There are certain blogging tips that every site owner should subscribe to no matter what stage they are at in the blog building process. The strength and popularity of most blogging sites are reflected in the amount of traffic they attract. It is how this blog traffic is nurtured and developed that will make the biggest difference in the degree of success the site experiences.

Here are 3 'truths' that need to be recognized and/or addressed in order to build or sustain the type of blog traffic you need to make your site a success.

Traffic Quality Varies

The blog building process involves developing a flow of traffic from an assortment of sources online. It is important to understand that each source will contribute a different level of quality and volume of traffic to your site. Knowing this will help you better use your own time insofar as how you prioritize it for generating blog traffic at these various sources.

Some sources such as social networks may bring in a high volume of visitors but these people are generally not as focused and therefore will not return. Forums may produce a much lower volume of visitors but then these people are a higher focus group and their return is more likely.

Inbound Links

Inbound links have a great influence over the growth and sustainability of traffic to your site. There are many reasons links like these help to positively impact the blog building process.

Search engines view inbound links to a site as a sort of validation for the importance of that site within the niche. This normally will help increase the ranking of the site resulting in more traffic that is both free and targeted.

Incoming links also open up additional 'streams' of visitors that come from the linking sites themselves.

Network

Connecting with other sites that share a similar interest to yours is another way of building a solid foundation. The 'connections' you develop can lead to joint venture opportunities, a sharing of new ideas, guest blogging opportunities and more inbound links.

The importance of these type connections is that they are established directly with other people. Connections like these are more meaningful and permanent because of the interests you share and the support potential available. Relationships built merely on algorithms (search engines) or business objectives are much more fleeting and temporary in nature.

There are certain fundamental blogging tips that go to the very core of the blog building process. These tips are something every site should pay attention to no matter what their stage of development or level of expertise. The strength and popularity of most blogging sites is normally reflected in the level of traffic they receive. It is how this blog traffic is nurtured and developed that dictates the long term success of the site. The 3 'truths' we spoke of here address critical areas that will affect the strength of your sites foundation or rate of growth. Proper adherence to these areas will greatly increase the effectiveness of your site and your chances of achieving long term success.