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As you probably know, the Advice Network took part in a blog tips writing contest last week. Our submission can be found here. There were 122 different submissions in the contest, with the winners being:

• 27 Tips for Building a Kick-Ass Blog by Ahmed
• How to Setup a Domino Effect of Traffic by Steven
• Top 10 Countdown of Your Most Creative Relaxation Ideas by Sparky
• How to Build Lasting Relationships with Your Readers by Vivien
• Warning: These 9 Photoshop Techniques May Result In Great Photos by Brian

Each winner received $100 in cash, thanks to BidVertiser, who sponsored the contest.

I already gave some attention to the article by Ahmed, which was fantastic. However out of this list of winners, I’d like to focus on “How to Build Lasting Relationships with Your Readers”. Not only is it a fantastic article, but it also applies to the type of relationships that we believe in at the Advice Network.
1. Get To Know Your Readers
2. Engage Your Readers
3. Accept and even invite a constructive criticism
4. Be confident, but Be humble
5. Show your human side
6. Give back to your readers
7. Inspire Your Readers
8. Be irresistible
You really need to read the whole article to get a full understanding of what it takes to accomplish those tasks. When you are done, you should find ways to personalize those eight important points.

I’ll try to do the same with this blog. I’m always interested to know your thoughts about my articles – your criticism and appreciation.

We can all learn a lot from that great article by Vivien.