Write, write, and write. This is maybe the best way to get traffic. But wait, everyone tells that! Well, this article is an exception. Here are the 6 most effective ways to bring traffic to your blog:
Become the reader
Read blogs that publish similar content to yours. Now, I want you to bookmark all the posts you find valuable. What are the commonalities? Can you design a “framework” that will help you orientate toward what you will publish? The main point is to find what your market is looking for and then give it away in your blog!
Publish comments on other people blogs
It's not just leaving a comment. It's leaving a comment that will make people CURIOUS. Write something that will make them want to come to your site (no, not something obvious like: if you want to find out more, come to my blog).
The best way to make people curious is to give them a very handsome tip. Many people who will read your comment will want to find out more and probably visit your blog. I'm talking about this from my experience as a reader on many blogs.
Guest posting
Many people do that and if you're not one of these people, you should consider this option very seriously.
Run contests
One of the best ways to spread the word about your blog is to run a contest and offer some valuable prices.
Join blogging communities
Networking is crucial when it comes to blogging. Joining forces with other bloggers will not only help you expand your knowledge, but also form friendships and get more exposure. You can also find people who are blogging on internet marketing communities. I have a good list of the best communities and resources on this link.
Everything you do, do it consistently
Wring posts, publishing comments, guest posts...do this all consistently! Consistency is the key. Of course, do this if it works. There's no point to do something if it doesn't bring you a lot of traffic. Test what works for you (because on some blog, for example, running contests may work better than guest posting and on others it may be the reverse. It depends of several factors) and do it consistently.
I hope this helped you find some useful ideas that you can implement right now.
