100 Why Not Activities for Bloggers

by Jason Boom on February 4, 2008

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For a long time now, I’ve held one tenet to be true – do one thing a day you otherwise wouldn’t like to do and success will come of it. This doesn’t mean I do something that collides with my ethics or morals. It simply means I do some grunt work, push an idea through the grueling phases, like register for affiliate programs, and other things that take me one step closer to my goals. Why not, right?

We sometimes call upon spiritual guides to bring us nuggets of wisdom. Let the Boom tell you there’s no procrastination bomb shelter. We need to be on top of our game to succeed. We can look for inspiration outside ourselves, but motivation comes from within and explodes outward. A lot of times I motivate myself by asking ‘why not’ followed by some activity. So here are 100 different why not ideas to light your fuse today.

Why not write an extra blog post today?
Why not sign up for an affiliate program?
Why not comment on a blog in your niche today?
Why not read blogs outside your niche today?
Why not drop 300 Entrecards today?
Why not submit a guest post to a popular blog?
Why not enter a blog contest to up my exposure?
Why not create a blog posting schedule?
Why not read an ebook on Affiliate Marketing?
Why not take some time to brush up on SEO skills?
Why not learn how to Freelance like a Rockstar?
Why not digg an article?
Why not do something for someone else?
Why not thank your blog readers?
Why not cleanup your blog categories?
Why not backup your blog today?
Why not learn a little about writing headlines?
Why not experience a new blog submission network today?
Why not send a friendly email to a fellow blogger today?
Why not read through the backlog of feed subscriptions in your reader of choice?
Why not learn to make money online?
Why not drive traffic to your blog by writing a controversial post?
Why not write a recommendation for a blog you love?
Why not update your site’s stylesheet?
Why not consider your brand?
Why not check your site traffic?
Why not submit your RSS feed to a few directories?
Why not hold a contest on your blog?
Why not contract a new logo design?
Why not sign up for twitter?
Why not follow someone cool on twitter?
Why not setup a profile for yourself to network your blog on a social network?
Why not create an avatar that brands your site?
Why not write an ebook chapter on what you know?
Why not update your site’s keywords and title tags?
Why not install a helpful plugin to your WordPress blog?
Why not write a constructive About page?
Why not create custom business cards for offline marketing your site?
Why not write keyword rich content for your site?
Why not submit your blog to dmoz.org for consideration?
Why not backup your WordPress blog to your local hard drive?
Why not find a cheaper webhost?
Why not explore other money making endeavors online?
Why not search for your blog in Google?
Why not try out new blog networks to increase your readership?
Why not give a shout out to a blogger who has helped you recently?
Why not buy some exposure on the Project Wonderland ad network?
Why not buy some ads from recent blogs on Entrecard?
Why not increase your backlink numbers by visiting Aboutus.org?
Why not buy a keyword on OneBuckWiki.com?
Why not stretch our imaginations by creating an innovative marketing campaign?
Why not offer a prize for the top commenters on our blog for a month?
Why not install the Do Follow plugin for our comments?
Why not shop for Entrecard items through their marketplace?
Why not add a widget to your sidebar?
Why not submit your site to all the search engines?
Why not plan a blog attack for the next year?
Why not try to build a huge readership?
Why not follow everyone on Twitter who follows you?
Why not setup your comments as a contact form?
Why not remove non-used categories?
Why not learn about your blog post’s secret life after publishing?
Why not create a budget for your blog?
Why not monetize your blog in a new way?
Why not research new browser toolbars?
Why not come up with a new series of blog posts?
Why not encourage your readers to leave you feedback?
Why not strip your blog of useless badges?
Why not buy a notebook to write down blog post ideas for when you’re on the go?
Why not tell someone in the offline world about blogging?
Why not teach someone the basics of your chosen profession?
Why not write a blog post that will help others?
Why not write a blog post that reveals a little something about you personally?
Why not administer a poll to find out what direction readers would like to see the blog head?
Why not stumble other sites, creating positive karma your own site will get stumbled?
Why not sign up for Sphinn?
Why not create a contest for your blogging friends to all emphasize on their blogs?
Why not join a community on MyBlogLog?
Why not create a MyBlogLog account?
Why not boost your understanding of grammar rules?
Why not cement an understanding of common internet phrases?
Why not pump up your blog traffic by being Dugg?
Why not try your hand at Entrecard slots?
Why not do some exercise while blogging?
Why not come up with a memorable tagline for your blog?
Why not sift through your own archives to rejuvenate your blog purpose?
Why not seek out advice on your blog’s post quality?
Why not try a new meme you haven’t seen on any other blogs?
Why not check old posts for misspelled words?
Why not create a custom 404 page?
Why not submit a sitemap to Google, Yahoo, and MSN?
Why not suggest your blog for inclusion in a blog review site?
Why not buy a banner ad on a popular blog, if you can afford the space?
Why not add helpful information to your sidebar?
Why not add a line to your template so readers are reminded to subscribe to your blog?
Why not give a compliment to a new blogger?
Why not write about the services your enjoy using for free online?
Why not learn new ways to increase RSS subscriptions to your blog?
Why not seek advice from an old school blogger?
Why not write a list of 100 things to inspire others?

