In this chapter, we discussed the importance of connecting with the blogosphere. We began by defining what the blogosphere is and why you need to be an active part of it. We then discussed a simple strategy for engaging with other bloggers. We also looked at the practical steps you need to take in becoming a well-connected blogger, including managing your blogroll, using RSS feeds to display content from other blogs, how to manage comments, and how to make yourself as approachable as possible by using a contact form.
In the next chapter, we will look at the important subject of web analytics. You will learn how to measure the success of your blog by analyzing the visitor data.