When I joined the Blogchatter community I didn’t know what to expect.
I did do the Daily chatter in 2016 July, but then it was just writing, reading, linking posts and sometimes sharing.It was disciplined writing.But no connection with other bloggers beyond their blogs.But still, I liked it.I didn’t know how much better it can be.So no complaints.
When I found the #MyFriendAlexa challenge (It’s due to be on from September 1st 2017:top secret )I was ready for more of the same stuff.
What I found this time, was not really Alexa hacks. But friends connected by shared passion and love for all things writing, blogging and creativity.
It was the best summer-camp-blogging experience ever.It’s like the ” Kuch Kuch Hota Hain ” types camp.Just online and blogging.I connected with a lot of people.But some have become dear friends who are now a part of my daily brainstorming routine.
Do you know the bloggers who participated in #MyFriendAlexa?
Mayuri who doesn’t like code writes like a dream.A veteran blogger her “sirimiri” is as gentle as she is her self.
There’s Deepa of Kreativemommy.Dancer mother of two daughters, dietician, writer, blogger and one of the people who was around everyday chatting, helping and always reciprocating.I host a blog linky #MondayMommyMoments with her every Monday now.
Twinkling Tina our gorgeous food blogger and mommy of baby Bluey (love the name ).One of the first who answered my call for an interview.
Darling Dixita our hillstation reader.A friend and my Fiction teacher.
Mayura the super achiever who does everything with an infectious energy.
Bushra a doctor, our dewcool2 who writes about delectable desserts and mouthwatering dishes. A sweet heart.
Geetika our boisterous bee an economics teacher.
Shalini our soldier’s wife.
Priyanka another food blogger and Bengali to boot.
Roma always teaching by being the best example.
Ramya her posts on self-motivation made me want to try harder.
KalaRavi with a blog full of interior design tips.
Anindya another veteran blogger who is a celebrity in his own rights.Travel & food blogger with a style , that few can match.His blog has got some of a gorgeous pics.
And I am still waiting for his tips.He did say October.
Ashu who writes poetry.Mars a.k. a Masoom Jethwa a planetary scientist another poetry write and some of them are not in English.That had a steep learning curve.
Social Maharaj @Atul Maharaj who is always there to help .
Sumit , Anshul, and Abhi , Samjoth.
Hoping to get to know them better.
If I have missed people it’s because of Blogchatter.They made 2 different DM groups and these were the people who were in ours to chat, throughout the day.Encouraging each other.Pushing, encouraging, doing everything friends do.Plus we had fun.
What did I learn during MyFriendAlexa?
1) Learned patience ,persistence from blogger friends like Mayuri who has been blogging since 2004
2)Learned about poetry.Still scared of it.
3)Learned about storytelling.
4) Learned about writing every day.
Ultimately blogging is writing.Even when you right great posts you have to get it in font of your readers.If you are not into paid advertising then how do you do it?
All writer writes for herself/himself but also for their readers.So yes, you need eyeballs on your blog posts.
5)Learned you can still help,others even when you are learning.Sometimes being one step ahead ,you might have a view the others don’t.
6)If you have been helped you will always get a chance to pass it forward.Don’t miss out on this.
7)Made my blog the most important priority, after health and family.
8)Explored different contents in my niche that I liked writing about.Other than my in-depth topics on health and healthy lifestyle.
Started writing more about mompreneurs and bloggers who were making a difference.That’s the ultimate aim of my blog.To help struggling mompreneurs who can’t spend money on advertising.
The great thing about these posts was they provided a little relief from the intense research I have to do before writing a health post.I still write 1 in-depth health post every week.Same frequency as before.But other days I try to write other contents to showcase mompreneurs or help them.
This way my Alexa improved.Since I had more fresh content.Traffic increased.
9)I posted at least 3 times a week.
In the last 2 weeks, I posted even more.
10)Followed rules of MyFriendAlexa.
11)Read at least 4 blogs.Mostly I did more.
12)Comment and share throughout the day.Mostly on Twitter .
13)Brainstormed with friends.
14)Started editing my old posts.
Takeaway
Daily chatter was great #MyFriendAlexa was out of this world.
Blogchatter is the ultimate teacher. Not doing their challenges? Sign up now!
I am going to continue reading blogs. That’s the least I can do. They made my Alexa what it is today.
