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How My Blog’s Page Views Grew Over 500% in One Month

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How My Blog's Page Views Grew Over 500 Percent in One Month

 

Now I’m going to try to be completely open & candid with you in this post on How My Blog’s Page Views Grew Over 500% in One Month.

Let me start off by saying that this isn’t a post to brag about my page views, because to be honest I can’t take any of the credit (Romans 11:36). I have been greatly humbled to see how God has grown my little meager blog, even though I was ready to give up just a few months ago.

When I first started to see my views steadily rise I debated whether or not to share this exciting turn of events (outside of my monthly life lately post). There was a lot of back & forth, but something I had recently read kept popping back into my mind. It isn’t right to only share my problems, disasters, & struggles, I need to also share the good things that happen in my life so that we can celebrate together! 

How can I celebrate without you?! My faithful readers who have struggled with me, supported me in the hard times, & encouraged me when I was ready to give up, over & over again.

And while I know the high might not last through the holidays & into the new year, I am going to enjoy it as long as it lasts & strive for more months like this.

In August I shared in my Life Lately post that I had 33,682 page views. Then something amazing happened around Labor Day weekend. My daily page views started to go up & they stayed up. By the end of September I had 172,851 page views! Wow!!

And while there are probably a million factors that contributed to the growth of my page views, I have been making some changes to the way I blog & I have been able to see where the views are coming from, which allows me to summarize How My Blog’s Page Views Grew Over 500% in One Month.

So, here are 5 tips that helped my page views grow tremendously over the last month that I hope will help you too!

 

How to Grow Your Page Views

 

1. Write More Blog Posts

I know some people say quality over quantity, but why not have both?

In the past I have posted on average 2-3 times a week. But that just didn’t seem to cut it, so I started working on upping my average to 4-5 times a week.

I try to post in the morning, right after my husband leaves for school, but sometimes my posts don’t get up until around 10 am. 

In the past, if a post wasn’t finished I would just postpone sharing it, which contributed to the fact that I only posted 2-3 times a week. But I have discovered that it doesn’t matter when in the morning I post (especially since I don’t have a newsletter), but that the important thing is that I post.

It’s better to post later than to not post at all.

 

2. Harness the Season

August through February is my favorite time of year for blogging because I really get into sharing seasonal & holiday recipes, crafts, DIY projects, & decor ideas.

I start each season extra early & try hard not create anything that is opposite of the current season.

For example, I started sharing fall posts at the beginning of August & you will begin see a steady increase of Christmas posts the closer we get to November.

And I’m not the only one who loves seasonal posts. I have noticed an increase of my seasonal posts (new & old) being added to collections & round-ups.

Also, at the beginning of September, Hometalk shared several of my fall DIY decor projects on their Facebook page, which really helped boost my views & I have seen a continual slow stream of views coming from them, & specifically for my DIY Fall Acorns (from Easter Eggs).

 

3. TheseReads

At the beginning of September I noticed that I was also getting a constant stream of page views from something called TheseReads. I discovered that it was a new app that allows you to follow different blogs, websites, & users & you can read their saved posts in TheseReads “pretty” format or in “web” format.

So I downloaded the app, set up an account, & started using it to save my new & old posts. 

While I still haven’t figured out how to add a profile picture, I love the app! I already have over 23,000 followers on my personal account (Domestically Blissful) & I am seeing a continual flow of readers coming from TheseReads to my blog.

Update: Here is a link to my post about How to Use TheseReads to Grow Your Blog.

 

4. Updating Old Posts

This is something new that I am working on that takes quite a bit of time, but I am already starting to see the benefits!

For example, my Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe that I posted last year has been pinned over 100,000 times. While I haven’t updated the pictures (& I think they desperately need an update), I did update the format, add my new signature ending, adjust the picture sizes, change the picture title, & created a long picture specifically for Pinterest.

 

5. Pinterest

Pinterest is the main source that is bringing my blog views.

My top 3 Pinterest posts are Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (slow & steady from last fall), 50 Fall Date Ideas (a new post that as of October 8 had over 85,000 page views), & Caramel Apple Slices (new post this September with over 9,000 pins). 

So here’s the thing, I wasn’t really using Pinterest until this fall & now I am kicking myself for not having developed productive Pinterest skills sooner.

Honestly, Pinterest had become a sore subject for me. Before I started blogging I was as addicted as a lab rat to Oreos, but once I started blogging Pinterest became a chore & one I was happy to ignore.

Now I am working on harnessing the full potential of Pinterest for my blog.

I started testing other blogger’s theories, created a few of my own, & am now pinning as often as I can.

So my biggest piece of advice is to start pinning as much & as often as you can! I know that sounds so simple & basic, but it’s true!! You don’t have to be an expert, you just have to start pinning. You will be amazed at the growth it can bring your blog!

And if I am able to reach my Pinterest goal of 2,500 followers by November 1 (without falling into the trap of following a million people in hopes they will follow me back), I will write a post filled with tips & advice (just like I did for my posts on How I Tripled My Facebook Followers in Two Months & 7 Useful Tips for Growing your Instagram Followers) on how I am using Pinterest to grow my blog!

