As a freelance writer, it’s important that I advertise my services so companies know I’m available for work. One of my methods includes writing this blog.

It also makes sense to publicize the fact that I have a blog.

The problem with blogging, for money or for publicity, is that it seems only other bloggers ever come across your site.

So what’s a serious blogger to do?

Here are some ideas for promoting your blog in real life:

Make business cards with your blog’s URL on them, and give them to people whenever the chance arises. If your blog is a business, or even if it’s designed to promote one, treat it like a business with physical manifestations of it.

When you talk to people in everyday life, mention you have a blog. Tell them where to find it.

Okay, this one may seem strange. But it’s worth a shot. Get a t-shirt made with your URL and some colorful logo. Then walk around a busy place (like a mall). People will be sure to notice.

Real life includes email too. Put your blog URL in your signature line of almost every email you send (but be careful to only include it if you want your party to know about it).

Finally, consider printing some of your favorite posts and passing them out as a real-life mini-magazine.

Have you tried any of these ideas? Have they worked? I’ve tried only a few so far, so keep us informed!

(This post is part of the Internet Marketers United Group Writing Project.)

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