Comments on: What is the Biggest Source of Traffic to Your Blog? http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/ Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging - ProBlogger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chimbles http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-3577067 Chimbles Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:14:06 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3577067 So far for my blog http://www.chimbles.com it's Direct @ 24%, DIGG @ 24%, Google @16.5%, Google-Images @12%... unfortunately Yahoo is not a significant player at all... I dismiss it because of the popularity of Google, but deep down I think there should be a bit more from Yahoo. So far for my blog http://www.chimbles.com it’s Direct @ 24%, DIGG @ 24%, Google @16.5%, Google-Images @12%… unfortunately Yahoo is not a significant player at all… I dismiss it because of the popularity of Google, but deep down I think there should be a bit more from Yahoo.

]]> By: Michelle Barsi http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3286930 Michelle Barsi Fri, 02 May 2008 14:03:04 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3286930 Google, Stumbleupon and Dzone ;) Google, Stumbleupon and Dzone ;)

]]> By: Pete Moring http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3286585 Pete Moring Fri, 02 May 2008 12:44:23 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3286585 Initially the most traffic comes from my newsletter sign-ups. But after that, Twitterin' seems to do the trick. Pete. Initially the most traffic comes from my newsletter sign-ups. But after that, Twitterin’ seems to do the trick.

Pete.

]]> By: Russell Coker http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3284942 Russell Coker Fri, 02 May 2008 06:11:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3284942 It seems strange to me that a "Planet" syndication is not listed as an option. My three biggest groups of readers are from three Planets that syndicate my blog. It seems strange to me that a “Planet” syndication is not listed as an option. My three biggest groups of readers are from three Planets that syndicate my blog.

]]> By: Nathan Bowers http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3283746 Nathan Bowers Fri, 02 May 2008 01:49:33 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3283746 Most of my ongoing trickle comes from Google organic, especially image search. Most of my spikes come from the new Ycombinator news site, though one came from a high profile Tumblogger. I did an in depth post about my traffic analysis comparing Feedburner, GA, and WordPress analytics that you can see if you click my name. Most of my ongoing trickle comes from Google organic, especially image search.

Most of my spikes come from the new Ycombinator news site, though one came from a high profile Tumblogger.

I did an in depth post about my traffic analysis comparing Feedburner, GA, and WordPress analytics that you can see if you click my name.

]]> By: Rob Brydon http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3282710 Rob Brydon Thu, 01 May 2008 21:04:53 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3282710 "snake on a pole" Who would have guessed? “snake on a pole”

Who would have guessed?

]]> By: David http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3282662 David Thu, 01 May 2008 20:54:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3282662 I'm new to the blog world. For now I would say free ad sites like craigslist. Doesn't hurt to try! I’m new to the blog world. For now I would say free ad sites like craigslist. Doesn’t hurt to try!

]]> By: Greg @ Mommy Daddy Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3282587 Greg @ Mommy Daddy Blog Thu, 01 May 2008 20:39:02 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3282587 Google, hands down! Google, hands down!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3280973 Kevin Thu, 01 May 2008 13:58:51 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3280973 Besides Google, the second biggest traffic source is forums. I post a decent amount on forums and people either click on links in my posts or forum signature. My site is fairly new (6 months or so) but RSS subscribers have seen a decent increase in the last month or so. Besides Google, the second biggest traffic source is forums. I post a decent amount on forums and people either click on links in my posts or forum signature. My site is fairly new (6 months or so) but RSS subscribers have seen a decent increase in the last month or so.

]]> By: LintCollector http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3280800 LintCollector Thu, 01 May 2008 13:17:15 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3280800 Most of my visitors come to my static-page website (of which my blog is a part) from one of the more than 2000 other websites which link to various static pages on mine. Once on my website, some stay around long enough to find the blog. Most of my visitors come to my static-page website (of which my blog is a part) from one of the more than 2000 other websites which link to various static pages on mine. Once on my website, some stay around long enough to find the blog.

]]> By: marcus http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3277236 marcus Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:41:57 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3277236 Google. Google.

]]> By: Raag Vamdatt http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3275048 Raag Vamdatt Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:01:59 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3275048 My website is around 6 months old. I would love to have repeat visitors, and people subscribing to RSS, as that would mean people like my content and want to come back for more. But a large portion of my current traffic is from Google. Maybe that's coz mine is a niche site (personal finance), or maybe its coz the site is fairly new... In a way, this is good as it means newer people are getting exposure to my website, but again, I am always wondering if they would come back.... My website is around 6 months old. I would love to have repeat visitors, and people subscribing to RSS, as that would mean people like my content and want to come back for more.

