Blogging is fun, but it would be boring if no one reads your writing, right? In order for your blog to be visited by many people, you must "wrap" your blog to the top of the search results for your chosen keywords. Remember, you have to be patient while going through this process, which will pay off sweetly with the arrival of many visitors to the blog.
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Method 1 of 5: Starting a Blog
Step 1. Create a new blog
If you don't have a blog yet, choose the most suitable blogging platform. You can choose from various blogging platforms on the internet, such as WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Medium, Weebly, and others. Try different blogging platforms to find the right one. If you don't think it fits one platform, try another. Some blogging platforms you can use for free, but the rest require you to pay.
Step 2. Choose a topic you like
Even if you don't like a certain topic, you can still pack your daily life in an interesting way. If you choose to write about your everyday life, make your writing interesting. Blog readers are generally looking for a funny story, or an opinion on a much-debated subject. Because of this, they may not be interested in reading your story about a broken light bulb. The use of photos can also increase reading comfort and reader engagement.
Step 3. Keep reading
By reading other people's blogs, your writing skills will improve, and you will learn new writing techniques. Think of yourself as a seeker of knowledge who is ready to learn at any time. Don't forget to keep adding to your knowledge on topics you love.
Method 2 of 5: Make Your Blog Searchable
Step 1. Design your blog
If you're blogging about food, travel, or fashion, choose an interesting theme related to that topic. Interesting themes will make readers feel at home. Try to make a blog design that is simple, professional, and still beautiful.
Step 2. Learn search engine optimization (SEO)
The most basic SEO concept is knowledge of which keywords to prioritize. These keywords are much sought after by readers in search engines, and become a "compass" for them to find your blog. Some keywords are more searched so you are encouraged to choose them. Keep in mind that certain keywords are highly competitive, but you can still "winch" your blog to the top of the search results with some luck.
Step 3. Focus on your chosen keywords
Decide on one of the most popular keywords in the competition, as well as 3-4 other keywords that you want to try to optimize. However, remember to choose similar keywords. After that, include keywords in each of your posts on the blog, in various combinations. Focus on writing on one keyword, and include other keywords only if those keywords are related to the content of the article. After focusing on your chosen keywords, search engines will start to hoist your blog to the top because the content is relevant and focused.
Step 4. Work on getting relevant links to the start page or blog post
Most search engines sort search results by the number of backlinks that point to a site. You can get relevant links by writing articles for directories, guest writing on "popular" blogs, using social networks or social bookmarking sites, and buying links. However, be careful if you want to buy links.
Method 3 of 5: Provide Smart and Accessible Content
Step 1. Submit posts that are relevant to the blog's theme consistently and regularly
Google likes domains that are long enough to operate and domains that are likely to attract visitors. Remember that Google and other search engines aim to provide the best experience for their users. If your blog is judged to match the keywords of your choice, it will be more likely to maintain its ranking.
Step 2. Be consistent with your chosen topic
For example, if you have a blog with music, don't write entries about astronomy. If you often write off-topic, readers will think twice about following your blog.
Step 3. Create a post that is unique and cannot be found on other blogs
Try experimenting with writing formats, and organize your posts. The more organized your writing, the better the results. Good writing results will make your blog look better.
Make sure you always post amazing content. The better your content, and the more interesting your blog, the more people will link to your blog. Wouldn't it be nice if you got a free link because readers liked your post? While you should still pay attention to search engine optimization, ultimately you must understand the needs of readers in your chosen niche. If your blog is liked by many people, it will also be liked by search engines
Method 4 of 5: Promoting the Blog
Step 1. Promote your blog
When you start, only you know the existence of the blog. Therefore, start promoting once your blog has at least 15 entries. If you promote too early, visitors will feel that your blog is nothing. Don't litter the internet with your blog links. You can still promote without trash, in the following ways:
- Utilize various social media.
- Adding tags (tags) to blog entries, so that entries appear in Google search results.
- Put a link to the blog in the blog signature, especially in forums with the same topic. However, make sure you participate in the forum.
- Exchange links to other blogs and create blogrolls.
Step 2. Take a break from promotional activities once in a while
However, don't rest too often.
Method 5 of 5: Interacting with Readers
Step 1. Be a responsive blogger
If a reader leaves a comment, he or she wants to interact with you more and get feedback. If you ignore incoming comments, readers may feel unappreciated and will stop reading your work.
Step 2. When readers leave comments on the blog, try to be a responsive blogger, and interact with them
By doing so, you show the reader's interest in the entry. This step also helps you build healthy relationships with other bloggers. Always reply to readers' comments so they don't feel neglected.
