The UK edition of The Blog Tree was announced today by Eloqua, listing their top 50 most influential UK blogs. It was terrific and humbling, to see this blog rated the top marketing blog in the UK and the 2nd business blog over all – especially among so many great blogs in; marketing, PR, social media, tech, start-ups, SEO and design.
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What’s in a list?
Whenever I see a list of top websites, my first thought is always, ‘how did they come up with that list?’ In many cases, it’s just someone’s personal preference. Others give no indication how their lists are compiled, they just present them.
In the case of The Blog Tree, we have some detail. The list was created by Eloqua, using measurement software developed by Edelman (the world’s largest privately owned PR firm) and research for the list was provided by Hotwire PR in London. So, at least we know who worked on it, what tools they used and thus can evaluate it for ourselves.
One benefit of a well constructed list, is that it can be a useful discovery tool. This page has links to each of the 50 blogs mentioned on The Blog Tree. I know most of these sites and can confirm there some great blogs on that list, which are well worth checking out. I hope you find it useful.
Update: The list was featured today on The Guardian blog.
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Congrats Jim! And well deserved. And you’re right, of course. A well-written list can be priceless (not to mention save the reader a ton of time). I have to admit that I really like the way they present the list, though. That concept would be great for a ton of other things as well. Some super smart peeps over there
Hi Angie. Thanks for the kind words.
You’re right about the way the list has been designed. I love the addition of the roots, feeding the tree.
Well done on being top of the pile Jim. You are one of only 2 blogs I read every day.
Thanks Gareth.
Oh Mr Connolly!
Wayhay! Top of the tree! Let the accolades pour in I say and for once never mind how they worked it out. It could only have been one way – Merit!
Geniessen Sie der Stolz!
Thanks for the kind words, Linda.
Congratulations Jim,
I have followed your blog since the start and knew it would become huge. Your writing has helped and inspired my team and myself. Thanks.
Congratulations Jim, it must feel good being at the top of the tree! That’s a great resource too, so thanks for sharing.
Well deserved James. Well deserved!!!!!!!
It’s been a great learning experience over the last few Jim – thanks for all you do sir!
It’s good to see you where you belong – at the top
Cheers sir!
Thanks for all the kind words – Much appreciated!
Well done Jim for getting to the top of the tree
You are at the top where belong Jim. Well done.