Most of us out there don’t just build a blog for fun. I’m sure you’re looking to bring in loads of traffic so that you can spread your word and make lots of money. Well, with a lot of hard work and a great blog, there are so many cool
ways to increase traffic to your blog. Keep in mind that if you want to use some of these strategies, you’re going to have to have a website that is considered highly qualified.
Effective Ways to Increase Your Blog Traffic
Reach out to Resources
Try to look for resource pages that are in your niche. For example, let’s say that you run a job-related website. Searching for something such as [Allintitle: resources + “jobs”] could yield some great results. Change the “jobs” with other related keywords to see what you can find. Shoot that website owner an email and see if they will link. The worst thing they can say is no! If you do snag a link, it’s a great way to get a link and traffic.
Research Competitors
Ever wonder how your competitor is getting 1,000 hits daily? Well, there are ways to tell exactly who’s linking to them. One of my favorite tools is
Ahrefs’ Backlink Checker. This tools will show you any website backlinks. You can use this tool to explore your competitor backlinks websites, from where they are getting those backlinks. And you can also browse through the links and see if you can take advantage of any for your site backlinks.
Link Out
Don’t be greedy with your website. Be sure to link out to other websites in your post. If people start clicking on these links, they may see your referral coming up in their traffic reports. As a returned favor, they may link out to you.
Submit Videos
If you haven’t done any sort of video marketing, consider creating some quality videos that you can throw upon YouTube and other video directories.
Niche Directories
Instead of focusing on the directories that add everyone, consider adding your website to a local niche directory. Keep in mind that some are going to charge you, but it may be worth it. For instance, if your website is on law, consider finding a directory on a law that you can add your website to.
Guest Posting
Like I’m doing now, guest posting is an awesome way to reach out to a new audience and write a great piece. If people like what you’re writing about, they may click on the link in your author profile. To find these guest posts, search for [Submit Guest Post + “Keyword”].
Offer Services
Do you offer some sort of service that you can hand out to others in exchange for a mention? For example, let’s say that you can create graphics. Offer website owners a new logo or a graphic of their choice. In exchange, just ask them to link back to you.
Write a Testimonial
Have you used a service in the past? If so, ask them if you can leave a small testimonial. If they use it, be sure to use your name and company name. If they blast it on their main page, you may find potential customers clicking on your URL.
Offer Contests
Contests are a great way to build a brand and draw traffic to your website. Even if you can only afford to give away $20, this is an awesome way to have fun and have new faces find your site. With the contest, be creative! You can do something over Twitter, Facebook, or even something right on your page.
Get Interviewed
Getting interviewed by a popular media outlet can draw thousands of eyes to your website. If you don’t know how to reach a journalist, it isn’t that hard. HARO, also known as Help A Reporter is a great way to get on a daily newsletter that connects people like you and me to big-name reporters.
Contribute to Answers
As the last one on our list, take advantage of answering questions on Quora, Answers.com, and other related high rank sites. Leave informative answers with a URL back to your website. Don’t just spam here because it could get your website banned.
Leverage Social Media
Promote your blog posts on various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Engage with your audience, join niche-related groups, and participate in discussions to drive traffic to your blog.
Repurpose Content
Transform your blog posts into different formats, such as infographics, slideshows, or podcasts. By repurposing content, you can reach a wider audience across different platforms.
Build an Email List
Encourage visitors to subscribe to your newsletter. Sending regular updates with valuable content can keep readers engaged and bring them back to your blog.
Engage in Online Communities
Participate in forums, Facebook groups, and Reddit discussions related to your niche. Provide helpful insights and subtly share your blog when relevant.
