Anyone experienced promoting blogs to gamers?

James Trotta · 03-10-2008, 12:17 AM

My next blog will be dedicated to World of Warcraft. I'm wondering if nayone has any special ideas for reaching WoWers or online gamers in general...

~ServerPoint~ · 03-10-2008, 02:41 AM

I think that trying forums for that will answer your some questions

bogs · 03-10-2008, 07:22 PM

join some computer gaming forums...
but if you can post some tips/cheat... it can help...

arcel · 03-11-2008, 05:57 AM

search for online community about WoW and try to interact with them.
tell those people that you will have this blog about WoW.

robmac · 03-12-2008, 02:29 PM

promoting games through blogs is easy - the other way i am not to sure. you may want to contact a few gaming sites and ask for a linkback and offer a site review etc. pm and i will give a freebie link on one of my gaming sites - most are pr5

mudkipz · 03-13-2008, 12:19 PM

Like what the others said, joining communities dedicated to WoW and online gaming will be a big help. Next thing to do is to fill your blog with news, codes, information, insights and reviews - things that will make people return to your blog regularly. I'm a gamer and that's the stuff I look for in game-oriented blogs.

Coverage of gaming conventions is a big traffic puller too. Oh and try to submit newsworthy entries to social bookmarks - that garners a lot of traffic too if it's interesting enough.

digitalseo · 03-13-2008, 12:29 PM

well i guess a lot game forums wherein you can promote your blogs..try to make an article and also tips/cheat like what bogs said

my_misyel · 03-13-2008, 07:44 PM

There are a lot of gamers around, through the internet by forums, online communities and even some other related game blogs. Am sure you can promote your site/blog easily.

Clarissa101 · 03-13-2008, 07:46 PM

hmm.. I'm thinking of creating one too.

GIR · 04-05-2008, 05:53 PM

I used to have a PR3 gaming site, so I can give you some tips:

1. Gamers are very fun-loving people. Use lots of humor and sarcasm.
2. Many gamers are Asian/foreign, so don't be overly culturally insular or ethnocentric.
3. Gamers are very intelligent people, so don't dumb things down (at the same time, remembering #2, don't be overly verbose).

James Trotta · 04-06-2008, 08:00 AM

Yeah I suppose wow forums with a link in my sig or something could be worthwhile. Naturally I'll be trying to get attention from other WoW blogs and will write about them on my blog. Thanks for the ideas!

Joni Kikil · 04-06-2008, 12:30 PM

I suggest you add advertisement in flash games (simple game)

James Trotta · 04-07-2008, 06:57 AM

Do you think WoW players play simple flash games? I wouldn't have guessed...

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Originally Posted by Joni Kikil

I suggest you add advertisement in flash games (simple game)

selfhelpebooks · 05-16-2008, 02:19 PM

I would say trying game forums would be a good idea.
Be careful though, many people are seriously addicted to those games..lol

cldnails · 05-16-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by James Trotta

My next blog will be dedicated to World of Warcraft. I'm wondering if nayone has any special ideas for reaching WoWers or online gamers in general...

James, my only word of advice in this endeavor would be to make sure you yourself are an avid WoW player. The most successful WoW blogs out there are created by those who play all the time, knowledgeable of their class, and have the time to devote posts to end game and ability to get to end game quickly.

I say this because I'm an avid WoW player.

Personally I don't think WoW players are generally interested in any other game, especially online flash games, so that would probably be a waste of time. WoW visitors are looking for content, tips, and easter eggs more than anything.

I have some experience with a gaming blog, which I sold off to a competitor, and I'm pulling in some decent WoW keywords right now on one of my sites. If you're interested in a heads up, please let me know.

Good luck.

James Trotta · 05-20-2008, 08:57 AM

Actually I am trying to differentiate myself from the end game raiding and arena pvp blogs. My real interest is world pvp and BGs so that's where my focus is. Hopefully there are a few wowers like me out there.

By the way the site is online - I'll probably be in the reviews section looking for advice soon.

A heads up about good keywords or anything now would be sweet!

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Originally Posted by cldnails

James, my only word of advice in this endeavor would be to make sure you yourself are an avid WoW player. The most successful WoW blogs out there are created by those who play all the time, knowledgeable of their class, and have the time to devote posts to end game and ability to get to end game quickly.

I say this because I'm an avid WoW player.

Personally I don't think WoW players are generally interested in any other game, especially online flash games, so that would probably be a waste of time. WoW visitors are looking for content, tips, and easter eggs more than anything.

I have some experience with a gaming blog, which I sold off to a competitor, and I'm pulling in some decent WoW keywords right now on one of my sites. If you're interested in a heads up, please let me know.

Good luck.

nishu · 05-22-2008, 01:11 PM

its difficult to put tips and tricks for game unless u are a master ..

its easier to just post current updates in games .. and back link to them from some forums which are not massive.

corlock · 05-27-2008, 11:26 AM

I just did a gaming blog but only reviews...it doesn't have an interactive, or game streaming features.

Hostnetric · 05-27-2008, 06:55 PM

Well I will be one of the first to say that your new blog is going well James. I have seen it first hand as James and I came across each other due to the fact we both have WOW blogs.

You are doing a good job with keeping some interesting articles on the site and that is what will keep your traffic building. I have been an avid player of WOW for a few years now and some of the points that are made about knowing as much about the game is exactly to the point. There is no hiding the fact that you may not be avid player when you are dealing with WOW addicts like myself and many others.

Keep up the good work on your blog James.

Kevin

nik123 · 06-25-2008, 06:30 PM

I guess any stats for an existing gamer blogs will help. Where is the most of the traffic and RSS subs come from? The answer to that will help you to promote your blog effectively.

Good luck