How do I get more people to visit my blog? How do I increase traffic? How do I get more page views, isn't that what all bloggers would like?!!! I love page views, I can have them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and I will be filled, just looking at my page views! LOL. Page views can easily turn into cash, a house in Lekki and a Range Rover- that’s if you have a lot of page views. Advertisers source for blogs with high rankings and page views, and they often require proof, not just word of mouth. So If you want to make money blogging, your page views need to be mega!!! At the moment I average a monthly page view of 90, 000 -110, 000! I have over a million 1, 000, 000 views on my blog. Is that a lot or too little? Be the judge, but I’ll be sharing with you what I do to boost my blog views.
CONTENT IS KING!
- Post: I bet you've heard that somewhere before. It is king. It doesn't matter what your content is, it just needs to be able to attract readers. You can create controversial content, gossip content (na this market dey sell pass), tech content, how-to’s content, reviews, just about anything.
- Title: Strategic, provoking post titles grab attention! Take a cue from entertainment/gossip bloggers. Be more creative with your titles, you can have amazing content but you need the titles to grab your audience. For example a post title like "You're Invited To My Wedding" is more attention grabbing than " Vote For Me To Win My Dream Wedding". I used that during My Big Nigerian Wedding competition which I won :D
SHARE EVERYWHERE!
- Google + :When Google + first rolled out I was quite upset, I didn't understand it (and still don’t understand a lot of it) but it is WORKING! A lot of my traffic comes from Google +. If you’re not signed up then you should. I notice my posts automatically share on Google+
- Facebook: What do you use your Facebook account for? Checking out who just got married, had a baby, graduated? Do better. Share your posts on Facebook. I created a Facebook page just for my blog and I have almost 5000 “LIKES” there, meaning once I share a post, there’s a probability that 4000 people could get to see it. Facebook also provides a platform to advertise starting with a minimum of 3 pounds, I've taken advantage of this sometimes. See what I did with my Facebook Page HERE
- BBM : Recently I created a BBM Channel, have you heard of BBM channels? Oh boy I struggle to keep up with all these social media things… AURACOOL has a viral BBM channel, check him out in the BBM channel search, you’ll understand better when you do. I started one too, but I've been quite lazy. You can get A LOT of traffic and engagement from there
- Twitter: Oh how I love twitter!!! I daresay most of my traffic comes from twitter. I have almost 9000 precious followers , so I never fail to share my content and links on twitter. People are looking for something interesting, give it to them! Share your link! Check my twitter updates HERE
- Pinterest: A lot of bloggers swear by Pinterest and I love Pinterest too. Your Pinterest account will thrive if you share content with good images/graphics accompanied with your links. I do that but not as often as I should. I will step up my game.
- YouTube: A YouTube video can easily go viral! For example I uploaded a Romantic Proposal Video a couple of weeks ago and it got over 50,000 views within days!!! I made sure I watermarked it with my blog name and also provided a link in the video description that will always link viewers to my blog. YouTube is great for redirecting traffic. Check out my channel and SUBSCRIBE HERE
INTERLINK YOUR POSTS
Now go through this post, see what I did? I shared 6 links to other posts on my blog. There are some texts highlighted with a link to a post if you click on it. So instead of vaguely describing a post I've written a while ago, I provide direct links to it too, also to my social media channels. You'll be surprised how much more page views you'll get just by doing that.
CONNECT & NETWORK
Now go through this post, see what I did? I shared 6 links to other posts on my blog. There are some texts highlighted with a link to a post if you click on it. So instead of vaguely describing a post I've written a while ago, I provide direct links to it too, also to my social media channels. You'll be surprised how much more page views you'll get just by doing that.
CONNECT & NETWORK
I cannot over emphasize this enough! Connect with other bloggers, visit their blog and leave meaningful comments. Sometimes share their content with a link back to their blog and they just might do the same. Network effectively and you’ll have loyal readers.
I hope this helps? If you have other tips please share with me!
Here’s to millions of page views!!!
