Being active on Social Media is an important part of growing a blog. There are so many different blogging platforms today and it can be quite challenging to pick where to spend your time.
Facebook Groups are a wonderful place to build connections but so is Quora. However, one of the issues is how do you promote yourself without being a jerk?
A while back I wrote a post called: What is Quora and how can it help you with your blog? Today I wanted to provide a quick follow up tip.
Just recently I was on Quora and saw someone provide a wonderful answer to a question and then they put this at the end of their answer. Check out the thread here. This the exact plug below:
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Warning: Shameless self-promotion coming up
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Did you see what she did there?
She provided a truly valuable answer to a question and it wasn't a short answer. She didn't hold back at all. Then at the end, she linked to the entire post. This is a beautiful use of Quora.
She also got 16 up votes for her answer. So as always the answer to all things blog growth is to provide value first.
Value! Value! Value! Link!
Now keep in mind that this is not an option on all social media platforms. For example, in most Facebook Groups you are not allowed to do such self promotion. So before you start doing this everywhere, make sure that you are fully aware of the rules.
However, I challenge you today to set aside some time and go to Quora. Go there and add insane value and then do a shameless plug just like Jenni did.
A quick tip to make your Quora answer stand out
Format your answers in an eye-catching way
Quora may not be known much as a visual network, which means a there could be a big opportunity if you’re able to include some visuals in your Quora content. ~Buffer Blog
Before reading this tip from Buffer I didn't even realize that I could add images to Quora. So if your topic is educational in nature, screenshots could add some serious value to your answer. Also, they will really make your answers stand out.
What do you think? Do you use Quora and if so what has been your experience?
Thanks so much for this article Renee :) I’m Jenni, the girl from Quora who you use as an example. I just have to say Quora has CHANGED my blog so much and you couldn’t be more right! The more value you provide on Quora, the better your results will be.
Quora is a huge part of my blog traffic strategy, and it’s paid off: after just a few weekends of posting in my free time, I’m the #1 most read writer in “Handmade Products” — which is awesome because my blog is all about how to succeed on Etsy.
For those of you out there wondering if Quora is right for you, it’s been by far the easiest method I’ve ever used for free traffic! Thanks Renee :)
Jenni,
Thank you so much for reaching out here and providing inspiration for us all. Spending time with an audience and adding value changes everyone’s world for sure.
Blog on,
-Renee’
I’ve heard of Quora a few times in the past but never checked it out. Its now going on my list!
I love the ‘value value value link’ strategy, reminds me of Gary V’s Jab Jab Jab right hook content strategy.
Louise,
Yeah, Gary V is the king….
Good luck with these tips.
-Renee’
Time for true confession Ankit, from the summaries you gave at the bottom of the post, I want to say that I am guilty of the first one, even-though I try to promote others posts, I don t do it aggressively the way I like doing mine.
Hello Renee,
Thanks for writing such a beautiful article. I have never used quora for promotion purpose. But after reading this article, I will surely give it a try.
VIshwajeet,
Awesome. I hope that you get a lot out of it. Quora is a great platform for learning and sharing.
Blog on,
-Renee’
I have started posting on Quora today. Immediately I received 90 new visitors to my recently revived blog.