About.com Linking to ChrisBlogging
I am not one to keep an extremely close eye on who is linking to this blog, but I found it interesting that about.com recently mentioned ChrisBlogging. More specifically, the freelance writing section of about.com was where the link appeared.
Why would the freelance writing author for about.com write about this blog? From what I can see, it has a lot to do with me releasing my income data. The story where ChrisBlogging was mentioned was titled, “Can I Really Make Money Freelancing?”
Hopefully, this link will do a couple of things for me. First off, I am hoping it will bring more traffic. I have already noticed this happening, so I am confident that it will continue for the time being. Additionally, since this page on about.com has a PR of 6, it may help me out as far as search engine traffic, as well as my own PR is concerned. This link is by far my best to date; and I didn’t even have to ask for it!
For now, I am going to contact Allena Tapia, the freelance writing author at about.com. Simply put, I want to thank her for including my blog in her recent story, and of course, offer my help whenever possible.
October 3rd, 2007 at 11:15 am
Tag, you’re it! Get details here: http://catalystblogger.blogspot.com/2007/10/eight-random-facts-about-me.html
October 3rd, 2007 at 2:15 pm
The about.com guide for freelance writing is a regular poster at WAHM.com, which is how I knew she got that great job. Good for you! I’m sure that link will bring in lots of traffic.
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Chris,
Your link on about.com is definately bringing you more traffic. I didn’t know you existed until then, and I am happy to have found you. I’m a freelancer (writer/photographer/designer), fairly new to the game. I’ve had gigs off and on but want to start to focus more on it at present, so it’s encouraging to see someone posting their income like that.
Thanks.
gigi
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:49 pm
del - I can only imagine how good of a gig that is; she seems to be a great writer!
Gigi - Glad to have you here! I checked out your site, and your photography is amazing. Let me know if you need help with anything!
October 3rd, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Thanks Chris, I really appreciate it. It’s funny, I actually fell into photography through writing and then started focusing on it and now I’ve come back full circle, wanting to write again.
I do have a question, actually. Most of my freelance work up until now has come from people I’ve personally met and not bids on the net. I wondered if you had a sample bid email that you might share? I’m just not 100% sure of what the protocol is with those.
Thanks,
gigi
October 3rd, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Gigi - I am going to send you an email to address your question! That way I can make sure it gets answered…
October 3rd, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Wow, congrats on the linking, Chris. With some exposure on About.com, this site should see a noticable boost in readership
October 3rd, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Hey Congrats for the link you just received! It will certainly give you a lot of traffic, since the pages from about.com are getting a lot of google love.
I’m really happy to see your blog grow! Just keep up the good work, and the visitors/income will come. It’s only a matter of time. You will be getting a lot more new high paying projects once your blog will become popular as one of the best blogs about freelance writing!
October 3rd, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Congrats Chris!
October 4th, 2007 at 2:30 am
Double tag. Detail are here: http://mistisandefur.blogspot.com/2007/10/eight-random-facts-about-me.html Sorry, I didn’t notice Jennifer had already tagged you until after I did.
October 4th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Thanks for all the kind words on this link! I’m anxious to see what it brings, and Ill be sure to keep you all up to date…
October 15th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Hey Chris, it’s Allena. Thanks to YOU also for showing newbie freelancers, and, actually, all freelancers, that writing presents a solid possibility for livable income!
October 15th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Allena - Great to hear from you! I am always glad to show that freelance writing is a great way to earn a living. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help!
October 18th, 2007 at 5:57 am
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