Here’s to millions of page views!!!
All very good tips. In Nigeria, I've noticed the entertainment and gossip blogs get the most traffic, and that's just not something I'm willing to post on my blog, unless I feel really strongly about it.
ReplyDeleteI don't use other social media channels as well as I could - Google Plus, Twitter or my personal Facebook account. I thought about a separate Facebook Page for my blog, but it seems like too much hassle.
Anyways, YES, great points! :D
http://berrydakara.blogspot.com
It is true that entertainment blogs have the most traffic; research has it that 90% of internet traffic goes to the entertainment niche.
DeleteIf you want to blog for passion, then you can do away with entertainment blog, but if you want to blog for money like me then you need an entertainment blog.
I've had many blogs of the years, but I finally settled for my entertainment blog when I discovered it's prospect.
If you are looking forward to creating your own blog, I can help you achieve that, just visit my blog and contact me.
I want to commend the writer of this content; the dream of every blogger is to drive traffic to his or her blog and the tips you've shared here.
Keep it up sis.
Stumble Upon is also a great place to get more traffic.....
ReplyDeleteThe Beautiful Eagle's Blog
The craze for Entertainment blog postingis getting so high that credibility and good stories are mirage
ReplyDeleteVery helpful tips SisiYemmie. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewww.pricelessthinking.blogspot.ca
Thank you sisi yemmie. This would definately be of good help. Came at the right time seeing I just started my blog last week. Thankssssss
ReplyDeleteMylifeasmoby.blogspot.com
I think Twitter is very good interms of getting traffic to ur blog....check my blog babawalexy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteCool. This has been very helpful. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips Sisi Yemmie!
ReplyDeletewww.ironyoflhurve.blogspot.com
Nice tips Sisi Yemmie...I'm happy I came across this cos I just created my blog 2days ago...thanks a lot. singlesguru.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOne cannot overemphasize the importance of the social media. Consistency also matters- an area i seriously need to work on.
ReplyDeleteWow one million page views! That's so cool, congrats Sisi. Personally I have to connect with more bloggers *note to self*, I have being reclusive maybe shy I repent lol. Thanks for the tips
ReplyDeletewww.jeenager.com
This post is just for me. Thanks for your help
ReplyDeleteBeautyGeekng.com
Thank you for the tips, very helpful indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, your tips are so helpful.
ReplyDeleteEntertainment, gossip and political blogs usually 'sell' more. I use instagram, twitter and facebook..I also have a bbm channel but still struggle with getting more traffic to the blog. I believe your content has to be key though because these days all I find is variations of the same things online... Ok i am ranting now lol
ReplyDeleteMiss Gidi - www.singleingidi.com
Sisi Yemmie, Thanks for the kind words about the AURACOOL BBM CHANNEL
ReplyDeleteThis was really helpful! Thank you! I still haven't understood the whole pinterest thing *sigh*
ReplyDeletewww.cassiedaves.com
Nice one!!! Sisi. This is my first time commenting on your blog. I don't hear about relationship blogs being popular. My blog is getting ready.
ReplyDeleteThis would be so helpful
ReplyDeleteThis would be so helpful.
ReplyDeletewww.senabrushover.blogspot.com
Thanks for the tips, really helpful, used a few of them in my new post:)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.tukesquest.blogspot.com/
So glad i came across this post. exactly what i need now. http://leeznijis.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGood tips, thanks Sisi Yemmie
ReplyDeleteBeauty Blogger, visit: www.melysbeauty.com
This post was written for me :D thanks sisi Yemmie
ReplyDeletewww.buzzedbybeauty.blogspot.com
hmmmmm....
ReplyDeleteinteresting....
blessings and thank you
I started a blog of gaming site couple of months now still no have enough traffic i will try to your tiops to get more traffic..thank you..
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I've been 'googling' this
ReplyDeletehttp://howdoitakecareofme.blogspot.com/?m=1
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Sisi. ...good things come to those who share.
