How to increase blog traffic and website traffic - the InnerBlogger Cookbook:

Preheat Blog to 450 degrees Fahrenheit - Content

1. Create original content - make an effort to write a new entry every day
2. Think of a post you'd most like to see on the Internet - then write it
3. Publish more exceptional content to follow up on that post

Mix Ingredients and Shape the Meatballs - Site Design

1. Install a beautifully designed theme with pre-installed plugins
2. Make your posts look clear and legible and use large fonts, black on white

Prepare the Sauce - Basic SEO

1. Submit a Google Sitemap
2. Create Search Engine Friendly URLs
3. Check that your post titles contain relevant keywords
4. Create search engine optimized title tags and meta tags
5. Include buttons for one-click social bookmarking and RSS feed

Wrap in Bacon - Get Links and Reputation

1. Comment on other people's blogs and include your blog URL
2. Link to other blogs often - they'll appreciate it and often reciprocate
3. Participate in the discussion in relevant forums and charm everyone, be friendly
4. Be publicly proud of your blog's accomplishments
5. Ask for a link back from relevant directories and link sites

Garnish with a Fresh Slice of Lemon and Serve

1. Make your blog personal, write about yourself, post a photo of you, smile!
2. Make it easy for people to contact you by e-mail
3. Respond to every single comment and e-mail
4. Set up a discussion forum to increase interactivity
5. Send your readers a monthly newsletter to keep them coming back

Oh yeah, and invite someone over for dinner

1. If no one showed up, advertise your blog in Google Adwords to get started