Have you ever typed a question into a search engine and found yourself directed to Yahoo! answers?
Simply put, Yahoo! answers is a site where people can find answers to their questions. Chances are you will do a quick scan of the replies and chose the answer which comes from the expert source as the one to take note of.
One of the best reasons to write a blog is in order to position yourself as an expert in your field. So why not take the next logical step and join in by posting answers to other users’ questions in your area of expertise!
How will this bring traffic to your site?
- Readers can visit your Yahoo! answers profile where you will have a link to your blog or website.
- As I mentioned in the opening paragraph Yahoo! Answers ranks well on search engines.
So start using Yahoo! answers to position yourself as an expert in your field. All you need to get started is a Yahoo! email and well crafted answers to people’s queries and you will soon be on your way to being recognised as the niche expert that you are.
Marie Ennis-O’Connor BA, MIAPR, holds an Honours degree in History from University College Dublin. She is a graduate of the Irish Academy of Public Relations and has worked in a variety of PR roles over the past 12 years. Marie is editor of several award-winning blogs ranging from life sciences to health to business. She is a panel member of the newly established Bloggers International and is a regular contributor to Health Works Collective, an online community for thought leaders in international healthcare. She is a featured blogger on Webicina, an online service that provides curated medical social media resources in over 80 medical topics and over 17 languages, and has been awarded a top blogger accolade by Empowered Doctor.com and most inspiring writer by WegoHealth. Marie is also in demand as a trainer in social media marketing and travels the country teaching small business owners how to get online and maximise their online presence.
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