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May 04, 2005
Visitor Traffic: Ideas For Gaining More Blog Readers
Here's a real good article I ran across about driving traffic to your blog. It's really focused I guess more on commercial blogs, but there are a few pointers that we all could use:
Here are a few of the ideas... for those that don't care to read the entire article:
*... Place a link to your website on all of your outgoing e-mails. It sounds simple enough, yet very few people do it.
*... Develop a reputation for being knowledgeable and helpful, and you will be regarded as an expert in your field. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and to start discussions either. There are many other people who will be wanting that same question asked, but are often too shy to do so.
*... Don't forget to place a link back to your site, in your signature line, sometimes referred to as a sig line. Most forums encourage the use of signature lines. They often provide space, for some additional information on your site, as well. You will be pleasantly surprised at how many people will click on your sig line link.
*... Get your blog included in as many free or low cost directories as possible.
*... Write a press release for distribution to the news media. If your business is doing anything that could be considered newsworthy, be sure to send a press release, to the appropriate media outlets. News releases could point out new executive additions or substantial increases in staffing, expansion plans, new products, or a business anniversary.
*... Use a little word of mouth advertising. Simply tell everyone you know about your website. Give them incentive to tell others by doing a little viral marketing. Have something humorous or interesting, to send around the internet, via e-mail or instant messenger.
These are all good, and explained in detail in the article.
Kevin
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Posted by: Kevin Adams May 4, 2005 12:29 PM | Category: Kevin's Stuff
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And, the number #1 idea for generating traffic to your blog...
**drum rool***
Put up lots of good content!
Ummm... er... yeah that's right. What he said.
Sort of forgot to mention that one! We're working on it Jeremy!
Hi Kevin,
Good tips, these all will work. I have found a site that has many other useful tips.
The Affiliate Community: http://www.affiliatecommunity.com
All The Best, Steve Renner
These ideas sound great but we can also focus on doing SEO of our blogs for relevant keywords. This will also help in bringing more blog readers.
I was wondering if you guys just take some time out and have a look at this book, it is worth reaing regarding bringing more traffic to the websites. The link for the book is here:
http://www.goseopro.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=28&osCsid=7150fd038392b39ce4e158c31d91be56
dont forget to submit article in bookmark site
like digg stumbleon,etc
maybe can help ur get lotoff traffic
Many of those tricks will get you ranked higher on Google, but ultimately the success of a blog is based on the quantity and quality of the blogs content. More content means more keywords are targed, and better content means more repeat visitors.