15 Ways to Help You Get More Traffic to Your Blog

Blogging is a great way to build your brand, potentially get more audience, and make money. But it is not always easy to get the audience you want to read your blog. Some bloggers spend years trying to grow their audience organically. This can be difficult because many factors go into making those connections happen, like writing quality content for your niche.

Here are 15 ways you can help with getting more traffic to your blog so you can grow an engaged audience who wants more of what you have to offer.

1. Focus on your headline

Headlines are the most important part of your blog. They drive traffic, they attract readers and they shape how people perceive you as an expert in your field.

There is more to a good headline than just saying something is interesting or useful; it has to be compelling enough that someone would want to click on your post, read and share it with others.

2. Include headings and subheadings

Headings and subheadings help your readers understand the structure of your content. They also help you organize your content, so that it’s easier for them to read through and find what they are looking for. Use headings and subheadings to break up long paragraphs, so that readers don’t get lost in the middle of a sentence or paragraph.

3. Use keywords in your content

Don’t overdo it, but don’t ignore it either. When people search for things on Google, they typically type in a few keywords. If you don’t use those words, it is unlikely that you will show up in their search results.

Keywords are the words that people usually use when searching for something. They are important because they help you show up in search results—and more traffic means more readers. But don’t overdo it: if all of your posts are full of keyword phrases like “how to write an article”, no one will know what they are reading because there won’t be much substance left behind when someone clicks through from one post to another with different content.

4. Produce quality content

Make sure your content helps people solve their problems and make them feel better about themselves. If you can help people with your writing, they will be more likely to share it with their friends and family members.

Content that is well-written, informative and unique will always be popular among the audience.

5. Publish regularly and consistently

The first step to getting more traffic to your blog is publishing regularly and consistently. If you publish once a week or even less than that, you are missing out on all the benefits of having a steady stream of content coming in.

Here are some tips for creating consistent posts:

●    Publish at least once a week if possible—if not every day, at least weekly. This will help your followers stay up-to-date with what’s happening in your life and keep them interested in reading more from you.

●    Publish at set times each week (ex: Monday through Friday). The best way for readers to follow along with what’s going on around them is by setting aside specific times during which they can expect new content from their favorite blogger(s). If someone doesn’t see any new material until later in the month, there’s no reason why they should continue visiting regularly—and eventually start losing interest altogether.

6. Increase your website speed

●    Use a CDN

CDNs (Content Delivery Networks) make your website load faster by distributing your assets across multiple servers so that they are closer to the user. This can eliminate delays caused by distance and latency, which is why many popular sites use them—including Facebook, Twitter and more.

●    Use a caching plugin

A caching plugin will save you from having to upload every image or file you want on your site manually every time someone visits it; instead, it copies the original files into its cache folder where they will be served from future requests until they expire naturally. This keeps visitors happy because their browser doesn’t have any extra work done for them when loading pages with lots of graphics/video files.

7. Build links from other websites

Link building is an essential part of SEO, and it is not something you can just jump into. The process takes time and effort, but it will pay off for your blog in the long run.

Link building should be a long-term strategy for your content marketing efforts. You can build links from other websites by creating useful content and sharing it on social media or forums.

You can also participate in communities related to your industry or niche, as well as participate in online surveys to generate valuable information about potential customers who could benefit from what you offer them or vice versa.

8. Share blog posts to social media accounts

If you want to get more visitors to your blog, one of the best ways is to share your posts on social media. You can use all of the major platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as Pinterest and LinkedIn.

This strategy works best if you have a schedule for when you will share your new blog post with followers. This way they won’t miss out on anything new from you by just browsing through their feed or liking/sharing stuff that doesn’t interest them at all.

Before publishing any new content though, make sure it is ready for public consumption. The last thing anyone wants is a half-finished article that comes out without being polished enough.

9. Reach out to fellow bloggers in your niche and offer to help them

This is a great way to get more traffic, and it’s also a great way to make friends and connections. The first step is finding other bloggers in your niche who are willing to help you out by sharing their content on social media or linking back to yours. Then reach out and offer them some kind of deal; maybe even free blog space or affiliate links if they share your post with their followers.

When someone sees that they’re not alone, they will be more likely to share what you write because now there’s an incentive for them to.

10. Answer questions on Quora

Quora is a great place to answer questions. It is a question-and-answer site that allows users to ask questions and get answers from people in their industry or profession.

You can use Quora as an opportunity to promote your blog posts, build relationships with other bloggers, and build your brand by answering interesting questions on this platform.

11. Create an email list

Email marketing is a great way to connect with your readers and build relationships, which can help you get more traffic to your blog.

An email is a powerful tool for promoting posts, products and services on your site as well as sharing other news or updates that are relevant to their interests or what they might be interested in reading about at any given time.

You can also send out newsletters or other promotions through email campaigns like an email series so readers know when something new comes out.

12. Leave comments on other people’s blog

If you have the time, leave comments on other people’s blogs.

Commenting on blogs in your niche can be a great way to get more traffic and make connections with other bloggers in the industry. Don’t spam though; be genuine and add value when you comment. For instance, if someone asks “what are the best tips for starting?”, then you could post something like “I’m new too! Here are my first few steps.” This will show that you are just as excited about starting as they are and allow them to learn from someone else who has been there before them.

13. Create e-books and checklists

One of the best ways to get more traffic to your blog is to create e-books and checklists. The first step is making a free e-book or checklist that you can give away for free. Then make it easy for people to download by putting a button on your site, in emails and social media posts, etc., that links directly back to where they can find it in their inboxes and maybe even give them some extra incentive for doing so. Don’t make the e-book too long though; people won’t want it if they are thinking about reading an hour-long book.

Remember: This isn’t just about getting traffic; it’s also about building relationships with readers who trust you enough not only to read but also to recommend other blogs like yours.

14. Use infographics in your content marketing mix

Infographics are a great way to share information. They are easy to understand and can be shared on social media, email marketing, and blog posts. So, if you want more traffic from your site, use infographics in your content marketing mix.

15. Use guest posts

Guest posts are a great way to get your name out there. If you are looking for a long-term strategy, guest posting is one of the best ways to build traffic and links back to your blog. You can use guest posts as a way to build links on other websites and get more exposure for your site by adding value in the comments section or sharing interesting facts about the topic of interest.

One thing that I like doing with my guest posting strategy is giving away gift cards or coupons from companies that have worked with me previously. This helps me build relationships with these brands so when they come calling again later down the road, it will be easier than ever before.

Conclusion

Does your blog need traffic? Some of these methods may help give you a boost, but not every method will be right for everyone. Try a few at a time until you find the ones that work best for you. Traffic is great, but traffic is useless if people don’t read what you write.