Everybody wants more traffic to their blog or site. Here are 5 Surefire Ways to Get More Traffic to your Blog.
1. Create a HUGE list - My list for online videos gets a lot of hits each and every single day from search engines. My other list for web design also brings in a lot of visitors. Just don’t copy my ideas, think of your own. Copying is for lazy brainless creeps. I know you’re not one.
2. Forums - If you’re part of a community forum that doesn’t mind if you link to your own website with articles that are of interest then go ahead and use that freedom. Topics that are relevant to the population of the forum will get you more traffic than ones that have nothing to do with it. Plus most people who are part of a forum know when you’re spamming, so don’t do it too often or you’ll find complaints racking up against you. Which could get you banned from the forum.
3. Un-Socialize - Too much of sites like digg and del.icio.us could hurt you as you get dependent on them, use them moderately. Back away from writing content meant for them for sometime and you’ll find yourself cranking out more awesome content than you thought possible. Which will eventually give you a clearer head to think straight. Remember don’t let your blogs survive solely from social sites.
4. Commenting - Subscribe to a few of the most popular blogs in your niche and contribute your comments to their posts. Don’t comment on every post though, as that will just look spammy and your comments might end up being marked as spam. Instead wait for some posts to get popular and then contribute to the discussion with your insight.
5. Piss off somebody! - Anybody! Pick a topic that is taken as a norm and take a completely opposite stance to it. Of course if you do it then make sure your article has some beef, but remember your main premise is to tick someone off. The best time to do this is when you have at least a few hundred visitors daily who can leverage your content and spread it virally.
If you have any surefire tips on how to get more traffic then post a comment. Some of my visitors may just visit your blog. 
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About the author
Hyder has been blogging for the past two years on this blog. He started Weborithm, his web company, in 2007 and along with designing blogs and websites also releases various web related products.
Jonathan Franzone on June 29th, 2007
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I especially like number 3! I’ve noticed that when I stop trying so hard to push, push, push my blog I usually end up being more creative and as a consequence… I have better content. That has a better overall impact on my readers as a whole.
Thanks for the post… now I’m going to go write my own list!
Los Angeles search engine optimization on June 30th, 2007
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Sir, I am not trying to piss you off, but you did not mention the most important way, which is having unique site with unique content that add values.
Ali on June 30th, 2007
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Everybody knows that already, I didn’t want to state the obvious.
But thanks for mentioning it, any new blogger reading this should never underestimate the importance of unique content. Though if you write the best content make sure you get it out in the world somehow by promoting it.
Like I said, these are 5 Ways to Get “More” Traffic. Thanks for commenting.
J Johnson on July 26th, 2007
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You are right about two things. Don’t push the content too hard. Most readers know good content and after a little time you will start building a good readership. This concept is a basic in building any business.
When I worked in the newspaper industry there were two rules that I learned from the news people. Sex/blood sells and any publicity is good for selling papers. Your comment about pissing someone off is right on target. I personally think George W. is the 4th greatest president ever and Cheney is the best VP ever.
Have a great day!