Nice one Sisi Yemmie.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for sharing; they are useful tips.
For interesting stories, prose, poems, inspirational Monday talks...visit www.thematronwrites.com.
I do most if not all of that, i do get a few traffic but my main problem is comments, i dont get enough.
ReplyDeletewww.thatnigeriangirl.net
lovely post try stumble upon it brings massive traffics too, but just as you said "content is king"
ReplyDeletewww.yettybakbeauty.blogspot.com
I didn't know about the BBM Channel option. I don't have a Pinterest page and never considered getting one. I may have to rethink that. Thanks for all the info, Sisi!
ReplyDeletewww.deserveyourgreatlife.com
Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI will get a bbm channel
Lovely blog you have
Very true Sisi Yemmie. Sometimes, it takes patience to just let it grow. Quality content always reigns supreme.
ReplyDeletePlease visit www.girlane.com. Thanks
Very true Sisi Yemmie. Sometimes, it takes patience to just let it grow. Quality content always reigns supreme.
ReplyDeleteAll what aunt Yemen said are true, it works for me too on www.youandi13.com
ReplyDeleteThis is undoubtedly selflessness.... well done for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFinally found what am looking for,oh thanks for the post thank you www.naijable.blogspot.com and www.naijable.com
ReplyDeleteThese are very useful tips sis yemmie thanks for sharing,i need to know all of these and apply them also. warepamorsammy.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot.. http://bimdroid.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis has totally helped me. Going to try it all.
ReplyDeletewww.bodylinebyella.blogspot.com
thanks sisi, most of my traffic are from facebook,google,twitter i dont know yet,maybe i should sign up on pinterest.thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletebolateethole.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing the information,though I do almost every thing but yet to hit that whoa effect traffic maybe because of my kind of content . Nigerians love entertainment gist,gossips and lifestyle more than reading on personal development or parenting skills. I sincerely appreciate your tips.
ReplyDeletePlease how do I share post from my blog directly to my bbm channel. http:// francalucky.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVery good tips...goin to try of it...
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile get more entertainment news at:
www.knbnaija.com
Very good tips...goin to try of it...
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile get more entertainment news at:
www.tmz.com
eally an educative post...am still struggling setting up my blog. am blogging about health and want to add humour to it as this niche doesn't really drive traffic. i will still keep you posted when am done.
ReplyDeleteBy the way,i love your blog arrangement,very eye catching and creative. my blog address is myhealthgist.com......but it is still a child's play oooo
great tips.Please visit my blog.
ReplyDeletewww.hubbist.com
Great tips. Newsletter also help get traffic.
ReplyDeletewww.odehbryan.com
I finally got around to stalking your blog today and yes you are as awesome as I heard! I don't even regret shelling work for an hour just to read your blog! I admire you mehn and I am more than motivated to improve on my blog. God bless you.
ReplyDeletewumituase.wordpress.com
I finally got around to stalking your blog today & you are as awesome as I heard! I don't even feel bad about shelling work for about an hour just to read your blog & I am feeling super motivated to improve my blog. God bless you and your work.
ReplyDeletewumituase.wordpress.com
Wow! This is super amazing, I'm impressed with your write up. Thanks for taking the time to do a self explanatory and motivational posts for all bloggers.
ReplyDeletewww.queenronnysblog.com
I was searching for some information on how to increase my traffic, and I found this incredibly helpful piece. Thank you sisi yemie.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post,looks like you all poured out my heart like a water outta a tank!you sure should visit my blog passmetheinfo.wordpress.com *winks*
ReplyDeleteThis post is superb,let me see how i can improve
ReplyDeleteWow..Very nice and educative, am new to the system and this article will really help me.....Thanks
Deletehttp://247dailyinfo.com/words-father-son-marriage-2/
this are really good tips will try each of them thanks alot .please visit my blog https://haanaat.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteWow i really love this!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
I'm gonna try it out on my blog www.wazobia360.com
This info you shared is just too superb,
ReplyDelete