It is always so exciting when you see a blog post that is increasing in ranking and starting to drive more traffic. Ever wondered how you could boost a post even further? In this episode, I’m sharing some strategies I use to quickly boost a post’s ranking with just a little bit of effort.
Isolate Posts
First, look at the keywords your site is in postions 4-20 ranking. You can also at ones in positions even higher than 20, but for a quick boost, look at posts already sitting in ideal positions.
Then, look at the volume that your posts typically rank for (or bigger volume that you are leveling up to) to make sure you are spending time on posts that have potential to drive a larger portion of traffic.
Want to learn more about this keyword research strategy? Listen to SEO Expert Ty Kilgore discuss his keyword leveling-up strategy in this episode.
Creative Ways to Boost A Post’s Rankings
Below are a handful of ways to increase your post’s ranking. You don’t need to try every strategy with every post, but experiment to see what works best for your site!
- ask for ratings/comments from your audience
- send an email blast for that post
- create some additional pins for the post
- share it on social media
- add links back to that blog post
- add it to your popular posts in your sidebar
- ask for backlinks from blogging friends
Creating a System for Boosting Rankings
Y’all know I’m all about systems around here, so I’d be remiss to not share some ways to automate and systematize this process!
- Create a system to regularly check in on how your posts are doing
- Create a task to swap out your popular or trending posts on your sidebar or homepage
- Build a spreadsheet to track a post’s ranking over time
- Use a keyword research tool with keyword tracking built in (we love ahrefs!)
Related episode: How to Use Asana to Manage Your Blog
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hey friend, i’m madison
Food blogger turned web designer
I’ve been where you are. Growing fast, feeling overwhelmed by the tech side of things, and realizing that somewhere between hitting 100k sessions and launching that new revenue stream, the foundations of your business got left behind.
I started out as a food blogger, so I get it. The constant juggling. The feeling that your site doesn’t match who you’ve become. The frustration of working way too hard while your brand and tech hold you back.
That’s why I created Grace + Vine Studios—to help monetized food bloggers like you finally catch up. Whether it’s your branding, your website, or just figuring out what the heck comes next, I’m here to help you build a business that reflects where you are now and actually improves your life instead of consuming it.
