Blog Tip: Saying Thanks
I just had to mention that two bloggers I admire do an excellent job of building community with their readers. That is Jason Alba at Jibberjobber and Penelope Trunk at Brazen Careerist.
People like to be appreciated and acknowledged. Penelope just sent me a very quick email thanking me for linking to her. It was a simple gesture but it was authentic and I appreciated it. It also helped that she validated what I’m doing right now (coaching).
Jason really does an incredible job of reaching out to the people in his industry - the big companies and the individuals. He has introduced me to some amazing people and is a networking king.
I notice how many people contribute to both blogs and yet both feel like personal friends to their readers (I know Jason and have corresponded with Penelope. I hope she’ll visit Utah sometime and have lunch with us and perhaps speak here because I’m sure we’d be friends).
Tip: Take a moment and write a short email thanking bloggers who link to you. Do the same for people who make comments on your blog that you appreciate. It’s easy and simple to do and you’ll make people feel good and remember you.
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June 29th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
[...] Janet Meiners just posted about giving sincere thanks to those who have helped you along the way. There are a few people I wanted to thank that have really helped me over the past few weeks. [...]
June 29th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Wow, to be put in the same bucket as Penelope! An honor! Thanks for the recognitions Janet
Jason Alba
CEO - JibberJobber.com
:: self-serve career management ::
July 5th, 2007 at 9:54 am
You’re right Janet, now I feel like I am ungrateful! Thanks for referring to my blog a while back!
July 16th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Expressing gratitude with a simple “thank you” is a great investment in any relationship Janet, whether personal or business. Everyone likes to be appreciated!
I always make it a point to thank visitors to my blog and those who link to me, either publicly or privately. It’s good business, and the right thing to do.