While some people think that using Entrecard is a waste of time, how much time would you have to spend to get the same amount of free traffic elsewhere? It is likely that you would have to spend time leaving comments, joining discussion boards, and emailing other people to "look" at your blog.
The truth of the matter is that Entrecard is one source of traffic for your blog. Although it can be said that it is more of a blog network and directory, there have been tools introduced (and more may be introduced) that make it more beneficial than these other methods, which all, separated, leave very little impact on your traffic.
Yes, you could leave a comment or a trackback on a popular blog, but you could advertise on a somewhat popular blog through Entrecard and receive more traffic than that comment/other method would ever deliver. Plus, you have more control over which sites you advertise on and how you interact with other members.
Compared to MyBlogLog or Blog Catalog, which are sometimes considered indirect "competitors" to Entrecard, you see more traffic through Entrecard and more overall benefits for the time and/or effort you put in.
When you think about it, Entrecard is just a service that, when used properly, is designed to help bring visitors to your blog. No promises are made, although they are sometimes implied. But like all other companies, they have to draw in visitors and new members to their site to remain in operation.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A Few Entrecard Announcements - New Forums, Manual Approval
On January 19th, a few new enhancements were added to the Entrecard system, although they might not solve all the problems and answers the questions that users are demanding.
First of all, the forums area was re-designed, using a different system, allowing non-Entrecard members to join and find out about the system, asking questions before they become members.
For some, it will take more getting used to than others. The setup is fairly similar to other forums, but quite different than the old system.
Secondly, all blogs that join the network must be manually approved. Now, this might mean that it will take more time to get your blog accepted, but there will be quite a reduction on the number of spam blogs that enter. It could also mean that you have to work to maintain a higher quality blog before being able to access the features and traffic that you will receive from Entrecard.
You can read the entire post on the Entrecard blog.
First of all, the forums area was re-designed, using a different system, allowing non-Entrecard members to join and find out about the system, asking questions before they become members.
For some, it will take more getting used to than others. The setup is fairly similar to other forums, but quite different than the old system.
Secondly, all blogs that join the network must be manually approved. Now, this might mean that it will take more time to get your blog accepted, but there will be quite a reduction on the number of spam blogs that enter. It could also mean that you have to work to maintain a higher quality blog before being able to access the features and traffic that you will receive from Entrecard.
You can read the entire post on the Entrecard blog.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Top Droppers Day
On the last day of January, the entire Entrecard community will participate in a small event callled "Top Dropper Day."
If you are active in rewarding the people that visit your blog and drop their "card" the most often, the day shouldn't be any different than any other day. However, there will be a bigger push to get more people to reward the top 10 (or more) people that have dropped by. What you will be doing (essentially) is visiting the blogs listed on your Statistics page and linking to them and visiting their blog (if you haven't already).
There may be additional benefits to this event, including linkbacks and thank you messages published on the Entrecard blog.
Plan on marking January 31st as the day that you place at least 10 links on your site and personally thank the top people who contribute to your blog's success.
You have the opportunity to win an ad slot on the Entrecard site (a $250 value) or up to 25,000 credits (a $125 value).
Other: Even though this may look like an attempt at increasing the number of backlinks to the Entrecard site (some people won't remove the default links), Entrecard has seen a rather sudden growth in the past month, despite some more high-profile members leaving.
If you are active in rewarding the people that visit your blog and drop their "card" the most often, the day shouldn't be any different than any other day. However, there will be a bigger push to get more people to reward the top 10 (or more) people that have dropped by. What you will be doing (essentially) is visiting the blogs listed on your Statistics page and linking to them and visiting their blog (if you haven't already).
There may be additional benefits to this event, including linkbacks and thank you messages published on the Entrecard blog.
Plan on marking January 31st as the day that you place at least 10 links on your site and personally thank the top people who contribute to your blog's success.
You have the opportunity to win an ad slot on the Entrecard site (a $250 value) or up to 25,000 credits (a $125 value).
Other: Even though this may look like an attempt at increasing the number of backlinks to the Entrecard site (some people won't remove the default links), Entrecard has seen a rather sudden growth in the past month, despite some more high-profile members leaving.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Huge Contest at Entrecard - A Bazillion Credits to Win!
A new contest is being held on the Entrecard blog. There is literally a "bazillion" credits to be earned along with other prizes. Plus, it's easy to participate in the contest to win some of goods being offered.
