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50 tips to drive lots of traffic to your blog

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by sarbaraj101, Oct 20, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    This is Sarba Raj, with some traffic tips I recently stumbled upon. I'm about to promote my blog, http://www.sarbaraj.com with these.

    Thought to share it with all of you. Here are some 50 tips for driving traffic to your blog:

    # Submit your site to the main web directories - you’ll find a good list at Directory Maximiser
    # Make sure that the whole of your blog is indexed on the main Search Engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN/Live
    # Get a Google Sitemap on your blog to help to get it fully indexed
    # Participate in online business networking sites such as Linked In, eCademy and SoFlow
    # Make it easy for your readers to bookmark your blog on the social bookmarking sites such as Digg, Del.icio.us, Furl etc.
    # Make sure you submit your blog to the main Blog directories (Good list here and here)
    # Also submit your blog to the main RSS directories
    # Ensure that you automatically ping the main blog Search Engines and Directories suach as Technorati and IceRocket to get instantly indexed - good list of pinging addresses
    # Join a number of relevant online communities or discussion groups for your market area
    # Maximise the design of your own blog: highlight posts or subjects that will attract and retain readers
    # Add comments - relevant, useful comments - to other people’s threads or blogs
    # Use Pay per Click (PPC) advertising like Google Adwords or Yahoo Search Marketing
    # Advertise on sites such as Gumtree or Craigslist
    # Make sure that you run an ezine (e-newsletter) alongside your blog and make the two work together
    # Make sure that you link out to other blogs in your blog posts and, for special recommended blogs, in your BlogRoll
    # Join MyBlogLog to be able to make contact with other MyBlogLog users and develop relationships
    # Set up a social network part of your blog with Ning
    # Write your own e-book (perhaps using content from your blog) and give away free chapters to encourage visitors or subscribers
    # Start your own meme or viral networking idea (such as 2000 Bloggers)
    # Attend local networking groups such as BNI, BRE etc - tell them about what you do and reference your blog
    # Set up and develop a profile on online social networking sites such as MySpace, Bebo etc.
    # Create a free account on BT Tradespace
    # Interview people for your own regular podcast - perhaps you could make it like your own online radio show
    # Contact other relevant ezines and offer to write articles for them
    # Submit your articles to article directories (Ezine Articles, Article Alley etc.)and link to your blog in the signature
    # Submit your own ezine to ezine directories such as Ezine Directory or Best Ezines
    # Include podcasts as part of your blog to distribute interviews, informational pieces etc.
    # Convert some of your existing articles into podcasts
    # Create a lense at Squidoo
    # Distribute and syndicate your articles and podcasts via your RSS feed
    # Offer free white papers or specialist documents which are branded with your blog and RSS details
    # Set up teleconferences or teleseminars focusing on your main content areas
    # Write a review of books on Amazon.com linking back to your blog
    # Distribute press releases via online news services such as PR Web or Press Box
    # Add a poll or survey to your blog and post/distribute the results - try SurveyGizmo if you are a Wordpress user
    # Read other blogs and leave your own comments on them
    # Use trackbacks when you reference other bloggers’ posts
    # Create podcasts of your best posts and syndicate them, as well as submitting them to iTunes and other podcast directories
    # Sign up to Feedburner and include the Headline Animator in your email signature and the one you use when you post to forums
    # Make sure you include your blog address on your business cards and company stationery
    # Customise and improve your RSS Feed using Feedburner - include special offers, sign up opportunities and make sure the feed delivers the full post
    # Increase RSS feed sign ups by offering a sign up bonus to subscribers - how? Just ask!
    # Offer readers the chance to sign up via email (Feedburner and Feedblitz offer the service
    # Put files and follow ups to presentations, conferences and seminars on your blog for attendees to read and download
    # Offer to become a Guest blogger on other blogs and invite Guest bloggers to write on your own blog
    # Make sure to submit articles to and participate in Blog Carnivals (more on Blog Carnivals here)
    # Optimise your blog where possible and particularly the Categories, Title Tags and Meta Tags
    # Participate regularly in conversations on other blogs
    # Post answers on LinkedIn Answers and Yahoo Answers
    # Try LinkBaiting using controversial subjects or opinions – be careful though!

    source: http://www.betterbusinessblogging.com/
     
    sarbaraj101, Oct 20, 2007 IP
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  2. Blogspotter

    Blogspotter Notable Member

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    #2
    Long list huh...

    Great tips but have you used it to success?

    Thanks for taking the time to post such a comprehensive tips though
     
    Blogspotter, Oct 20, 2007 IP
  3. sarbaraj101

    sarbaraj101 Peon

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    #3
    No prob, man.
    I had tried some on my previous blog but then I moved to other biz, leaving blogging. But now, I'm back to blogging.
     
    sarbaraj101, Oct 20, 2007 IP
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    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Can you explain to me what a lense at Squidoo is please?
     
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    sarbaraj101 Peon

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    #5
    Its just like a post.
     
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    the rebel Active Member

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    #6
    thnx good information
     
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  7. Lastbutnotleast

    Lastbutnotleast Peon

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    #7
    Interesting copy/paste
     
    Lastbutnotleast, Oct 20, 2007 IP
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    themonetizer Guest

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    #8
    Great list of tips here. Thanks for sharing these, there's plenty there for me to give a try with.
     
    themonetizer, Oct 20, 2007 IP
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    maverick123 Peon

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    #9
    It's a long list to digest, anyways thanks for sharing these tips, i surely will adopt some of them to benefit :)
     
    maverick123, Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    dynn Notable Member

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    #10
    great tips..thanks for sharing
     
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    fitforfreedom Peon

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    #12
    Welcome to all. Ya its a copy/paste; lastbutnotleast.
     
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    #13
    Your list does in fact contain some very good ideas to get more traffic. Very useful. :D
     
    Emperor, Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    #14
    good tips.
     
    masterofpaytoclick, Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    #15
    I'm looking forward to the whole serious, keep up the good work.
     
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    sat123 Banned

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    #16
    rep given..good tips...
     
    sat123, Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    sarbaraj101 Peon

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    #17
    Thanks for the rep and the compliment.
    BTW, you can also submit blog to blogrush; another tip ;)
     
    sarbaraj101, Oct 22, 2007 IP
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    danger9918 Well-Known Member

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    #18
    thankssss , great list , must have taken you long :p
     
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  20. CourageTheCowardlyDog

    CourageTheCowardlyDog Well-Known Member

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    #20
    Thanks sarbaraj101

    I knew loads of these already, but hey.. nice list.

    +rep left
     
    CourageTheCowardlyDog, Oct 24, 2007 IP