The Business Blog Network of St Louis

We're trying to think of a good name for a new venture. It's a small thing, just an association of businesses that blog in St Louis.

Right now, there are so few, that an association has the ability to greatly increase the visibility and success of each blog. The way it works is simple. Any business with a blog sends me an e-mail, links one or more of the other business blogs, and they can add a logo to their site.

There are no dues, no other requirements, and no catches. This is about promoting those businesses that are willing to engage the blogosphere. Durbin Media Group will offer help in two ways. First, any local clients of ours are automatically added to the list. Second, Franki and I will be offering Corporate Blogging 101 every second Wednesday at the Kaldi's in Chesterfield. We'll spend an hour offering free advice for those who want to start a blog, already blog and want to promote themselves, and those who are curious how to handle issues with bloggers.

Over time, we hope to build up a list similar to that of Ryan Money's Utah Bloggers. Early adopters have a huge advantatge online. We hope that growing a collection of non-competitive businesses will encourage the growth and provide local case studies for retail blogging.

Contact me at Jdurbin@durbinmedia.com, and if you have a better name, we'll be happy to use it.

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