This is short, sweet and to the point, let's go:
- Boost your SEO by spending the little bit of money required to purchase your domain --> once you have it, it's yours
- Ask open-ended questions and request comments at the end of your blog post --> see the bottom of this post
- Write about something other than your organization, your products and your services --> remember, it isn't always about you
- Mix up your type of posts: long posts, shorter posts, lists, videos, interviews, audio, polls, photos, testimonials, reviews, etc. --> mixing the format keeps your readers interested
- Have your blog posts go to your other online properties --> whether someone reads it on your Facebook page or goes to the URL, they're reading it
- Bring in guest bloggers and be a guest blogger
- Participate in other online and IRL social networks: Twitter chats, networking events, blog commemorative days, meetups and tweetups --> constantly work for new readers
- Have your blog as part of your email signature, most services allow for hyperlinking --> easiest way to increase passive traffic
- List your blog on your business card, your Facebook page, your LinkedIn profile and your Twitter bio --> let people know where to find you
- Regularly read and leave valuable comments on other blogs in your niche, such as "nice post, have you considered...," "I disagree because..." or "these are additional resources..." -->conversation, conversation, conversation
What techniques have you used to increase your blog traffic?
What seemed like a good idea to increase your blog traffic, but turned out not to be?
Additional resources:
Blogging Basics 101
Mack Collier
