I've just gotta love all the creative blogs out there in bloggerspace and their cool graphics. I constantly click on the 'next blog' link in eager anticipation of what I will see and read next. Its no wonder then that business (for better or worse) is exploiting this Brave New World. It therefore seems appropriate for us SOHO entrepreneurs to also 'get on the band wagon'.
Many people are now using blogs instead of websites for their internet promotions. As a result these folks are asking how to get more blog traffic. Actually the rules of internet traffic don't really change so that most of the proven techniques still apply.
Another method that generates this sort of 'targeted traffic' is to make comments on blogs with offerings in the same niche as your product(s). However, please don't commit the offense of 'drive-buy blogging'! You need to make intelligent, relevant remarks as opposed to just spamming out stuff like 'Nice site!'
Making comments on a regular basis can also generate Trackback Links which result when you include quotations in your blog from other people's blogs. The Trackback feature informs the other blogger that you have commented on their blog. This creates a link from another blog to your blog.
My primary source of info on generating blog traffic is asking successful internet marketers who have 'been there and done that' for their advice and assistance. This requires some homework to find these folks and make contact. I have discovered some organizations of internet marketing professionals that will allow this kind of access. Wealthy Affiliate is one good choice but Veretekk is my hands down favorite.
Blogging combined with other Social media is a very powerful platform used by millions to discuss likes, dislikes and perspectives on news. You are very likely to discover conversation on topics pertaining to your product or brand on these social channels. This presents a golden opportunity for you to join the discussion and by doing so to strengthen your online sphere of influence.
