Some of you have probably noticed a new trend on The PBS Blog. Other than my obviously awesome posts (lol), I have been doing a lot more re-blogs lately. So I thought it would be a great idea to list why. While some blogs are completely made up of re blogs and others only do it sparingly, I have recently began to enjoy re-blogging others. I know some people think it’s a cop-out, but there are actually some of us out there who genuinely love doing it and truthfully, it’s not because we want to draw more attention to our own blogs. One thing I’ve noticed is that my blog gets the least attention from re-blogs. So, why do I do it? Here’s why:
1. Its fun to share other peoples work. It gives my readers a larger range of content outside my own perspective. I also love the feeling I get from helping to promote other blogs.
2. Its an easier way to network from my phone when I’m out and about. I can still be reachable and extend my hand even when I’m not near the PC. I was able to, believe it or not, type this out on my phone, save it as a draft, and publish it later on my PC. A great routine for those with super busy schedules. Draft it out on that smart phone (it’s supposed to be smart right??), save, and publish.
3. Some information is just too important to keep to myself. Re blogs is a great way to share marketing and promotion ideas, tips, DIY, recipes, funny articles, lists, etc.
4. Its an easy way to provide my readers with content when I don’t have much to say myself. It also introduces them to other blogs. Like I said, sounds like a cop-out I know, but when you look at it, not from the perspective of views for your own blog, but from the perspective of helping someone else blog get views, then it’s a really good thing because your readers are still getting that content even if their eyes are glued to someone else wall. The point is to help someone else like you would want them to help you.
And finally, it’s fun. Which I already said but I think I’ll say it again just so you know this is not some marketing scheme or tactic to get more views, I actually enjoy re-blogging (although to a certain extent. This blog isn’t made up, obviously, of complete re-blogs).
So, why do you re-blog? Feel free to share!
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Some blogs are really good and don’t get exposure, so I try to help once in a while.
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Yes, definitely helpful. Thanks for commenting.
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I reblog for three reasons. 1. To share posts that are of good quality which i hope are of interest to my followers. 2. To network with others. 3. To gain followers. I don’t think it’s lazy because you have to spend time looking for something to reblog. I add a few comments of my own. Also if someone’s work is good then it deserves to be spread about.
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True. I definitely think adding comments and tags is also really helpful. Thanks for leaving a comment on the table.
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I do not reblog often, but when I do it is because I want to draw attention to a blog that I follow. As you said, it is not about increasing your own traffic, The reblogs I have done have brought me the lowest amount of views, but they hopefully direct new people to the author of the post.
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Absolutely.
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