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Now, before you can fully focus on these strategies to grow a blog<\/strong> however, you’ll of course need to have started a blog in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven’t already done that, then head over to my step-by-step tutorial on starting a blog<\/a> and pick it up here once you’re ready to grow a blog. If you’ve already gotten your blog off the ground and are ready to start implementing proven strategies to grow your audience this year, then let’s dive right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40 Ways How to Grow a Blog Quickly (on a Budget) in 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Create a well-researched editorial calendar<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Collect email subscribers and engage them<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Develop a content ecosystem for your blog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Optimize your onsite SEO<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Target long-tail keywords<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Know where your audience spends time online<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Use paid advertising to experiment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Take advantage of Pinterest<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Drive more traffic from your email marketing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Find the right websites to guest post on<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Treat Quora as a goldmine of new readers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Compile impactful expert roundups<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Co-host webinars<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Get interviewed on podcasts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Launch a virtual summit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Notify every person (and brand) you mention on your blog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Create highly shareable images<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Make sharing your blog content easy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Target the most active readers and sharers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Diversify your content delivery mediums<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Slideshare as a powerful source of traffic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Join active communities in your blogging niche<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Make sure your blog content is readable<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Monitor social media for mentions of your blog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Build a community on Twitter<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. Give back to your blog readers (and make money while doing it)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. Teach online courses for your blog readers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. Regularly ask your blog audience questions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. Make commenting as easy as possible on your blog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. Pack your blog with social proof<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. Take advantage of chatbots<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. Make your blog’s email newsletter shine<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. Place lead magnets everywhere<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. Offer hyper-relevant content upgrades<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  35. Target exiting readers on your blog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. Create an online quiz<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. Know your analytics data like the back of your hand<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. Never stop A\/B testing on your blog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. Automate & outsource with tools and contractors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. Continually experiment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Disclosure:<\/strong> Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I\u2019ll earn a commission. Know that I only recommend products and services I\u2019ve personally used and stand behind. When you use one of my affiliate links, the company compensates me, which helps me run this blog and keep all of my in-depth content free of charge for readers (like you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ready to Start Your Blog Today?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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    Check out my ultimate guide How to Start a Blog (on the Side)<\/a> that’s been featured on Forbes<\/em>, Inc<\/em> and Entrepreneur<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    One of the most common questions I get from readers who’ve just hit publish on their first blog posts is… ok, so now where is everyone?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As much as I\u2019d like to tell you that building a successful blog is as simple as writing a great blog post<\/a> or two, kicking back, and watching a flood of readers come flying in, the truth is that growing a blog is a bit more nuanced than that\u2014it’ll take time, repetition and the willingness to experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Quickly, before we move into breaking down all of my best ways to grow a blog, let\u2019s define what I mean when I use the term growing a blog<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I\u2019m not just talking about increasing the number of readers on your blog (driving traffic<\/a>). More importantly, growing a blog is also about building your email list and helping you to make money from your blog<\/a>. To me, growing a successful blog encompasses each of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n