Comments on: Seven Offline Tips for Increasing Blog Traffic

By: Tiph

Tiph — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:12:56 +0000

Great ideas, even if put down to a smaller, non-business scale.

By: Tanushree Nandan

Tanushree Nandan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:54:20 +0000

I loved the tips, and I’m surely going to try them out! Although I only blog for fun, I would still like to increase the traffic to my blog, and maybe eventually convert the purely-for-fun blog to something else, more worthwhile. Thanks a lot.

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By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:59:16 +0000

This is a great article! I’m sure many people seem to forget that they should try to promote their blogs offline as well as online.

For those whose blogs are less business and more “niche” orientated, you should try to get the word out amongst clubs and organisations which would be interested in your blog. For example, if you blog about a certain sport, get the word out to local clubs and see if you could be included in their newsletter. Parent bloggers can gossip about their blog (and also find subject matter!) at their local schools/nurseries.

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:44:26 +0000

Great tips glad I read this. Online I have set up my email to automatically sign with my web site URL and I use it in my signature when posting on forums.

I think I will start using business cards for offline advertising but my primary blog is entertainment related (tv blog) I have several more in the works but they will probably be in this same niche. I’m wondering how can I specifically advertise them offline? I thought about sending press releases to my local tv stations and newspapers or emailing them since were not that big a town but then I thought that might be pushy.

By: Mala

Mala — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 08:59:07 +0000

Excellent tips.
Thanks a lot.

By: Clark

Clark — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 11:57:05 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I have found mentioning my kelake.org blog at the end of presentations helped build a dedicated readership – hosting my presentations on my blog helped too.

By: Todd Carpenter

Todd Carpenter — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 05:42:12 +0000

My blog is for other Mortgage Professionals. Since I’m an outside salesman, I made up some flyers that I take along on calls. When I walk into an office building to meet with a client, I always check the directory at the entrance to see if there are any Mortgage Companies in the building. I drop fliers to them after my sales call, or before, depending on when I get there.

By: herb

herb — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 03:32:27 +0000

I have just discover a list of app 130 sites that were hacked by a hacker… if you want the list to publish let me know

By: Ted Demopoulos

Ted Demopoulos — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:48:18 +0000

Doug,
I’ll post a link to the press release for blogging for business at bloggingforbusinessbook.com when I write it, as well as tips and info on results. My press release for SantaBlog.org is still generating traffic which surprises me as it’s 5 days past Christmas.

John,
While I’d love everyone to buy (hundreds of copies) of my book, I’d suggest you study problogger.net – Darren has lots of great info here!
Ted

By: Kristie T’s Home Biz-A-Pa-Looza » 7 Sneaky but Legal Places to Promote your Blog Offline

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:20:13 +0000

[...] Just as we all have reprinted our business cards and stationery to get our web address on there, now it’s time to go back and add your blog address too! Problogger Darren Rowse offers these tips for 7 places to promote your blog in the brick and mortar world. [...]

By: john echilo

john echilo — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:41:37 +0000

so what should i buy for blogging business products or services suitable base on your tips?

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:36:12 +0000

I’d love to hear more in-depth about press releases and good/free submit services.

By: Kristie Tamsevicius

Kristie Tamsevicius — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:18:36 +0000

What about beer mugs? Tee Hee! Cafe Press rocks for getting mugs, t-shirts, hats, bags etc with your logo. Now we can also get logo gear with our blog on it too!

Great tips Darren! You’ve got me hot about blogs for sure!

So when are you writing the book Blogging Millionaires Secrets of the Blogging Giants? I’d love to see you standing beside your house with a pic and comment, “The house that google adsense bought!”

I’m going to mention your offline tips in my blog today http://www.webmomz.com/blog

By: Kami Huyse

Kami Huyse — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 03:55:22 +0000

Word of mouth is a great tool, but take care not to get too promotional or you may turn off the very people you hope will visit, and beocme regulars, at your site.

Adding the blog URL to a business card (and for that matter to your e-mail signature) is very low key, but stickers, while interesting may border on the annoying. Unless, of course, your blog audience really digs stickers.

The key is to know who you are trying to reach and then use the communication channels or tools (either on or offline) that is most likely to reach that audience. Throwing out a bunch of methods to see what sticks might be detrimental to your blog traffic.

In other words, pick and choose.

By: Ted Demopoulos

Ted Demopoulos — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 03:54:02 +0000

I love the hat idea Duncan!
Maybe I’ll ask for a “Blog Hat” for my birthday, instead of getting the normal stuff I don’t need or often want. A T-shirt would be good too. Maybe a “TheTedRap.com” or “I Read TheTedRap.com” bumper sticker too :)

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:26:45 +0000

heh usually when I’m at work, I tell people about my big plans to get rich off blogging.. which obviously will never happen, but it usually perks their interest, so I write my site down or give them a bus. card if I have one on hand :) seems to be working out well :D I only live in a small town right now, but I’m moving to the city this weekend for a year or so.. and I’ll still be working with the public.. yay :)

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:22:36 +0000

Yep t-shirts are good too – emblazoned across the back for me and across the front for my partner because she’s got … well I’m sure you get the picture.

By: duncan

duncan — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:06:32 +0000

One of my friends bought me a hat with “The Blog Herald” on the front of it so I’m wearing it everywhere I go :-)

By: LexBlog Blog

LexBlog Blog — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:06:18 +0000

Seven offline tips to increase blog traffic

Most blog publishers focus on online methods for building traffic. Ted Demopoulos, a corporate communications professional and co-author of Blogging for Business, has seven offline tips for increasing blog traffic. Business Cards. Listing your blog on …