{"id":4034,"date":"2015-09-09T10:48:30","date_gmt":"2015-09-09T17:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog\/2015\/08\/6-steps-to-building-blogging-relationships-with-influencers\/"},"modified":"2022-05-09T11:11:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T18:11:35","slug":"6-steps-to-building-blogging-relationships-with-influencers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constant-content.com\/content-writing-service\/2015\/09\/6-steps-to-building-blogging-relationships-with-influencers\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Building Blogging Relationships with Influencers"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know the old saying in business “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know…”?\u00a0 And the saying holds true for business blogging<\/a>.\u00a0 You can work hard on a new post or video, but if it doesn’t get any attention, all your efforts will be wasted.\u00a0 That’s where influencers can make all the difference.\u00a0 These key players in your industry have huge audiences that can get you noticed, but you have to get on their radar first. \u00a0Let’s go over a few simple steps that can help you build the relationships you need to take your authority and visibility to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Roadmap for Relationship-building<\/span><\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0 Choose Some Influencers:<\/strong> \u00a0Your first task is to select a set of about 4 or 5 key people in your field and make an initial connection.\u00a0 Reaching out to these people via blogs, social media or even real-life interaction will lay the foundation for the next steps in the plan.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Show Your Support:<\/strong> \u00a0Once you’ve sown the seeds of a connection, it’s time to demonstrate your support.\u00a0 You might want to link to them within an interesting post of yours, share their latest promotions or posts on your social networks, comment on their blogs or retweet them.\u00a0 Show them that you’re paying attention to their work and find it valuable.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Figure out a Way to Help:<\/strong>\u00a0 Is there a way you can be your influencer’s hero?\u00a0 Pay attention to their postings, and see if you can hook them up with a person or resource who can help them with a problem.\u00a0 Perhaps you can offer assistance yourself:\u00a0 If you have a specialty that could help you solve a frustration or problem for your influencer, try offering a bit of free consulting services.\u00a0 It’s a great way to build an immediate connection.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Be Consistent:\u00a0<\/strong> Developing a relationship with an influencer is a long-term investment of your time and effort in the other person.\u00a0 Regular communication is essential:\u00a0 Don’t be that person who only makes contact when they want something.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Share:<\/strong>\u00a0 You likely have a network of people with whom you share various conversations and ideas.\u00a0 Use your own networks to help your chosen influencers expand theirs.\u00a0 Sharing their content and giving them the opportunity to reach new audiences is a great way to deliver value.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Don’t Go Overboard:\u00a0<\/strong> When you’re eager to connect with influencers, it’s easy to take things too far and become a nuisance.\u00a0 Remember to respect boundaries at all times; this will keep your networking efforts from crossing over into stalker territory.\u00a0 It’s also important to keep your expectations in check, because the process of building relationships takes time.<\/p>\n

Getting in Touch with Influencers<\/span><\/h3>\n

While the steps described above are fairly simple, the process might seem daunting if you don’t know how to make the first move.\u00a0 There are many effective ways to connect with your chosen set of influencers and plant the seeds of a relationship.\u00a0 You can subscribe to their blogs, connect with them on Google+, become a follower on Twitter or join their LinkedIn groups.<\/p>\n

The interaction doesn’t have to be limited to blogs and social media.\u00a0 You can attend an event or conference where your influencer is speaking and write a post on their presentation; even better, you could ask to interview them.\u00a0 These are great ways to make a connection and let the influencer get to know you personally. Another way to get in touch with influential bloggers\u00a0is hiring a writer<\/a> who may have connections within the blogging community.<\/p>\n

These relationship-building tips are powerful, but be sure to use them with good judgment.\u00a0 The most successful networking happens when you’re a nice person and have decent manners. \u00a0With a bit of courage and this advice in mind, you can develop connections with influencers that can move you out of obscurity and into the spotlight.<\/p>\n

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