Be personable.
In other words, look at blogging as a way to connect with others. Be friendly. Don’t be afraid to make friends. When someone leaves a comment on your blog, thank them.
Make conversation. Network. Invite others to visit your blog. Invite others to write for your blog. Connect.

One thing I’ve advocated for several years is writing articles and distributing them to expand your brand, experience, and network. Plus, it’s nice to give something back. So many people have helped me get where I am today.
There are a variety of ways for writers to distribute articles including newsletters, personal blogs, guest blogs, magazines, [...]