Great advice, as always from Muhammad. I, too, am fairly new to the blogosphere, but whenever I’ve reached out to top-bloggers or leaders in social networking, I’ve been greeted with a level of openness, from the get-go, really surprised me.

This is especially true in light of the far greater barriers to access when dealing with traditional press. I’ve spent a good chunk of time dealing pretty successfully with mainstream media for the past 10-years and the access online media leaders have granted, in comparison (provided you approach respectfully), is remarkable.

Last thought, Item #6 definitely resonates with me the most, probably because, in addition to being a blogger/marketing maven, I also teach yoga and study Buddhism. But, there’s a concept that’s pretty powerful when building relationships in life and in business that I’ve found equally powerful in building a blog–First you, then me.

Always give or offer to give long before asking to receive.

I clicked on Muhammad’s link and got the message below. Scary stuff for a blogger. Just wanted you to know so that you could figure out how to fix it.

Regards,

Maya Norton

The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy
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