Comments on: 5 Proven Ways to Get Traffic to a Brand New Blog http://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/ Uncovering the Cloud's Silver Lining Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:09:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Niclas Johanssonhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-3018 Niclas Johansson Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-3018 Thanks for the speedy reply - I'll be (happily!) out there adding content, be sure of it! Mind you, I'm also building the offline part of the business at the same time, with more traditional sales/marketing/branding methods. It's an exciting world! :) Thanks for the speedy reply – I’ll be (happily!) out there adding content, be sure of it! Mind you, I’m also building the offline part of the business at the same time, with more traditional sales/marketing/branding methods. It’s an exciting world! :)

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-3016 Henri Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:13:48 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-3016 Heya Niclas, I'd just say to go with your gut and do what you feel best about. Later on you can track your results and see what works best. As long as you're happy, you'll keep adding content and being consistent, which is crucial! Heya Niclas,

I’d just say to go with your gut and do what you feel best about. Later on you can track your results and see what works best.

As long as you’re happy, you’ll keep adding content and being consistent, which is crucial!

]]> By: Niclas Johanssonhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-3015 Niclas Johansson Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:52:52 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-3015 Hi Henri, fellow Swede here :) I just found your blog, and I'm loving the content so far - it's in my RSS reader and I'll be sure to come back often! A question on this post. A well-established "truth" seems to be that blogs/blog posts of the kind like "how to...", "top 10 points of..." etc are the ones that are most suitable for attaining visitors / revenue, right? I, on the other hand, am modeling my video blog on Gary Vaynerchuk and the winelibrary.tv "style" - sans the outrageous tv-personality ;) - he has the big subject of wine whereas I want to cover "gourmet food and bar culture". What me and him have in common is the goal of creating brand equity rather than the direct revenue from affiliate ads etc. He built (builds) the WineLibrary brand by sharing knowledge, I want to do the same for Bar-deli. But still I want lots of traffic, of course! So, my question is basically - what difference do you see in these two approaches, and how can they best be combined for best result? Cheers! /Niclas Hi Henri, fellow Swede here :)

I just found your blog, and I’m loving the content so far – it’s in my RSS reader and I’ll be sure to come back often!

A question on this post. A well-established “truth” seems to be that blogs/blog posts of the kind like “how to…”, “top 10 points of…” etc are the ones that are most suitable for attaining visitors / revenue, right?

I, on the other hand, am modeling my video blog on Gary Vaynerchuk and the winelibrary.tv “style” – sans the outrageous tv-personality ;) – he has the big subject of wine whereas I want to cover “gourmet food and bar culture”. What me and him have in common is the goal of creating brand equity rather than the direct revenue from affiliate ads etc. He built (builds) the WineLibrary brand by sharing knowledge, I want to do the same for Bar-deli. But still I want lots of traffic, of course!

So, my question is basically – what difference do you see in these two approaches, and how can they best be combined for best result?

Cheers! /Niclas

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2477 Henri Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:50:56 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2477 I would quit my job when I was making more than enough money to pay for rent, food and such. I would quit my job when I was making more than enough money to pay for rent, food and such.

]]> By: Paul Swaneyhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2410 Paul Swaney Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:22:25 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2410 Hi Henri- Thanks for the tips- the one thing I haven't tried is ezine article posting- something I will begin to try this coming month. In your opinion, at what point, as far as daily visitors, is it time to quit your day job and focus full-time on your site? Hi Henri-
Thanks for the tips- the one thing I haven’t tried is ezine article posting- something I will begin to try this coming month.
In your opinion, at what point, as far as daily visitors, is it time to quit your day job and focus full-time on your site?

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2180 Henri Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:23 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2180 Guest posting without a doubt. I haven't done much forum posting. I'm sure it works great if done right. The point I was making in this article is that you don't have to do <i>everything</i>. Guest posting without a doubt. I haven’t done much forum posting. I’m sure it works great if done right. The point I was making in this article is that you don’t have to do everything.

]]> By: mk akanhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2177 mk akan Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:58:16 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2177 great advice..guest posting and commenting gets you more than traffic.you also build a relationship with other bloggers. this could lead to other greater things. I am still yet to start article marketing. You did not mention forum posting? By the way, which do you think would be more effective, guest posting or forum posting? great advice..guest posting and commenting gets you more than traffic.you also build a relationship with other bloggers. this could lead to other greater things. I am still yet to start article marketing. You did not mention forum posting? By the way, which do you think would be more effective, guest posting or forum posting?

]]> By: Janet Ehttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2169 Janet E Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:19:58 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2169 The greatest roadblock to getting a blog (or anything else for that matter) up and running is waiting until everything is perfect. After dithering about for longer than I care to admit, I finally just plunged in and committed to making 30 posts in 30 days. I moved the blog to a new platform and host and still have to get more pieces of it in place. Seeing your comment that having a time frame of 24 to 36 months is realistic helps. The greatest roadblock to getting a blog (or anything else for that matter) up and running is waiting until everything is perfect. After dithering about for longer than I care to admit, I finally just plunged in and committed to making 30 posts in 30 days. I moved the blog to a new platform and host and still have to get more pieces of it in place. Seeing your comment that having a time frame of 24 to 36 months is realistic helps.

