Interestingly enough I found that I was already doing most of Darren’s suggestions. I guess good advice is always good advice and the fundamentals of building relationships always is about communication. Let people know what you are doing, take an interest in what others are doing and contribute to the wider community remain the secrets of networking.
But, we can all use a reminder to keep us on track with what we are doing. Problogger is an invaluable resource for the aspiring blogger who wants to do it better.