How do you plan on increasing blog traffic in 2010?
It’s the New Year and, as always, the word “resolution” gets bandied about in many conversations at this time of year. Here, at TotallyUniqueLife, I’m interested in what your resolutions are for the coming year when it comes to blogging. I know that all of my readers are not bloggers, but I would imagine that a large majority are blogging regularly. If you currently have a blog, I’d really like to hear about how you plan on increasing your blog traffic in 2010. For what it is worth, my priorities are to do more guest posting and to refine my blog design. If you’re interested in reading any of my guest posts of 2009, please see the right sidebar under “Guest Posts”.
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I think you’re going to see a lot of people voting for redesign since people like their ‘fresh start’ to the year. I’m sort of in that area but I was going to redesign it anyway, the fact that it’s a new year has nothing to do with it.
I was going to vote for guest posting too, but I don’t have much experience in that area (yet) to say if it will have an increased effect. I’m sure it will but my goal for this month is to write a lot of blog posts (50+) that don’t necessarily have to be published or all on my site – they could be guest posts as well.
Will aim for 20+ posted on my site but 50 posts completed 100%
My goal for this year is simple – get to the end of the year and be able to say that I can continue to do this and not worry about looking for a 9-5 job.
Sarge | BeginnerBlogger.com
Hi Sarge,
). I just finished a movement to WordPress and the FrugalTheme so my goal there is to refine the design which should be fun. Good luck in your goal for this year. It’s been nice getting to know you.
I’m a huge proponent of guest posting. If it means that I post less on my own blog that is OK because with the guest posts there are different audiences viewing your work. Henri at WakeUpCloud went from PageRank of 0 to PageRank of 4 in something like 2 months. The assertion is that it was from guest posting so if that matters to you, you may want to add that to your list of to-dos (like we have more time
Best,
Bob
2 things – networking, and collaborating. Guest posts, JV’s, etc.
Hi Nathan,
I am also going to expand my collaboration during the next year. I now understand a little more of what it’s all about so expanding in different ways is important. Thanks for commenting and stopping by and hopefully you also took the poll!
Best,
Bob
Guest posting for sure. I have been doing it relentlessly for the past month or so and it’s working out great. If you just do one thing this year, make it guest posting. It’s hard work, but it works.
Hi Henri,
I agree wholeheartedly on guest posting. I took a big jump since the last update myself. Being able to be viewed by totally other audiences is extremely helpful. I agree that it’s hard work because you’ve got to give it your best. Thanks for commenting and taking my poll.
Best,
Bob
I just voted for guest posting and commenting on other blogs. I would’ve voted for sprucing up the design as my third item since I need a lot of help in that department. I do think that many bloggers make split-second decisions on what blogs they want to comment on based on great design.
Hi Belinda,
Thanks for voting and commenting. I do think guest posting is extremely important and, believe it or not, I have a guest post coming up on Tuesday on BloggingTips.com that reiterates that theme. I do think that you may be right about the design of a blog makes a difference as to whether someone will read anything more. If they don’t like the design they may just move on. I know one thing, once they read your work, they will be hooked!
Best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
I have been taking the watch and see approach to all of this for a few months now, and am finally getting the sites I’ve decided on designed right now.
For some reason, 2010 seems to be starting off as a year that people are really jazzed up about, which is great. I feel the same. I’m planning on working full time on my blogs which will include regular posting, a passel of guest posting, and lots of marketing. That shouldn’t be hard for me. I love commenting and going on twitter!
The material from my new blogs will fit in perfectly here, and I hope I can guest post for you when I get rolling.
Thanks,
Debbie Ferm
Debbie,
I would love to take a look at one of your guest posts should you like to send one along. If you go to my “Write for this Blog” page you can read more about guest posting on TotallyUniqueLife. I also agree that there is a lot of optimism out there in the blogging world for 2010. I think there are a lot of opportunities for us bloggers if we only do the work and learn what works.
I am so glad that you dropped by, commented, and I hope you also took my poll. I look forward to talking to you in the future and don’t hesitate to shoot me an email with any ideas you may have for a guest post.
Best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
Happy New Year to you! Hope 2010’s going to be brilliant!!
I’m planning to build my blog this year by doing a number of things. One of the key ones I’m right in the middle of is redesign. I’m staying with Wordpress, but what I’m hoping to do is to make my site into more of a website than a blogsite and I’ve going to rebrand. I’ve hired some hot guys to help, so I’m hoping it’ll be good.
The other thing I want to do is guest posting. I’ve got a little bit of work to do on this. You already gave me the idea for Workawesome, which is still on the To Do list, and I want to get some others as well.
Hope you’ve had good hols, Bob, and looking forward to connecting more with you this year!
Thanks Christine, I look forward to your redesign and thanks for stopping by and taking the poll. I hear what you are saying about making your site more of a website than a blog site. Look forward to seeing it. Guest posting appears to be the leader so far. Talk to you soon.
Best,
Bob
happy new year bob!!!
wishing you all the good things of life.
i intend to network with more bloggers, write more guest posts, do a bit more promotion with facebook ads. It worked last year(stumbleupon ads was a waste of time and money for me).
i just switched to the thesis theme and is still working on it but i wouldnt say i totally redesigned the blog although that was my aim but considering the quotes from designers, doing it myself for now was the best option lol!!!.
Take care of yourself
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Hi ayo,
Happy New Year to you! I hope you also took the poll as well as leaving your comment. Facebook Ads is an interesting idea. I do not have a Facebook but I guess I should consider it. The thesis theme is a good one. I’ll have to make sure I stop by and check it out as you continue to redesign.. Your last post sounds interesting.
Best,
Bob
I really need to get into guest posting. It’s something I know will help, yet I guess I am procrastinating on it. Let’s make it a resolution for 2010!
Ruth – Web Career Girl´s last blog ..Remember to Set Goals Bigger Than Your Work
Ruth,
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it. You may be pleasantly surprised by the traffic you will generate from guest posting. Good luck with it.
Best,
Bob
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Thanks Dewi,
I appreciate you dropping by and I hope you read my other articles. Drop by anytime and I hope you took my poll!
Best,
Bob
My plan for this year is to increase the number of my post per week. During the last few months I have limited my posting to one article per week, perhaps I’m not good enough to make an increase, but I will stretch myself to do more.
Hi Walter,
Increasing the posting interval is certainly a consideration of mine. I think maybe instead of increasing my posting interval on my blog, I may keep it the same but step up my guest posting. Opening up my blog to other audiences is a huge benefit of guest posting. There are so many people out there who are looking for content so it is fairly easy to land a guest post with a fellow blogger. Obviously the more popular the blog the better but never discount building organically through fellow bloggers like yourself. They need content too and collaboration can be a powerful tool that we can all use to our advantage. Thanks for taking my poll and commenting. Good luck in 2010!
Best,
Bob