As a suggestion from a reader, I am adding more links to my blog. My blog exposure has grown rapidly in the last six months and I want to use it for maximum impact for the purpose of Kingdom building. Adding links will hopefully add exposure to other great blogs, as well as increase exposure to my work. I am using the following criteria in adding new links:
- I don’t want so many links that it becomes cumbersome to my readers.
- The blogs need to be ones that I actually read regularly. If I put them on my personal blog I am somewhat endorsing them. (I am not afraid to start reading something new, but I am looking for contain related to what I do, which means the blog should be related to things such as churches, ministry, leadership or family.)
- They should be instructional or help people learn something practical or useful. I am a purposeful reader of blogs. I really don’t read much just for fun.
- They should be updated fairly often. I don’t consider once a month to be often. If it is only updated a few times a year, the posts better be really good.
- I would prefer to link to people who are open to learning from others. Those who don’t allow comments, don’t follow others on Twitter, and aren’t accessible don’t interest me as much, so I’m less likely to read their blogs.
Is there something I am missing here? What other criteria should I use?
Are there blogs I should consider that I may not be aware of yet?
Please don’t be offended if I don’t link to you. I don’t intend for it to be personal. I am just trying to be obedient to what I’ve been called to do.
I'm a newcomer to the Christian blogging community. I'm always looking for opportunities to expand the territory as Jabez has requested God in his prayer.
http://amircarmickydiaz.blogspot.com/
Ok this is mine http://www.virtualpreacher.org
I am not sure if you are reading it. But I update it once in every 5 days, it helps people learn something practical or useful, related to Christian ministry, I follow others on Twitter and my blog is open for comments…
Thanks! I actually have your site on my Google Reader. Thanks so much. You've got some great stuff!
Thanks Ron, I am honored and encouraged after finding out that a seasoned Christian leader like you has subscribed to my blog via RSS…
Don’t be too excited. Sometimes my seasoning becomes a little too spicy. You don’t want indigestion.
I just realized that I had not added a link to your blog on my site. However, that has now been rectified! Keep up the good work. I read your blog daily!
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Michael, I am deeply honored. You have had such a huge impact on me already. I appreciate your willingness to invest in others.
Ron, just a thought. I know your blog is wordpress-powered. On mine, http://brandonacox.com, I have a “blogroll” at the bottom and probably a catalog of about 60 good links, but I’ve set it to only display 15 at a time to any given reader. May be too much trouble – just a suggestion.
.-= Brandon Cox´s last blog ..Jeff Flowers Thinks I’m Cool =-.
Brandon, I will check into it. Wish I had your web knowledge!
Ummm yeah… shameless plug here too! I think we fall under the “Family” category! 🙂 I won’t be offended if you don’t link to me though. I didn’t know Brandon had a blog! See, I’m learning already from your blogroll! 🙂
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Saw this earlier today and thought of you even before you posted this…here are some blogs to check out.
http://churchrelevance.com/resources/top-church-blogs/
Great to see you today- by the way. 🙂
.-= Emily´s last blog ..Home by Michael Buble =-.
When you link to blogs, just don’t forget that “With great power comes great responsibility!”
🙂
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Good reminder Peter.
Thanks Emily. Great list.
You could start by linking to my blog: http\://kevinmartineau.blogspot.com … nothing like some shameless blog promotion, right? 🙂
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I’m okay with shameless plugs Kevin!