I wish to raise some questions which I hope some more experienced bloggers can answer. How would one go about gaining unique regular viewers to your blog? I understand content must be unique and worthwhile which in the long run can benefit your blogs growth, however what tactics would supplement such gain? Where would initial viewers come from? How would one get their blog recognised early on without resorting to spam/self promotion? To what extent would this be more beneficial to growth vs spam/self promotion? Awaiting some honest answers with regards.
Sometimes a specific targeted topic that you can constantly be the only source of "news" or "information" for. Political blogs can attract cults if they are original.
There are many techniques in getting initial traffic to your blog without spamming or tarnishing your reputation. But the important question still bores down to if your content could retain them as a reader. Or is there something so attractive in your blog that makes the first time visitors convert to a regular reader of your blog. The most simple method to drive huge traffic is the use of social bookmarking sites like Stumble Upon. I have wrote a post on a thread here In general, if you are talking about gaining regular readers, content + uniqueness on your blog is the key to achieving it. As to how to get the initial readers, it bores down to marketing your blog with the various driving traffic technique which you can find in this forum if you search of it. Good luck with it.
Ah yes, Amosgoh. I have your guide with extreme intent and thought. That was one of the reasons which plagued my mind, was that I don't want spamming/tarnished reputation connotated with my blog. I will however admit it was a tempting thought. Thank you for the advice. I shall analyze it and use it wisely.