Social media can be overwhelming and time-consuming, and for some of us, it is just not worth the stress. If you’re tired of trying to keep up with algorithms and endless posting schedules, the good news is that it’s entirely possible to grow your blog without relying on social media.
Here are some tried-and-tested ways to get more blog traffic without spending hours on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
Focus on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)
Search engines, especially Google, are one of the best sources of passive, long-term traffic. A well-optimised blog post can bring in visitors for months—or even years—after you publish it.
Here’s what to do:
- Use tools like Ubersuggest, Keysearch, or Ahrefs to find keywords people are actually searching for.
- Write helpful, relevant content around those keywords.
- Make sure to optimise your meta title, description, headings, and images.
Write for Pinterest (Even If You’re Not Actively Pinning)
Pinterest isn’t quite the same as social media, it’s more like a visual search engine. You can still get traffic from Pinterest even if you’re not constantly engaging on the platform.
- Design pin-worthy blog graphics using Canva (free or pro).
- Add vertical Pinterest images directly to your blog posts with keyword-rich alt text.
- Let readers pin them with a “Pin It” button.
You can even schedule pins using tools like Tailwind or repin your own content manually once a week.
Grow Your Email List
Email marketing is a powerful way to bring people back to your blog again and again. Once someone’s on your list, you’re not dependent on any platform’s algorithm to reach them.
Try offering a freebie like:
- A printable checklist
- A quick eBook or mini guide
- A helpful worksheet
Then, use a simple email platform like MailerLite or Kit to stay in touch with your readers.
Write Guest Posts or Contribute to Other Sites
Guest posting on other blogs or sites in your niche can help you get in front of a new audience and build backlinks to boost your domain authority.
Look for:
- UK blogs that accept guest posts
- Small business or lifestyle sites with a similar audience
- Opportunities to be interviewed or featured
Just make sure to include a link back to your blog in your bio or content where allowed.
Answer Questions on Forums or Q&A Sites
Places like Quora, Reddit, and MoneySavingExpert forums are full of people asking questions you can help with.
Don’t spam your blog link; just provide genuinely helpful answers, and where it makes sense, include a link to your relevant post. Over time, this builds traffic and authority.
Optimise Old Posts
If you’ve been blogging for a while, you likely have a goldmine of older content that could be bringing in more traffic.
Go back and:
- Update outdated info
- Add more internal links to other posts
- Improve headings and formatting
- Add new keywords you may have missed the first time
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be glued to your phone or constantly chasing likes to grow your blog. By focusing on long-term strategies like SEO, Pinterest, and email, you can build sustainable traffic that keeps growing, even when you take a break from posting.
Start with one or two of these methods, be consistent, and give it time. Blog traffic doesn’t always come overnight, but with the right strategies, it does come.
