If you are not making use of Google Blog Alerts, or Web Alerts for that matter, as a blogger it is really high time you do. My alerts are all set to keywords that I want to stay on top of (ie. “seo”). Now, mind you, you do not get every single new result in your inbox. Generally what appears on page 1 of Google Blog Search will generate an alert. This often gives me some great ideas for posts, and it helps me stay informed about what is happening.
On the other side of the plate, imagine the traffic driving power of appearing in a web or blog alert for keywords that generate a lot of attention. The keyword “SEO” for example might be a popular one. Couple that with a catchy title that no one could resist, and you’re laughing. (10 points for the blogger who ranks high in Blog Search)
I think that Google Blog Alerts is up there with Post-Its for me.
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