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#MyFriendAlexa : FAQs

Posted on 4th September 201810th September 2020 by Mayuri


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So, you registered for #MyFriendAlexa. Congratulations!

Now that this blog challenge has started, you are probably realising that you were unaware (or didn’t bother to find out) of what this challenge is truly about? You assumed signing up for Alexa would magically change everything for you and your blog, at the soonest and with minimum effort put in? Wrong.

#MyFriendAlexa is a month long blogging challenge for a reason. Besides doing the obvious, this challenge helps inculcate healthy blogging habits, that would hopefully stay with you, helping you become a consistent blogger.

#MyFriendAlexa-FAQs-Sirimiri

Before we start;

  • Have you checked that the share buttons on your blog work fine?
  • Have you embedded (added your twitter handle to) your Twitter share button? If not, check how to do so here
  • Are your hashtags ready?

A Reading Hashtag: That you should be adding to your tweet, when you read and share posts by fellow bloggers (from the daily reading list)

A Writing Hashtag:  To be added to your Tweet, when you share your own  blog posts (the 8 you are meant to write)

Now to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to have a theme for the 8 Blogposts or could I write unrelated posts?

This is totally your call. If you would like to choose a Theme to write on, go ahead. If not, that is fine too.

I have finished writing my post, now what?

You link it up on Blogchatter’s website, on their weekly linky, here

You share it on social media, adding your writing hashtag to it.

I have a reading list but don’t know what to do with it!

A weekly reading list will be mailed to you by Blogchatter.

That list will have the blogs you need to read on each day of the week. Follow it.

Ideally you need to complete reading the specified day’s list on the day mentioned. If you can’t read it on the same day, try and finish reading it at the earliest.

You will need to read at least 1 post off each blog, comment on it and share it on Twitter. That is non-negotiable.

Why is my name not on the list?

100’s of  bloggers sign up for. Everyone will have their day. You name will be on the list. When, no one can say. Be assured that Blogchatter won’t miss it.

My name is on the list. Do I read my own post, comment on it and share it?

Errrr, No.

Your name is on the list because you signed up too. And so that other bloggers can read you.

Some bloggers didn’t read my post, so I am not going to read theirs!

Hey there, just confirming, are you 5 years old? No? Ok.

You signed up for this challenge to better your blog and its stats didn’t you? Reading varied blogs will enhance your blog stats.

So how does it matter if someone didn’t read yours? Their stats will suck!

I want a lot of bloggers to read my blog!

Well, every blogger who signed up wants the same. Who are the readers then? YOU are one of them. I am one of them. Each of us is a reader. Which is why we all must read, if we want to be read. 

Some blogs/blogposts are not my niche and I don’t know what to comment on them?

Fair enough. Just a simple, ‘I learnt something new through your blog today’ , or similar lines would be a good comment to leave.

A few bloggers haven’t updated their blogs and I think it’s unfair to read old posts and not he fresh ones we were supposed to write.

So have you realised how badly it reflects on the reader when you don’t post regularly? Lesson learnt: Don’t be that blogger who neglects their blog.

Also, just read any post on their blog that catches your fancy.

I am not getting as many visitors and comments as my fellow bloggers are?

This is a sore point with all of us. And preaching that ‘comparison is the thief of joy’ will only have you aiming your shoe at me!

When this happens I sit back and evaluate.

Is my blog difficult to manoeuver around (I have visited blogs that needed their own GPS, they were that confusing)

Are my posts insipid?

Is commenting on my posts a cumbersome affair?

Instead of holding a grudge, ask for honest views, and accept them graciously, as that will only better your blog.

On the topic, simple, clean templates, with your latest posts right on top and easily accessible always work.

You could also make your latest post a pinned tweet, for people to find it.

Also rambling posts lose a reader, since there are 10 blog posts to read every day.

What am I getting from reading so may blogs, when very few are reading mine?

