Choose the Right Blog Software (or Custom Build)
Host Your Blog Directly on Your Domain
Write Title Tags with Two Audiences in Mind
Participate at Related Forums & Blogs
Tag Your Content
Launch Without Comments (and Add Them Later)
Don’t Jump on the Bandwagon
Link Intelligently
Invite Guest Bloggers
Use a Human Voice
Make Effective Use of High Traffic Days
This is a great list and gives everybody something to think about.

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