Bloggers are often looking for ways to get more people to read their work. This can lead to all sorts of traffic generation tactics.
Most tactics can be good or bad depending on how they are implemented. Some ways to gain attention are better off avoided.
Let’s take a look at some now:
Good
Write a great post and let other bloggers know about it who might link.
Bad
Write a mediocre post then spam every blogger who you can find demanding a link.
Good
Put together a comprehensive resource list or how-to then get friends to vote it up at Digg
Bad
Copy and paste an article you find on the first page of Google then create fake Digg accounts to inflate your votes, and when that doesn’t work spam everyone you can find.
Good
Start a blog conversation with fellow bloggers that leads them to post an interesting response.
Bad
Lure fellow bloggers into an argument using insults, faulty arguments and defamation.
Good
Post interesting, charming or witty comments on popular blogs and forums.
Bad
Drop your link on every blog, forum and Social Media site you can find, no matter what the topic.
Summary
I could go on but I am sure you get the idea. Most tactics can be turned bad depending on the bloggers attitude who uses them. It’s about having positive intentions, creating your own original content, and being kind versus being a complete git.
Can you think of any other tactics that get abused? Share your thoughts in the comments …
