Comments on: How not to reach out to Bloggers

By: Sumeet

Sumeet — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:41:54 +0000

most mails would claim the same and will put off the blogger…They are there because they have a mind of their own, insights and knowledge of the space…thats why people follow what they write…they dont need us to tell them if you will be killer…or extinct…their job is to report what they find exciting and meaningful enough…

By: Anindya

Anindya — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:25:49 +0000

I thought Akismet- WordPress would filter out such messages anyway.
But, you anyway have a contact email address. And, anyone following your blog knows that you are pretty generous with space for Indian startups; heck, they are the reason you exist!
When I launch mine, I would send you a link to my website with a simple:

Dear Ashish, We have launched this MS/ Google/ SF/ Zoho killer. Here’s why we think you should care- (50 words) and before the world starts talking about it, here’s your chance to be the first ; here’s the link. And, BTW, here’s my mobile if you want to chat.

Think that would do?

By: Ramesh

Ramesh — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:34:13 +0000

All one needs to do is spend 15 mins to write a proper, customised mail. The enquiry can go directly to your spam mail folder!

By: Ashish

Ashish — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:23:02 +0000

http://www.pluggd.in/social-media-in-india/how-should-startups-approach-bloggers-2613/

By: Ankit

Ankit — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:15:26 +0000

So True,
This one in particular sounds like a link exchange request:)

Building connection is the key here i guess.There is no point in balantly asking the blogger to write about their venture.
I presume the plausible thing could be to give a teaser to the nivhe bloggers about the product being launched.If the product is any good, atleast half of them will consider writing about it anywas.

However,I would be more than delighted to read “How to reach out to bloggers” post here if u plan to do that:)