Thanks for this series on setting up a Blog Tour. I found it interesting, not because I’m looking to set up a tour but because I host authors on my blog. So, it was informative to hear from the other side of the equation.

I’ve just finished an article I posted on my website looking at it from the Host side. If you’d like to read it, it’s at:
http://helenginger.com/blogging_advice.htm#blogtips

There are new things to learn every day concerning the Internet. It’s hard to keep up with it all! When I cruise around, I don’t even pay attention to whether a blog is hosted on a free service or the blogger’s domain. And, yet, now I find out that’s important to visiting authors. So that’s another thing I need to learn — how to host a blog on my own domain.

One suggestion - while poking around other blogs to determine whether they are suitable to approach, leave a comment or two (of value). That will begin building the relationship with the bloggers, in case you do decide to approach. If nothing else, it enhances your contribution to the blogosphere.

Ideally you would build a relationship with your potential blog hosts before contacting them. It can be as simple as commenting on their blog … You always get a better response from someone who knows you. Another good point.

Thanks for your input Glenda.

My question with using Google Alerts to find potential blogs to host your tour, do you then build a relationship with the bloggers before asking them to host?

I like you way the lay out the Virtual Book Tour plan step-by-step and then explain the major considerations and parameters to be incorporated.

What a wonderful chanllege! I will certainly be following along to see how your VBT progresses. I wish you continued success!