Now that I’m switching over to WordPress (any day now) I thought I would “Google” some information on increasing by blog traffic.  For someone who has been an active blogger for almost 5 years, I don’t know the inner workings — you know, the TECHNICAL side like I should!  (Hanging head now …)

For instance:  RSS feeds.  I finally figured out that it meant receiving someone’s post via email.  Isn’t that correct?  Do all of you bloggers just know this stuff instinctively?  I remember the first time I wanted to “link” something — I didn’t even know what a “link” was, nor did I understand that on Blogspot a picture of a link of chains on a button was something I needed to use.  LOL  I guess to make it more idiot proof, Blogspot now uses the word “LINK.”  

I DON’T understand Feedburners and AdSense.  Stuff that some of you pro-bloggers eat for breakfast around here.  

I DON’T know how to MAKE MONEY with my blog.  Though some of my buddies out here know and haven’t shared their wisdom with me yet — ahem!  

Now that I have floundered around on Blogspot for a few years I am merging over to WordPress.  That has a new set of challenges for me.  

1.  I don’t know how to use it — YET.  I’m sure there will be a little learning curve.


2.  Now I’m hearing about PLUG-INS.  What in the world?!?!?  I’m assuming they are like a handy-dandy WIDGET.  Right?  I also heard that to increase blog traffic I need to utilize the SiteMap plugin.   Scratching head.  Oh, and don’t forget I need the Related Post plugin.  Now, will someone tell me how to PLUG IN?

So, what are some other suggestions to increase your blog traffic?


1.  I have learned over the years that visual appeal is HUGE.  Personally, I don’t stay long on sites that are difficult to read.  Cutesy fonts are fun and nobody loves to celebrate all of the colors of the rainbow more than me, but not while I’M READING.  Light color backgrounds are much friendlier on the eyes.  If you’re creating a new blog — remember this.


2.  When I first started, I loved all of the WIDGETS Blogspot provided.  I still think many of them are great, but sometimes too many widgets on a blog are ANNOYING to your readers.  


3.  SEARCH ENGINE SPIDERS!  I HATE spiders, but in this case I think they might be something I want on my site!  What in the world is a search engine spider anyway?  Apparently they visit more frequently when you blog more often.  Hmmm.  Would regular blog posts be search engine spider bait?


4.  One thing I did realize over the years is this:  CATCHY TITLES GET ATTENTION.  I have noticed I get more hits when I use a strange or shocking TITLE for my post!  We should keep our creative juices flowing.

5.  Music on a blog.  I never thought much about it in the beginning.  I actually had a friend who would visit my blog just so she could enjoy my Playlist all day at work.  Other people are disturbed by music while reading.  The choice is yours, but I have heard more people complain ABOUT music than complain that a site doesn’t have it.  

So are you STILL confused about INCREASING your blog traffic?  Well, I am too, but I’m going to get to the bottom of this!  I’m an intelligent woman.  Surely, I will figure out this cyber world and conquer it.  :o)

Soon, you will visit and see a different look … don’t leave, it is still me.