Comments on: How to Get Search Engine Traffic to Your Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:03:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: National Credit Claims http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4698068 National Credit Claims Mon, 11 May 2009 00:36:04 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4698068 Hey Darren, I was just wondering if you find link bait to be a worthwhile technique? and whether you have had any success with it in the past? I know you are an authority figure within the ol' blogosphere and was wondering whether you had any opinions on the matter. I know mr will reynolds over at Seer is a firm believer in attracting links through giveaways etc. I would be interested to know your opinion, Tom Hey Darren,

I was just wondering if you find link bait to be a worthwhile technique? and whether you have had any success with it in the past? I know you are an authority figure within the ol’ blogosphere and was wondering whether you had any opinions on the matter. I know mr will reynolds over at Seer is a firm believer in attracting links through giveaways etc.

I would be interested to know your opinion,

Tom

]]> By: bolerochwazi http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4676860 bolerochwazi Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:47:39 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4676860 I have tried almost any and everything including google friends connect, but nothing seem to be working. I am going to try what you say and see what happen. I have tried almost any and everything including google friends connect, but nothing seem to be working. I am going to try what you say and see what happen.

]]> By: Justin Cyrus http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4674154 Justin Cyrus Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:54:57 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4674154 SEO is not magic, it is not science, there is no secret and yes everyone can do SEO in theory (Like everyone can become a marketer, physician, cook or whatever by studying and developping the relevant skills). Concerning Blog optimization there is not much to say for the technical part, as blog structures are quite standardized, well built and most of time well coded (use of semantic markup, dense network of links...) There are 3 axes to SEO : structure, content, and popularity. The structure is OK for blog, so SEO for blogs consist mainly in working on the 2 others : content and popularity. But it is not easy to write, it must be learnt. And it is not easy to develop popularity. In fact SEO is not about tricks, it is about quality and accessibility. Quality of structure, quality of content, and popularity. SEO is not magic, it is not science, there is no secret and yes everyone can do SEO in theory (Like everyone can become a marketer, physician, cook or whatever by studying and developping the relevant skills).

Concerning Blog optimization there is not much to say for the technical part, as blog structures are quite standardized, well built and most of time well coded (use of semantic markup, dense network of links…)

There are 3 axes to SEO : structure, content, and popularity. The structure is OK for blog, so SEO for blogs consist mainly in working on the 2 others : content and popularity. But it is not easy to write, it must be learnt. And it is not easy to develop popularity. In fact SEO is not about tricks, it is about quality and accessibility. Quality of structure, quality of content, and popularity.

]]> By: RV Insurance http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4672265 RV Insurance Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:48:51 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4672265 We tried to start a blog a while ago but I kept on forgetting to update it, writing is not my strong suit. Are there writers who will do a blog freelance? We tried to start a blog a while ago but I kept on forgetting to update it, writing is not my strong suit. Are there writers who will do a blog freelance?

]]> By: Finance Guy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4658588 Finance Guy Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:02:09 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4658588 Yes.Social bookmark is very important.Once shared by many people, you can get tons of traffic. BTW,thanks for other ways. Yes.Social bookmark is very important.Once shared by many people, you can get tons of traffic.
BTW,thanks for other ways.

]]> By: Uttam Pegu http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4642003 Uttam Pegu Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:43:49 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4642003 I think, type of visitor is also important. Search engine Visitors normally look for some answer, solutions, while visitors from referral sites visit for further reading or just for curiosity. So I feel Search Engine traffic are more important. May be it depends on the type of blog too. I think, type of visitor is also important. Search engine Visitors normally look for some answer, solutions, while visitors from referral sites visit for further reading or just for curiosity. So I feel Search Engine traffic are more important. May be it depends on the type of blog too.

]]> By: Dave http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4633971 Dave Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:45:42 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4633971 Thanks a lot Darren, I have taken your advice and incorporated it into our blog plans. Knowing all of this before we get started will really be a big help. thanks Thanks a lot Darren, I have taken your advice and incorporated it into our blog plans. Knowing all of this before we get started will really be a big help.

thanks

]]> By: PracticalGuy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4614467 PracticalGuy Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:40:28 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4614467 Thanks, Darren Rowse! That's wonderful. I like your idea about community. That's what I look for. Thanks. Thanks, Darren Rowse!

That’s wonderful. I like your idea about community. That’s what I look for. Thanks.

]]> By: KeegsMom http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4591390 KeegsMom Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4591390 It's a Catch 22: yes, good content should be king, but Google will only rate a blog HIGH if there are many LINKS TO IT. Am I wrong on that? Linking is essential? I'm very frustrated... my blog (7mos old) is growing slowly, but since the content is all about KIDS' MOVIES, you'd think that searching "kids movies" in Google would get me a BIT of traffic, but it doesn't. My search traffic comes from searches that relate specifically to titles or things I've posted about. I even started a Weekly Classic Kids' Movie post, but I've not yet seen results from it. Anyone have any ideas I'm overlooking? Many thanks! THERE'S MORE TO KIDS' MOVIES THAN DISNEY! KIDSFLIX dot blogspot dot com It’s a Catch 22: yes, good content should be king, but Google will only rate a blog HIGH if there are many LINKS TO IT. Am I wrong on that? Linking is essential?

