Tribe Syndication – What is the #1 Ingredient That Will Make or Break Your Results?
Posted by Kathy · 10 Comments
Tribe Syndication is the latest trend to hit the online marketing world, and it’s creating rising stars in the blogging world faster than anything I’ve ever seen!
I’m not talking about paying some company huge sums of money to promote your content. This is totally free blog syndication and if done properly it will rock your world and your business. How so?
- First, it will drastically improve your SEO (search engine optimization), meaning that your blog will rank better with the search engines and more people will see your content. After all, that’s what it’s all about, right?
- Second, tribe syndication will help you to create some powerful strategic alliances with other bloggers with whom you share similar mindset, beliefs, and commitment to success. I’ve seen many of these friendships turn into profitable business partnerships, and have personally benefitted from this type of result on more than one occasion.
- Third, participation in a free blog syndication network requires you to get in the trenches and actually read blog content posted by your peers. Yes it takes time but when you partner with top bloggers you’ll be amazed at the lessons you’ll take away from the inspiring, educational, and practical information they post.
So, how can you reap all these rewards, and more? Obviously, tribe syndication is the answer – but there is one important element of using free blog syndication. Without this one you will definitely not be maximizing the true potential of your blog syndication network.
Drumroll, please….the one element that can either make or break your tribe syndication results is accountability. I know this because I’ve been involved in tribes with and without the accountability factor.
Trust me, it’s pretty disappointing when you devote several hours during the course of a week to promoting the members of your blog syndication network, only to find that your content has been barely syndicated.
So, how can you be sure this doesn’t happen to you? Tribes are popping up all over the blogging world, and it’s not difficult to find one to join. Before you make the commitment (and have no doubt, belonging to the right tribe is a commitment…), make sure the tribe(s) you join include the following:
- Accountability
Members should be required to provide free blog syndication on a certain schedule. For example, one of my tribes has a weekly tribe power hour each Tribe Tuesday, where we meet with fellow tribesmen and women on skype and get to work syndicating each others’ content. If a member can’t make it to the power hour, he or she is expected to promote fellow bloggers as soon as it is convenient. - Committed Tribe Members
Remember, you will be promoting these fellow bloggers and their work. You want to be sure that the information they’re putting out is valuable content, and that they have demonstrated a commitment to the blogging process. I’ve spotlighted a few of my tribe members on a special page and invite you to check out their awesome posts. - Rotating Tribe Teams
You don’t want the same people promoting your blog week after week after week. An effective tribe should have a system in place where teams are mixed up every couple of weeks. - Sense of Community
One of my tribes is built around a ning community, where training and support is offered. This sense of community really brings us together in reaching our common goals and helps us to form incredible personal and business relationships. Another group centers around a Facebook page. Both groups provide a team atmosphers that fosters the development of wonderful friendships. - Leadership & Organization
There has to be a person or team calling the shots and keeping everyone organized. Without strong leadership and organization there can never be team success. Look for leaders who have created a name for themselves online. For example, I belong to one blog syndication network that is led by a group of bloggers who have developed an entirely new online concept called Tribe Tuesday. You may not know what it is today but believe me when I tell you it will be more popular than Twitter’s Follow Friday in a matter of months. Now that’s strong leadership!
Now get out there and join a tribe syndication team that will help you to rock your business and your world!
Kathy,
It really is a commitment to fully engage in a tribe. But the rewards are tremendous! I’m delighted to be part a tribe that includes all these elements and more. When you find the right place, it’s also a lot of fun!
Jodi
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Kathy,
Having just begun blogging in earnest, I can already see the massive power of a Tribe. You have listed some valuable tips to be a conscientious Tribe member. Thanks for the reminders!
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Kathy,
What a great blog about all the many benefits and responsibilities related to tribe syndication. It is so powerful and can give so much quality exposure and advanced ranking with SEO. You’ve explained it very well.
Thanks!
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Amazing stuff,
Love this post Kathy. I wrote a similar post yesterday and tribes are the
lastest craze. You bring up some really great points…. thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Steve
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Kathy,
You nailed this post flat out! TRIBES has
been the greatest strategy to building my
biz… let alone I’ve met some amazing peeps!
Keep sharing that value:)
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Kathy, GREAT post on tribes. I love the accountability part. I think that’s the key, because without it, you have no tribe. Keep up the great work and thanks for all you amazing posts.
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Great post Kathy. You really covered the nuts and bolts of a good tribe model here. Accountability is key…and the rotation factor keeps things interesting and fun, allowing us to meet and learn more about the other members of our community here. Thanks for sharing this, look forward to our tribe time together in the Tribe Intensive group Rock on!
Krista
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Kathy,
I’m really inspired by your entire blog. I have been in IM really heavy for the last 3 years (so no need to leave a link, I’m not in IM as a niche, only for education). I have recently enlisted my parents in the online world as they near retirement. Your blog will be a great and digestible source for them, so thank you. It is so good to see good people give back, rarely seen in IM: how easy to forget where we all came from.
At this point I outsource everything and spend my time finding new niches and managing project managers, and making my own products. But I must say, the “Accountability” factor really spoke to me! I love to meet other marketers and I also love to learn from others. I have some well tested methods I’d love to share with others.
If you do belong to a tribe that DOES REALLY have accountability: Please, send me an email. I truly appreciate others that live by “do what you say you’re going to”, it’s a precious commodity these days.
Good luck to you, with your fellow posters here it seems they appreciate your commitment level, as they should. Best wishes to all of you!
Best,
Dawn-Marie
Hi Kathy,
Excellent post on tribe syndication. You explain so clearly the value and commitment needed to be successful! Thanks again!
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed