Starting a new blog can be hard work, and at times a very frustrating chore.
A lot of the work is tiring, comment on your posts, interacting on social networks, commenting on other blogs, no-one is trying to hide from the fact it’s hard work.
Yet for most of us when we start blogging its so frustrating seeing your hard work going into a project you think is going to be brilliant yet no-one is seeing this brilliance.
You are getting your stats back and people aren’t coming to your site, and when they do their only their cause they clicked the wrong link. So how can you get people to notice you?
Create Amazing Content
People talk about link building, and many other methods of getting yourself noticed one’s which I will talk about later, but the most likely and best way to get yourself some views is amazing content. People are going to tell their friends, retweet you and comment on you if your content is top notch.
There is no point discussing anything else unless what you provide is something new and different. You don’t need to be a blogging genius to do this, just make sure everything you do is unique and put your own spin on it.
Work as a Team
This is something that I will keep going on about in blog posts, because you don’t see enough new bloggers doing it, and enough current bloggers. One man against the world faces an uphill battle, but ten will find it easier.
I am not saying find ten other bloggers to work with, but even two, just something so you’re not out there on your own. When you release your content having someone there who can retweet it, comment on it instantly, give you feedback, read your free eBook is invaluable. You can be working on very different projects, but the ability to work together on key things such as marketing, link building and traffic will really work in your favour.
Connect with People
People are not going to notice you unless you connect with them. I don’t mean posting on articles going, good piece or really enjoyed that, I mean challenge what the individual is saying, get in a debate with him. When you’re connecting with someone make it so they won’t forget you.
Do this through debate, or actually disagreeing with what they are saying. Most of what we discuss on blogs is opinions, so no-one is right one hundred percent of the time. Disagree and put your opinion across. Most of the time this won’t result in direct links but it could just make that connection with a big blogger that you are looking for.
Guest Posting
Guest posting is something a lot of us preach about, mainly as that is exactly what we are doing right now! Guest posting is the chance to for you to show a glimpse of your personality, or a glimpse into what your site may be. Get it wrong and it can have no real impact, get it right and the impact can be huge.
In my time, I guest posted on one website and noticed that I had an increase on day to day traffic of 64% just from one post; this wasn’t on some huge blog such as Problogger but a good blog with regular traffic. Guest posting isn’t just available to those of us who have worked in this industry for years, if you have a good message and something to share, there are plenty of sites for new bloggers to.
Be Controversial
This is more of a generic point, in whatever aspect of your site you are doing, whether it’s an eBook, a blog or on a guest post, responding to a comment on your site, whatever it is, don’t make it dull, make it controversial. I am not saying lie to your blogs, don’t disagree with something that is right, but try finding a take on something that is different to what other people believe, or find some statistics that no-one will ever believe then back them up.
Controversial content gets shared 77% more often than normal content. It is a sure fire and quick way to get yourself noticed, and maybe get one or two of the big boys in your niche to actually take note of your site.
All of the things I have mentioned are things any blogger can do, you don’t need to have a working knowledge of SEO or even some of the most basics aspects. Anyone can do them. Their things that if you do follow when releasing a new blog you will no doubt gain some traffic and that big of recognition you are looking for.
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Creating quality content that appeals to readers in your niche is extremely important. The use of social media as free advertising should also not be over-looked!
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Create a good content and make a marketing with social medias and email can help.
Providing people with some new and extraordinary ideas or content can bring fruitful results and can really make you be noticed among others. We shouldn’t forget that we write content not for search engines only, but for people
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What it boils down to when starting out a new blog is that you have to be willing to do some hard work. I agree, it can feel like a chore, but there’s no easy way around it. Do it right the first time.
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As you mentioned creating amazing content is the most important strategy for any blogger..Combine it with a little bit of link building and the blog picks up momentum.
The “AMAZING CONTENT” seems to be one of the most important things. quality matters. great post by the way! :)
Writing good content and connecting with people I think are very important aspects of becoming visible to the online traffic. It is said that content is the king, but you will need some extraordinary marketing skills as well in order to achieve the required attention and visibility.
Great piece of information thank you for sharing.
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I believe amazing content is a must. It is not possible to build a profitable blog if content is not perfect. However, this is not enough. One has to network and guest post to increase blog’s popularity. I also second James’ argument that it is sometimes better to deliver controversial content.
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James: Nice to meet you and I am happy that I had the chance to read your work! I love the suggestions you have about getting more visitors and I am working on taking action in the right direction. I have been blogging for a little while and I know the benefits of connecting with others. I love and appreciate all the friendships that I have in my life and I believe a true friend isn’t someone that is always going to tell you want you want to hear, but someone that will be contreverisal if there is truth behind their arguement. Also, I don’t put to much into building traffic. I stopped looking for recgonition a little while ago. For the most part, I just try to have fun an do a little something on a baily basis. That way good things will take shape in the future! ( :
Best Wishes,
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Nice post. I did know that guest posting could bring so much traffic.
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This article has inspired me to write a guest post. I will crack open a Mountain Dew and begin writing. The homework can wait – it’s blogging time!
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Guest posting has been one of the best way to get noticed on the internet. Every time i write on sites with decent traffic, I get traffic and subscription increase. I also make new friends using the comment section of the article. Thanks for sharing this very useful information.
Twitter: Ajayudayagiri
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Hi james,
Well explained the ways to get noticed in the filed of Blogging. It is legit that we can get exposed to the greater number of fans by the service of guest posting and the principle one is building conversations with the audience those who comments on the site. It builds a great fans who are loyal readers in fact. Thus we can earn greater exposure.
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Sometimes we need to share on Social media and make a email market to get some reades on our blog.
Its hard at begin bit with some work everyone can get some visitors
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Thank you for this post, I have been looking for ways to improve the traffic on my blog because SEO is not working too well. I’ll try my hands on guest blogging first as it seems to be the most effective according to your post. Thank you again :)
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Hi James,
Very nice article James. Content of your article is pure informative and useful.
Everybody love to see attractive things so making your content more attractive with great content is the first thing one should do if he want to get noticed.When your article is great ,then chances are there that people will share,and you ill get noticed.
Working in team i never thought for this option , yes it will really reduce the work load ,and growth rate will be very high.This thing i learned here.
Guest posting and commenting is great way to get notice one should do on regular basis.It will get noticed by others as well as gives you chance to make a good reputation.
Thank You
Shorya Bist
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Nice points James,
First of all it’s important to have useful and informative posts only then you can build your own community and build your brand. Then you can use Guest Posting to attract relevant traffic, connection matters most. If any blogger doesn’t engage with his/her audience then you can’t build loyal audience, that ensures the success of any blog.
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