Comments on: How To Increase Blog Traffic http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/ My life is a marathon, not a track meet... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michelle Kostya http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136265 Michelle Kostya Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:51:06 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136265 I agree with jafer - traffic and subscribers is always nice but I would prefer more participation (comments). Subscribers are a bonus and tangible, but stats are that only about 11% of blog readers subscribe using RSS - or something like that... - point is it is low... The masses just haven't started "subscribing". Some great points on layout and content. People will certainly come back if you give them good stuff. I agree with jafer – traffic and subscribers is always nice but I would prefer more participation (comments). Subscribers are a bonus and tangible, but stats are that only about 11% of blog readers subscribe using RSS – or something like that… – point is it is low… The masses just haven’t started “subscribing”.

Some great points on layout and content. People will certainly come back if you give them good stuff.

]]> By: jafer http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136194 jafer Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:33:42 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136194 Well, according to my stats, I get about 2000 unique visitors a week. Out of those, nobody comments - just about 5 of you who drop by and say something. So as far as increasing traffic, I stopped caring long ago, how much more traffic would I need in order for people to say something? I appreciate those who comment - it makes me feel less alone in the blogosphere, and I'd like to hear more from others, but I imagine I'm not writing the kinds of things people want to say something about. I did read an article that said to use excerpts instead of the whole damned long stories (like I usually write), but it pisses me off when I start reading something and I have to click on another link to continue reading, so I don't do that a lot. I guess I'll be forever stuck in my own little blog world with lots of traffic and nobody saying anything. <abbr><em>jafers last blog post..<a href="http://www.idiotonastick.com/talk/?p=1727" rel="nofollow">Dental Buzz</a></abbr></em> Well, according to my stats, I get about 2000 unique visitors a week. Out of those, nobody comments – just about 5 of you who drop by and say something.

So as far as increasing traffic, I stopped caring long ago, how much more traffic would I need in order for people to say something? I appreciate those who comment – it makes me feel less alone in the blogosphere, and I’d like to hear more from others, but I imagine I’m not writing the kinds of things people want to say something about.

I did read an article that said to use excerpts instead of the whole damned long stories (like I usually write), but it pisses me off when I start reading something and I have to click on another link to continue reading, so I don’t do that a lot.

I guess I’ll be forever stuck in my own little blog world with lots of traffic and nobody saying anything.

jafers last blog post..Dental Buzz

]]> By: Oma http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136187 Oma Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:39:14 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136187 The only way I know of increasing traffic to my blog is by leaving comments on other people's blogs. There's a little something on my blog for you Janice! <abbr><em>Omas last blog post..<a href="http://oma-idratherbecrafting.blogspot.com/2008/11/oh-wow-i-received-award.html" rel="nofollow">Oh Wow! I received an award!</a></abbr></em> The only way I know of increasing traffic to my blog is by leaving comments on other people’s blogs.

There’s a little something on my blog for you Janice!

Omas last blog post..Oh Wow! I received an award!

]]> By: Dick Mansfield http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136184 Dick Mansfield Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:43:39 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136184 Great ideas for getting people hooked up -- thanks. I enjoy your stuff. Great ideas for getting people hooked up — thanks. I enjoy your stuff.

]]> By: Bella Casa http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136183 Bella Casa Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:21:33 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136183 I just wrote a similar article, more about monetizing, but I touched on building readership, too. I think Entrecard is not a saviour, by any means, but it helps. I have met some nice bloggers through there, but yes, most people just click and leave. I am now trying to focus on clicking on sites that are more in line with my site, because that just makes sense, if we have the same interests, than we may become fans of one anothers' blogs. Although, I do still click on people who click on my site as well. Twitter is also a great way to meet and connect with other bloggers. I love twitter! Entrecard says my ad is on your page right now, but it's not, weird. lol. Hmmmm.... Nice to meet you! Bella <abbr><em>Bella Casas last blog post..<a href="http://bella1104.blogspot.com/2008/11/decorating-bloggersare-you-monetizing.html" rel="nofollow">Decorating Bloggers...Are You Monetizing Your Blogs?</a></abbr></em> I just wrote a similar article, more about monetizing, but I touched on building readership, too.

I think Entrecard is not a saviour, by any means, but it helps. I have met some nice bloggers through there, but yes, most people just click and leave. I am now trying to focus on clicking on sites that are more in line with my site, because that just makes sense, if we have the same interests, than we may become fans of one anothers’ blogs. Although, I do still click on people who click on my site as well.

Twitter is also a great way to meet and connect with other bloggers. I love twitter!

Entrecard says my ad is on your page right now, but it’s not, weird. lol. Hmmmm….

Nice to meet you!
Bella

Bella Casas last blog post..Decorating Bloggers…Are You Monetizing Your Blogs?

]]> By: chelle http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136182 chelle Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:17:43 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136182 I used to worry about traffic, now I am just blogging for fun. I got so worked up it wasn't really worth it. I love having a community that I am part of no matter how many times we have moved and the "Friendships" that I have developed are priceless. The writing practice and creative outlet are awesome. Those are my focus now. Have fun. <abbr><em>chelles last blog post..<a href="http://soodz.com/blog/2008/11/what-a-weekend-2/" rel="nofollow">What a Weekend!</a></abbr></em> I used to worry about traffic, now I am just blogging for fun. I got so worked up it wasn’t really worth it. I love having a community that I am part of no matter how many times we have moved and the “Friendships” that I have developed are priceless. The writing practice and creative outlet are awesome. Those are my focus now. Have fun.

chelles last blog post..What a Weekend!

]]> By: Mike http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136180 Mike Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:43:10 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136180 I just have your page bookmarked ... God only knows what your daily blog will be about! I just have your page bookmarked … God only knows what your daily blog will be about!

]]> By: Leanne http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136176 Leanne Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:44:19 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136176 Okay. I'll try them too. I have you loaded into my google reader. What happens when I subscribe? I guess I'll go find out! <abbr><em>Leannes last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/lizi/~3/448456382/messes.html" rel="nofollow">It's a bit messy</a></abbr></em> Okay. I’ll try them too. I have you loaded into my google reader. What happens when I subscribe? I guess I’ll go find out!

Leannes last blog post..It’s a bit messy

]]> By: Don Mills Diva http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136175 Don Mills Diva Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:47:23 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136175 There are some great suggestions here and BTW I just subscribed! <abbr><em>Don Mills Divas last blog post..<a href="http://donmillsdiva.blogspot.com/2008/11/chill-pill-anyone.html" rel="nofollow">Chill pill anyone?</a></abbr></em> There are some great suggestions here and BTW I just subscribed!

Don Mills Divas last blog post..Chill pill anyone?

]]> By: grandmere http://www.momontherun.net/how-to-increase-blog-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-136174 grandmere Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:37:09 +0000 http://momontherun.net/?p=1761#comment-136174 I have you on my google reader... and sometimes your blog shows up on twitter faster! I have always enjoyed your blog. I also have no ideas about increasing traffic. My blog on Vox seldom has a public posting, I always use neighbor or friend designations because I feel protective of my grandchildren when I bog about them. Good luck! <abbr><em>grandmeres last blog post..<a href="http://randommusings.vox.com/library/post/day-1.html?_c=feed-atom" rel="nofollow">Gratitude: Day 1</a></abbr></em> I have you on my google reader… and sometimes your blog shows up on twitter faster! I have always enjoyed your blog. I also have no ideas about increasing traffic. My blog on Vox seldom has a public posting, I always use neighbor or friend designations because I feel protective of my grandchildren when I bog about them. Good luck!

grandmeres last blog post..Gratitude: Day 1

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