Yet another way to raise your Blog’s Buzz Factor is to make use of Trackbacks.
What are Trackbacks?
Here’s the introduction to "What is a Trackback" from Typepad’s help documentation:
"In a nutshell, TrackBack was designed to provide a method of
notification between websites: it is a method of person A saying to
person B, “This is something you may be interested in.â€
So, trackbacks are a nifty way of creating direct links between your Blog and someone else’s.
A word of caution first.
Those evil bastards that spread scummy Spam use Trackbacks to advertise… well, er everything from sexual performance enhancers to any other bullshit products. YOU do NOT want to be perceived as a spammer — do you? So, use this feature responsibly and judicously.
Here’s how:
1. Find a blog post that ‘rings your chimes’,
2. Pick up the Trackback address for the post. All Typepad blogs have the trackback address at the bottom of the post.
3. Initiate a new post for your Blog. Copy the trackback address into the "Send a TrackBack to these addresses" box at the bottom of your post page. Don’t see that box? Then change your settings by clicking on the "Customize the display of this page" link.
4. Write your post. It’s a good idea to include a wee bit of relevant content from the other Blogger’s post, at or near the beginning of your post. Helps make that important mental connection for your readers.
5. Write in your usual zesty, informative, buzzy style.
6. Save your post. And, VOILA! You sent a trackBack!
More trackbacks equal more presence in the Blogosphere!
BUT, TrackBack responsibly!!
