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Grow Your Blog with Link Ups

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You guys and gals have spoken and you want more blogging tips. Soooo after sharing how to improve your Instagram and the best Fitness Hashtags for Instagram, we’re moving on to the next topic: blog traffic.

A great way to do this when you’re starting out is to participate in link ups. Most of these are fairly large which can be either a good or bad thing…you may get lost in the shuffle or you may get found by some new bloggers.How to Grow Your Blog Traffic using LInk Up Parties - a list of fitness and health link ups

Get the most from any link up by:

  • Select a great photo when you submit — Love ya, but your face doesn’t make them want to click through and read more.
  • Use a catchy title – Don’t use your blog name as the link title…tell them what they are going to get for clicking and make sure your topic fits the link up.
  • Link back – It’s good etiquette to link back to the host and you might be surprised to find them retweeting or sharing your post as a thank you.
  • Submit as soon as you can when the link up opens
  • Share the link up – you want to see it grow and get new people involved
  • Visit at least 3 other people from the link up (grow your network)

FITNESS LINKUPS
Tuesday – Tuesdays on the Run
Tuesday – Tri Talk Tuesdays
Wednesday – Wild Workout Wednesday
Friday – Fitness Friday
Friday – Friday Five (gives you a weekly theme)

FOOD LINKUPS
Sunday – Food Prep Inspiration
Monday – Menu Planning
Thursday – The Best Blog Recipes
Friday – #FoodieFriDiy
Friday – Gluten Free Vegetarian Mama
Meal Planning
Wednesday – WIAW (What I ate Wednesday)

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Monday – Marvelous In My Monday
Monday – Motivate Me Monday
Wednesday – Wonderful Wednesday (popular post)
Wednesday – Fitness Giveaway Round Up
Thursday – Crafty and Delicious
Thursday – Thinking Out Loud
Friday – High Five Friday 

All right now you know the why, the how and the where. So what are you going to do about it?

Have you participated in a link up?

Any fitness/health link ups you’d add to the list?

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  1. aladygoeswest says

    September 27, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Hi Amanda! Great list, there are definitely a few on here I'll need to check out. I've found that the WIAW link-up was a great way for me to grow my blog when I was first starting out, and so I continue to do it most weeks. I also love the "Friday Favorites" link-ups, like the one hosted by Life In Leggings.
    My recent post Friday Favorites: A book, a drink and shine

  2. Courtney says

    September 27, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    thanks for including our friday five in your round up! :) this is a good list!
    My recent post Clarendon Day 10K Race Recap

  3. Carla says

    September 28, 2015 at 5:23 am

    I was just thinking about these as I USED to do them frequently and then got away from the whole concept.
    Some seem more fun to me now as I really do think absence makes the writingheart grow fonder…both reading and writing.
    My recent post What comes out when youre squeezed?

    • RunToTheFinish says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      I agree I haven't done many lately, but every once in awhile get inspired to again!

  4. MCM Mama Runs says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:16 am

    Thanks for including Tuesdays on the Run! We try to make it fun for everyone by providing a topic but allowing any running related post. Come join us!
    My recent post Center of the Nation Series Half Marathon Day #6 – Colorado

  5. Katrina says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:18 am

    I feel like my blog has stalled lately and I desperately need to get out of my "comfort zone" and grow my tribe. Link ups sound like a great idea :)
    My recent post Looking for an October surprise with TTC

  6. Jenn - a traveling Wife says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Link-ups can be oh so great. I think it’s also very important to use proper etiquette as well ;) I’ll have to check out some of these.

  7. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:42 am

    These are awesome Amanda! I haven’t actually participated much in link-ups in the past, but I think I might start trying it out. Thanks so much for these great lists!

  8. Darlene Cardillo says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:05 am

    Linkups are great. Ther's also Wednesday Word and Thinking Out Loud thursdays.
    My recent post Monday Running Update

    • RunToTheFinish says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      I did included Think Out Loud, love it!!Couldn't find a specific blog for the Wordless Wednesday link up though.

  9. thisrunnersrecipes says

    September 28, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Great list! I love Meatless Monday – there are always so many good recipes there!
    My recent post Race Day Fueling {Marathon Monday} + Portland Marathon Training Week 17

  10. Girl on the Move says

    September 28, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I recently started a travel link up on my blog and I have a list of 100+ link up parties for anyone looking for more link ups!

    • RunToTheFinish says

      September 28, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Oh what day is your link up? Do you have a page about it, definitely share here!

      • Girl on the Move says

        September 28, 2015 at 8:25 pm

        My travel link up is on Mondays (http://www.girlonthemoveblog.com/category/travel-tales/) and here is my list of link ups http://www.girlonthemoveblog.com/blogging/ultimat…

  11. Shannon says

    September 28, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    I really do need to get involved in some link-ups. I have been a part of Mindy's Weekly Chase a few times, but I'm definitely needing to look more into where this would best fit my blog and others. As always, great advice, Amanda!
    My recent post Having Faith

  12. runawaybridalplanner says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Great list! I actually participate in a few of these when I have time to not only write on the topic, but visit the other bloggers in the link up… Ah time, something I never have enough of, LOL
    I do host fitnes Giveaway Link ups a few times a year, and I agree with you link ups are a fabulous way to grow your blog and network with other bloggers!!!!
    My recent post Bitten, Progress, Weddings and Changes, Oh My…

  13. wendy says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    More great tips! I've participated in a lot of linkups and I host a monthly book club and "venting" session. Its fun and a great way to get some new people to your blog!
    My recent post Marathon week 10: Run this Town

    • RunToTheFinish says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Oh didn't see that! Share links!

  14. Cynthia @YouSignedUp says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Great list – thanks for including Tri Talk Tuesday & Friday Five!
    My recent post My Virtual Visit With a Registered Dietitian at American Well + Coupon Code

  15. vitatrain4life says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:52 am

    Gotta love a good link-up! Thank you for listing them and making it that much easier.

  16. Amanda @ Running with Spoons says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:46 am

    I loved linkups when I was growing my blog! Great way to get new readers and have a loose idea of what I wanted to post. Thanks so much for including ToL :D
    My recent post . no bake oatmeal raisin cookie dough bites .

  17. Kimberly says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Thank you so much for this post. I’m always looking for ways to connect with other bloggers and to find other awesome blogs to follow!

  18. Tami W. says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Thanks for this list!!! I can't wait to participate in some of these!!!
    My recent post Chubby Oatmeal Cookies {Vegan}

  19. agence web au maroc says

    November 30, 2015 at 7:09 am

    WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for blog

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