{"id":15709,"date":"2019-08-01T16:16:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T10:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloggertipstricks.com\/?p=15709"},"modified":"2023-09-22T01:11:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:41:24","slug":"promote-blog-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/promote-blog-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Easy Ways to Promote Blog Posts (in 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Nice blog post you got there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how to promote it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Then you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is a collection of <strong>16<\/strong> actionable tips on how to promote your blog for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No premium tools, no paid subscriptions, no-nonsense \u2014 only clear-cut steps on what to do after publishing an article.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s roll.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"facebook\">1. Share it on Facebook for Easy Traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your post on Facebook for quick exposure is something you can do right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Post-Description-914x1024.png\" alt=\"Facebook Post Promotion Example\" class=\"wp-image-4040691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Post-Description-914x1024.png 914w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Post-Description-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Post-Description-768x860.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Post-Description.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the description, just try to keep it short and talk about the benefits of reading your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics show that the best time to post on Facebook is <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"730\">between 11 AM and 1 PM<\/a> on Wednesdays. Keep this in mind if you want your posts to make the most impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How about your Facebook page?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you want to establish your brand on Facebook, you should also share your post on your blog\u2019s official page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait \u2014 don\u2019t tell me you haven\u2019t configured legit-looking profiles and pages on social networks yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Then you\u2019re wasting time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Luckily for you, creating a more professional Facebook page for your blog only takes minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook\u2019s assisted page creation process should be a breeze to go through. You simply need to fill up the required fields, upload a profile picture, and set a cover photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Page-Creation.png\" alt=\"Creating a Facebook Page for Your Blog\" class=\"wp-image-4040692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Page-Creation.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Page-Creation-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Facebook-Page-Creation-768x586.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few reminders when building your blog\u2019s official Facebook page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your contact information to encourage prospective leads and influencers to connect with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a unique username to make your page easier to find.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a \u201cLearn More\u201d button to send users to your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell the story of your brand using the tips found <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-write-about-me-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"731\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"twitter\">2. Tweet it Out to Stir Social Buzz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about places to promote your blogs, Twitter is always a part of the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For blog promotion, the steps are similar to posting your content on Facebook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The catch is, you have to squeeze everything into a 280-character post.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s really not a lot \u2014 I know. Still, it should be enough for a crisp and clear introduction to your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tweet-Example.png\" alt=\"Promoting Your Blog on Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-4040694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tweet-Example.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tweet-Example-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tweet-Example-768x723.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also certain posting times that could maximize the visibility of your tweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On weekdays, try posting at 9 in the morning on Wednesdays and Fridays. Avoid posting between 10 PM and 4 AM since fewer people check their Twitter feeds for news late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pinterest\">3. Pin it on Pinterest to Convey Your Message Visually<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re blogging about recipes, DIY stuff, or anything that can be conveyed better with visual content, you need Pinterest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A glance at the platform will tell you how other bloggers, marketers, and businesses use the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pinterest-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"Types of Content Being Promoted on Pinterest\" class=\"wp-image-4040696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pinterest-Dashboard.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pinterest-Dashboard-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pinterest-Dashboard-768x408.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, you\u2019ll want to use custom visual content if you want to share your content on Pinterest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No \u2014 I\u2019m not suggesting you should shell out cash for a professional graphic designer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/canva\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"732\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Canva\">Canva<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/piktochart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"733\">Piktochart<\/a> that let you whip up presentable visuals in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nailing your Pinterest strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For your posting schedule, <a href=\"https:\/\/coschedule.com\/blog\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"734\">CoSchedule<\/a> crunched the numbers and determined that around 9 PM is the best time to post. That\u2019s on Fridays and Saturdays when Pinterest users typically sign in to look for informative visual references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, preparing posts at night is in no way a convenient time, especially right before the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bright side, you can schedule your posts in advance with a tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/tailwind\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"735\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Tailwind\">Tailwind<\/a>. It also comes with a handful of useful features, like analytics, bulk uploads, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tailwind-App-Scheduler.png\" alt=\"Tailwind App Features\" class=\"wp-image-4040697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tailwind-App-Scheduler.