40 Simple Ways to Increase Blog Traffic

Jan 24, 2011 by Dan Bochichio

Below are 40 tips of how to increase traffic to your blog. They are all fairly simple and range from being low/no tech skill required upwards to having some basic programming experience. With a bit of patience and creatively, you too can be building traffic to your website in a natural and organic way that fits your personality best. Being yourself on the Internet will bring the most success to any type of campaign you decide to peruse (be it blogging, link building, affiliate/Internet marketing, social media, and probably a few other things I’ve completely overlooked as I rush to get this post up).

1. Write meaningful comments on related Blogs
2. Write about current events
3. Write on controversial topics
4. Write and Share an eBook (plug your blog in the book)
5. Write and share free plugins or web apps
6. Write high quality content
7. Write a Walkthrough, Tutorial, or “How To Guide”
8. Create a “Top List”
9. Create a Quiz
10. Create a Survey
11. Create a Poll
12. Create an FAQ on a specific subject
13. Create a checklist or guide for a specific subject
14. Review Products or Services
15. Run a Contest or have a Giveaway
16. Interview Top or Popular Industry Faces
17. Maintain an easy to navigate & clean website
18. Social Bookmark your Posts
19. Tweet your Posts
20. Connect with other Professionals on LinkedIn
21. Join LinkedIn groups on related topics
22. Submit Press Releases
23. Submit your site to Reddit, Mixx, StumbleUpon, and Digg
24. Submit your Sitemap to Google Webmaster Tools
25. Submit your RSS Feed to Blog Directories
26. Encourage readers to subscribe to your RSS
27. Link your blog in your signature on Forums you actively visit
28. Post a hilarious picture
29. Share an incredible YouTube video
30. Compose an incredible resource on a specific topic
31. Get involved with Guest Blogging communities
32. Add some personality to your website’s vibe
33. “Be Human” – add a bit of character to your posts
34. Use YouTube to make video snippets for your blog
35. Participate on YahooAnswers and WikiAnswers
36. Leave your URL in bookstores sections most related to your blog
37. Network with local Professionals
38. Answer industry / community questions
39. Offer Webinars
40. Speak at a Seminar

That’s just 40, with a bit of innovation, the possibilities for this list is endless. Have questions about any of these? Got something to add? I’m all ears…

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