WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU TODAY?

It's not often that I am afforded much time to surf the "neighborhoods", reading the blogs of my friends and contacts, but today, and most likely this entire weekend, I'll be able to catch-up on all the wisdom and creativity that resides within the Blogosphere.

While surfing, I stopped by to visit the neighborhood of my friend Kuanyin and found myself inspired by one of her most recent posts titled, "The Three Golden Rules of Blogging".

I'll share a brief version of the 3 rules as a teaser, but I suggest you read her version for the true inspiration:

Rule # I: "Do Unto Other Bloggers As You Would Do To Yourself"

This means treat other bloggers with respect, kindness, LINK LOVE (if their link fits with your blog), and reply to their comments if you have the time.

If a fellow blogger doesn't always get around to leaving a comment on your blog, cut 'em some slack. If a blogger forgets to add your link, wait a bit, and then gently remind them, and then CUT 'EM SOME SLACK. If a blogger leaves what you perceive is a 'snarky' comment, maybe they were having a bad day...and whaddya going to do...(I want to hear you scream it out now really LOUD!):

CUT 'EM SOME SLACK!

Rule # II: "Make Blogging Allies By Playing Nice"

There's an old cliche that you catch more flies with honey. One never knows who will suddenly be the 'hot' thing, and if you're their ally, you can catch a ride on their stream as they rocket to the top. Thus, it's wise to do your best NOT to alienate others and make enemies. However, if you do make an enemy here and there, don't worry about it too much. All this means is that you must be doing something right!

Rule # 3: "Never, Ever Breathe Easy--You Can Be Sure Someone is Gaining On You!"

There are millions of bloggers entering the Blogosphere Playground every day, and some of these newbies are go-getters. If you (the seasoned blogger) don't keep learning new hot blogging tricks, making new blog allies, and 'up-ing' your game, soon you may find yourself eating their dust. Just like on the television show, "Dancing With The Stars", you need to put your ALL into your blog like the dancers do with their dance numbers, and if you don't, it shows--next thing ya know, you're being voted off the blogosphere. Well, I don't think it will come to that, but worse yet---you will be Left Behind!

This is why we all should make it a point to set aside some surfing time as often as we can. You never know what valuable "tid-bit" you're going to find that might enhance your business, personal relationships or maybe even your soul.

After reading "The 3 Golden Rules", I'm anxious to sow some seeds of goodwill with my family of bloggers.

Beginning with this post, I'm going to visit as many of my friends as I can this weekend, and I'm going share what Kuanyin calls "LINK LOVE".

If each of us took a few minutes each day and dedicated them to sharing the "LINK LOVE" with some of our network, imagine what a 'blog-booster' that could be.

I would like to suggest that maybe you make it a habit of contacting at least a couple people on your list of "friends" each day and just ask, "What can I do for you today?"

This probably sounds a lot more time-consuming than it really is, but believe me, this is very do-able and it will go a long way in building the networks of you and your friends.

Don't be afraid to ask what you can do for your blogger friends. Most of those you talk to will be respectful of your time. A request for a focused "LINK LOVE" will probably be the most common request.

Remember, in order to get what you want, you must first help someone else get what they want.

So, this is basically my mission for the weekend. I'm out to spread some love to my network of friends. I invite you to join me. I'll know if you're listening, for I'll be looking for the "LINK LOVE" from my friends as well:)

After absorbing a mighty powerful dose of my friend Kuanyin, I stopped by to visit another blog that really inspired me. This blog is hosted by my very gracious friend Daryn Kagan.

I found a great story in the business section of her site about a couple of fathers who had created an online community just for dads called, dadlabs.com.

Founded in 2004 by Troy Lanier, Clay Nichols and Brad Powell, dadlabs.com provides a place for fathers to share information, get advice and take advantage of some very valuable networking.

Whether you're a father or not, I suggest you pay this one a visit.

Gift:

"What can I do for you today my friend?"

God bless

Comments

[dianna]

Great blog today, the link love is a great concept.
We all need to be inspired and linking is a caring way to do it.
Keep on love linking!
Dianna@beinspiredlifecoaching.com

[Dwayne Conyers]

Man, and I have the perfect movie for Foxworthy... ;-)