback. It's nice to know what kind of results everyone is having! Zath - I agree with you. It's a great way of finding new and interesting blogs! Good luck with improving your Entrecard traffic. :) Tom - You're welcome. I'm glad you found the post helpful. If you haven't already, read the comments here. It's nice to know what kind of results everyone else is getting. I look forward to your post! Mike - You’re welcome! And you’re right - Entrecard is definitely a great way to discover new blogs. I’ve added a few to my feed reader after finding them through Entrecard. And several visitors from Entrecard have started commenting on my posts. :) The stats feature is great! I’ve been checking mine like crazy! Thanks for the feedback!

Ben - Thanks for commenting! I’m glad I found your blog through Entrecard! :) And that’s great that you’re getting so many visitors per day. I’ll have to start dropping more cards.

Mark - You’re welcome. :) And thanks for the feedback. It’s nice to know what kind of results everyone is having!

Zath - I agree with you. It’s a great way of finding new and interesting blogs! Good luck with improving your Entrecard traffic. :)

Tom - You’re welcome. I’m glad you found the post helpful. If you haven’t already, read the comments here. It’s nice to know what kind of results everyone else is getting. I look forward to your post!

]]> By: Mike http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-408 Mike Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:18:26 +0000 http://blogginggal.com/2008/02/17/free-blog-advertising-with-entrecard/#comment-408 Like Ben I see quite a bit of traffic each day from EC as well. Mark makes a good point that a lot of it probably card droppers, but I have seen an increase in my feed numbers since joining Entrecard, so perhaps some folks do actually stop long enough to read :D I've noticed a couple other sites now popping up that look like copycats of Entrecard. One of them is run by Adbrite. Had to figure that would happen eventually. <em>Mike's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ordinary_folk/~3/236524876/&owa_from=feed' rel="nofollow">A little link love - Week 32</a></em> Like Ben I see quite a bit of traffic each day from EC as well. Mark makes a good point that a lot of it probably card droppers, but I have seen an increase in my feed numbers since joining Entrecard, so perhaps some folks do actually stop long enough to read :D

I’ve noticed a couple other sites now popping up that look like copycats of Entrecard. One of them is run by Adbrite. Had to figure that would happen eventually.

Mike’s last blog post..A little link love - Week 32

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