I was inspired to write this post today because I think it is an important lesson to get out to my friends and blog readers. Have you ever had someone do something really nice for you that you just happened to miss? I have had it happen to me numerous times.
This group of friends that I have been getting to know online is pretty darn cool. I have read a lot of interesting, informative and entertaining material that they have published. I have linked out from within blog posts to some of that material on those websites. Some of those people have linked back to my material that they like. (Thank you thank you thank you thank you..hugs hugs hugs)
I am the kind of person who would rather give than receive. I feel better when I am giving of myself. If someone gives back to me after the fact, then it makes my gift all that much sweeter. That tells me that they really did appreciate what I did for them. I am sure you feel the same way about it. It is like giving a friend a Christmas present when they haven’t got you one. Would you rather be on the giving end or the receiving end? I would rather give than receive. If I got a gift without giving one in return, I would feel like I let the other person down. Silly I know, but true nonetheless.
There have been times that people have linked to me and it went unnoticed. If anyone ever links to me, please (please) shoot me an email or a DM on Twitter or something to let me know. I love all you guys. I do not want to miss the opportunity to say thank you and remind you how much I really do appreciate it. This business is all about links. Linking to each other using dofollow links with proper anchor text is one of the single best things we can do for each other. I never want to miss an opportunity to say thank you and to reciprocate in some way shape or form.
A lot of times I will get notified through the trackback on my blog. I also use Google alerts for monitoring my brand name. Still, things will slip through the cracks. I definitely don’t want your generosity to go unnoticed.
I suggest you let your other friends know about it too. Just drop them a little note that says – “Hey chic – just wanted to let you know that someone is talking about you” Then put the URL in there. Make up your own little note.
I don’t expect to be informed every time someone says something nice about me (if that ever actually happens-lol). There are plenty of little conversations that we might have in our small circles about certain people. That is cool. That is good karma. You don’t need to let anyone know about that stuff. But, a link is like receiving a nicely wrapped birthday gift. The least I would want to do is to just say thanks.
You might get one of these notes from me if I link to you. I do not expect anything in return. If I do it, I am doing it because I know that I do not like missing when someone does something nice for me. That is all.
What do you think? Any ideas or advice?
P.S. I don’t know if this is a great tactic to use with every blogger, especially those who are outside of your circle. In my circle though, I would appreciate it if you guys would let me know. Just shoot me a quick email of drop a note on my contact page. Thanks.
