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rob · 1 year ago

Some great tips there that almost any blogger can utilise.

Thanks for that nice post.

Rob

ChangeForge | Ken Stewart · 1 year ago

Very nice, Mike. In your opinion, what is the test of success? In other words, when would a blogger know, "the have arrived" (so to speak)?

mfruchter · 1 year ago

Ken,

Thanks for the comment. That's a very good question defining "arrived." I think it has different meanings and outcomes for all of us. For some it's page views, ad revenue, massive followings etc. I don't know if one can say they have ever truly arrived. What I can say is you will feel it when it happens.

oliverg · 1 year ago

The only ppl asking me for Link exchanges are SEOs and I usually mark those mails as spam. I don't know about other bloggers, but all bloggers not into greyhat seo or worse HATE spammers, as they abuse our blogs to make money.

So after reading your very first hint I don't really feel like reading on, although I KNOW that your intentions are different. That is why I am so irritated.

CraigK · 1 year ago

Great tips. As someone who is new to social media and blogging, and thinking of starting my own blog just for fun, these are great tips to hear and use. Any advice on how to set up basic SEO practices?

Derek Anders · 1 year ago

Great Post. There are a lot of great tips that you listed for getting traffic!

gina · 1 year ago

Great post. Very informative and for me quite timely. Thanks!

mfruchter · 1 year ago

Gina,

I hope it helps in some way. Good luck, and thank you.

mfruchter · 1 year ago

CraigK,

Start with your page titles, headlines, and url structure. They always should contain the relevant keywords/phrases you are targeting. Try to use your keywords in the beginning of your headlines, titles and content body. I also wrote a detailed post with tips for improving search engine visibility. I go into much more detail. You can view it at the link below.

http://www.louisgray.com/live/2008/11/15-tips-o...

Thanks

Peter Efland · 1 year ago

Great post Mike (and Louis). As mentioned on FF - a few weeks ago I hadn't heard of Mike (I know - I'm new here) but gotta say I'm very impressed and Mike is fast forwarding into one of my favourite bloggers - which I guess is quite an accomplishment with so many skilled bloggers around - great work

mfruchter · 1 year ago

Phfland, you are to kind. It's comments like this, that make my day :) Thanks

jorgeblanco · 1 year ago

Two way blogger, that is the way to go. All of the tips are great. I'll try to keep them in mind.

mathewballard · 12 months ago

Some fantastic tips you posted. They have really opened up my mind to some things that I need to do to improve.

Jesse · 12 months ago

Very resourceful.

Thanks

Trace Cohen · 12 months ago

I think #4 is my favorite point. Blogging is all about creating value and thought, and the interaction between you and your readers is really where this happens. If someone takes the time to read and comment on your article, it's only courteous that you acknowledge it and even show them the same respect by commenting on their blog. This will lead to relationships with your readers and help you create a network.

Search Engine Optimization · 11 months ago

Very informative Louis,

I think you hit the nail when you say be a two-way blogger and develop relationships with other bloggers, I think people generally like to be engaged in the information they are reading or following and can add so much to it that the Synergy created might be greater then the info itself..

soultravelers3 · 11 months ago

Excellent! Thank you very much. I just found this on Twitter through my friend @elliottng and am so glad that I read it and "discovered" you. I will be reading more!

atramantano · 11 months ago

Mike,
This is an awesome post! I haven't seen things put so realistically else-where. I'm glad I found this post and this blog.

Adam

PaulHarvey · 11 months ago

This is good information for those starting out. I am a marketing Coach based in Scotland for many of my clients are just moving into the Internet age, they are looking for traffic solution and do not always like my answers. Your post proves the point. In traditional marketing the key was always to build relationships with customers so that they take time to read your letters and answer your calls.

Blogging and social media require the same consistent behaviour and time commitment as with any marketing process. The big advantage is the potential for feedback and real time customer interaction.

Carl · 11 months ago

I never really considered link exchanges. I think this is something I will try.

I've managed to grow traffic relatively steadily, and i must say I am finding the whole thing fascinating :-)

http://www.carlknibbs.net/blog/2008/12/18/growi...

SK · 11 months ago

I have just started blogging and was looking for info on how to increase traffic, I must say your article was one of the most helpful. Thank you.

SEO · 10 months ago

Mike you did really a great job while briefing all the possibilities involve in SEO.. It would definitely help those people who have just started with their businesses or sites.. An SEO keeping all these points in his mind would always successfully throw ball in his court..

muzamil · 9 months ago

you should have patience with you website traffic it is not a thing which can be created in a day or two so have patience slowly & steadly you will see traffic coming to your website

Jason W · 9 months ago

This is a fantastic list for bloggers. I realy like the comment on being a 1 way blogger or 2 way. Inspires me to go to the next level and start interacting with visitors and share my search engine optimization tips.

randolphquan · 8 months ago

I read both this post and 15 tips for improving website visibility. Thanks for your information MIke. I see blogging way differently now.

Keegan02 · 3 weeks ago

I have the idea of starting my own blog. What's that two way blogger? Any idea?

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