Elbows Music Blog Community

OK.  You asked for it.  I'll put a link up on Six Songs:  http://sixsongs.blogspot.com/

I am new at the blogging game and have NO IDEA about how popular music blogs get.  Will someone please enlighten me.  How many page views per day do the popular mp3 blogs get?  What kind of numbers does an average mp3 blog get on an average day?  When is a blog doing a good job getting viewers?

The best day we had so far, in a month of doing this, is 400 page views.  We usually get about 100 per day, but we are brand new.  Not on Hype Machine yet, etc.

Posted by: Harry_ThaBombShelterI think the best way to get links is to link to blogs in your sidebar. and then link them inline in your posts.  I've got a few links in the blogosphere, some from friends, some from other bloggers, but I've never ASKED for a link.  I don't know why, I think that the unsolicited links are more sincere, you know?  I would rather someone add me because they liked my blog or they read it or whatever, not because we're just trading off.  I know the only blogs I have in my sidebar are blogs I read regularly.  I think of it as an endorsement to my readers who click through to them from ThaBombShelter, I'm giving my stamp of approval that these blogs are great, so great I took the time to put the html code in my template.

 You do make a great point. I have gotten a few links from people genuinely adding them to their sidebar on their own. That process is slow and I'm impatient. I actually keep up with more blogs after adding them to my site it's my personal bookmarking. I do add mp3 blogs I do like but I only read 2 everyday before starting my own.

Getting people who randomly add my sidebar + getting readers who may find me off another person's blogroll is twice as nice.

I don't remember actually. Somewhere on hype. The only site that has it is : http://www.pandamagazine.se/?p=360  so I guess that's where I must've gotten it.

In my opinion, if links are used properly, they are a good way to develop loyal readers.  When I discover a new blog, I like to check the links too, to see if there are more treasure to be found.  If somebody is linking to my blog from a blog with a similar focus/attitude, there is a good chance that the person following the link will stick around for awhile. 

I agree that you get more traffic from the Hype Machine, but my guess is that the readers who find you through links from similar blogs are more likely to become regulars.  Also, some links do generate a pretty good amount of traffic.

I'm also a big fan of promoting good posts on other friendly blogs and creating good will that way.  Instead of just doing a link, I would suggest using your sidebar area or your own posts to draw attention to specific good things you have enjoyed elsewhere.  

I am 99% sure you are already on mine, but reciprocation would be marvelous.

I just checked, you are:)

I do enjoy a tasty link or 3, I'd rather have someone find my blog and hate it, than not find it at all--usually the former.



My system is: Link to stuff I like, and if I get a link back (usually without provocation) I'll bump their link into the top "TYVM" section--it's a slow process. I happily add links without ever expecting one in return, but then I have a links-page rather than sidebar links--eventually I'll write a short description for each link--which probably reduces click-throughs.



I always try to thank whoever links to Lambprey from a post via email, and in some cases I'll add them to my links-page.



@chengy, you reminded me to do my monthly links update and I was planning on adding yours anyway; any blog that posts Tool - Schism MP3 + video gets a permanent residence on my linky links.



@harry, http://2008.sxsw.com/music/showcases/band/69705.html (unedited version of flocks 3) was gunna post it in your comments, but I'm feeling lazy.

Posted by: mlI do enjoy a tasty link or 3, I'd rather have someone find my blog and hate it, than not find it at all--usually the former.



My system is: Link to stuff I like, and if I get a link back (usually without provocation) I'll bump their link into the top "TYVM" section--it's a slow process. I happily add links without ever expecting one in return, but then I have a links-page rather than sidebar links--eventually I'll write a short description for each link--which probably reduces click-throughs.



I always try to thank whoever links to Lambprey from a post via email, and in some cases I'll add them to my links-page.



@chengy, you reminded me to do my monthly links update and I was planning on adding yours anyway; any blog that posts Tool - Schism MP3 + video gets a permanent residence on my linky links.

 Wow that post seems old. Good thing you enjoyed my friend's contributions.

Posted by: StereoboticYour layout is freaking sexy.



Someday I'll make a really good one for mine, but until then I'm stuck with my nooby one.



I like your blog, you've been added.

 I can't take credit for designing my layout. The layout was originally in Italian and just added some "touches" on it. Good thing the theme isn't used as much.

I added you guys both, thanks a ton!

 

Is there anyone else interested?

I don't see anything wrong with "asking for a link."  There are so many blogs out there these days that it is just a way to introduce yourself to another blogger, as in:  "Hey check out my blog that your readers might like."  Just good old fashioned promotion.