But a large portion of my current traffic is from Google. Maybe that’s coz mine is a niche site (personal finance), or maybe its coz the site is fairly new…

In a way, this is good as it means newer people are getting exposure to my website, but again, I am always wondering if they would come back….

]]> By: Shamess http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3274628 Shamess Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:19:27 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3274628 Unfortunately, Google. I say that because those people don't tend to stay too long. They come to my site, stay on that page for a few minutes (indicating that they're just here to find a fix for their system) and then go. I get around two page views per visitor from Google, and they don't usually come back. That being said, I do get around 200 visitors a month from Google, which is around 70% of my visitors, so I guess they help. (260 uniques a month may be tiny for most of you guys, but it's a lot for me. xP) I suppose what I really need to do is find a way to make those visitors stick... Though, I'm not sure how. They obviously find my site helpful, otherwise they'd bounce out after a few seconds rather than minutes like they do... Unfortunately, Google. I say that because those people don’t tend to stay too long. They come to my site, stay on that page for a few minutes (indicating that they’re just here to find a fix for their system) and then go. I get around two page views per visitor from Google, and they don’t usually come back.

That being said, I do get around 200 visitors a month from Google, which is around 70% of my visitors, so I guess they help. (260 uniques a month may be tiny for most of you guys, but it’s a lot for me. xP)

I suppose what I really need to do is find a way to make those visitors stick… Though, I’m not sure how. They obviously find my site helpful, otherwise they’d bounce out after a few seconds rather than minutes like they do…

]]> By: Kyle Wegner http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3274611 Kyle Wegner Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:15:50 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3274611 As the blog I run is fairly new, the majority of our hits have come from amazingly timed and super useful comments on some very popular blogs. These, coupled with a few topics we have ranked well on for some search terms in Google, have helped our blog grow significantly in the 2 months we have been published. As the blog I run is fairly new, the majority of our hits have come from amazingly timed and super useful comments on some very popular blogs. These, coupled with a few topics we have ranked well on for some search terms in Google, have helped our blog grow significantly in the 2 months we have been published.

]]> By: Luis Cruz http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3273362 Luis Cruz Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:41 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3273362 According to my Analytics: 10.40% Direct Traffic 84.51% Referring Sites 5.09% Search Engines Digging deeper, it looks like other photography blogs & SU send a lot of visitors my way. According to my Analytics:
10.40% Direct Traffic
84.51% Referring Sites
5.09% Search Engines

Digging deeper, it looks like other photography blogs & SU send a lot of visitors my way.

]]> By: Neil Creek http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3272314 Neil Creek Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:03:05 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3272314 Perhaps not surprisingly, as a regular contributor to DPS, the biggest source of traffic to my blog (at 17% over the last 12 months, 33% in the last month) is the Digital Photography School. This really shows the power of guest posting. Beyond that it's a great variety, with StumbleUpon coming in second, direct referrals third and Google fourth. I like to keep my traffic sources diverse! :) Perhaps not surprisingly, as a regular contributor to DPS, the biggest source of traffic to my blog (at 17% over the last 12 months, 33% in the last month) is the Digital Photography School. This really shows the power of guest posting. Beyond that it’s a great variety, with StumbleUpon coming in second, direct referrals third and Google fourth. I like to keep my traffic sources diverse! :)

]]> By: Lulu http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3272011 Lulu Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:45:04 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3272011 #1 Google (45%) #2 Referrals (30%) #1 Google (45%)
#2 Referrals (30%)

]]> By: Dr. Nicole Sundene http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3271693 Dr. Nicole Sundene Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:24:19 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3271693 Google....Yahoo....Stumble...Blogcatalog Google….Yahoo….Stumble…Blogcatalog

]]> By: Alisha http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3271460 Alisha Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:28:56 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3271460 For me, Google brings me the majority of traffic. I've only recently started getting some from StumbleUpon. For me, Google brings me the majority of traffic. I’ve only recently started getting some from StumbleUpon.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-3271274 Michelle Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:35:36 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/04/29/what-is-the-biggest-source-of-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-3271274 my weird comments on other people's sites.... also the goog. my weird comments on other people’s sites…. also the goog.

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