 

Want to connect on a more personal level!? You can find me & Domestically Blissful on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bloglovin, & Pinterest!

With love, G

The earth is the Lord’s,
& everything in it,
the world, & all who live in it…
Psalms 24:1

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    • Domestically Blissful says

      Thanks Nikki!

      I’m so happy you enjoyed my post! I just followed you on Facebook & look forward to seeing your posts in my feed!

      If you have any questions don’t hesitate to shoot me an email!

      Hope you have a blissful day! 🙂

      Reply

      • Katie Hixson says

        Love this post & your blog! Quick question…as far as pinning more often, are you referring to pinning the images that you use in your blog post?

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        • Domestically Blissful says

          Thanks Katie!!

          I pin both my own content & other blogger’s content. At the end of last year I spent several months spending a few minutes every hour pinning about 10 pins from my phone, which took way too much time. Over the last couple of months I started using Ahalogy (which is free), & Tailwind (I did the free trial & then signed up for a year of unlimited pinning) to schedule my pins. I still pin from my phone occasionally, but now Ahalogy & Tailwind can pin for me throughout the day so that I’m not glued to my phone.

          Here’s a link to my Pinterest so you can see the variety of pins.

          Thanks again for your kind comment! I hope you have a blissful day! 🙂

          Giustina

          Reply

  2. Sherrie Elson says

    I really love your blog and recently just started following you on Facebook. This post was something I was looking for, and so happy that I found. Congrats on your amazing growth and the goals you have reached. It’s truly inspiring! (I found your blog on Pinterest, by the way!) I’m somewhat new to the blogging world, and I admit it’s intimidating and a little tricky, so these tips are really amazing. 🙂

    Sherrie

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  4. Lydia Lois says

    So I finally went and got the TheseReads app and it almost seems to good to be true! I clipped a couple of my posts and had about 10 followers within an hour? Is this thing for real? If so that’s awesome! But I’m scared to get my hopes up.

    When you have traffic from there do they stay on your blog for a bit? How is their bounce rate compared to others? I tried googling a lot about it but couldn’t find anything which makes me nervous. But I wanted your opinion since you’ve had success with it. Thanks! 🙂

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    • Domestically Blissful says

      Hey Lydia!
      I have followed your personal account & blog on TheseReads! So fun!
      I know what you mean! I was a little worried at first too, but after a few weeks of steady traffic & nothing weird happening I realized this had to be legit!
      I’m not sure about their bounce rate, that is something I’ll have to look into. There isn’t much information out there about TheseReads, it’s still fairly new.
      I contacted TheseReads in hopes of writing an article & they said they are working on tweaking & perfecting their app. So as soon as they are ready I’m going to write a post & hopefully get some great tips & information straight from them that will help both bloggers & users. 🙂

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  6. Raquel says

    Thanks for the tips Giustina! I found your beautiful blog through those yummy chocolate caramel marshmallows I found on Pinterest! Needless to say – I am following you on there now!

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    • Domestically Blissful says

      Thanks Raquel!!

      I’m so happy you found my blog!
      I just followed you on Facebook from my personal account (so it counts as a like for you) & look forward to seeing your posts in my feed!

      I hope you have a lovely day!!

      Reply

  10. Lydia Lois says

    I like this post because not only do you share tips but you also admit to wanting to quit at times before this. I think it so true and relatable that it can be hard at times and you want to just “peace out” ha but the Lord comes through for us right when He knows we need it. Thanks for posting 🙂

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    • Domestically Blissful says

      Hey Lydia!

      Thank you for kind & encouraging comment!
      I’m so happy you enjoyed my post & tips!
      I just checked out your blog & I love it!
      I especially love how you wrote “Fall is literally one of the only times we adore watching something essentially, die.” in today’s post. You are so right!! I had never even thought of it like that & I couldn’t help but laugh!
      And then I read the rest of your post & felt like I had just met a kindred spirit! 🙂
      I followed you on Facebook from my personal account & I look forward to seeing your posts on my feed!

      I hope you have a lovely weekend!!
      G

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      • Megan says

        Thanks so much for your helpful reply. I finally got the app installed and have created a personal account, but how do I create one for my blog? Sorry to bother you with this, but I have looked for resources and haven’t found much to go on. It sounds like a very powerful tool, but it doesn’t seem to be intuitive/user friendly.

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        • Domestically Blissful says

          Hey Megan!

          No bother at all! 🙂
          There doesn’t seem to be much information out there yet about TheseReads, I think it is a fairly new app.
          Since a lot of bloggers appear to be interested in it (& I have a lot of questions myself) I have decided to email the creator & dedicate a whole post to what I find out.
          Do you have any other questions you would like me to add to the email?
          If all goes according to plan I will be posting about TheseReads on Sunday, October 25.

          Thanks for your comment Megan! I’m looking forward to seeing what I can find out for us! 🙂

          Reply

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