This post has multiple points; lets get to it…

As you know, I do a DSWM link round-up each month in case you’re new and missed or old and forgot (now there’s a play on words). There wasn’t a lot this month, but a few good points still relevant…

Google-Feedburner/CommentLuv Snafu - The Solution (27) - If you’re wondering why the plugin is not showing your latest link.

New Comment Policy - You Want To Read This (76) - Always a good idea.

Twitter Gone! (54) - Account deleted but not forever.

Guest Bloggers Wanted/Needed Right Here (33) - Hellooooo, anyone home?

Your Thoughts Are Wanted On My Other Two Blogs (15) - One post on each blog that could use your input.

Top Commenter Contests - Officially Speaking… (29) - Revealing my new Rules & Tips page.

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If you aren’t already aware, guest blogging (writing blog articles for other blogs) is an awesome way to gain attention for your own blog. The “trick” is you have to be willing to “give up” some of your best work. You can’t simply write any ‘ole garbage, slap your name on it and expect the traffic to pour in. Even if the host blogger accepts it (which he/she shouldn’t), it can do you more harm then good.

I say “give up” in quotes because I hate the phrase, but that thinking is what stops most from guest blogging. You’re not giving up anything. Do it correctly, and you can only GAIN. Gain visitors, readers, and ultimately SUBSCRIBERS.

1. Write an awesome article; if you honestly think it is, then the blog host should also.

2. Seek bloggers with a decent readership. I say at least 100-200 subscribers, but others may have varying opinions.

It’s the 31st!

The best blog review contest winners will be announced when I figure it all out. I’m hand picking at least the first two; there were so few entries, I may handpick them all. Due to the lack of entries, I also have to have conversations with some sponsors…..whom I feel really bad for.

All this will be explained when the winners and prizes are announced. No real worries, all the winners will win of course .

The January top commenter contest will end at whatever hour I log off tonight (assuming it’s not after midnight already). Now before y’all jump all over me about possibly cutting off some spam time, allow me to explain…