Blog etiquette

[swirlyarts]

Is there some sort of etiquette regarding asking people if they mind you putting their site/blog on your own blog? Or should I just stick the ones I like up there? Would you be annoyed if your site showed up on someones blog without them contacting you first?

[colourart]

I don't know about blog etiquette, i personally wouldn't mind if that happened, maybe thats just me,but surely that can't be a bad thing to have a site on someone elses blog/site.

[swirlyarts]

Someone on the UK handmade flickr group had her work put up onto craftzine and wasn't aware of it - she was wondering why traffic to her site had improved - it was only when I pointed it out that she understood! Not that she minded of course but I like to be polite and let people know(or I try to be anyway ) Or does that sound daft and I should just get on and stick the sites up there?

[colourart]

I think it is polite to ask first, and I'm sure people wouldn't mind if their site traffic improved. A quick email doesn't take long and then people can say no if they want to.

[Funkyhand]

Hi Swirly
I personally haven't minded when my site has been mentioned on a blog, and the extra traffic is always welcome. But I suppose there is no problem contacting the site first to let them know so they can have a look too, and say no if they don't want it! Can't imagine anyone refusing though!
Anice xx

[swirlyarts]

Thats what I thought - I'll contact the people I want to put on there and see what they say.
Thanks guys!