Outside.in’s Guide to Local Blogging

by Matt on Aug 11, 2008 in Content

Are you familiar with Outside.in? It’s a site I’ve recommended in the past as a way to find local bloggers. But it’s also a site that local bloggers should be aware of; it blends articles from local blogs and local media to create what amounts to a local start page for your city. Have a look at the Seattle page for an example of Outside.in at its finest, and compare it to the Richland (WA) page for something not as good.

Anyway … they also have a blog, and a couple weeks ago one of the staffers wrote The outside.in Guide to Great Local Blogging, which included these six tips:

Go where big media doesn’t.
Connect with your neighbors and other local bloggers.
Post early and often, or at least regularly.
Be timely.
Tag your posts.
Use your stats to your advantage.

Number two on that list has been weighing heavily on my mind lately with our local blogs. I know there are a couple other bloggers in this area, and really should make an effort to reach out and say hello. It’s on my To Do list.

Anyway, click through for an expanded explanation of those tips in the full article.

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