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1. 

   2/10/08

   ModelElaine

   offer them incentives

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2. 

   2/10/08

   neobluepanther

   Write well...that always makes them come back!

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3. 

   2/10/08

   rashers

   Entertain them with more than writing... games, widgets, even a webcam.

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4. 

   2/10/08

   pointlessbanter

   make it easy to subscribe to the blog and easy for them to join me on other social media sites.

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5. 

   2/10/08

   aningeniousname

   Threaten them with random violence?

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   1. 

      7/24/08

      Thoughts

      ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! nice one! great idea too! ha! :-)
   2. 

      7/25/08

      drjay1966

      why didn't I thnk of that? Thanks!
6. 

   2/12/08

   musampa

   you have to bribe them

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7. 

   2/12/08

   blackzedd

   Give 'em reasons to come back.
   
   1- Tell them what's in the pipeline
   2- Create series of blog-posts
   3- Contest
   
   Then promote your RSS feed subscription for the updates. If they subscribe, they'll come back. Hopefully.

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8. 

   2/12/08

   bloggingmix

   I hope we minimize duplicate discussion.

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9. 

   2/12/08

   nell

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10. 

    2/12/08

    jafabrit

    What makes me keeping coming back to a blog is that the subject appeals to me, they write well, and they have something interesting to share. Without that the contests, widgets, etc wouldn't do it. Isn't it subjective and depends on what people like? I think I have a fairly good blog, but if visitors are not interested in art and what makes artists tick, one visit is probably all I will get.

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    1. 

       2/12/08

       wandadog13

       Well said! Content content and content but if its not their 'cup of tea', then no they probably won't come back but you've got to speculate to accumalate and teh same goes for building a loyal following.
       
       Prob best to be true to yourself and pick a few visitors up along the way.
       
       Jonathan (aka purple13)
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       7/24/08

       Thoughts

       True! Good points there! :-) Besides, why would anyone want people to come back to their blog just for widgets and stuff like that?
11. 

    2/12/08

    ThriftShopRomantic

    Let them know, if YOU know, what the next blog post might be. A little teaser!

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    1. 

       2/12/08

       jafabrit

       A lot of people come back to my blog because they don't know what to expect lol!
       
       One of the most important things I have found in the two years of blogging is networking and leaving comments on other blogs (not hollow comments, but a genuine interest in the blog entry or their subject).
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       5/14/08

       OutsideMyBrain

       Hypnotic suggestion that they subscribe to your blog
       
       - in your post -
       
       Like this:
       outsidemybrainagain.blogspot.com/2008/05/if-you-dont-stand-for-something.ht...
       
       And then I end with a teaser like ThriftShopRomantic said.
       
       Edit* Of course the content has to be good or it won't work!
12. 

    2/12/08

    Ponkotsu

    I don't have a clue if I have much in the way of repeat readers at all. Haven't seen a ton of that. But my goal's just been to try to consistently write entertaining, compelling content that'd make them want to stick around and read more, both new and old.

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13. 

    2/12/08

    kdawg68

    It's a tough thing to do and I'm by no means an expert. For my niche (horse racing), I try to offer things that I don't see on other similar blogs.
    
    I started out jumping all over the place within the sport, handicapping random tracks and that sort of thing, but than it dawned on me that I wouldn't get consistent readership unless I played the same tracks on a set schedule.
    
    What did I do about it? I scrapped that (I now only handicap the biggest race cards of the weekend) and started focusing on providing more information on the horses involved in the Kentucky Derby. I started gathering photos, video, and pertinent information and figured I'd do regular write ups about them.
    
    That's seemed to work so far. Time has been an issue for me as I'm working longer hours these days, but I think folks know now that when they come and visit they will get any applicable photos/race replays to help them understand what is being discussed.
    
    What's really cool is that it seems to satisfy hard core horse racing fans and newcomers alike.
    
    Long story short - figure out your target audience and what it is they want to see. look at some similar blogs and ask yourself "what would I change or do diffrently if this were mine?"

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14. 

    2/12/08

    genopianist54

    Use a hex or voodoo doll haha.. (j/k)

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    1. 

       2/12/08

       kdawg68

       Is that what you did to me?
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       2/12/08

       genopianist54

       Wait let me check the list...
       
       hmm...
       
       Ohohoho...
       Yep, you're in it
       
    3. 

       2/12/08

       kdawg68

       Awesome! What an honor!
15. 

