10 ways to increase visitors & traffic to website

Since this topic needs no introduction let us just straightway begin. Just a heads up, this article will not cover paid promotion or paid traffic.

Get big on social media, start with Facebook

Facebook is the largest social network. Be present as a webmaster and author. Just by posting your article link on your time line will get you enough views to begin with. At the same time make sure you have relevant friends and followers. Increase your social circle. It is a good idea to open a Facebook Page for your Website or brand. If you are on WordPress, link your website/blog to a Facebook page for auto-post to the page. Build followers on your page. Connect with potential readers. Join groups to promote your work. Just remember one thing, share article links with caution otherwise you will get banned.

For the other remaining social media, follow the same steps. In the About section, ensure website links are inserted. Networks like Tumblr and Twitter allow direct posting of links. Make good use of it. If you are only looking for website traffic, invest your time in those social media networks which allow direct posting of article links.

Use the WordPress app

WordPress has two options, a self hosted version and wordpress.com. The app is a sleek way to connect with fellow WordPress users and like posts. Build up an audience and network. Even a new blog or website can easily get views this way.

Have a presence on LinkedIn

Once logged in, go to Profile in the Posts and Activity section. Here you can directly post a link to your article. WordPress has an option of directly posting to LinkedIn. Of-course like any other social network, you need to work on increasing your network here also. Connect with, like minded people and potential audience. An investment of building connection even for a few minutes in a day will help build a strong network.

Use posts on Google My Business

Google my Business is growing by leaps and bound. No sooner it will become a full fledged social networking platform. The feature of post on Google My Business helps you to post an article or an offer with a link to your article! How cool and isn’t it good news for bloggers. Plus do not forget to add the link to website in info section.

Answer questions on Quora

Quora has become one of the most popular platform for people asking questions. Why not, research on what questions people are asking the most. While answering question, you are allowed to post a link to your article. Happy answering. Quora began as a simple question answer website. Today they have grown the scope of their activities and given more tools for visitors and viewers. But the novel idea of asking simple questions and many people answering is simply great.

Email marketing is not dead

All apps and platforms have a way to place subscribe option on your own page. In addition you can build your own email mailing list. Make catchy newsletters and give links to your articles. Make sure the articles are catchy and addictively readable. WordPress users make sure you have the JetPack plugin installed which places a subscribe button on your pages. If you are into offers of products or services, email is one of the safest ways to reach out to your potential customers.

Guest posts

Till Google clamped down on the abuse of Guest post, it was a superb way to build connections and confidence. Despite the negative aura around it, guest post is still a great idea. Get hold of relevant people to invite them to write on your blog.

Submit to online directories

Just like guest posts, website directories also faced the music of Google penalty. But there are score of such option where your presence will drive traffic to your articles. In case of forums, you can have the same approach.

Write for reputed websites

Get in touch with editors of news websites and those catering for your niche. Impress upon them to post an article written by you. It is much easy to approach them now, unlike the old days of printed word where you had to deal with pesky publishers. Start small and grow big. Along the way, do advertise your own website.

Do what Google likes

Above nine points pretty much will give you a good head start. But do not forget the thing that matters, SEO. Good website design, fast servers, great content, well researched key words and all the tools that Google provides. With all these things taken care of, most of the hard work will be done by Google.

PS – Did we miss anything. Yes, that would be your smartphone messenger like WhatsApp. Watch this space for more.