About the author

Jason writes not only about himself in the third person, but also about marketing, site building, SEO, and other topics related to marketing online. He's been an avid fan of blogging since the early days of Blogger. You can connect with Jason (me) on Twitter and Google Plus.

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Aubrey Jones February 4, 2008 at 2:42 pm: Jason,

Great, Great Idea for a post, both in content and method.
I’ll definitely stick this in my ‘toolbox’ of great ideas to try some day.
Andy Komack February 4, 2008 at 2:57 pm: Great list Jason! Nice range of topics.

I just submitted your post to BloggingZoom – http://bloggingzoom.com/Blogging/100_Activities_You_Can_Do_to_Promote_Your_Blog/
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 3:00 pm: Thanks a lot to both of you. The post was a labor of love. It definitely took some time to compose. But it was well worth it.
Michael Martin February 4, 2008 at 3:33 pm: Awesome list. Bookmarked for the next time I have some free time on my hands and no idea what to do with it.
Sly from Slyvisions.com February 4, 2008 at 3:35 pm: Nice post Jason! I bet you got the idea from my post on why your blog sucks.

Sly
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 3:43 pm: Thanks, Michael. I’m going to use it myself that way.

Thanks, Sly. I didn’t get the idea from your post, but it’s a nice one. Keep it up!
Fat Kid Unleashed February 4, 2008 at 5:30 pm: LOL, I saw this list this afternoon and gave it the thumbs up on SU. Didn’t even know you linked to me. Thanks, Jason and a wonderful list.
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 6:04 pm: That’s awesome. Thanks for the stumble!
Jesse Hines February 4, 2008 at 7:02 pm: Jason, interesting and useful post. Looks like it took awhile to put it all together–good work.

I got a Google Alert that you linked to me so I checked it out. I’m gonna stumble it to show appreciation but also because I think it’s worthy of it.

Jesse
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 7:05 pm: Thanks, Jesse. It did take quite a while to put together. I had fun finding sites that related to each idea. It was a labor of love.
Laughing Ducks February 4, 2008 at 7:27 pm: I was looking for: take a break and visit laughing ducks blog, Just kidding. I enjoyed reading your list, great job!
David LaFerney February 4, 2008 at 8:19 pm: That’s quite a list, and a great way to build links. Pretty cool. Your idea?

And, thanks for the link.
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 8:34 pm: David, it was my idea. It started out as a list of twenty things, but quickly built to 60, then 70, then 100. I came up with the idea on a long road trip. That’s the best time to brainstorm.

@Laughing Ducks: I should have put a link to your blog in there. Funny stuff. Everyone should check it out.
Bong (JB) February 4, 2008 at 8:50 pm: Great post and many thanks for the link love. Now this gives me an idea….
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 8:55 pm: Hey Bong. Thanks for the comment. You’ll have to let me know when I can see your idea.
simon February 4, 2008 at 8:59 pm: thats a pretty good list you have done… and thanks for adding mine in
Sam Freedoms Internet Marketing Controversy Blog February 4, 2008 at 9:25 pm: Hey, thanks… this was really nice. Not just for linking to me but for providing so many great resources to help people. That was truly good of you…

Sam
Jason Boom February 4, 2008 at 9:29 pm: Thanks, Sam. Just trying to help people out and build up quality content.
Bloggeries Forum February 4, 2008 at 10:38 pm: WOW; what a list and great link worthy content. Thanks for creating and sharing an intersting original peice!
Muhammad Siyab February 4, 2008 at 11:06 pm: Thanks for including my post, Jason!
Ben Barden February 4, 2008 at 11:28 pm: Hey Jason, thanks for the link – and you’ve done a great job of this list. Nice one. I gave it a thumbs up on StumbleUpon.
Speckyboy February 5, 2008 at 3:02 am: Thanks for the link.
This has got to be the best Blogging List I have ever seen. Excellent.
Any more?
eve February 5, 2008 at 9:00 am: GREAT article! This list is perfect for when I dont feel like writing, to still b productive!
Jason Boom February 5, 2008 at 11:19 am: Thanks, everyone! I’m enjoying all the love for this post.

