10 Surefire Ways to Attract More Blog Subscribers - Part 1 of 2

10 Surefire Ways to Attract More Blog Subscribers – Part 1 of 2

Posted by Linus Ruzicka On May - 22 - 2010

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There’s A Question That Keeps Popping Up.

“How can I attract more blog subscribers?”

Personally, I look at subscribers on the same level as pages-views or traffic. Subscribers are the life blood of a successful blog, and I really wish that I had more of them.

So I hunted for ideas on how to start attracting more blog subscribers right away.

Here Is What I Found:

1. Make It Easy & Plain

As I have mentioned before in more detail, make your subscription options noticable, provide an e-mail alternative to RSS, and ask for the subscriptions.

2. Be Focused

Make certain you are targeting a specific niche, and the more specialized your subject matter, the better you will do. It’s key to step back and take a look at if there are sufficient readers in your niche. Is it better to discover now or six months down the road?

3. Provide a Bribe

Here’s a fun an sneaky one that I found recently. Now relax, it’s nothing illegal.

Here is a cool way to do it with RSS : If you’ve got a WordPress blog, use the free Feedvertising plugin to link to the download page for your free present. Since Feedvertising links only show up in the feed (and not in the post), only feed customers will see the link and have accessibility to the bonus.

4. Use Viral Ebooks

This is a spin on the #3. Simply partner with your friends to let others GIVE AWAY your PDF E-book or maybe bundle it for sale with other products on their site. The PDF in turn promotes your blog, and you get free traffic in the return.

5. Dedicated Subscription Landing-pages

Create a page that’s sole purpose is getting a subscription, and push traffic to it from your blog, articles, forums, or actually any other source you would like. You may also forward it to a dedicated URL, and add in the moral bribe methodology from #3 above to extend subscriptions.

One Last Thing

All that I mentioned above assumes that you are writing great content and providing value to your readers. If you truthfully can’t say you’re doing your best work content-wise, start with that first. But after you get that down, using some or all the above will certainly raise your customer count!

Remember…

These are only the first part of my Top 10 Surefire Ways To Attract More Blog Subscribers to your Blog.

In the Coming days I want you to keep a look out for Part 2 which is going to be sure to add more value not only to you, but for your readers as well.

Blogging and content marketing is a “person” oriented strategy. Meaning that if you aren’t writing for people and focusing SOLELY on SEO for the search engines, then you are missing the boat my friend.

Living, breathing humans are what helps to provide linking, viral spread of content, feedback, and of course networking. To miss that part of the equation will do you harm in the long run.

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20 Responses to “10 Surefire Ways to Attract More Blog Subscribers – Part 1 of 2”

Ruby Rynne says:

May 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Some really great tips, thanks!

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 22nd, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Ruby,

You’re welcome! And thanks for stopping by to comment.

God Bless,

Linus

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Andie Petoskey says:

May 22, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Linus –

Great post! I love the “Feedvertising” plugin info! I didn’t know about this but look forward to implementing it!

Thanks for sharing and for your leadership!

~Andie Petoskey

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 22nd, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Andie,

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment.

I thought it was pretty darn cool myself! I never would have thought of putting a RSS feed to work for advertising purposes in that manner.

God Bless,

Linus

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Jeff Wisuri says:

May 24, 2010 at 8:36 AM

Hey Linus,

Another thought provoking, wonderful blogging tips post! Wasnt aware of the “feedvertising” plug in either, I’ll have to put it to work:)

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 25th, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Jeff,

Thanks for the comments brother!

Kinda cool the different plugins that are available huh?

~ Linus

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Bill Palte says:

May 24, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Hey Linus,
Excellent blueprint to help people getting their blog cranked up.

So, when is Part 2 coming along…..

To Your Continued Success,
Bill

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 25th, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Bill,

Part 2 is on the way my friend!

Linus

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John Stone says:

May 24, 2010 at 5:36 PM

Linus,

Thanks for the new plugin! Always terrific stuff.

John

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 25th, 2010 at 4:11 PM
John,

Thanks my friend.

~ Linus

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Cheryl says:

May 25, 2010 at 9:24 AM

Great Tips Linus Thanks, I’m going to check out that plug in for sure

Cheryl

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 25th, 2010 at 4:12 PM
Cheryl,

Thanks for stopping by to comment.

I of course enjoy seeing you each week on our weekly webinars.

As far as the plugin, make sure to let me know how it’s working for you!

God Bless,

~Linus

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Kathy Sammons says:

May 25, 2010 at 10:03 AM

Thanks for reminding us about being people focused. If you come out here and just put something up to put something up, then you are not getting it. You have to have something that will bring people back.

Thanks,
Kathy
Kathy Sammons Dot Com

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 25th, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Kathy,

Exactly! You need the attraction, the value, and the compelling offer to get others to want to learn more from you and keep them coming back looking for more.

Great point!

~ Linus

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Cassie Strom says:

May 25, 2010 at 9:04 PM

Awesome stuff as always Linus…. Looking forward to part 2

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 28th, 2010 at 5:30 AM
Cassie,

thanks sister!

be sure to check it out as part 2 is now up.

God Bless,

Linus

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jackie hall says:

May 26, 2010 at 5:59 AM

I learned a good deal from this post, especially #3. I look forward to part 2.

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
May 28th, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Thanks Jackie!

Thank you for stopping by leaving a comment.

I’m glad that you liked Part 1. Be sure to check it out at Part 2 is now available.

God Bless,

~ Linus Ruzicka

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Yo Le says:

June 3, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Linus,

You are definitely the Blog Queen… (I mean King of course!)

So use to saying blog queen because no one ever calls themselves the King of Blogging. You should be the first!

I always look forward to the consistent content and value you put out.

Thanks bud!

- Yo

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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
June 5th, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Um….not sure what to say Yo.

Maybe I can coin the term for myself.

What sounds better? King of Blogging or Blog Marketing Savant?

Linus

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