Calling all bloggers!

Calling all blog friends! So as a newbie blogger I am always looking for ways to get my blog out there. Be it by word of mouth, facebook and so forth, however I would love to reach even FARTHER out into the blog world. My question for you all is how do you network your blog? What sites or groups do you all recommend? Any feed back would be much appreciated. Happy Blogging :-)

Here's to finding your Northstar...