The dream of every blogger is to bring many visitors to their blogs.
And each blogger looks for new ways to make traffic .
Here’s a list on how to increase traffic to your blog in 10 tips.
1 . Write About What YOU Know Well
Actually, you should already have done it, when you have chosen the topic for your blog.
Write about things you have mastered : the sense is that the argument should coincide with one of your passions. Even better, if you find a topic that match with some particular niche, with low competition.
2 . Write Quality Content
This is always the best tip to follow : in addition to write about things you know, write posts really useful to visitors.
Be original: do not copy content from other blogs.
Be different : try to write about something new, if you can. Or try to be the first one.
Use internal links : when you write new posts, tey to include at least one internal link to your high quality old posts.
3 . Follow the High Experts in YOUR Niche
Visit the blogs of famous and popular experts in your niche. Find out what topics are hot and which are obsolete. Leave constructive comments, with backlinks to your best posts.
Build friendships in your niche. Try to learn the best from them and try also to give something.
4 . Update YOUR Blog Often
Create new content often, or at least try to write on a scheduled basis, that match with your duties, work or your time possibilities.
Until now, this blog is not my first income (at least, I MADE some money online during the last months, but at the moment I just blog for passion…), so I try to post at least once every week, or twice if I found the time.
The visitors like the freshness of the contents of a blog. Also Google now, with the last update, like the Freshness ! So this will be a reward also in search engines terms with increase of your online traffic.
Write at least a couple of posts a week (or more if you can). But try just to be consistent.
Create post with lists : people like useful articles like ”Top 10 tips for a Successful Blog” or “25 Tips to Increase Traffic to YOUR Blog.”
5 . Insert Images in YOUR Posts
Adding images in a post makes a more effective communication of your message.
I always include one or more pictures in my articles, depending on how long they are.
Remember to optimize images with SEO techniques : use your keywords in the description, and take care of the alt text or tags. Be sure that the pictures that you have choosen, can match the content.
In addition to your posts, the optimized images can position itself in searches for images and become indirect source of traffic (I have in fact some images at the top of search engines for some strange keywords : see for istance “gym girl“!).
6 . Choose a Simple Site Layout
Your blog should have a nice layout and usable for visitors. Therefore, no complex design or graphics confusing. Choose a layout simple and clear.
Here I list also three things that you should AVOID :
- any unnecessary or excessive use of coding on a page;
- any use of JavaScript’s in the content area;
- any use of flash objects on your site.
I have choosen WooThemes ( I like the color “Blue”, as you may see) : they are wonderfull if you want to have a professional looking blog or if you just want to differentiate from the most part of traditional available WordPress templates.
The blog theme I use is called Fresh News, and it’s from WooThemes. I highly recommend them and their themes are definitely worth investing in some dollars.
7 . Hold Down the Weight of the Pages
Watch the weight of your pages : also Google judges the value of your site, counting upload time.
The loading time of your blog should be fast enough, in a way to not bore your visitors (you can try this Free tool, to check this out).
You can follow some easy tips, like resize the images before publishing them in your post and install the WordPress plugin WP Super Cache.
8 . Reply to Comments on YOUR Blog
Interact with visitors of your blog: respond to their comments. Interact with your readers, build an online community.
Use the ReplyMe WordPress Plugin : it sends an email to author automatically while someone reply to his comment.
You should then answer to all “smart comments”, in order to engage conversation. Even better, you may add sometimes a question to your readers : you should be suprised of the nice help you may receive !
9 . Share YOUR Content with RSS feeds
The blog post must be shared via RSS feeds. Get my RSS Feeds here.
10 . Interview Bloggers in YOUR Niche
Organize an interview by e-mail or even audio recorded, could boost your traffic. Try to get the most experienced and well-known bloggers in your niche.
Any other tips to get MORE Traffic? (for Free).
6. December 2011 at 5:24 pm
Not only are 10 tips … gold nuggets!!!
I agree on everything, especially when you talk about quality items … Spam from Google Panda, is no longer tolerated.
Very often we forget this simple rule, but as important as the others.
7. December 2011 at 9:49 am
Hi Max,
I think that Google has done the right thing with the update of spam, it is not a good thing that there are duplicate content at the top of the SERPs.
Thanks for the comment !
7. December 2011 at 5:43 am
Great tips Erik. Another way to increase site traffic is making a podcast. Many people prefer to listen rather than read. You can record yourself reading explaining about your best post or new content.
7. December 2011 at 10:11 am
Hi Gregg,
I have never tried to make a podcast.
