DISQUS

Chris Jacobson · 1 year ago

Nice post. You're really milkin' the guest post terminology for all it's worth while Cow is away, huh? Good job! :mrgreen:

sir jorge · 1 year ago

Definitely true. That post got a lot of comments.

Neil Duckett · 1 year ago

I can't agree more, and would like to clarify "What about when we surf from blog to blog and see everyone glad-handing the same" also includes affiliate programs ... how many times can you read about some of these?!

Mike Huang · 1 year ago

Wow! This is my read of the day :) Keep up the good work!

-Mike

Think Like An SOB · 1 year ago

My kinda post.

Nicholas James · 1 year ago

Nice guest post, you've mentioned some useful points here too :smile:

AndrewPavelski · 1 year ago

I really like how you stay true to your ideas and aren't afraid of some good ole fashioned controversy. I'm liking the blog, and continuing to dropping my exitcard :!:

The ViralKing · 1 year ago

Good post, Im starting out in blogging too, launching tomorrow ;)

spam · 1 year ago

I need a new Mama and Papa :(

Si Philp · 1 year ago

Good reading. "create content that sparks an interest", this is the golden nugget. Another way I have found to get traffic is to get involved with an open source project, for example create a nice new WP skin, create a WP plugin, something people need :)

Jason Boom · 1 year ago

Thanks, everyone! I'm glad you liked the post. I hope I didn't go overboard with milkin' the puns. It was a good time writing this article.

@Neil: I couldn't agree more. Nothing more tiring than reading the same old rubbish just with a different template wrap.

@Mike: Thanks, I'm blushing. :)

@Andrew: No need to exit! ;)

@ViralKing: Good luck! You're off to a great start, I see.

@Si Philp: I don't disagree, but my talents lie with the written word. Gotta write what I know. You're absolutely right, though.

hookey4 · 1 year ago

another quality guest post. great work

rb at the rb post · 1 year ago

Thanks for the great info. It Boom is a good last name for a web site. I like the cow reference too.

shy guy · 1 year ago

Nice moo ...
COntroversy get more attention from readers..

BonoRiau · 1 year ago

wonderful

notjohnchow · 1 year ago

Your 100% right. Controversy gets attention. Just like my post "John Chow is Dead" only I missed the part about telling the truth!

Lord Likely · 1 year ago

I really hate cows.

(I don't really, I am just hoping to whip up some controversy and fire up a heated discussion at my own blog. But don't tell anyone.)

Suzanne · 1 year ago

Well, actually great articles and content are only part lots of traffic. You can write until you're blue in the face but if you don't know how to get traffic, nobody is going to read it. One of the better ways to get people to read it is using social networks such as Entrecard and others. They will hopefully like it enough to link to it, spreading your articles virally. The comments on my blogs have increased tremendously since I started using Entrecard, meaning that people are reading the content. My Alexa rating on one of my blogs has also just shot up 67,000 and if that's from hit and run Entrecard traffic, I'll take it. Moooo

Global Master Plan · 1 year ago

I agree with you in principle. The trouble comes in trying to balance controversy with likability. I've seen way too many people come off looking like an a$$hole.

Jim · 1 year ago

Good article... People always want the magic button for massive amounts of traffic and well aside from paying for it there really aren't many ways. The tried and true methods like article marketing work but it's like the flywheel... it takes a little while to get rolling full steam.

-Jim

cheapdanny · 1 year ago

Nice post ... moooooooooooooo!

coolingstar9 · 1 year ago

Yes, the tips mentioned here are true, we need to work hard for it. I am coolingstar9, wish i can learn more.

bonoriau · 1 year ago

thousand steps start from 1st step

Jim · 1 year ago

Hey John,
Awesome post! It inspired me to make a controversial post that revealed the secrets to the famed TreasureTrooper.com $100 Treasure Hunt. I think it definitely was a good idea because it brought in traffic and typically scores high in search results.

Keep up the awesome work!
http://www.thenetfool.com

Sean Hodge · 1 year ago

Maybe after I've been blogging longer I'll come up with some more controversial ideas. I like your points about reflecting how you honestly feel even if your opinion is unpopular.

Start Blogging · 1 year ago

Love the pun! And totally agree with being honest. It's important!