One of the most revolutionary parts of the Internet is the way it has given everyone, big and small, a voice and a potentially large audience. Free blogging services are integral to this process of giving a voice to anyone who wishes to say something to the masses. One of the best of the free blogging services is the open source WordPress. Due to its open source nature, the site is continually evolving and changing; it improves with each subsequent upgrade. It also enables users to incorporate multiple plug ins to customize their experience and allows them to create their own website devoted solely to getting their perspective out into the Internet. Here’s a list of some of the best of the free plug ins, the ones that are most likely to increase your visibility and better enable you to create a dialogue with your readers and fans.
•ReplyMe: This plug in allows you to send an email to any commenter when a response is posted on their comment. This facilitates dialogue not only between you and your readers but also among readers themselves. This is incredibly beneficial if you are hoping to really cultivate a community.
•Digg Digg Social Sharing: This plug in places all of the social networking icons alongside the current article. It allows your readers to share immediately what they are reading and post a link on their Facebook page. This greatly facilitates a social networking driven marketing campaign as your fans turn their friends on to your site.
•Thank Me Later: This sends a personal email to every first-time visitor to your site. This is an incredibly personal touch and will make your visitors feel special and welcome on your site.
If you’re seeking to create a dialogue with your fans and facilitate the development of a real community based around the topic of your choice, these plug ins should be an invaluable resource for you.