This is a post from contributor Jenni of Live Called:
If you are starting to get serious about blogging, you are probably interested in building your reach through more blog traffic. Although there are several ways you can gain more readers for your blog, the best way is through “word of mouth” (i.e. other people sharing your posts).
Increase Your Blog Traffic with a “Tweet This” Link
I have found that an effective way to encourage readers to share my blog posts is to use a link that says “tweet this” after a poignant or interesting sentence within the post.
You may have seen this (and hopefully used it!) in my last post about living your ministry:
Don’t use your circumstance as an excuse to avoid serving others. <— Tweet this!
The great thing about this link is that it makes it extremely easy for people to tweet about your post, and allows you to have a little more control over how it is tweeted. It’s a win-win all around!
3 Ways to Create a “Tweet This” Link
- I personally use a method I learned from Blogging with Amy. She has a great tutorial (with a video) on how to create a “tweet this” link using ClickToTweet.com.
- Another option is to download the free Tweet This plugin for WordPress. I don’t have any experience with this plugin, but have read about it on several blogging sites, so I would assume it is a safe option.
- If you like to get techy, you can utilize HTML code to create your own “tweet this” link. Be sure to read the comments below the code for more information on how to insert the hashtag and such.
Whatever method you choose to use, I highly recommend shortening your permalink (blog post URL) with a link shortener such as bitly.com. Since tweets can only be 140 characters long, this will allow you to have more room for your message.
See how the “tweet this” link works by tweeting one of the following phrases!
I just learned how to boost my blog traffic over at Christian Mommy Blogger! <— Tweet this!
Interested in gaining more readers? Learn how using a “tweet this” link can help! <— Tweet this!
I believe you will find that using a “tweet this” link is very beneficial to your blog. Not only will you have the opportunity to gain more readers, but the chance to build a community – which is so much more important than your stats, in the long run!
Have you tried using a “tweet this” link? Share your thoughts in a comment!
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Great step by step Jenni! Thanks for sharing. This should boost traffic for sure!
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Thanks for the encouraging comment, Nikki!
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
I used it once and got a really great reaction from it. After a short bloggy break while we moved I managed to forget about this feature. Thank you for reminding me!!
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I needed the reminder myself! I often forget to take the time to do it.
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
Jenni, you are awesome! I was just asking Christian Mommy Blogger about this a few weeks ago.
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So glad this was helpful to you, Rosann! I hope it works well for you.
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
Well if this ain’t smart, I don’t know what is! I’m requiring myself to learn Twitter, so this really helps.
Thanks!
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I’m still learning the ins and outs of Twitter, Stacy. Although, I have to admit…. The more I use it, the more I like it!
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
When I would read a post I wanted to share, I always look for a phrase or sentence that really grabbed me, and try to work that into the tweet, rather than just putting in the title of the post and the link. So, I am very appreciative when other bloggers make it easy for me to share their work!
I would absolutely recommend using one of the above strategies. I started to use Click to Tweet a short while ago and saw an increase in my shares.
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Kim, I agree that making it easy for the reader is key. Thanks for joining the discussion!
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
Great post, Jenni! I noticed that the tweet did not include your twitter handle. I have not utilized the “tweet this” option on my blog, but I would recommend adding your handle so that others will also be pointed to your twitter persona. Just thinking out loud! ; )
You are so right, Tereasa! I try to do that, but sometimes I forget… Using your Twitter handle not only points people to your page, but helps you keep track of how much your post is getting shared. Thank you for adding this important info!
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
I’ve seen this on other blogs and thought it was a fabulous idea! I kept intending to research the plugin, but never got around to it. Thanks for saving me a little bit of work
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Anne, if you end up using the plugin, be sure to let us know how it works for you!
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
Yes, I’ve used “tweet this” links when I’m reading blog posts – if I come across something I enjoy, I always want to share it. I’ll have to try to put this into my own posts. Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment, Bonnie.
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Thanks so much Jenni! I can’t wait to try this!
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You’re welcome!
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Woohoo! Now to just find the time to get it going on my blog! Thanks!
Ah, yes… There are so many great things to do. It can be difficult to find time to do them all. Especially when you have little ones!
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
I used it today! Thanks so much!
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I love Blogging with Amy and love this great idea! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m looking for a way to implement this right now!
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Amy is pretty great…
Glad this was helpful to you.
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This is just so cool! I am “technologically challenged” according to my husband, but the tutorial was so easy!
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Elizabeth, it really is quite simple! Thanks for your comment.
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
Thanks, Jennii! I will have to look into this.
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Sorry, my font is so small that I didn’t see the 2 i’s in my comment. Of course, I meant “Jenni”;)
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Haha! No problem, Mandy.
Jenni Mullinix recently posted..How to Encourage Readers to Tweet Your Posts
I just tried this out in my latest post. Thanks for the advice.
Awesome! Glad you found this helpful, Laura!
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I’ve been wanting to do this for some time… thanks for the push and the how-to! Great post!
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Ummm.. sorry, can’t figure out how to delete that comment? but i definitely didn’t mean to sign “ldd”… nope, not my initials at all. sorry about that!
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LOL! Oh, I make typos all the time. No worries! Glad you found the post helpful.
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Jenni,
Thank you for the great advice! I am always looking for ways to bring more people to my blog. I will try this right away. Keep up the great work, you have a wonderful blog. If you ever get any free time, come visit my blog. LOL! You are a wife, mom, and blogger. You are probaly thinking, “What’s free time!”
James
So glad this post was helpful to you, James! I can’t take credit for the entire blog, however. It belongs to some dear friends. I’m one of several contributing writers. Thank you so much for the compliment though. Happy blogging!
First time visiting your blog!! Love it- Thank you for this post….very good!!! ~Nancy~
Another great tip to utilize! Thank you!
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If your readers utilize twitter this is a REALLY great additional step!