]]> By: MIke Thttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2164 MIke T Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:56:05 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2164 Thanks for this post! I now see that I need to move on to the next step, that being Article Marketing. Thanks for this post! I now see that I need to move on to the next step, that being Article Marketing.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2158 Henri Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:29:15 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2158 If I can keep blogging for long enough, I have no doubt I will at some point reach the 10k mark. Hopefully sooner than later. While it isn't the end-goal, it's always a fun milestone ;) If I can keep blogging for long enough, I have no doubt I will at some point reach the 10k mark. Hopefully sooner than later. While it isn’t the end-goal, it’s always a fun milestone ;)

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2157 Henri Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:28:21 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2157 Good luck! :) Good luck! :)

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2156 Henri Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:27:29 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2156 Yup, you have to be in it for the long-term. It took most big bloggers over two years to finally become somewhat big, so I think that 24-36 month mark is what you want to aim for. Yup, you have to be in it for the long-term. It took most big bloggers over two years to finally become somewhat big, so I think that 24-36 month mark is what you want to aim for.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2155 Henri Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:26:30 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2155 Impossible to say without more data. I think I answered an e-mail from you on this subject, so you may want to re-read that. Impossible to say without more data. I think I answered an e-mail from you on this subject, so you may want to re-read that.

]]> By: Erichttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2152 Eric Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:32:42 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2152 Definitely a good approach here Henri. Ultimately you want to have great content on your own blog and reach out to others with something good to offer. With that in mind, keeping at it for the long haul is what I feel really gets the job done. Just doing it today, tomorrow and maybe next week is what will cause you to fall flat on your face. Would you agree? Definitely a good approach here Henri. Ultimately you want to have great content on your own blog and reach out to others with something good to offer. With that in mind, keeping at it for the long haul is what I feel really gets the job done. Just doing it today, tomorrow and maybe next week is what will cause you to fall flat on your face.

Would you agree?

]]> By: Edhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2150 Ed Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:26:55 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2150 Hey. Do you know why guest posts arent really successful for me? Hey. Do you know why guest posts arent really successful for me?

]]> By: Moon Hussainhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2147 Moon Hussain Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:54:44 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2147 Henri, spot on. I'll be launching some guest posts in the next coming months. I'll see how it fares ;) Henri, spot on. I’ll be launching some guest posts in the next coming months. I’ll see how it fares ;)

]]> By: Archan Mehtahttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2146 Archan Mehta Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:16:09 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2146 Henri, The tips you have mentioned really work, because I have been reading your blog, guest posts and comments on other blogs/websites for quite a while now. You have a tendency to "walk your talk," which enhances your credibility. I look forward to the day when your blog achieves the coveted 10,000 mark. I know for sure that even seasoned bloggers dream of achieving that milestone. I don't think this is a pipe-dream: I feel high reading your writing even without the dope! It is achievable. Just a matter of time. Move forward, we believe in you! Henri,

The tips you have mentioned really work, because I have been reading your blog, guest posts and comments on other blogs/websites for quite a while now.

You have a tendency to “walk your talk,” which enhances your credibility.

I look forward to the day when your blog achieves the coveted 10,000 mark. I know for sure that even seasoned bloggers dream of achieving that milestone.

I don’t think this is a pipe-dream: I feel high reading your writing even without the dope! It is achievable. Just a matter of time. Move forward, we believe in you!

]]> By: Sid Savarahttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2145 Sid Savara Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:11:39 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2145 Hey Henri, Great tips - and I would say it's not just for new blogs. Even for established blogs, article marketing and guest posting helps with traffic and SEO ;) I like your point about keeping it simple. I think too many people get caught up with trying different tricks and tactics to get new subscribers - but in the end, it's just about the fundamentals: content and promotion =) Hey Henri,

Great tips – and I would say it’s not just for new blogs. Even for established blogs, article marketing and guest posting helps with traffic and SEO ;)

I like your point about keeping it simple. I think too many people get caught up with trying different tricks and tactics to get new subscribers – but in the end, it’s just about the fundamentals: content and promotion =)

]]> By: Srinivas Raohttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/new-blog-traffic/#comment-2142 Srinivas Rao Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:38:33 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=1087#comment-2142 Henri, This is rock solid advice. I've seen how you've grown in such a short time and I think this stuff applies to traffic regardless of how new your blog is. I will say this, I would prioritize content and relationships above all things. By forming relationships with the right people in your niche you will get influential subscribers. Obviously you should be genuine about forming those relationships and enjoy that blogger's writing. Henri,

This is rock solid advice. I’ve seen how you’ve grown in such a short time and I think this stuff applies to traffic regardless of how new your blog is. I will say this, I would prioritize content and relationships above all things. By forming relationships with the right people in your niche you will get influential subscribers. Obviously you should be genuine about forming those relationships and enjoy that blogger’s writing.

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