    2/12/08

    raffleblog

    Thank you so much guys for the reply....

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16. 

    2/18/08

    estertey

    pay them a visit and leave a comment.. you just have to make sure that you read and understand the post before leaving a comment so you wont be considered a spam.
    
    they will comeback to thank you and appreciate you

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    1. 

       7/24/08

       Thoughts

       That's a nice idea, but some people aren't keen on appreciating others, they want all the visits and comments but don't want to give any out! :-)
17. 

    2/21/08

    hirfoanbhg12

    Keep updating

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18. 

    3/18/08

    koolsonic

    yes,i agree with hirfoanbhg..keep updating ur blog is the best way to keep em coming back again and again

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19. 

    3/18/08

    davet

    write about interesting topics..... like how 'american idol' is the worst show ever created!

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20. 

    3/18/08

    WendyWings

    Offer them cookies and juice.
    Seriously though I sometimes leave little teasers like my pending story about how I embarassed myself with Martin Sheen ( which isn't actually that great a story but people still want to know lol)
    Also I had a monthly meme/blog contest thing which used to be a great incentive but I haven't done that for awhile.

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21. 

    4/17/08

    iconic

    Write great content and ask them to come back ;-)
    
    Good luck!

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    1. 

       4/19/08

       PetLvr

       How to make your visitors comeback after the first visit from your blog?
       
       Yup - I agree with iconic - visitors should WANT to come back and you shouldn't have to MAKE anybody do anything they don't want to do.
22. 

    4/18/08

    melisasriwulandari

    personally, i prefer to use a reader to read all my favourite blogs, so do write a blog that are worth subscribing to. that way, people will read ALL your subsequent posts. wonderful eh...

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23. 

    4/18/08

    myriadlife

    Good amusing writing, no gimmicks

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24. 

    4/19/08

    jagadeeshmp

    through Feed alert and newsletter subs

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25. 

    4/27/08

    tuktukbkk

    Hi Alvin,
    
    Just saw your blog. Its funny because one of the things I was looking for mine was a way of getting more people in. My target is very specific - poker players - but it is so difficult to make them go there...
    Appreciated if you could have a look to my blog
    
    tuktukbkk.blogspot.com/
    
    and give me your feedback.
    
    Best regards,
    Tuk

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26. 

    5/13/08

    dano

    Gotta write really well. Me, I can't write. Heck I wouldn't even read my own blog.

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    1. 

       7/24/08

       Thoughts

       Ha ha ha ha ha ha! :-) Cool.
    2. 

       11/15/08

       Marcuss

       if you can't write try doing this:
       aerospews.weebly.com/1/post/2008/11/orange-juice-series1-concentrate.html
27. 

    5/13/08

    nardeeisms

    Good content. Good writing. Few misspellings. Having good cybermanners. - Nards

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28. 

    5/13/08

    AmyOops

    hopefully they have a good laugh and leave with a smile and want to come back.

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29. 

    5/13/08

    BennyGreenberg

    I crazy glue their asses in place and never let them leave - of course we have coffe and donuts...
    
    Ben

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    1. 

       5/13/08

       timethief

       @Ben
       And, live entertainment too?
       
       I think the basics have been covered readers come back if the subject matter is of interest, if the posts are well written and timely and if the comments they leave are welcomed.
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       5/13/08

       BennyGreenberg

       live entertainment - the Anok vs Chelle thing might work...
30. 

    5/13/08

    iconic

    Give them more than what they expect.

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31. 

    5/14/08

    balidreamhome

    Give them return ticket and hotel reservation :-)

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32. 

    5/14/08

    iconic

    U call em up! ;-p

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    1. 

       11/15/08

       Marcuss

       ...and threaten them
33. 

    5/14/08

    Kiwipulse

    Lure them by giving free chicken wings or food of your choice.. they will come back for more!

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    1. 

       5/14/08

       iconic

       or hangi?
34. 

    5/14/08

    ccRicers

    Write an article, end it half way and make it a cliffhanger for the next post.

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35. 

    5/14/08

    howisbradley

    I have a pop up that tells them I know who they are and where they are and threaten to boil their pet rabbit in a pot.
    
    "I will not be ignored!"

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    1. 

       10/08/09

       TCblogger

       I like that idea. May I borrow it?
       