You are getting a better rank. The more you read, the better your rank gets. 

Alexa is a month long challenge that should help to make one a disciplined blogger. After Alexa;

I started writing and posting regularly

I started reading other blogs regularly

I bettered my writing

I got ideas for fresh posts

I made new friends

 

The experience of Alexa should ideally polish you up so that you shine as you evolve.

One big bonus of Alexa, no one talks about? It teaches you what no to do, what not to write and what not to say.

So go on then! Write, and Read a LOT. Enjoy this challenge as you watch your stats improving.

I am taking my blog to the next level, with #MyFriendAlexa by Blogchatter

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45 thoughts on “#MyFriendAlexa : FAQs”

  1. Lavanya Lavanya says:
    4th September 2018 at 7:52 am

    Excellent post, Mayuri. I didn’t actually know reading other blogs plays a part in improving your rank.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 8:07 am

      It does, Lavs, hence the reading lists.

      Reply
  2. Varsh Varsh says:
    4th September 2018 at 8:18 am

    You enlightened me with a lot of these gems and I’m truly thankful for it, M. Neglecting our blog can be the worst thing we do to it. The last part about ‘what not to do’ is very important. Hope confused and over-optimistic bloggers get the right takeaways from this post.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 9:06 am

      You’re welcome, and thanks for reading, Varsha.

      Reply
  3. Ramya Abhinand Ramya Abhinand says:
    4th September 2018 at 8:31 am

    Woah…. one of the best posts on any blogging challenge. Prefect mayuri

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Ramya.

      Reply
  4. Milan Milan says:
    4th September 2018 at 8:53 am

    So many queries answered in this blog. Can’t thank u enough for writing this. Hope I maintain the momentum of reading n writing after #myfriendalexa challenge too.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 9:08 am

      You’re welcome,Milan.

      Reply
  5. Jyotirmoy Sarkar Jyotirmoy Sarkar says:
    4th September 2018 at 9:11 am

    Very much helpful and informative post specially for the bloggers like me who are taking part in My friend alexa for the first time.
    Liked the question “are you 5 years old?”
    i really dont bother about it, i like to read different blogs coz whatever enriches my knowledge i like those, just like books, reading blogs has became a habit of mine, who read mine or made comment…i never go for such calculations…because lots of reasons can be there behind that.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 9:25 am

      Thanks for reading, Jyotirmoy. Reading all blogs is a good habit and one can only benefit from doing so. Hope more bloggers understood that.

      Reply
  6. Dipika Singh Dipika Singh says:
    4th September 2018 at 10:34 am

    This couldn’t have done in any better way than this! Love the way you have pinned the importance of each rule and the right reasoning behind it. I hope this post solves all the doubts lurking around this challenge.
    Btw, I love your wits to moon and back.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 10:37 am

      Thank you, Dipika.

      Reply
  7. Ruchi Verma Ruchi Verma says:
    4th September 2018 at 11:10 am

    I just loved this… perfectly written …

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 11:18 am

      Thanks, Ruchi.

      Reply
  8. Deepa Deepa says:
    4th September 2018 at 11:13 am

    Perfect post for #MyFriendAlexa. You nailed it Mayuri and I really hope people understand and do what is required than just asking dumb questions. Every blogger taking part in this challenge must read this and also remember everything you wrote.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      4th September 2018 at 11:18 am

      Thank you, Deepa.

      Reply
  9. Maya Bhat Maya Bhat says:
    4th September 2018 at 11:20 am

    Eye opener post !!

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks, Maya.

      Reply
  10. MeenalSonal MeenalSonal says:
    4th September 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Mayuri, your FAQ post has all pointers not only for new comers, but a reminder for all bloggers.
    Thanks for such an informative post.

    Cheers
    MeenalSonal from AuraOfThoughts

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Glad it helped, MeenalSonal.

