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Follow these simple blog traffic tips, and you will have a loyal following of readers!

Have strong content. No matter how people find you, your content is what will keep them coming back for more.

1. Write something new. Even if it’s from your archives, make sure you bring a fresh perspective to the world of blogging. Whether you tackle an obscure subject or a popular one, it’s vital to have a unique angle.

2. Post frequently. Post at least once a day in the beginning. It is vital to show your visitors that your blog is a constant stream of interesting information. They should leave knowing they will be missing out if they do not come back.

3. Be consistent. Once your blog is established you can decrease your posting to 3-5 times a week, but don’t drop below that! Consistency is key in frequency and in voice.

5. Post pictures, videos, and links. Not only will this make your content richer, but it will increase your SEO (search engine optimization) rating.

Get involved in the web community and create a community on your blog.

Create a community.

2. Encourage comments. Newbies judge a blog as much by the amount of comments as by the actual content, if not more. Think about what you look for when you go to a new blog. So make sure there are comments! Engage your readers. Always ask questions. And if you want some extra insurance, talk your non-blogging friends into adding comments. No one will know the difference.

3. Host a contest. Once you have a bit of a following, reward your readers with a contest. You can give away anything from a blog-related gift to cold, hard cash. Throw in a copy of your first novel and a promotional keychain and you can do even more self-promoting.

4. Get involved in a link exchange. Make friends with other bloggers and set up a program of linking between your blogs.

5. Use social networking. Take advantage of Twitter and Facebook for instant updates on blog activities.

Become known as an expert.

1. Go to Yahoo Answers and LinkedIn Answers, and start answering questions.

1. Answer questions on Yahoo and LinkedIn.

2. Get involved in online communities and forums.

4. Create a Squidoo lens. Share your knowledge via Squidoo to hook them in, and link back to your best blog posts (a couple blog posts) to keep them coming back for more.

5. Publish an ebook. For many bloggers this is a natural evolution after they have established a strong body of content. If your blog has reached that level or you have the material for a different book then by all means publish it! With self publishing online, there’s no excuse not to do it. It will increase your credibility and provide another avenue for people to find you, not to mention being a possible source of income.

Promote your blog offline. It’s amazing how many potential readers there are right in your own community. Although you don’t have to promote offline, this innovative tactic can have some surprising returns if you do your research first.

1. Make your friends give testimonials. Tell them to recommend your blog if the subject (or anything close to it) comes up. “You want to go skydiving? My friend has a great blog about extreme sports!”

2. Find your niche in their offline hangout. Where do your readers go when they aren’t online? The coffee shop, a park, school, the mall, the grocery store? Find out where they are, hunt them down, and engage them! Bonus if you can infiltrate their place of business.

3. Find allies in local leaders. Much like Tip 2 above, this is all about finding out where your target audience goes when they get out into the real world, but with less spectacle. The goal is to make contact with local leaders and encourage them to endorse and recommend your blog. A leader could be anyone from a doctor to a florist depending on your audience. Just make sure they tell your potential audience that you are a great online resource.

4. Put up fliers.

5. Read aloud from your blog at an open mic night. If you don’t mind public speaking, this can be a great tool, especially for a blog with a creative bent.

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