How to Add Your Blog to Technorati
How to Add Your Blog to Technorati edit
Here is a comprehensive guide on how to add your blog to Technorati:
What is Technorati? edit
Technorati is one of the largest blog directories and search engines. Getting your blog listed on Technorati can help increase your blog's visibility and drive more traffic to your site1[1].
Steps to Add Your Blog to Technorati edit
1. Create a Technorati Account
- Go to Technorati.com and sign up for a free account1[1]. - Fill in your basic profile information.
2. Claim Your Blog
- Log into your Technorati account. - Go to your profile page. - Scroll down to the "My Claimed Blogs" section. - Enter your blog's URL and click "Claim"1[2][7].
3. Enter Blog Details
- Provide information about your blog including:
- Blog title
- Blog URL
- RSS feed URL
- Blog description
- Categories and tags1[1]
4. Get Verification Code
- Technorati will provide you with a unique verification code1[3].
5. Add Verification Code to Your Blog
- Create a new blog post. - Paste the verification code into the body of the post. - Publish the post1[2][6].
6. Verify Your Claim
- Return to your Technorati account. - Click "Verify Claim Token" to tell Technorati your blog is ready for verification1[3].
7. Wait for Approval
- Technorati will review your blog. - This process can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks1[1].
Tips for Success edit
- Make sure your blog has quality, original content before submitting[7]. - Use relevant tags and categories when describing your blog[7]. - Keep your blog updated regularly after being listed[1]. - Consider adding Technorati widgets to your blog for additional features[12].
Troubleshooting edit
If you encounter issues: - Double-check that the verification code is correctly placed in a published post[4]. - Ensure your blog's RSS feed is working properly[1]. - If problems persist, try deleting all lines in your robots.txt file temporarily[1].
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully add your blog to Technorati's directory. This can help increase your blog's visibility and potentially drive more traffic to your site.