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What is a Blog Meme?

Presented by Eric Graham - www.ConversionDoctor.com and Jim Edwards - www.IGottaTellYou.com

Definition of meme
meme n (mëm): A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or
idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to
another. From the Greek mimëma, something imitated, from mimeisthai, to
imitate.

In Blogspeak, a meme is an idea that is shared and passed from one blog to
another blog.  Like a question posted in one blog and answered in many other
blogs.

Why start (or participate in) a blog meme?
· Increased exposure and visibility for all blogs involved.
·  Increased link popularity.
·  Increased traffic.
·  Another reason to post.
·  It's fun.

Where are some examples of blog memes?
·  http://www.thesuperheroquiz.com/
·  http://www.michelfortin.com/five-things-you-dont-know-about-me/
·  http://www.conversiondoctor.com/conversion-blog/2007/why-do-i-blog/

How do you start your own blog meme?
Steps to Launching a Simple Meme:
1. Pick your topic.
2. Brainstorm your question or questions.
3. Answer the questions yourself.
4. Pick 5 other bloggers to "tag".
5. Post it to your blog.

"7 Hot Blog Meme Ideas That Work in Any Niche..."
· The "5 Questions" meme.
· "What are Your 5 Favorite ________ Blogs"
· The "Award's Meme".
· "What are Your 5 Favorite ________ Books"
· "What are your 5 Best Tips for _________."
· "Who is Your Favorite _______ Expert and Why?"
· "5 Reasons I HATE ______ ."

 If you're tagged, what's the proper etiquette?
Do's and Don'ts:
DO:
· Respond to the blogger tagging you.
· Participate in the Meme.
· Provide a link and a trackback to the person who tagged you.
· Provide a link and a trackback to the originator of the meme. (If known.)

DON'T:
· Tag someone that you don't already have SOME kind of prior relationship with.
· Just "ignore" the tag.

How do you ensure your meme will be successful?
· Make sure the questions are fairly quick and easy to answer.
· Try to make the topic interesting or fun.
· Think in terms of "headlines" when naming the meme.
· Include a "memetag" at the bottom of your meme post.
· Trackback to those you tag.
· Email those you tag.
· Provide (or explain) an incentive for passing on the meme.