Whatever country you are in, I'm guessing there is a local wine exhibition where producers and importers gather to show their wines and generate business. The question is, how many of these treat wine bloggers like you and me as a fully-fledged member of that "elite" visitor entitled to the badge that says "Press"?
"Press" badges mean that producers and importers treat you differently - after all you must have the power to influence, to share your thoughts with potential buyers, to help or hinder their own marketing plans. It also often entitles you to some extra benefits; a Press Centre with press packs, facilities to make your visit more effective such as itineraries, desks to work at, and maybe even wifi. Not exactly free limos and free-flowing champagne, but privileges nonetheless.
Journalists who write for magazines, newsletters and newspapers have enjoyed this ...
I realized after a recent skype chat that this post might be a useful one for those of you testing the blogging waters. In the beginning, when you first start your blog, most people are so excited to get readers that they end up making some basic mistakes that if avoided, can make your entry into the blogging world a bit easier. The most basic, and more useful, rule of thumb is to make sure the comments you leave on other sites are doing you more good than harm.
Yesterday, I had a conversation via chat that touched on this exact point; hence, I decided to include it in its entirety with only a few minor changes: "New Blogger" has been substituted for this individual's name, and a few grammatical chat errors were tidied up. Hope this helps someone else ...
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