There are 13 basic steps to take to increase traffic to your blog. Here are the steps:

1. Structure a reader and search engine blog;
2. In blogging content is king create unique, high quality content;
3. Use keywords effectively and apply basic SEO to your headlines, blog and posts;
4. Make your blog posts look professional;
5. Create at least 4-6 pillar posts;
6. Select and link to appropriate anchor text;
7. Trackback and link to other blogs you refer to in your blog posts;
8. Link to authoritative sources in your posts;
9. Deep link to your earlier related posts in your new posts;
10. Categorize and tag your posts with care;
11. Link to related authoritative blogs in your blogroll;
12. Provide RSS feeds for subscribers;