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tailwind-App-Scheduler-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tailwind-App-Scheduler-768x418.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linkedin\">4. Publish it on LinkedIn to Reach a Professional Audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to successful social media marketing is knowing the right type of content for each site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just because of the way these websites work. It also has something to do with the content preferences of their user bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This brings us to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"736\">LinkedIn<\/a> \u2014 a website for those who want to build their professional network.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the perfect place to share in-depth, data-driven content.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to promote a blog on LinkedIn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes LinkedIn particularly interesting is that it allows you to publish content right on the site. It will then be consolidated into your profile\u2019s \u201cArticles &amp; activity\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the sake of this post, let\u2019s take a look at the profile of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloggingfromparadise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"737\">Ryan Biddulph of Blogging From Paradise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Articles-and-activity-LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"Ryan Biddulph LinkedIn Profile\" class=\"wp-image-4040701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Articles-and-activity-LinkedIn.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Articles-and-activity-LinkedIn-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Articles-and-activity-LinkedIn-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you shouldn\u2019t paste your entire post on LinkedIn. To make sure users visit your website, just provide a teaser while including a link to the full article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from another LinkedIn profile \u2014 this time, owned by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/seo-cheat-sheet-steal-your-competitors-rankings-traffic-neil-patel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"738\">Neil Patel<\/a> himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Publication-Link.png\" alt=\"How Neil Patel Promotes Content on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-4040702\" style=\"width:1000px;height:652px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Publication-Link.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Publication-Link-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Publication-Link-768x501.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instagram\">5. Use Instagram to Maximize Visual Content Reach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already mentioned Pinterest for promoting visual content, but we definitely shouldn\u2019t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"739\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than selfies and photos of food, you can also find infographics, blog banners, and product photos floating around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also repurpose your tweetable quotes into more shareable Instagram posts \u2014 just like what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"740\">HubSpot<\/a> often does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/HubSpot-Tweetable-Quotes-on-IG.png\" alt=\"HubSpot Tweetable Quotes on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-4040703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/HubSpot-Tweetable-Quotes-on-IG.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/HubSpot-Tweetable-Quotes-on-IG-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/HubSpot-Tweetable-Quotes-on-IG-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building rapport with your audience with authentic posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the tips above will surely help bring traffic to your blog, there\u2019s one thing you should always remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"15709\" data-nonce=\"7580b41bd3\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Social+media+users+don%E2%80%99t+usually+come+online+to+look+at+branded+content.+Rather%2C+they+log+in+to+socialize+and+build+connections+with+fellow+users.%C2%A0&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15709&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: 21px\">Social media users don\u2019t usually come online to look at branded content. Rather, they log in to socialize and build connections with fellow users.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Social+media+users+don%E2%80%99t+usually+come+online+to+look+at+branded+content.+Rather%2C+they+log+in+to+socialize+and+build+connections+with+fellow+users.%C2%A0&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15709&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>If you want to promote your visual content on Instagram, you should throw in a few authentic posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m talking about your own photos that give followers a glimpse of who you really are.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea, here\u2019s a post about a four-hour marketing class I was invited to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Class.png\" alt=\"MasterBlogging Instagram Post\" class=\"wp-image-4040704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Class.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Class-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Class-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"groups\">6. Participate in Social Media Groups to Connect with Prospects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one thing to use social media as a regular person your followers can relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But to truly be on your target audience\u2019s radar, you need to actually participate in the community as a user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Joining social media groups that are related to your <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-choose-blog-niche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"741\">niche<\/a> is a step in the right direction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a travel blogger and would like to mingle with like-minded individuals. On LinkedIn, just type \u201ctravel\u201d and select <strong>\u2018Groups\u2019<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Groups.png\" alt=\"linkedin groups\" class=\"wp-image-4040705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Groups.