New and Getting Connected

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  dommayhawk · Member · Aug 4, 2010 at 7:23 pm

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  I am new to WordPress, How do I really get connected to people? How does my page end up on the main page of WordPress.com? Do I just get connected by visiting and commenting on sites, or will someone see my blog on the wordpress site?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  andrewspittle · Staff · Aug 4, 2010 at 7:44 pm

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  Hi! Commenting on other sites is a great way to get connected. Others here may have more suggestions for what’s worked for them as well.

  Joy, our Editorial Czar, posted a few tips about what we look for in terms of featured posts.

  Five Ways to Get Featured on Freshly Pressed

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  timethief · Member · Aug 4, 2010 at 8:03 pm

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  Here’s a helpful article that covers all the bases > WordPress.com in house blog promotion

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  sl1k · Member · Aug 4, 2010 at 8:23 pm

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  Hi There!

  There was a new like feature added yesterday that also helps bloggers become more connected as well → Like a Post? Well Then, “Like” It!

  -sk

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  dommayhawk · Member · Aug 5, 2010 at 4:49 pm

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  Thank you all for commenting! These are very helpful!

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  timethief · Member · Aug 5, 2010 at 4:55 pm

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  @dommayhawk
  G’day and you’re welcome from me. :)

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  andrewspittle · Staff · Aug 5, 2010 at 7:32 pm

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  @dommayhawk You’re welcome! Good luck with the new blog. :)