Take a look at this roundup of 25 specific tips aimed at boosting blog traffic -- every one of them offers a strategy to start using right now.
SOCIAL SHARING
Put social networks to work for you by maximizing their ability to promote your blog posts! Here are some specific tips for doing so:
1. Share Your Blog Posts on Facebook
2. Auto-Tweet New Blog Posts
3. Auto-Tweet Old Blog Posts
4. Pin Your Images to Pinterest
5. Call Out New Blog Posts on Instagram
6. Link to New Blog Posts on Google+
7. Stumble Your Content
8. Add Sharing Buttons to Your Site
9. Include Links Everywhere
10. Go Where Your Audience Is
11. Leave Meaningful Comments on Relevant Blogs
12. Link to Other Bloggers
13. Reach Out to Bloggers Directly
14. Always Respond to Comments
15. Blog Every Day
16. Use SEO Keywords
17. Offer to Guest Blog for Other Sites
18. Enlist Guest Bloggers for Your Site
19. Write Clear, Compelling Titles
20. Add an SEO Plugin
21. Solve a Problem
22. Interview Someone in Your Industry
23. Write Something Controversial
24. Run a Contest/Giveaway
25. Consider a Series