Increase Blog Traffic - Here Are 7 Free Ways to Attract More Visitors
There are many ways to increase blog traffic, both free and paid.
Personally I like free because...
well it's free! It's always nice to find ways to bring in more readers without spending any money.
Here are 7 ways I've found to drive traffic to my websites for free...
1.
Google Analytics - Google Analytics will tell you about your visitors.
Are they here for the 1st time? How long are they on the site? How were they referred to your website.
Even what country are the visitors coming from.
It will even tell what keywords they typed in the search engines to find you.
And then you can use this information to create new content to attract more of your ideal visitors.
2.
Squidoo - This wonderful site created by Seth Godin allows you to create a single page website around a favorite subject.
So, how does this bring more visitors? The cool part is you can add links to your blog in your Squidoo page.
This does two things: First, it will bring direct traffic from people clicking on these links.
Second, these one way links will help with the SEO.
3.
Claim Your Blog On Technorati - The best definition comes from their site: "Technorati was founded to help bloggers to succeed by collecting, highlighting, and distributing the online global conversation.
" What does claim your blog mean? It really means adding your site to their index.
4.
Use Plugins - Plugins add extra functions, and convenience to your blogging.
They make your blog run easier and add power to your site.
There are over 4,000 plugins available today, and each one help you customize it to your needs.
5.
Post To Forms - Getting active in forums can and will increase blog traffic.
If you are seen as someone who is adding value to the community people will check out your website.
In fact, you will find some of your best readers coming from a forum if you do it right.
6.
Twitter - Twitter has become a powerful traffic generation tool, and shows no sign of slowing down.
One of the best things I like about Twitter is the almost instant response and response you receive.
7.
Guest Post - Finding someone to guest post on your blog can kill two birds with one stone.
You get fresh content to make available for your readers.
Content which you don't have to create.
Plus, you get access to another source of traffic.
You see the guest blogger will promote the upcoming post to their list and readers.
Personally I like free because...
well it's free! It's always nice to find ways to bring in more readers without spending any money.
Here are 7 ways I've found to drive traffic to my websites for free...
1.
Google Analytics - Google Analytics will tell you about your visitors.
Are they here for the 1st time? How long are they on the site? How were they referred to your website.
Even what country are the visitors coming from.
It will even tell what keywords they typed in the search engines to find you.
And then you can use this information to create new content to attract more of your ideal visitors.
2.
Squidoo - This wonderful site created by Seth Godin allows you to create a single page website around a favorite subject.
So, how does this bring more visitors? The cool part is you can add links to your blog in your Squidoo page.
This does two things: First, it will bring direct traffic from people clicking on these links.
Second, these one way links will help with the SEO.
3.
Claim Your Blog On Technorati - The best definition comes from their site: "Technorati was founded to help bloggers to succeed by collecting, highlighting, and distributing the online global conversation.
" What does claim your blog mean? It really means adding your site to their index.
4.
Use Plugins - Plugins add extra functions, and convenience to your blogging.
They make your blog run easier and add power to your site.
There are over 4,000 plugins available today, and each one help you customize it to your needs.
5.
Post To Forms - Getting active in forums can and will increase blog traffic.
If you are seen as someone who is adding value to the community people will check out your website.
In fact, you will find some of your best readers coming from a forum if you do it right.
6.
Twitter - Twitter has become a powerful traffic generation tool, and shows no sign of slowing down.
One of the best things I like about Twitter is the almost instant response and response you receive.
7.
Guest Post - Finding someone to guest post on your blog can kill two birds with one stone.
You get fresh content to make available for your readers.
Content which you don't have to create.
Plus, you get access to another source of traffic.
You see the guest blogger will promote the upcoming post to their list and readers.
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