How to Add Your Blog to Technorati
How to Add Your Blog to Technorati[edit | edit source]
Here is a comprehensive guide on how to add your blog to Technorati:
What is Technorati?[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
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.