Games, Downloads, Walkthroughs - 25,000ec
Google Stalking - 20,001ec
Fragile Heart - 20,000ec
Atlanta Realtors - 10,000ec
The Beauty Denominator - 5,000ec
Norwegian Programmer - 5,000ec
nuke it dot org - 5000ec
Lofty Matters - 3000ec
Random Detox - 3000ec
Guilty Pleasures - 3000ec
Freebies - 3000ec
Project Kickass - 3000ec
Total Web Review - 3000ec
Realm of Prosperity - 2000ec
Fantasy Baseball Rankings - 2000ec
Webbiestuffs - 2000ec
Tazdog - 1500ec
Niacin Flush - 1000ec
Reading Lounge - 1000ec
Fendi Bags For Sale - 1000ec
Michael Aulia - 1000ec
Fish Oil Benefits - 1000ec
Better Interpersonal Communication - 1000ec
Singaporean in London - 1000ec
Diva Fabulosa - 1000ec
Expat wife blogging - 1000ec
Baby Frog Gifts For The Princess In Your Life - 1000ec
Health and Beauty Diva - 1000ec
Certified Pinoy Blogger - 1000ec
Make Money Online With Makoy - 1000ec
Versace Designer Sunglasses - 1000ec
Botany Extracts Aromatherapy Massage Oils - 1000ec
Makoy’s Take On The Arts And The Entertainment - 1000ec
Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff - 1000ec
PRIZES THAT ARE NOT CREDITS, BUT STILL SPECTACULAR
Total Web Review - 1 month text link ad, 1 month 125×125 ad and a Blog Review (that’s three separate prizes)
Momma Wannabe - 1 month text link ad
Charcotrip travel blog - 1 Month 125×125 ad.
Celebrity Pics - A mousepad.
If I were to win, I'd be happy with any of the prizes, but the higher-end (huge) credit amounts appear the most appealing.
You can enter by either writing about the contest and mentioning the one prize you want to win (1 entry) or write about the contest and mention the prize you want to win and all the sponsors (3 entries). It is important that you post a link back on the Entrecard blog so they know that you have entered and are not just republishing their blog.
The contests ends on 1/31/09.
Here is the link to the contest.
Games, Downloads, Walkthroughs - 25,000ec
Google Stalking - 20,001ec
Fragile Heart - 20,000ec
Atlanta Realtors - 10,000ec
The Beauty Denominator - 5,000ec
Norwegian Programmer - 5,000ec
nuke it dot org - 5000ec
Lofty Matters - 3000ec
Random Detox - 3000ec
Guilty Pleasures - 3000ec
Freebies - 3000ec
Project Kickass - 3000ec
Total Web Review - 3000ec
Realm of Prosperity - 2000ec
Fantasy Baseball Rankings - 2000ec
Webbiestuffs - 2000ec
Tazdog - 1500ec
Niacin Flush - 1000ec
Reading Lounge - 1000ec
Fendi Bags For Sale - 1000ec
Michael Aulia - 1000ec
Fish Oil Benefits - 1000ec
Better Interpersonal Communication - 1000ec
Singaporean in London - 1000ec
Diva Fabulosa - 1000ec
Expat wife blogging - 1000ec
Baby Frog Gifts For The Princess In Your Life - 1000ec
Health and Beauty Diva - 1000ec
Certified Pinoy Blogger - 1000ec
Make Money Online With Makoy - 1000ec
Versace Designer Sunglasses - 1000ec
Botany Extracts Aromatherapy Massage Oils - 1000ec
Makoy’s Take On The Arts And The Entertainment - 1000ec
Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff - 1000ec
PRIZES THAT ARE NOT CREDITS, BUT STILL SPECTACULAR
Total Web Review - 1 month text link ad, 1 month 125×125 ad and a Blog Review (that’s three separate prizes)
Momma Wannabe - 1 month text link ad
Charcotrip travel blog - 1 Month 125×125 ad.
Celebrity Pics - A mousepad.
If I were to win, I'd be happy with any of the prizes, but the higher-end (huge) credit amounts appear the most appealing.
You can enter by either writing about the contest and mentioning the one prize you want to win (1 entry) or write about the contest and mention the prize you want to win and all the sponsors (3 entries). It is important that you post a link back on the Entrecard blog so they know that you have entered and are not just republishing their blog.
The contests ends on 1/31/09.
Here is the link to the contest.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Top Droppers for December 2008
While I am a few days behind, there wouldn't be too many radical shifts in the Top Droppers for the month. Without further ado, here they are:
I greatly appreciate all those who continue visiting this site and making it all possible.
| Dropper | # of drops |
|---|---|
| Lofty Matters | 31 |
| MJG's Rambling Thoughts | 31 |
| More Than Sew So | 31 |
| BRYAN KARL | Everything Online | 31 |
| 14-Year-Old Kid Tech Guru | 31 |
| My gypsygoods | 31 |
| Septagon Studios Inc News Blog | 31 |
| The Ad Master | 30 |
| BloggerRap | 30 |
| The Junk Drawer | 29 |
I greatly appreciate all those who continue visiting this site and making it all possible.
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