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Groups-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LinkedIn-Groups-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some social media groups prohibit users from sharing anything that\u2019s self-promotional or salesy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry \u2014 it should be relatively easy to find groups that allow the sharing of promotional content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regardless, you can still promote your brand by building a killer profile and participating through:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Answering questions \u2014<\/strong> In every social media group, there are users who need advice and answers to their questions. If you can help them accomplish their objectives, they may voluntarily check out your profile as well as your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run polls \u2014<\/strong> Some social media networks like Facebook let you run polls in groups. Use this to draw attention and receive useful insights from the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build your reputation \u2014<\/strong> As you play the role of a contributing member, you should soon be able to gain recognition in any group. Just remain active, be respectful to others, and continue giving value to the group by sharing your knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qanda\">7. Reach Potential Leads on Q&amp;A Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media groups aren\u2019t the only places where you can promote your blog by answering questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There are literally Q&amp;A or Question &amp; Answer sites that welcome you to showcase your expertise.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Q&amp;A websites, nothing else comes close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"742\">Quora<\/a> \u2014 the go-to Q&amp;A platform on the internet today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Quora-1.png\" alt=\"How Quora Works\" class=\"wp-image-4040706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Quora-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Quora-1-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Quora-1-768x561.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But unlike social media networks, promoting your blog content on Quora requires an elaborate strategy. That\u2019s why I put together this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/get-traffic-from-quora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"743\">how to get traffic from Quora<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give that post a thorough read when you have the time. It explains everything from creating an eye-catching bio to performing content research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blogcomment\">8. Comment on Authoritative Blogs for Extra Exposure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done with social media and Q&amp;A sites, your next target would be other authoritative sites in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"15709\" data-nonce=\"7580b41bd3\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=It%E2%80%99s+not+exactly+rocket+science.+You+simply+head+to+any+relevant+blog%2C+look+for+posts+that+pique+your+interest%2C+and+leave+a+comment.%C2%A0&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15709&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: 21px\">It\u2019s not exactly rocket science. You simply head to any relevant blog, look for posts that pique your interest, and leave a comment.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=It%E2%80%99s+not+exactly+rocket+science.+You+simply+head+to+any+relevant+blog%2C+look+for+posts+that+pique+your+interest%2C+and+leave+a+comment.%C2%A0&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15709&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Leaving a link to your blog post for some traffic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You sure can, but you need to be careful.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is, most bloggers nowadays don\u2019t allow comments with external links. Not only is it an obvious promotion attempt, spammers also take advantage of blog comments and ruin the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>They don\u2019t even try to hide it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Comment-Spam.png\" alt=\"What a Blog Comment Spammer Looks Like\" class=\"wp-image-4040707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Comment-Spam.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Comment-Spam-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Comment-Spam-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not saying every blog out there would decline a comment that contains links. But if you don\u2019t see any approved comment with a link, your best bet is to just comment naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invest in a potential relationship between you and the authoritative blogger.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, if your comment adds value to the post, there\u2019s bound to be readers who\u2019d look up your name online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting, however, that there are blogs that let you provide links to a specific page. They just don\u2019t want any links to be pasted on the actual comment \u2014 like me on Master Blogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MasterBlogging-Comment-System.png\" alt=\"Master Blogging Comments System\" class=\"wp-image-4040709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MasterBlogging-Comment-System.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MasterBlogging-Comment-System-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MasterBlogging-Comment-System-768x654.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In which case, readers will be redirected to the URL when they click your name. The only roadblock now is constructing an insightful comment that\u2019s worthy of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your reference, below are some comments that I personally like to see on my blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Good-Comments.png\" alt=\"Approved Comments\" class=\"wp-image-4040710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Good-Comments.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Good-Comments-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Good-Comments-768x524.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a tip: the integrated commenting system on WordPress pulls in user images from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gravatar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"744\">Gravatar<\/a>. It\u2019s a global avatar service that automatically loads a picture based on the user\u2019s email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend setting up your Gravatar account for free on their homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gravatar.png\" alt=\"Uploading a Gravatar Image\" class=\"wp-image-4040711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gravatar.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gravatar-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gravatar-768x293.