And, Specky, I’ll have some more so you should sign up for my RSS feed or just come back regularly.
Andrew Pavelski February 5, 2008 at 2:25 pm: Very nice post Jason. Impressive list.
Teasas Tips February 5, 2008 at 6:38 pm: Dang Jason! Now I can’t go outside and play!! Good solid post, keep it up.
BigPappa February 5, 2008 at 7:52 pm: Gave you a thumbs up for that one.
Shay February 6, 2008 at 3:38 am: Great list of better things I could be doing with my time. What do I get if I complete ‘em all?
Thomas Sinfield February 6, 2008 at 8:31 am: That is a huge list! I just wanted to thank you in advance before I started visiting them all!!!
SEOContest2008 February 7, 2008 at 6:07 am: Hi Jason,

It’s really a nice resource for all the bloggers who are new and for the old also. This is a nice way to present i liked it and definitely it will automatically help in the blog promotion and will gain visitors.

This is a huge list but nice resources given.

Thanks!!
Jason Boom February 7, 2008 at 1:18 pm: Thanks everyone for your comments. I’ll definitely be doing something like this again in the near future. You’ll have to check for that!
Ragnar February 8, 2008 at 3:21 pm: A great idea, I can’t believe you actually managed to complete something like that o.O
Rina February 13, 2008 at 7:49 pm: Wow! That’s alot of activities!! Excellent time fillers:) I’ll be sure to return to this post whenever I need something better to do. Thanks Jason! And you BOOM!!
Jim McNelis February 15, 2008 at 12:03 pm: lots of good ideas here, thanks!
Daily Common Sense February 16, 2008 at 10:01 am: Awesome post, lots of good ideas, thanks!
SOCOM Sales February 16, 2008 at 8:32 pm: Amazing way to display links. Great idea!
Mr. Javo February 17, 2008 at 5:13 pm: Thank you Jason for sharing all those links with many ideas, I will bookmark this page to check them out better…
kumo February 18, 2008 at 6:47 am: Impressive. A very creative way of love links.
Sheila March 7, 2008 at 1:09 pm: Great ideas! I’m already doing some of these, and you’ve given me some great ideas for more things to do to increase exposure to my blog! Thanks!
Jenny March 16, 2008 at 12:49 am: these are awesome. i just finished doing a lot of them. thanks for the list.
Max Miroff March 22, 2008 at 2:10 pm: Man, I would never have the patience to compile stuff like this. Awesome and creative, Jason. Great job.
Mrs. Micah March 26, 2008 at 11:39 am: Awesome list! I bookmarked it.

Btw, gravatars are at gravatar.com not gravatars.com. You’d think they’d have bought the latter and redirected it, but I guess not….
stratos May 22, 2008 at 5:25 am: nice post! i found many many usefull links here. great work. keep it coming
sir jorge May 22, 2008 at 12:04 pm: that is an incredible list sir, i love it.
gibbs12 May 29, 2008 at 12:40 pm: thank you for this thorough list, it was very helpful and i’m sure i’ll be back to pick up a few more tips.
Harmony May 30, 2008 at 2:59 am: Line 47… Did you mean Project Wonderful? projectwonderland.com is a parking page.

Anyway, great list. I will try some… today
Amber June 18, 2008 at 11:19 am: Great ideas, Jason!
Carl - BeABetterBlogger.com June 28, 2008 at 5:25 pm: Great list there, will have to do something similar with my new blog.

Best Wishes
Carl
Brian July 3, 2008 at 8:30 pm: Thanks for the post. Lots of great ideas. Personal favorite “Controversial Post”
Blake July 30, 2008 at 9:40 pm: Great list. I definitely bookmarked this one. I’m just getting into blogging for the business, and this article was a huge push to get me started.