I am part of a blogging challenge with a group of bloggers taking my Alexa rank to the next level with Blogchatter & #MyFriendAlexa.
My Alexa rank Global:2,62409 on 29.09.2016
It was 664,698 on 1.09.2016
My Alexa rank India:109283 on 1.09.2016
its 12511 on 20.09.2016
Updated:13th July 2017
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363,467Are you planning to participate in #MyFriend Alexa this year?Do you know about it ?Comment below to let me know.
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An old post with good old memories. Stumbled upon this post today through blogchatter. Some great points you shared.
I read your post and found it very informative. you cant stop reading at one para. all the best for your blogging jouney. for the first time i m participating in #myfriendalexa #poseinstylereads
and your post will be really helpful for me. thanks Amrita
pooja budhiraja
I was like…mera Naam aayega …nhi aaya ???? loved ur post n yeah leaning is what I believe I’m doing with this campaign
I m very new to the field of blogging . I don’t even know exactly what’s Alexa rank, just heard the word. What to talk of #myfriendalexa …wish I also get some lovely friends who keep guiding me , motivating me….Dr amrita u plz suggest me what activities on blogchattter or anywhere else should I be participating in
Thanks Monika.Blogchatter ,Write tribe both have several blogging activities which help bloggers.
True Amrita, Alexa helped us a lot in improving our ranks. Though it increased after that but the priceless gift was community.
Wonderful stats, especially the brilliant rise in Alexa ranking. Hope it becomes much better too. 🙂 Happy blogging to you.
Thanks Leo
Thank you for linking up at The Blogger’s Pit Stop. I’m sharing your link on social media.
Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
Wonderful post, Amrita. It’s great to thank the ones who helped you at right time. And you are great. I had heard about #MyFriendAlexa. Would like to participate this year. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks Vasantha
Interesting insights and that’s a great Alexa ranking, Amrita. Way to go!
Thanks Shilpa
Fantastic! Very well done, Amrita. Takes a lot of work and dedication to get there.
Thanks Corinne
Thanks for the mention, dear amrita. As I have always said, the best thing that has happened to both my blogs was #MyFriendAlexa campaign. And I am so thankful to Blogchatter for giving me friends like you. Much love <3
Thanks Shalini.Glad you liked the post.
good luck… happy to know each one of you to..its fun
Yes really happy to know you to dear.
Thank you so much for this post, Amrita.
It is so thoughtful of you, to think of, and include each and everyone of us, with such loving descriptions too.
You were there for all who needed help, always smiling, every helpful and never irritated. So a big thank YOU to you for that.
I am so happy we met!
P:S: A small correction, my website is sirimiri.in.
Thanks Mayuri that’s so kind of you.All the help that I did was truly my pleasure.I will update the url of your blog .
wow! Amrita, missed to read yesterday and see what I missed. You are a darling as always, thanks for the mention. I have learnt a lot from you and all the others this month. especially the passion to blog and blog right!!!thanks to blogchatter to have introduced you to me..
Thanks Menaka it really was a lot of fun getting to know so many fantastic human beings. Shockingly we have only met online.Adventures await.
Cool Post!
Thanks for the shoutout 🙂
Thanks for reading Sumit
Wow! Couldn’t be a better post to conclude this campaign, Amrita!! Glad we met here thru #MyFriendAlexa . 🙂 Best wishes!! 🙂
Thanks Saumynagayach.blogspot.in. Glad you like it.Will be following your journey
Thanks Saumynagayach.Glad you like it.Will be continuing following your blog.Do keep in touch
I learned from you a lot ☺
And you are always an inspiration.
To go with community one must go with you, you are perfect community relation builder.
Your Alexa Alexa wow.
Wishing it to be reduce more to 5 digits and less and less
Dixita you are a darling.And we will be doing the 5 figure thing together.Why 5 let’s say 4 or 3 .What say?
thanks for mentions Dr Amrita .Indeed one of the memorable journey we have ,learning experiences with lots of grooming in reading writing no doubt blogchatte polishes us a lot. Thanks for beautiful heart warming post 🙂
Thanks Bushra for reading.
Wow..this is something..awesome post and happy to see myself here..Love u and all your helpful tips..keep rocking 🙂
Thanks Deepa.We are going to do more stuff together right?