       I've got the problem of too many people to my old blog, people still following but my NEW posts are on my new blog where I don't get 20 visits a day. I don't think blogger would like an automatic redirect even if I could figure out how to do it.
36. 

    5/18/08

    raffleblog

    I think we should try to make something more interesting and extraodinary post ...

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37. 

    5/18/08

    bkerensa

    Provide influential, honest and entertaining content and a clean easily navigable blog and don't be like the rest....... actually design your blog dont use a default theme..... don't be a lemming.

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38. 

    5/18/08

    raffleblog

    I agree with you....

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39. 

    5/30/08

    raffleblog

    hmmm ccrisers... I'll try that

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40. 

    7/24/08

    drjay1966

    I offer them my body.

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    1. 

       11/15/08

       Marcuss

       ok. i'll use it as a doorstop.
41. 

    7/24/08

    Profitimo

    share informations that are honest, true and worth it.no BS.:-)

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42. 

    7/24/08

    weblogian

    Be abit controversy

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43. 

    7/25/08

    voodooKobra

    I honestly don't know. I've been writing stuff for almost 3 years on Kobra's Corner, and I still don't know what possesses people to read the bullshit I write. To be fair, I've never bothered to ask.

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44. 

    8/01/08

    umbulnarmadi

    We have to write which matching with our blog descriptio...

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45. 

    8/01/08

    poisonapplesauce

    I'm gonna start offering people a dollar

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46. 

    8/01/08

    vms

    Concept and layout are important

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47. 

    8/01/08

    Crunchnow

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48. 

    8/04/08

    kidsfreesouls

    good content and regular updates!

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49. 

    8/05/08

    chaithucse

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    1. 

       8/05/08

       kristilinauer

       I agree. Gimmicks, contests, and other incentives will only be temporary. Great content is the only thing that will bring them back long term.
50. 

    8/05/08

    myriadlife

    You can't interest everyone. I know my blogs are only likely to appeal to small section of people, I try to keep them fresh and interesting so they revisit. It's all not about the numbers - it's about quality too!

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51. 

    8/05/08

    augustdreamt

    I update frequently and try to write good content. I can't write awesome stuff every day (sometimes I have nothing to write about!), but I do try to put out something REALLY worth reading at least 3 times a week.

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52. 

    8/05/08

    Bayho

    I think that as long as what you write is good then you should be fine. For me it doesn't really matter to me who reads or doesn't read because I do it for myself but i guess if i wanted to draw more readers to my blog i would add in something with humor. Like a comic strip or a "joke of the day" . . hope no one said that yet.

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53. 

    8/05/08

    DrowseyMonkey

    Isn't this thread from February? LOL Grrr at people who re-activate extremely old threads. Why?

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54. 

    8/11/08

    embassye

    Cookies and milk? Seriously... content is king.

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55. 

    8/11/08

    axedbydax

    tell them you know where they live....lol

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56. 

    8/11/08

    blogger666

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    1. 

       8/28/08

       umbulnarmadi

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57. 

    10/13/08

    imt3ss4

    when they comment on one of your entries, comment on some of their entries too ^__^ ...and blog regularly and write nicely

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58. 

    10/19/08

    DCRose

    I thought you could not offer incentives on your blog. Part of the intitial agreement? Am I incorrect?
    
    DCRose

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59. 

    10/19/08

    joeyblogs

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60. 

    10/19/08

    blackzero85

    Because the first four letters of that blog name are.... Well you know. -.-

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61. 

    11/15/08

    be4success

    Content. Content. Content.
    
    It's the reason I visit my regular blogs. They have good content that I'm interested in.

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62. 

    2/22/09

    radioflyer1980

    Regular updates. Tag your content and make it easier for people to browse and find what they're looking for.
    
    Write it and they will come.

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63. 

    2/22/09

    HalfCrazy

    Comment back. Probably will not be returned (as they don't have anything else to say, etc.) but there are some serious bloggers out there who return to comment on your newest blog, if they're feeling it. Content is also important.
    
    For me, I come back for content, will become a Follower if I am interested to know more, along with other reasons. I read their latest post (all of it, not merely skimmed through) and give meaningful comments. They'll return it to you. "Nice blog!" won't get you anywhere.

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64. 

    7/06/09

    alvintlh

    Not only regular updates. The content must be readable and interesting to read.

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65. 

    7/06/09

    celticmusicfan

    coerce them that you are giving free food and money

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66. 

