While working as a virtual assistant many have told me that they heard leaving blog comments is a great way to gain exposure to your site and increase traffic. I would have to say I do agree with this statement, but I only agree with this statement if you are actively reading the blog posts and leaving a genuine comment. For example don’t go over to 100 blogs and simply leave some basic comment like one I get in my SPAM box all the time here … “this is my first time here, you have some great content. I am sure to visit again”. I mean really? That is all you had to say? Obviously that person didn’t read my blog post they left this comment on OR they truly …
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Hosting Giveaways To Boost Traffic
I host a lot of giveaways here at Happily Blended, mostly because giveaways are part of my way of making others happy. I know that wining an item makes ME happy so why not allow my readers a chance to win an item, right? Well not only does hosting giveaways make others happy but it can boost your traffic and I’m going to share with you why. First, if you do not currently host giveaways and are interested in learning how to get started I can assist you in that, simply contact me and we can go from there. Second, if you already host giveaways or are interested please read on … Why Host a Giveaway: Makes others happy. Creates new subscriber, loyal readers and comments. Is fun to work …
I Have A Website Now What?
So you have your website or blog all set up and you are wondering; now what? I would assume if your website is ready to roll then you want to get visitors next, right?! During this weekly series I will show you what I have done to get a Google Page Rank of 3, Alexa Rank of 105,474 and an average 6,146 unique visitors each month. This series is not a guarantee that you will get the same traffic or rankings as myself (maybe you will get higher than me), but merely a way to show you what methods I have implemented to ensure traffic gets to Happily Blended; a place to meet up for positive energy, giveaways and support! Within the next few weeks you will see a series …
Blogging Changes Lives
Image by tapperboy via Flickr When I first started blogging back in December 2008 I never knew how much blogging would change my life. I started blogging as a way to pursue my love for writing. Writing has always been an outlet for me, it’s my way of turning a negative into a positive. Originally titled Writings of a WAHM, eventually I realized that was not who I am. Although I am a Mom, have a business and work from a home office I didn’t feel the name suited what I wanted my blog to be about. As my writing grew and my readership levels grew I found myself relating to others in a way I never had before. When my blog was renamed I saw an increase in interested …
