{"id":11353,"date":"2010-02-23T17:47:46","date_gmt":"2010-02-23T12:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=11353"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T07:04:13","slug":"first-month-blogging-traffic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Traffic in Your First Month of Blogging (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How much traffic can a new blog get in its <strong>first month of blogging<\/strong>? Guest author Ryan Schmitz, who blogged about personal finance, got nearly 2,000 visitors and 5,700 hits in his first full month in 2010, without spending a penny on ads. His method was simple: study the competition, write better content, comment and guest post. Here&#8217;s how to apply the same approach in 2026, when search and social work very differently.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-64365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-month-blogging-traffic-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Get traffic in your first month of blogging\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-month-blogging-traffic-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-month-blogging-traffic-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-month-blogging-traffic-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-month-blogging-traffic-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-month-blogging-traffic.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> To get traffic in your first month, pick a niche you love, study competing blogs to find gaps, publish several in-depth posts that answer specific long-tail questions, submit your sitemap to Google Search Console, share posts in communities where your readers already ask questions, build relationships through comments and guest posts, and don&#8217;t worry about money yet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad8e93350868\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad8e93350868\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#Start_with_passion\" >Start with passion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#9_ways_to_get_traffic_in_your_first_month_of_blogging\" >9 ways to get traffic in your first month of blogging<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#1_Study_the_competition\" >1. Study the competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#2_Launch_with_several_strong_posts\" >2. Launch with several strong posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#3_Target_long-tail_questions\" >3. Target long-tail questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#4_Set_up_Google_Search_Console\" >4. Set up Google Search Console<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#5_Share_in_the_right_communities\" >5. Share in the right communities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#6_Comment_on_related_blogs\" >6. Comment on related blogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#7_Guest_post\" >7. Guest post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#8_Use_one_social_platform_well\" >8. Use one social platform well<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#9_Dont_think_about_money_yet\" >9. Don&#8217;t think about money yet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#What_to_expect\" >What to expect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#How_much_traffic_should_a_new_blog_get_in_the_first_month\" >How much traffic should a new blog get in the first month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#How_many_posts_should_a_new_blog_have\" >How many posts should a new blog have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/first-month-blogging-traffic\/#Whats_the_difference_between_hits_and_visitors\" >What&#8217;s the difference between hits and visitors?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_passion\"><\/span>Start with passion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ryan&#8217;s first point: choose a topic you can&#8217;t wait to talk about every day. Blogging takes months of steady work, and genuine interest keeps you going when traffic is slow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_ways_to_get_traffic_in_your_first_month_of_blogging\"><\/span>9 ways to get traffic in your first month of blogging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Study_the_competition\"><\/span>1. Study the competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Find the top blogs in your niche. What do readers love about them? What questions go unanswered in their comments? Your job is to do it better or differently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Launch_with_several_strong_posts\"><\/span>2. Launch with several strong posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Publish five to ten in-depth posts before promoting your blog, so visitors find enough value to stay and come back.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Target_long-tail_questions\"><\/span>3. Target long-tail questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>New blogs can&#8217;t rank for broad terms. Answer specific questions instead; see how to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/05\/google-finds-long-tail-keywords\/\">long-tail keywords<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Set_up_Google_Search_Console\"><\/span>4. Set up Google Search Console<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Verify your site and submit your sitemap so Google discovers your posts quickly. Search traffic usually builds slowly over the first months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Share_in_the_right_communities\"><\/span>5. Share in the right communities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Answer questions on Reddit, Quora, Facebook Groups and niche forums, linking to your post only when it truly helps and the rules allow.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Comment_on_related_blogs\"><\/span>6. Comment on related blogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ryan built early traffic by leaving thoughtful comments. It still builds relationships, though comment links bring less traffic than before. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/01\/perfect-blog-commenting-strategy\/\">blog commenting strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Guest_post\"><\/span>7. Guest post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Writing for established blogs in your niche introduces you to their readers. See these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2008\/08\/guest-blogging-secrets\/\">guest blogging tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_one_social_platform_well\"><\/span>8. Use one social platform well<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pick the network your audience uses most, such as Pinterest, LinkedIn or Instagram, and post consistently there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dont_think_about_money_yet\"><\/span>9. Don&#8217;t think about money yet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ryan wasn&#8217;t earning in month one, and that was fine. Filling a new blog with ads hurts trust. Build traffic and readers first; monetising is easier later.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect\"><\/span>What to expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Search traffic is often low in the first months while Google learns about your site.<\/li>\n<li>Community and social traffic can come faster but tends to be spiky.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Hits&#8221; count every file loaded; focus on users and page views in Google Analytics instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more ideas, see these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/04\/top-sites-to-drive-traffic-to-your-blog\/\">sites to drive traffic to your blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_traffic_should_a_new_blog_get_in_the_first_month\"><\/span>How much traffic should a new blog get in the first month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Anywhere from a handful to a few thousand visitors, depending on promotion and niche. Don&#8217;t be discouraged by small numbers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_posts_should_a_new_blog_have\"><\/span>How many posts should a new blog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aim for at least five to ten quality posts at launch, then publish consistently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_hits_and_visitors\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between hits and visitors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hits count every file requested (images, scripts), so they&#8217;re much higher than actual visitors.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Ryan Schmitz of Planting Dollars, who wrote about personal finance and personal development. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much traffic can a new blog get in its first month of blogging? 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