How to Get Blog Traffic, Simplified

If you want to know how to get blog traffic in a very simple way, read this article.

As opposed to what many bloggers do say, getting people to visit your blog is not difficult. In fact, it is quite easy. That is, if you understand how to write and use persuasive promotional articles.

Using persuasive promotional articles is the easy part - so we will leave that out for now.

Our main focus will be on doing the actual writing - since it is your articles that people will read before clicking to your blog to see what else you have for them.

Let's get started.

Start with an Important Promise

Persuasive promotional articles will always start with an important promise.

And this has to do with your article title (what some people refer to as the headline) and your opening paragraph. Ask yourself what is in it for the reader. What will they gain by reading your article? Are there one or two benefits you have that you think they might be interested in? Convey them through your article title and opening paragraph.

I can't stress this enough - but your article must focus on the reader. Just as I have said earlier on, tell readers what is in it for them. Never allow your reader to question why they bothered to pay attention in the first place.

You Must Have a Compelling Main Idea

Your article is useless if it does not have something that it can hold on to.

Present a main idea that is compelling in your article and you will shine.

The idea must be interesting, persuasive - and must tap into the emotions of the reader.

If your target reader is addicted to acoustic guitars, talk about the latest and best-selling acoustic guitars in town. What if he is looking for a house loan? Tell him where he can get the very best bargain without much of a hassle.

You article should also have a main purpose that supports your bigger point.

Be Specific in What You Write

Online, most readers won't read anything that is too long.

They want straight-to-the-point stuff. So give them what they want by saying what they want in a specific and concise manner.

Master copywriter, Brian Clark, says:

"Be ultra-specific in your assertions. Always give reasons why."

Be Authoritative

It is important that you sound like an expert in your writing if you want your articles to be persuasive.

You must show your audience that you know what you are saying. Otherwise, they won't believe what you write and they won't visit your blog.

Show credibility by using testimonials in your articles. Link out to other experts and prominent bloggers in the topic that your blog is also about. Use statistics and cold hard facts to buttress your points.

Whatever you do, just make sure that you are authoritative in your writing. Show that you are the master of what your article is about. People will fall over themselves to visit your blog if you do this.

Restate the Hook and Promise

Something must have definitely gotten the attention of your reader before bothering to read your article in the first place.

What got his attention is your hook. It is the promise that you made to him so that he can read your article.

Restate the promise again in your article. It will show him that he is still on course.

Offer Something Valuable

Nothing more will make your reader happy than giving him something that is of value to him.

If he is an average guitarist, give him free software that he can use to improve his ear training. If he is a lover of diamond jewelry, give him a reasonable discount for a limited time.

You also need to be bold when you present your offer. Be firm and say it as it is.

Whatever it is, give your reader something valuable. Or he will just hit the back button to find somebody else who provides valuable information with an irresistible offer.

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