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"forums\">9. Share Your Content on Message Boards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to social media, Q&amp;A sites, and other blogs, you can also boost your content\u2019s reach through message boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unlike blogs, message boards are more likely to accept posts that include links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find them on Google using any relevant keyword along with terms like \u201cforums\u201d or \u201cmessage boards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you\u2019re in the beauty niche and would like to promote your latest skincare routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A search query I\u2019d make would be something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Forum-Search.png\" alt=\"How to Look for Forums in Your Niche\" class=\"wp-image-4040712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Forum-Search.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Forum-Search-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Forum-Search-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value first, link second<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although plenty of forums give you the freedom to post at will, you still need to plan your approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"15709\" data-nonce=\"7580b41bd3\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Similar+to+Q%26A+sites%2C+online+forum+users+gravitate+towards+those+who+can+provide+them+with+solutions.+You+can%E2%80%99t+just+go+to+as+many+threads+as+you+can+and+paste+a+link+to+your+content.%C2%A0&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15709&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: 21px\">Similar to Q&amp;A sites, online forum users gravitate towards those who can provide them with solutions. You can\u2019t just go to as many threads as you can and paste a link to your content.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Similar+to+Q%26A+sites%2C+online+forum+users+gravitate+towards+those+who+can+provide+them+with+solutions.+You+can%E2%80%99t+just+go+to+as+many+threads+as+you+can+and+paste+a+link+to+your+content.%C2%A0&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15709&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>A rule of thumb is to write responses that can stand on their own. This means users should be able to learn something without being forced to click an external link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vcb\">10. Use Viral Content Bee to Leverage the Social Reach of Other Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as blog promotion goes, everything you\u2019ve learned thus far should be enough to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But I won\u2019t let you settle for \u201cshould be enough.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you need are surefire strategies that are guaranteed to generate traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/viralcontentbee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"745\">Viral Content Bee<\/a> to spread your content is one such strategy. It\u2019s kind of like an open marketplace in which social shares are the primary commodity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, you earn \u201ccredits\u201d by sharing the posts of other users on your social media channels. In exchange, you can use these credits to have your own projects shared by other users \u2014 <em>win-win.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Viral-Content-bee.png\" alt=\"Viral Content Bee\" class=\"wp-image-4040713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Viral-Content-bee.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Viral-Content-bee-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Viral-Content-bee-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"email\">11. Start Building an Email List for Long-Term Traffic Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your blog to grow, you can\u2019t rely on traffic alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You should also try to build an email list that can supply your future posts with readers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than getting traffic, an email list is a must-have tool for turning leads into potential customers down the stretch. This will prove to be useful once you finally develop your own products \u2014 from online courses to downloadable resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build and manage an email list, bloggers can depend on free email marketing platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"746\">MailChimp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has every tool you need for a comprehensive email marketing campaign. You can easily create signup forms, design landing pages, craft professional newsletters, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MailChimp-Screenshot.png\" alt=\"MailChimp Features\" class=\"wp-image-4040714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MailChimp-Screenshot.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MailChimp-Screenshot-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MailChimp-Screenshot-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I don\u2019t like a basic platform?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go all-in on email marketing, you might want to try <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/activecampaign\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"747\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"ActiveCampaign\">Active Campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of its features include email segmentation, automation, and split testing for sustainable results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roundup\">12. Write an Expert Roundup and Ask Them to Share<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I have a question for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you saw your name mentioned in an article by a different blogger? What is your first reaction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My first instinct is to share that post right away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially if the title is something like \u201ctop bloggers in something\u201d or \u201cbest advice from blog experts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you write your own roundup post, you can also encourage other experts to share your post. They might even tell their own followers to pay your blog a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That is, if they liked your topic and the way you described them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your reference, here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/top-content-marketing-experts\/249343\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"748\">roundup post from Search Engine Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Search-Engine-Journal.png\" alt=\"Search Engine Journal Roundup Post\" class=\"wp-image-4040715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Search-Engine-Journal.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Search-Engine-Journal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Search-Engine-Journal-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other titles you can use can be similar to the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top Blogs to Read for <strong>[Your Target Audience]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[Your Niche]<\/strong> Tips from Industry Experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mistakes You Should Avoid According to <strong>[Your Niche]<\/strong> Influencers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you inform your prospects about your roundup?