Well performing blog article
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I have an article that gets a lot of hits, way more than any other I have. Is there a way I can figure out why?
For example, Is there a tool to help me find out where people are finding it?
Or another important factors I should look at?
Thank you in advance
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It's awesome that your article is getting so much attention! To figure out why, you could use analytics tools to see where your traffic is coming from and what keywords are driving it. This method works well, just like how understanding user engagement can help optimize performance on any platform.
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@laurentjb There are a variety of methods and tools you can use to determine why your article receives significantly more traffic than others:
- Identify Traffic Sources:
Google Analytics: This tool is crucial for understanding where your visitors are coming from. Check the "Acquisition" section to identify whether the traffic is originating from social media, search engines, or other websites.
- Analyze Search Queries:
Google Search Console: Use this tool to see which search terms are leading users to your article. The "Performance" report will show you which keywords are generating the most clicks and impressions.
- Review Social Media Metrics:
Social Media Analytics: Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have their own analytics that can help you determine if a lot of traffic is coming from these channels.
- Examine Backlinks:
Backlink Analysis Tools: Utilize tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Moz to find out if other sites are linking to your article, which might explain the increased traffic.
- Evaluate Engagement Metrics:
Content Performance Metrics: Look at data like time spent on the page, bounce rate, and social shares. High engagement often means your content is appealing to readers.
- Consider Current Trends:
Reflect on whether your article addresses a trending topic or recent news. Content related to current events or popular subjects often garners more attention.
These insights can help you better understand why your article was successful, and you can apply them to other articles.
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@laurentjb You can check by using MOZ Keyword Keyword Explorer
- Open keyword explorer & enter domain URL
- I use https://jinxmangaonline.com/ as an example. Put it in Adrress box & select root domain
- It will show the ranking keywords, along with DA & PA
I hope this helps.
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@laurentjb Congratulations that you article is perfoming well. You can find out why you blog is performing well by Using different tools. I am going to explain the method of MOZ
- Open Moz Keyword Explorer
- Put any domain For example: https://jinxmangaonline.com/ in Keyword explorer & Select Root domain from the box on the left side.
- It will show the ranking Keywords, along with Page Authority & Domain Authority.
From there you can check which keywords are ranking & gaining traffic from Google.
If you have any other question, let me know.
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@laurentjb * Google Analytics to track where your traffic is coming from
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Google Search Console shows how your article ranks in SERP
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Backlink Analysis Tools like Ahrefs, MOZ and SEMrush can help you see if other websites are linking to your article, which can boost visibility.
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Content and User Behavior: Consider the nature of your website. Is it a tool-based site like compareheight.net, or is it more focused on content and articles? Analyzing your site’s purpose can help you understand what’s resonating with your audience.
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Consider the nature of your website. Is it a tool-based site like compareheight.net, or is it more focused on content and articles? Analyzing your site’s purpose can help you understand what’s resonating with your audience.
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@laurentjb To understand why your article is getting so many hits, here are a few steps you can take
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Use Google Analytics to Track your traffic.
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Use Google Search Console this shows how your articles are ranked in SERP
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Use Tools like MOZ, Ahrefs, SEMRush to analyze backlinks.
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Consider the nature of your website. Is it a tool based site like https://compareheight.net or a content based site like https://inforbez.com. Analyzing your site’s purpose can help you understand what’s resonating with your audience.
Wish You Good Luck!
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To understand why your article is getting so many hits, here are a few steps you can take:
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list itemGoogle Analytics: Use this to track where your traffic is coming from (search engines, social media, direct traffic) and identify the keywords bringing visitors to your article.
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list item Google Search Console: This tool shows how your article ranks in search results and the specific queries driving traffic to it.
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list itemBacklink Analysis: Tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush can help you see if other websites are linking to your article, which can boost visibility.
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list itemContent and User Behavior: Consider the nature of your website. Is it a tool-based site like compareheight.net, or is it more focused on content and articles? Analyzing your site’s purpose can help you understand what’s resonating with your audience.
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@laurentjb Absolutely! To understand why your article is getting so many hits, here are a few steps you can take:
Google Analytics: Use this to track where your traffic is coming from (search engines, social media, direct traffic) and identify the keywords bringing visitors to your article. Google Search Console: This tool shows how your article ranks in search results and the specific queries driving traffic to it. Backlink Analysis: Tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush can help you see if other websites are linking to your article, which can boost visibility. Content and User Behavior: Consider the nature of your website. Is it a tool-based site like [compareheight.net](https://compareheight.net/) , or is it more focused on content and articles? Analyzing your site’s purpose can help you understand what’s resonating with your audience.
Using these tools and questions will give you insights into why this particular article is performing well. Good luck!
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@sarahwalsh I don't know, how would I find this out? Thanks
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hi, is it because that article has a lot more do-follow links?
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