Why do you need people to click on more of your content The answer is simple: The more time people spend on your blog, the more Google favors you. There’s a metric known as the “bounce rate,†which basically tells you how many people leave your blog after seeing just one article. You don’t want that number to be high. Considering that the average bounce rate for news and media sites is 55%, you’re going to have to work really hard for your small business’ blog to capture the attention of its readers. Most of the blogs I’ve seen have bounce rates between 60-80%, with the majority on the upper end of the spectrum.
One of the ways you can fix this is through content discovery platforms. Through software like nRelate or YARPP, you can show visitors content that’s similar to what they’re currently reading or your most popular content. Directing your readers to something that’s more likely to catch their attention will keep them engaged and score you more possible conversions. It will also make them more likely to click on any advertising that you place on your blog, scoring you more revenue on that end.
If you can get a decent amount of visitors into your blog, that’s good for you. But, if you can’t keep them inside, there’s no way you are going to sell a product. Content discovery can really turn things around for you. If you want my best advice, try looking at sites that have managed to engage you. Ask yourself: What did they do to keep me reading You’ll quickly notice that they had links to related entries and perhaps a “Most Popular†section. There’s your answer!