I’m very frustrated… my blog (7mos old) is growing slowly, but since the content is all about KIDS’ MOVIES, you’d think that searching “kids movies” in Google would get me a BIT of traffic, but it doesn’t. My search traffic comes from searches that relate specifically to titles or things I’ve posted about. I even started a Weekly Classic Kids’ Movie post, but I’ve not yet seen results from it.

Anyone have any ideas I’m overlooking? Many thanks!

THERE’S MORE TO KIDS’ MOVIES THAN DISNEY!
KIDSFLIX dot blogspot dot com

]]> By: jonykay http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4576093 jonykay Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:05:42 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4576093 Thank you guys so much for all the ideas! totally aggree that quality content is king if you have unique.I would love to get to this point with my blog, but untill then since it is still the early days link building is important. It's useful. Thank you guys so much for all the ideas! totally aggree that quality content is king if you have unique.I would love to get to this point with my blog, but untill then since it is still the early days link building is important.
It’s useful.

]]> By: christian http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4553862 christian Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:42:27 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4553862 So there is no site you can submit your link and BAM, instant google traffic? Well, until then I will just have to keep creating quality posts, tweet, and wait.... So there is no site you can submit your link and BAM, instant google traffic? Well, until then I will just have to keep creating quality posts, tweet, and wait….

]]> By: Abs http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4533614 Abs Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:15 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4533614 I have only been concentrating on improving traffic via Search engines now since I have fully exploited other sources. Very difficult for me to generate traffic from this source though! I have only been concentrating on improving traffic via Search engines now since I have fully exploited other sources. Very difficult for me to generate traffic from this source though!

]]> By: Dan http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4500244 Dan Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:05:56 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4500244 Truth be told, fully agree with the article. But, i must say being an avid SEO fanatic, It's still a good idea to glance at the Google Keyword Tool or the Google Insights for search before you post. Nothing wrong with being on topic on something people want to hear about. If you're publishing something online, at least people will find it that way. Truth be told, fully agree with the article.

But, i must say being an avid SEO fanatic, It’s still a good idea to glance at the Google Keyword Tool or the Google Insights for search before you post. Nothing wrong with being on topic on something people want to hear about.

If you’re publishing something online, at least people will find it that way.

]]> By: buzzirk bryan http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4498555 buzzirk bryan Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:17:15 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4498555 Thanks,i will now think in tems of social media traffic. HECK with the changin' algorithm stuff. cheers b Thanks,i will now think in tems of social media traffic. HECK with the changin’ algorithm stuff. cheers b

]]> By: Rob http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4494390 Rob Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:47:05 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4494390 Where does great content come from? Ideas. Where do ideas come from? Inspiration. This is what's true for me. I have to be inspired to write content. Where does great content come from? Ideas. Where do ideas come from? Inspiration. This is what’s true for me. I have to be inspired to write content.

]]> By: Stiletto Sports Jen http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4422367 Stiletto Sports Jen Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:24:06 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4422367 Thank you guys so much for all the ideas! I've been hopelessly lost about all of this for months now even though I have a helper. I find when he tells me things to try it goes way over my head. It was really helpful to have it broken down for me. Thank you guys so much for all the ideas! I’ve been hopelessly lost about all of this for months now even though I have a helper. I find when he tells me things to try it goes way over my head. It was really helpful to have it broken down for me.

]]> By: Refinancing http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4420197 Refinancing Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:09:35 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4420197 I totally aggree that quality content is king if you have unique and qulity content you obviously get the ranking in search engine I totally aggree that quality content is king if you have unique and qulity content you obviously get the ranking in search engine

]]> By: seobro http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-3/#comment-4403121 seobro Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:29:10 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4403121 Posting a video on Youtube is a great way to get traffic and exposure. Make sure to add a link so that people can click back to your blog. Posting a video on Youtube is a great way to get traffic and exposure. Make sure to add a link so that people can click back to your blog.

]]> By: Jules http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4375386 Jules Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:09:28 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4375386 I think the comment about knowing your target market is important. My blog is about a niche in enterprise software, a good percentage of my traffic comes from commercial sites who reference what I have said about their company in their 'in the news' sections. I think the comment about knowing your target market is important. My blog is about a niche in enterprise software, a good percentage of my traffic comes from commercial sites who reference what I have said about their company in their ‘in the news’ sections.

]]> By: Frank J http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4356045 Frank J Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:49:45 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/14/how-to-get-search-engine-traffic-to-your-blog/#comment-4356045 I agree 100% - Quality content is king and much more important than SEO itself. I agree 100% – Quality content is king and much more important than SEO itself.

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