Best Blogger Setting to Double the Traffic and Pageviews

 

To maximize views on your Blogger blog, optimize its settings, design, and content strategy based on SEO, user experience, and promotion. Below are the best Blogger settings and practices, tailored to boost visibility and engagement, considering your past interest in blogging (e.g., IPL content, games blog, and SEO-enriched articles):

1. Basic Settings for Visibility

• Blog Title & Description:
  • Go to Settings > Basic.
  • Choose a concise, keyword-rich title (e.g., "IPL 2025 Updates & Live Scores" if focusing on IPL).
  • Write a 160-character meta description with trending keywords (e.g., "Latest IPL 2025 news, live scores, and tips for cricket fans").
  • Why? This appears in search results, improving click-through rates.
• Privacy:
  • Ensure Add your blog to our listings? and Show your blog in search engines? are set to Yes (Settings > Basic > Privacy).
  • This allows Google and other search engines to index your blog.
• HTTPS:
  • Enable HTTPS and HTTPS Redirect (Settings > Basic > HTTPS).
  • Secure sites rank better and build user trust.
    

 

2. SEO Settings for Organic Traffic

• Custom Domain:
  • Switch from blogspot.com to a custom domain (e.g., yourblog.com) via Settings > Basic > Publishing.
  • A custom domain looks professional and can improve SEO slightly.
• Search Preferences:
  • Go to Settings > Search preferences.
  • Meta Tags: Enable and add a unique description for each post with relevant keywords (e.g., "IPL 2025 schedule").
  • Custom Robots.txt: Use a simple setup to allow crawling:
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    User-agent: * Allow: / Sitemap: https://yourblog.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml
  • Robots Header Tags: Enable and set posts to all (index, follow) unless hiding specific pages.
  • Why? These settings ensure search engines crawl and index your content efficiently.
• Permalinks:
  • For each post, set a custom permalink (New Post > Post Settings > Permalink).
  • Use short, keyword-focused URLs (e.g., /ipl-2025-live-scores instead of /p=123).
  • This improves SEO and readability.

3. Theme & Design for User Engagement

• Choose a Responsive Theme:
  • Go to Theme > Customize and select a mobile-friendly template (e.g., Contempo, Soho, or Emporio).
  • Why? Over 60% of traffic comes from mobile devices, and Google prioritizes mobile-first indexing.
  • If using a custom theme (like your games blog), ensure it’s lightweight and compatible, avoiding XML errors (as you faced before).
• Customize Layout:
  • Add a Popular Posts widget (Layout > Add a Gadget) to highlight trending content.
  • Include a Search Bar widget for easy navigation.
  • Use Labels to categorize posts (e.g., "IPL News," "Gaming Tips") and add a Labels widget for quick access.
  • Why? These keep visitors on your site longer, reducing bounce rates.
• Speed Optimization:
  • Compress images before uploading (use tools like TinyPNG).
  • Avoid heavy scripts in custom themes (e.g., limit Three.js animations from your games blog).
  • Why? Faster blogs rank higher and retain visitors.

4. Content Settings for Engagement

• Post Frequency & Quality:
  • Post 2-3 times per week for consistent traffic (Posts > New Post).
  • Based on your IPL 2025 interest, write timely posts like "IPL 2025 Match Predictions" or "Top Players to Watch."
  • Use the SEO article structure I suggested before: catchy titles, subheadings, and keywords (e.g., "AI tools" article style).
• Enable Comments:
  • Go to Settings > Posts, comments, and sharing > Comments.
  • Set Comment Location to Embedded and Who can comment? to Anyone (with moderation).
  • Why? Comments boost engagement and signal activity to search engines.
• Social Sharing:
  • Enable Show Share Buttons (Settings > Posts, comments, and sharing).
  • Add a Follow by Email gadget (Layout) to build a subscriber base.
  • Why? Sharing amplifies reach, especially on platforms like X.

5. Analytics & Promotion

• Google Analytics:
  • Link your blog to Google Analytics (Settings > Basic > Google Analytics).
  • Track top pages and sources to focus on what works (e.g., IPL posts vs. gaming).
• Promote on X:
  • Share posts on X with hashtags like #IPL2025 or #BloggingTips.
  • Based on your interest in organic views, engage with trending cricket or gaming threads to drive traffic.
• Sitemap Submission:
  • Submit your sitemap (yourblog.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml) to Google Search Console.
  • Why? This speeds up indexing, as you wanted for HubPages.

6. Monetization for Motivation

• AdSense:
  • Apply for Google AdSense (Earnings tab) once you have 10-15 high-quality posts.
  • Place ads strategically (Layout > Add a Gadget > AdSense) without cluttering.
  • Why? Ads can incentivize you to maintain the blog while earning revenue.

Quick Tips from Your Past Requests

• Relevance: Your IPL 2025 and gaming blog ideas suggest niche focus works for you. Stick to trending topics in these areas.
• SEO Continuity: Apply the SEO tips from the "Top 10 AI Tools" article—natural keywords, engaging intros, and clear CTAs.
• Error-Free Code: If customizing themes (like your games blog), double-check XML syntax to avoid parsing issues.

By combining these settings with consistent, high-quality content, your blog can attract more views over time.