Yesterday I suggested that Adwords could be an option for writers looking to promote themselves on the web. In the comments it was correctly highlighted that Adwords can be expensive. It was also suggested that Facebook ads may be a more realistic option.
Today I would like to point writers in the direction of Stumble Upon. I have used this for a number of years and the service regularly brings traffic to this blog. The basic premise is that people using Stumble install a tool bar, highlight the topics they like (e.g. writing) and hit the stumble button. They are then taken to pages that have been identified as potentially interesting. Readers rate these pages, which means only the best material ‘floats’.
Below are a couple of videos that will explain in more detail:
