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Attracting new readers to blogs is an important part of blogging, as new blog has very less potential to gain RSS subscribers, and their visiting back to the blog is a point of worry for the blogger. A lot of people will tell you that content is the key. Create content of value to your target audience and your readers will have a reason to return at a later time. However, what kind of posts can be used to attract new readers to blogs and make them subscribe to the posts?
The answer boils down to topical articles. Depending on your chosen niche for your blog it is important that you keep on top of your niche. For example if your blog is a computer games and console blog, you need to blog about the next buzz words in that industry. This first thing people do when hearing of a new console or game is to hit google and search for it straight away. If you have blogged about this and have good search engine optimisation then the chances are that you will pick up some new readers.
Not only must your article be topical but also unique and in your own particular style. It is essential that your post reads well and is addictive. Your reader needs to feel that they must finish reading the article. If they read the whole post and enjoy it the will most likely comment on and send a link to friends. Comments on articles work wonders for getting readers. If a reader looks at a post and sees comments have been made, then they are more likely to read the post.
So in all it is not just down to great content a topical post that attracts readers to a blog, but also word of mouth from its readers. The key then is to make up-to-date posts to attract readers through search engines then allow the readers to bring you the next lot of traffic. And one of the most negative points for me is that i am not able to post regularly as am a student and cannot be always on the net to post something. Will try to be online from now on regularly and try to attract visitors. 
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Rumors and “top 10″ lists is always popular
But, if you have to pick out some things you want to concentrate on, its to much to write about ALL the new things in the category you write about :p
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I think contents that are written from a personal viewpoint will attract readers betters. If the reader can related with is being posted on the blog, the reader will be more attracted to come back for more.
I have too started a new blog few weeks back … and trying to have max subscribers to my blog …
Its updated mostly on regular basis with user frdly and fresh content which wud be useful for the readers for sure and get back again.
have seen here too that blogging contest is also a key to get huge traffic and subscribers
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Rumors of starbiz, rumors of new gadgets from big company are one of the attract visitor to browse in.
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top lists, “how to’s” type of posts are loved by visitors
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Giving away great prizes, sticky post title would be the most favor i guess.
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It’s important to keep up with the industry news. Find some sources that will provide you with the latest and hottest info, then you’re in business because you will be collecting the gossip and giving it to eager readers.
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It is always better to give innovative ways to make money online and how to increase traffic to your site/blog…
Posts are always interesting when they are on the interesting topics. Some interesting topics can be comparison between orkut and facebook, IE & firefox, different tips and tricks for solution of different problems like malware, viruses, spywares etc if the blog is on computer technology.