The 4 Keys to Getting Traffic to Your Blog Every Single Time

1) Write about topics that will be interesting to other members, and use titles that are catchy.

Here are some great examples:
7 Ways to Jumpstart Your Business
How to Get Listed on Google
5 Keys to the Perfect Social Networking Profile
The 12 Laws of Internet Marketing


2) Write a full page of content. Do not just post a paragraph and a link. Focus on one really great blog each day. Use formatting with bolding and italics in the right spots.

Here is a great example of a full page blog:
http://sta.rtup.biz/profiles/blogs/7-ways-to-recessionproof-your

Pete Taylor also does a great job of writing about a topic that everyone can relate to even though it does not specifically have to do with his business. He also posts his signature link to his product and service in a nice professional manner at the bottom of the blog. Finally, his formatting is exceptional with perfect spacing and use of bolding to highlight each tip.


3) Promote your blog by sending a message to all of your friends and send out a round of invitations with a message about your blog being featured on the network.

Blogs with over 10 comments are almost always read. The more comments you have the more people want to read it. Letting your exisiting friends know of your new blog post is a great way to keep your connections fresh.

If your blog gets alot of comments, then it is also a great way to add value to an invitation that can lead to strong connections with new members. You will be seen as a proven expert, and they will be tuned into every blog you write.


4) Submit your blog to the major social bookmarks.

Here is a free online submitter that will submit it to all the majors in one click. You will need to set up an account with each social bookmark site to use the submitter. After that you will be able to submit all of your blogs everyday to all the majors from one place.