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Just send them an email and be upfront about it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mentions\">13. Look for Brand Mentions and Engage Users Head-On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For bloggers who already get a decent stream of traffic, people online might be talking about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s a strong indication that they\u2019re interested in your brand and what you have to offer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can look for these mentions and respond with a link to your website. To streamline this task, use a social media listening tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"749\">Hootsuite<\/a> or set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"750\">Google Alerts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These platforms work by alerting you via email whenever your brand is mentioned online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Google-Alerts-.png\" alt=\"How to Monitor for Brand Mentions with Google Alerts\" class=\"wp-image-4040716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Google-Alerts-.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Google-Alerts--300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Google-Alerts--768x442.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your answers to social media mentions depend, of course, on the context of the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a user is asking a question about you, your job is to step in and <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/introduce-yourself-as-a-blogger\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"751\">introduce yourself<\/a>. You then cleverly insert a link to any of your blog posts and ask them to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, there could be dirty competitors who are spreading false information that could affect your credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Social media listening tools can help you hunt them down so you could set things straight.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, showing your appreciation to those who share your post is an excellent gesture. This will inspire them to share more of your posts as well as invite others to the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Responding-to-Mentions.png\" alt=\"Responding to Mentions\" class=\"wp-image-4040717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Responding-to-Mentions.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Responding-to-Mentions-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Responding-to-Mentions-768x467.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"influencers\">14. Build Relationships with Social Media Influencers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"blogging (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"752\">blogging<\/a>, the most challenging aspect is expanding your online reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to get blog traffic quick, don\u2019t wait for your own online presence to mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Make a move right now and leverage the online reach of other people to accelerate yours.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The game plan is simple: introduce yourself via email and keep following up from there.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your relationship develops, they\u2019ll eventually wind up in your website and share some of your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s already a huge win.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all begins with a blogger outreach campaign. You can also gain exposure for your brand, backlinks for SEO, and maybe some useful insights from your new friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ego\">15. Use \u201cEgo Bait\u201d to Get Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of building relationships with influencers, you can use \u201cego bait\u201d tactics to really entice them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For bloggers, an ego boost is something you just can\u2019t pass up.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, you need other people to talk about you in a positive light. That\u2019s how you cultivate a blogging brand that your readers will trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A roundup post, which we\u2019ve already covered earlier, is an example of ego bait content. You can also conduct interviews, listicles, and data-driven posts with your prospective influencer as a data source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Neil-Patel-Ego-Bait.png\" alt=\"Neil Patel as a Target of Ego Bait\" class=\"wp-image-4040718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Neil-Patel-Ego-Bait.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Neil-Patel-Ego-Bait-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Neil-Patel-Ego-Bait-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t plan to write an ego bait post, you can set them as examples in your article instead. This should be easy to do, especially if you often read other blogs for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you just have to be honest and describe your example based on your own observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do this often to help get my point across to readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Raelyn-Tan.png\" alt=\"Using Raelyn Tan as a Positive Example\" class=\"wp-image-4040719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Raelyn-Tan.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Raelyn-Tan-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Raelyn-Tan-768x650.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giving them a nudge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An ego bait strategy isn\u2019t finished until you notify your prospect about your post.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no need to overcomplicate your message. Talk to them, person-to-person, and mention that you\u2019ve featured them in your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they don\u2019t respond to your initial email, don\u2019t give up too soon. Wait a couple of days before sending a follow-up \u2014 they might\u2019ve just missed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ask\">16. Just Ask Readers to Share<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This next strategy should be quite self-explanatory.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the perspective of readers, sharing something on social media is fair as long as they thoroughly enjoyed the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate the willingness of your loyal readers to do small favors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have confidence in your post\u2019s quality, perhaps all you need to do is ask readers to share it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asking-for-Shares.png\" alt=\"Asking Readers for Shares\" class=\"wp-image-4040720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asking-for-Shares.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asking-for-Shares-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asking-for-Shares-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you did it \u2014 you blitzed through this article and learned how to get traffic to your blog in 16 different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always remember that I\u2019m rooting for you. 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