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* Use of videos
Videos are extremely powerful if done right. Pick a topic you feel comfortable talking about and create a video series. You can post these videos on our blog, but be sure to upload them to YouTube and other video websites as well. You can also choose to only have a text post on your website and the video on video websites.
Just be creative. There are many types of videos out there. You can just show your screen, you can record yourself, whatever you want.
Make your videos interesting and captivating.
* Podcasting
Podcasts are becoming more popular every day. They allow you to connect directly with your audience, and many people prefer podcasts to read a post or watch a video. Just try it.
* Use of forums
Start by creating a spreadsheet of all the forums in your niche. Open an account with each of them and create a signature with a link or two pointing to their website. Then look for threads where you can give good perspective. The more answers you give, the better. This will not only get you more links pointing to your website (within your signature) but it will also allow you to become an authority in your niche as other people on the forums will start to recognize you.
* Items
Although they are not used as much nowadays, it is always good to have links pointing to your website. And with article sites, you can have this via the “Resource Box” at the end of the article.
* Commenting on other Blogs
There are many blogs that still have their comments open. Just make a list of the best blogs in your niche and check the ones that allow you to link back to your website. Then, once a day, go through all the blogs you found and see if you can leave a relevant comment. Make sure you don’t spam or say anything redundant. Your credibility is at stake here.
* Guest blogging
Guest blogging is quite common these days and there are many blogs that accept guest posts. Again, you should make a list of the most relevant blogs that accept guest posts and watch their guidelines carefully. Then just follow them and try to be accepted. Make sure the blogs you choose allow you to have at least one link pointing back to your website.
Each of these methods works on its own; but it is much better to use them all to see more results, before. Consistency is the key and over time you will see steady growth in your new visitors and returning visitors to your website.