Get Easy Traffic By Going Social

When it comes to building an audience and driving traffic, bloggers are turning to social media with record results. Instead of relying on organic search or (gasp) IRL friends, successful bloggers know they have to develop a following on key social networks as a way to promote their brands and ultimately get more clicks.

Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon and now Pinterest provide the savvy blogger with plenty of opportunities to attract new readers and engage with regulars, but it can be overwhelming if you’re new to social media or if you only use it for fun.

Here are 10 tips to help bloggers navigate the increasingly complex world of social media — while still making time to write content.

1. Display your social media icons prominently toward the top of your website.

2. Every blog should have its own Facebook Page.

3. Generate traffic with StumbleUpon.

4. Import your RSS feed onto your LinkedIn profile using its Blog Link application.

5. Pinterest is the hot new frontier for bloggers.

6. Use link shorteners even when you don’t have to.

7. Use your blog name as your username whenever possible.

8. Join blogger groups on Facebook.

9. Be generous with other bloggers.

10. Be on social media — even when it’s not driving traffic.

best of luck

happy blogging