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5 Easy to Follow Tips to Help Your Blog Rank Higher

Bonnie Franks on Blogger, Rank, Tips, Analytics, Alexa, Google

31 weeks ago

1. Incoming Links to your Site

The more inbound links you have from QUALITY sites, the higher your site will rank. If you followed my post on how to Improve your Alexa Ranking and installed the Alexa Toolbar, I'm sure you noticed it keeps track of how many sites are linking in to YOUR site. Later this week I will publish a post on how to gain inbound links.

2. Quantity and Quality of your Content

It is good practice to have a minimum of 4 new posts a week if you are trying to improve your ranking. The more you post new material, the more your site is crawled and indexed. Always make sure your posting fresh new content. Find out what is hot in your niche and get to blogging about it.

3. Spelling and Grammar

This drives me crazy. Use spell check always and try reading your post out loud before you publish it. I catch many of my own errors by doing this.

4. Check for Broken Links Often

Broken links can occur when a page has been moved or deleted. Many bloggers don't even realize this has happened. If you change the title of a page (not a post) you change the page url. A great way to find them is to Master your Blog with Webmaster Tools .

5. Know your Analytics

How many page views, revisits, click-throughs do you have? How many times did someone search for your site? What keywords did they use? How long did they stay? Do you know your bounce rate? Volume, consistency, uniqueness, relevance....this is all very important information you must know if you want to take your blog to the next level. If you know what is causing problems on your site, you know what needs improvement.

Do you know your Analytics?

40 Replies

Jetpacker ∙ 31 weeks ago

Some good tips. Particularly like point 3.... how many times do you read your when it should be you're?! Enough to stop me reading further...!

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Good one! I'm cautious about those two words. Every time I go to type one, I stop for a moment to make sure I've used it correctly.

A Brainless Nod ∙ 31 weeks ago

All great points. Definitely keep all of them in mind when I blog. *nod*

--Dan
http://abrainlessnod.blogspot.com/

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Thanks Dan. Your nod pleases me! :)

Mishuella ∙ 31 weeks ago

thanks :)

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

You're Welcome Mishuella!

Robert ∙ 31 weeks ago

All these for free!!! Thanks a lot. I have benefited!

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

I'm so glad Robert! Thanks!

AThingofBeauty ∙ 31 weeks ago

Thanks so much for these tips! I definitely need to get some more inbound links!

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

You're welcome! I do as well! Just remember it takes times. :)

KakaruKoireng ∙ 31 weeks ago

Yes I like your sharing...

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Thank you! I like to share what I've learned so far.

Julie ∙ 31 weeks ago

Great points. Thanks.

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

My pleasure Julie!

Catherine Holt ∙ 31 weeks ago

I installed the Alexa rating and my rating has improved dramatically....however my page views have not really been increasing so I'm not sure how my rating has improved without the views??? Looking forward to your post later this week...I don't want to miss the one!
Http://www.smartpartyplanning.com

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Hey Catherine! Your rating is improving because you have the toolbar installed. When you visit your site it counts as well. I already did the post on Pagerank and Inbound Links. I'll Message you with the URL.

Furita ∙ 31 weeks ago

Thanks for the tips ^^ defo need to sort out this Alexa Ranking as it sounds like is a lot of help ^^ Thank you again!

Furita

chichi-pompous.blogspot.com

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

My pleasure Furita. I need to swing by your site. I haven't been there in a while.

Abhineet ∙ 31 weeks ago

nice sharing, absolutely free and effective steps :)

http://almostwin.blogspot.in/

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Thank you so much Abhineet!

Holly ∙ 31 weeks ago

Good tips! How do you know what keywords people have used and how long they have stayed for and your 'bounce rate'? I never knew you could find that out!

hollylikestoblog.blogspot.com

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Google Analytics is the answer! lol

You can find so much information there and it's free.

SEO Vigyan ∙ 31 weeks ago

Nice information Boonie, I really appreciate your effort writing these tips here.

The best which i can suggest is to do some keyword research before writing on any topic. It can surely help getting ranked on more keywords.

Bonnie Franks ∙ 31 weeks ago

Thanks SEO Vigyan! Great advise also!

DressedInTheCity ∙ 30 weeks ago

Thanks for all the info :-)

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

My pleasure!

Julie ∙ 30 weeks ago

So do you suggest installing an alexa toolbar?

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

I do Julie. Not only does it help you learn about your site, it also improves YOUR Alexa Ranking and the Alexa Ranking of other blogs you visit. That way you are helping others as well.

Alvin Uchechukwu ∙ 30 weeks ago

I found this very informative and helpful, thank you.

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

Thanks Alvin! I'm happy to help.

BakingInATornado ∙ 30 weeks ago

Another really important resource is to find a blog to follow written by someone who knows what they're doing and is able to articulate suggestions and instructions in a simple and visual way. Once you find someone able to give you hints, advice and thoughtful assistance you've found an invaluable resource. Visit often and learn how you can make the most of your own experience. I found this one and visit often:
http://www.alittleunhinged.com/

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

Thanks Baking In A Tornado! I bet that blogger really appreciates you! xo

Violetdaffodils ∙ 30 weeks ago

some very useful tips here! thanks for sharing :D xx

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

My pleasure!

Life N Canvas ∙ 30 weeks ago

Really informative. Thanks for sharing!

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

Thanks! I enjoy sharing with I've learned.

Rehmat Alam ∙ 30 weeks ago

Nice tips. Thank you for sharing!!

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

Thanks Rehmat.

MISS-LISA ∙ 30 weeks ago

What is an Alexa Toolbar? I've heard people mention it before but to be honest I'm a newbie to ranking and SEO etc xx

Bonnie Franks ∙ 30 weeks ago

It's an application you add to your browser toolbar that gives you information on sites you visit. Information it displays: reviews, ranking within Alexa, ranking within the country of the site, load time, related pages and a little more. I posted about it on my site. Feel free to check it out here:

http://www.alittleunhinged.com/2012/09/improve-your-alexa-ranking.html