    7/07/09

    BroadStreetHeroes

    I just started blogging about a month ago. I took a couple of weeks off while I was transferring my blog from Blogger to Wordpress. So far I enjoy Wordpress, but it is so frustrating to only get around 30 visitors to the site on average per day. I blog about Philadelphia sports so during the games I watch and update the blog while also trying to market. It slowly works and I average one comment a night. Does anyone have any suggestions for improving my blog or for helping to market it? I am trying to have fun while making some money, but to make money I know I have to build up a strong site. The URL is www.broadstreetheroes.com/. All help is appreciated. Thank you.
    
    I also have added a feed through feedburner, but for some reason I get errors in adding a sitemap for my blog on Google. Any reason why?

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67. 

    7/07/09

    dcarroll

    Pistol, whip, pistol-whip and threats of blackmail.
    
    Coercion isn't possible, if you want true visitors.
    
    Here it comes: Content, content, content, which means info, writing ability and originality.

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68. 

    7/07/09

    celticmusicfan

    actually (damn why do i keep posting those juvinile posts...hmm habits habits) anyway, you need to talk to your visitors. make them feel important. write comments so that they will comment back. be honest and be real.

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69. 

    7/07/09

    BroadStreetHeroes

    I have been personable to resonate with my visitors, and I know they will come. Right now I'm having problems with my RSS Feed. I keep getting an error when I submit it to Google Sitemaps, but it seems to work when I click the link on my page. Here is the RSS Link: www.broadstreetheroes.com/?feed=rss2. Let me know if there is something that I need to correct please.

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70. 

    7/07/09

    timethief

    (1) Write well and publish regularly. Keeping your blog updated with fresh and informative content will maintain reader interest.
    
    (2) Encourage readers to comment and reply to every comment wherever possible.
    
    (3) Link to your reader's related blogs and keep your blogroll updated.
    
    (4) Provide an RSS feed for your readers and updates by way of email as well. Be aware of your subscribers and subscribe to the feeds on their related blogs.
    
    (5) Comment, comment, comment and comment.
    
    (6) Backlink to posts published by faithful readers wherever possible.
    
    (7) Create a social media time management strategy and stick to it.
    
    (8) Use a Blog Catalog Recent Comments widget to showcase those readers who leave the most recent comments.
    
    (9) Use a Frequent Commenters widget to showcase those who leave the most comments.
    
    (10) Install a plugin like commentluv that rewards those who leave comment by displaying the url for their most recent post.
    
    (11) Promote and support the promotions of the blogs of your faithful readers at every opportunity that you can and everywhere that you can.
    
    (12) Try to remain aware of what's happening in your reader's lives and keep on touch via twitter or email to let them know you care about them.
    
    (13) Provide free email newsletters and ebooks for your readers.
    
    (14) Conduct polls, giveaways and contests with prizes.
    
    See also: Using BlogCatalog to Manage Your Online Presence
    blog.blogcatalog.com/blogging-101/using-blogcatalog-to-manage-your-online-p...

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71. 

    7/08/09

    Marcuss

    offer them free sex?

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    1. 

       7/21/09

       weblogian

       Are you telling this from your own experience
72. 

    8/11/09

    alancharles

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73. 

    8/11/09

    prospor7

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74. 

    8/14/09

    BIGGIDYBONG

    Original or unique content makes people return, thats not always easy so I've started giving away free ebooks in my blog related to my topic, that I've collected along the way.
    I have resell rights so there's no copyright infringement.

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75. 

    8/14/09

    sggdwi

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76. 

    10/08/09

    Grahito

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77. 

    10/08/09

    scenexg

    I love to include my commenters in my posts. If they made a comment that sparked interest and something relevant happened, THEY'RE IN THE POST. I think it makes them feel more involved and builds a stronger relationship between yourself and your readers.

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78. 

    10 days ago

    ardians

    given what they're looking for
    join me on other social media sites
    
    www.facebookwars.blogspot.com

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79. 

    10 days ago

    erfizyo

    give gift or other
    like ebook,t-shirt,or special tutorial
    egadged.blogspot.com

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    1. 

       10 days ago

       Ballymote

       I'm slowly building readers by posting often and offering interesting articles, provided you have an interest in wine (which you should cause it's healthy and interesting and goes well with food and ok,ok, it can also give you a nice "buzz")
       
       SOUTH JERSEY WINE BLOG
       www.ballymote.wordpress.com