Traffic? Oh yes, what a buzz word. Every new blogger will crave and work for traffic. If you want to monetize your blog definitely it needs to have a consistent flow of traffic, engaged readers and a whole lot more. Indeed, blogging takes serious hard work.
The worst thing that can happen? Is that you will feel as if blogging become a chore, that it’s causing you stress more than any part of your life. We don’t want that.
I did some serious research last weekend and oh boy, I found some kick ass stuff to share with you on how your blog can generate traffic. I am starting to implement these one by one and it is working so far. So, I thought I’m gonna share it with you!
I strongly believe that blogging is not a competition. We all started this journey because we want to do what we LOVE to do! So please, comment below if you have some tips on getting traffic that is not included in the list.
Grow Traffic Through Social Media:
| 1. Post on Quora in Relevant Subjects |
2. Share Articles to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn |
| 3. Create a Facebook Page |
| 4. Add a Link from Your Twitter Profile |
| 5. Add a Link from Your Instagram |
| 6. Add a Link from Your Skype Status |
| 7. Add a Link from Your Pinterest |
| 8. Appear on a Podcast |
| 9. Start a Podcast |
| 10. Post Videos to YouTube |
| 11. Share Pictures to Flickr |
| 12. Link from Your Vine Profile |
| 13. Post Video Snippets or GIFs to Vine |
| 14. Links from Your LinkedIn Page |
| 15. Post Your Content to LinkedIn Groups |
| 16. Link from Your GitHub Profile |
| 17. Link from Other Niche Social Networks |
| 18. Use Buffer to Share Multiple Times |
| 19. Use Edgar to Share Repeatedly |
| 20. Share on Google Plus |
| 21. Update Your Google+ Profile with a Link to Your Site |
| 22. Share to Google+ Communities |
| 23. Share on Pinterest |
| 24. Share Articles on Snapchat |
| 25. Share Articles on Instagram |
| 26. Do a “Share Exchange” on Instagram |
| 27. Encourage WhatsApp Sharing |
| 28. Create Slide Shares of Your Content |
| 29. Host Periscope Sessions |
| 30. Create Infographics |
| 31. Add Sharing Buttons |
| 32. Ping People Mentioned in Your Content |
| 33. Join Twitter Chats |
| 34. Start a Twitter Chat |
Grow Traffic Through E-mail:
| 35. Update Your Email Signature |
| 36. Update the Email Signatures of Your Whole Company |
| 37. Add an Autoresponder with a Link to Your Site |
| 38. Direct, Targeted, Email Outreach |
| 39. Email Out New Posts |
| 40. Ask Your Current Readers to Forward |
| 41. Ask Your Readers What Else they Read |
| 42. Do a list swap with someone else’s list |
Grow Traffic Through Optimizing your site:
| 43. Grow Your Email List |
| 44. Run a Giveaway |
| 45. Use Snip.ly to Drive Traffic Back to You |
| 46. Offer a Free Product |
| 47. Sell a Bundle with Other Products |
| 48. Interview Influencers on Your Site |
| 49. Write an Expert Roundup Post |
| 50. Review Companies and Products |
| 51. Host a Webinar, Ask Your List to Promote |
| 52. Post Job Listings |
| 53. Create a Forum On Your Site |
| 54. Publish Awards |
Use Advertising:
| 55. Twitter Ads |
| 56. LinkedIn Ads |
| 57. Facebook Ads |
| 58. Google Search Ads |
| 59. Google Display Ads |
| 60. Pinterest Ads |
| 61. StumbleUpon Ads |
| 62. Instagram Ads |
| 63. Reddit Ads |
| 64. Bing Ads |
| 65. Yahoo Ads |
| 66. Re targeting Ads |
| 67. Mobile Ads |
| 68. Buy Ads on Niche Sites |
| 6.9 Sponsor a Relevant Newsletter |
| 70 Sponsor a Thank You Page |
| 71 Buy Physical Ads |
| 72. Print Ads |
Lapis Lazuli ? AlicjaMaKota.pl
What does “list swap” mean? I don’t get it 😀
Janica Khemlani
Hello! “List Swaps” is when you join link building activities with other bloggers, some calls it link party. Let me know if you need more tips 🙂
Lapis Lazuli ? AlicjaMaKota.pl
Thank you! In Poland we call them link parties 🙂
Steve Patterson
I have my blog address and logo as a vinyl on my car. You already mentioned most of all the other ways. Another way is Word of mouth. Business Cards and advertising in community papers.
Janica Khemlani
I will update the post with your suggestions 🙂 Thanks for that!
Emma Lenhart
Great article! And I love the branding of your website.
Janica Khemlani
Thank you so much Emma! YAY! You made my day! **hugs** Let me know if I can help with you anything 🙂
Ara Maine Prado
Oh this is a great article! Thank you. 😀
Janica Khemlani
Really sorry for commenting so late! Hu-Hu. Happy you liked this post let me know if I can help you with anything 🙂
Meleah Bowles
Any tips for finding “share exchanges” on Instagram?
Meleah | Editor, earnspendlive.com
Janica Khemlani
Hi Meleah, really sorry to respond late to your comment Hu-Hu. I am not an that big in Instagram but I’ll find some resources that would be helpful for you. I’ll get in touch with you once I have it 🙂