      Reply
  11. Anagha Yatin Anagha Yatin says:
    4th September 2018 at 7:08 pm

    This one was so badly needed to clear the confusion around MyFriendAlexa and to set the road ahead clear for the first timers like me.
    I could see from the post that its all about Team work and every one doing their best, specially on their blogs and posts.
    Thanks a ton Mayuri for sharing the information.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 3:41 pm

      You are so right, Anagha. Glad you found it helpful.

      Reply
  12. Meenakshi Meenakshi says:
    4th September 2018 at 10:20 pm

    This is a post for all seasons of the Alexa campaign. You have nailed and answered every concern that arises with such campaigns, Mayuri 🙂

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks, Meenu.

      Reply
  13. Rashmi Rashmi says:
    5th September 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Very well explained Mayuri. This is my first time FO R Alexa challenge and this post was very helpful.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you, Rashmi. Glad it helped.

      Reply
  14. kalpana kalpana says:
    5th September 2018 at 4:45 pm

    This was a much needed timely post Mayuri. Thank you so much. And you made it so humorous and enjoyable that I forgot I was reading FAQ’s…seriously. Loved it. All the points and doubts covered. Thank you once again.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Glad you loved reading it, and the post helped, Kalpana. Thank you.

      Reply
  15. Suchita Agarwal Suchita Agarwal says:
    5th September 2018 at 6:37 pm

    Can I just jump up and down and just pat you and hug you and kiss you? Also ehem big fan of all the sarcasm.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      5th September 2018 at 8:12 pm

      Yes, you can!:))))) Thank you!:))

      Reply
  16. Monalisa Monalisa says:
    5th September 2018 at 9:04 pm

    This is my first time on Alexa. And I had lots n lots of doubts. And I’m so thankful to you that u solved almost all of them. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  17. Pradnya Salve Pradnya Salve says:
    6th September 2018 at 2:03 am

    Posts like this should come much before the challenge actually starts…so neat and detailed information

    Reply
  18. Sumit Sharma Sumit Sharma says:
    8th September 2018 at 9:47 am

    Excellent Post! Mentioning each bit of #MyFriendAlexa.

    Thanks,
    Sumit

    Reply
  19. Sashwata Roy Sashwata Roy says:
    8th September 2018 at 10:14 pm

    Thanks for sharing this comprehensive info. Really helpful

    Reply
  20. Bikramjit Bikramjit says:
    9th September 2018 at 10:09 am

    Thanks for bringing it out

    Reply
  21. Kavita Singh Kavita Singh says:
    9th September 2018 at 11:40 am

    I can’t tell you how thankful I am to read this post today. To be honest, I really thought this is not going to be too tough but boy is it challenging. I am loving the thrill each day. Love your post.

    Reply
  22. Bhumika Bhumika says:
    9th September 2018 at 6:09 pm

    Great post.cleared many doubts of mine, i’m fist timer here ..cheers !

    Reply
  23. Sindhu Vinod Narayan Sindhu Vinod Narayan says:
    9th September 2018 at 10:57 pm

    Thanks for clearing all the doubts.
    #sindhureads #myfriendalexa

    Reply
  24. Ishieta Ishieta says:
    11th September 2018 at 2:56 pm

    well written and precise. Definitely gives clarity on what to do, and as you rightly say, it will teach us what not to do, and discipline 🙂

    Reply
  25. Arulmozhi Arulmozhi says:
    10th September 2020 at 11:38 am

    This absolutely cleared all my doubts babe . I am deeply indebted for this clarity

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      13th September 2020 at 12:56 pm

      You’re welcome, Arul.

      Reply
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  27. Dr Bushra Dr Bushra says:
    19th October 2020 at 5:58 pm

    Very insightful post about my friend Alexa. This is one my favourite Blogging challenges. #dewreads
    #MyFriendAlexa

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Nidigallu Mayuri Nidigallu says:
      20th October 2020 at 9:03 am

      Thank you, Dr Bushra.

      Reply
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