But I know that you can use sites like Odiogo to turn your blog post into a podcast : this will allow your readers to listen your content, even on iTunes (also using iPods or iPhone).
I will check it out.
Thanks for the comment !
7. December 2011 at 5:02 pm
Hmm, I never thought about reaching out to experts in my niche before, that’s a good idea. Maybe they would link to the interview and could get some of their audience to come on over too then.
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7. December 2011 at 6:47 pm
Hello Lauren,
I think a good article with interview, or even better a video or podcast, will increase a lot traffic and popularity between your audience…
Thanks for the comment.
8. December 2011 at 8:32 am
This is something that is easier said than done. If you will dig them deeper one by one, you will find it difficult to do. Even uploading images to your post, if you will do it for SEO, you’ll have to place alt tags blah blah blah..
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9. December 2011 at 8:42 pm
Hello Harbie,
of course nothing is easy,
you will need time and effort, if you want to make things, well done.
Hard work = nice results !
9. December 2011 at 5:52 pm
Thanks for the tips, My ideas were getting old and I am in need of new ones. Glad I found this blog.
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9. December 2011 at 8:57 pm
Hello Kin,
need more help?
12. December 2011 at 9:45 am
Those high experts that you’ve mentioned can really help a lot, especially if you’ve made a good relationship with them in the community that you participate in. They might be able to give you new ideas that you can post about.
12. December 2011 at 11:53 am
I agree with you, Man Ray.
You may always need help from friends and learn from experienced people
in your niche.
12. December 2011 at 10:56 pm
Great tips! Also, the most important thing to do after you read these tips is to apply them! A lot of people read articles, tons of tips, and then they go back to their old habits (bad habits – like blackhat seo, or other similar things). Thanks for sharing!
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13. December 2011 at 11:24 am
Hello Joshua,
more important of the tips, is TAKE ACTION !
Thanks for your comment .
13. December 2011 at 1:55 pm
Thanks these are very useful for SEO, I think people have to observe general things around them, than at the time of writing you have unique idea which no body observe and know. Use pictures and videos in your blog also increase the traffic of blog.
13. December 2011 at 5:30 pm
I definetely must use more videos…or may be some podcast?
13. December 2011 at 3:55 pm
Weight page is new to me
I use a lot of images so I guess this is crucial… Thanks Erik!
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13. December 2011 at 5:30 pm
Hello Ravit,
just remember to resize images and optimize for SEO…
Thanks for the comment !
14. December 2011 at 12:44 am
Nice read, images in the post works so well for breaking up content. You might get away with a few pages of text but if someone is having a serious read of your content then it needs something to break it up and as you illuded to it can carry heavy seo benifits.
Also, I think images work better for breaking up a post than a video as people read quicker and often dont want to sit through a video.
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14. December 2011 at 9:52 am
Hi Marian,
I agree that adding images, you can break up the heavy reading walls of text …
I also think that sometimes you may add some video or podcast, just
to propose new ways to communicate to the audience that perhaps like more the videos, than reading the text…
Thanks for the comment !
14. December 2011 at 1:48 pm
Hi Erik, I really appreciate this 10 tips you have shared for online business. the last time I visited your blog I am new to online business, but now I work at home because of the help you have given and shared with us. I really want to thank you.
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14. December 2011 at 6:39 pm
Hello Kate,
I am very happy to have you helped !
Keep the hard work and you will see nice results !
15. December 2011 at 4:10 am
Thanks for the great advice!
15. December 2011 at 2:28 pm
Thanks to you Erik without your help I don’t know where will I end up, because of the useful topic you shared I feel like my success will continue.
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24. December 2011 at 4:44 am
Nice tutorial Erik!
Traffic is essential to not only blogs but also other web properties as well. And what you’ve detailed here are very solid to attract and keep the traffic engaged
Thanks for sharing.
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27. December 2011 at 6:34 pm
Hello Duy,
do you have any other tips to share?
26. December 2011 at 11:11 am
I agree to you. Except for the quality content, being involved in the community and having conversation with your readers are good ways to build your presence online and thus help you generate more sources of traffic.
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27. December 2011 at 6:35 pm
Hello Stephen,
thanks for your comment !
26. December 2011 at 11:25 pm
Some great tips here Erik. I find keeping the quality content flowing consistently is the hardest part about blogging. Trying to think of quality content that works with your SEO is another story. Great post.
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27. December 2011 at 6:38 pm
Hi Darren,
I agree with you : may be at beginning it is easier to keep up
the high quality content, after this, you just have to be consistent !
3. January 2012 at 9:09 am
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3. January 2012 at 11:32 am
Thanks for the nice suggestions !
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