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How To Get On The Front Page Of Digg
In my job as one of Discovery Channel's Social Media Editors, bloggers ask me one question more than any other, "How do I get my post on the front page of Digg?"
It's an interesting question. However, I think the broader idea of how to be successful with social media, whether it be Digg, Reddit, Twitter, Pinterest or whatever's coming out tomorrow, is a lot more important. And the answer is a lot more useful. So what is the magic formula?
Well, it's a unique balance of experience, luck and midichlorians. Actually, it's really only the midichlorians.
Okay, while there is no real formula (sorry!) for success, there are a few things a writer should keep in mind. First off--as it has been said time and time again--content is king. Of course, knowing a network's audience, like Digg vs. Stumble Upon, is also helpful, because users on these networks all have distinct needs and interests. Sure, there...
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