Oct 29, 2008

Network Search Helps Readers Find Your Blog

by Anonymous

Lijit is something we discovered at Blog World Expo in Las Vegas. First, I "lost everything" in a pitiful but friendly game of poker with the b5media people

The b5media people recommended that I not play poker in any of the casinos. Ever. (I didn't.)

Then, they indirectly recommended that I explore Lijit. It's the network search tool that they are already using for their b5media blogs. Visit Phil Gerbyshak's b5media blog Slacker Manager , and you'll see the Lijit search just under the fold on the right. (Hi Phil!)

So, I tromped over to the Lijit people. They were so gracious, I couldn't believe it. Just because I liked them, I gave the widget a try. Why not?

Well, I have had it for a month now, and it's pretty awesome. There are lots of bells and whistles, but their big service comes down to this-we can all search each other's blogs from our own blogs.

Think about that for a minute.

No, forget that. Stop thinking and just go do it. Visit GoodWordEditing.com and run a search on the word “retreat.” You can see that we have the Lijit search just to the right here, but I need you to stay on this page and keep reading after you play around with the search.

By exploring the Lijit Picks and the Network search, you'll organically find your way to these other network blogs and network writing projects...

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And the search is customizable. You'll get more network results at GoodWordEditing.com, than you will on some blogs. That's because in addition to providing search results from my blog, I've told Lijit to search my network of social media contacts through the services like del.icio.us, linkedin, disqus, flickr, and youtube. And that includes a whole lot you YOU GUYS. If that makes no sense or seems too complicated for you, don't worry about it.
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The point is, we're already all connected just a little bit because of the social media work that Chris, Gordon, L.L., Sam Van Eman, and others are already doing.

But now we have the opportunity to connect even more closely . And that's what this network is about, right?

Real connections. Real conversations. Real encouragement.

Real community. Shared values.

So, if you're interested in installing Lijit, leave a comment here or email Marcus at marcus@highcallingblogs.com . I've been working with the Lijit staff for a month now, and they are going to help us load as many people as possible into the network search.

Remember, once you install Lijit, any search on any blog in our network can return results from YOUR BLOG. And vice versa. b5media is already using this--and they are pretty much the most successful blog network in the world. You'll be able to search the entire network without ever leaving your own URL!

If you don't trust me, look into Lijit yourself.

Then leave a comment here or email me to let me know you're interested.