Year-end always brings a flurry of Top Ten posts, often focusing on a blog’s most popular posts of the year. This blog is no exception. I dug into my analytics to find the ten online marketing articles that got the most page views and comments during 2012. Those two metrics are generally a good indication of the types of content your readers enjoy the most and from which they get the most value.
Why should you create a year-end Top Ten list?
- Adds more value for your audience
- New and long-time subscribers may have missed earlier popular posts
- Refocuses visibility on your best content
- Reveals trends about what your readers like
- Readers love list posts and usually share them with their networks
I’ve created the Top Ten list on List.ly so you can vote on your favorite of the ten posts, comment, share and embed the list on your own blog, if you wish.
Did you write a Top Ten List of Popular Posts? Please share a link to your post in the comments below so we can check out what you created in 2012!
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Thanks for this valuable list, Denise.
I will bookmark this list for my daily Read, this is a great start in the New Year 2013.
And thank you for your advice.
Hi Denise,
Thank you for this great way to start the new year.
Now I have ideas for other lists.
Here’s the list I created http://coloryourlifepublished.com/publishing/top-ten-publishing-blog-posts-in-2012
Flora Morris Brown recently posted..Top Ten Publishing Blog Posts in 2012
Flora, thanks for stopping by and sharing your Top 10 post, I’ll be checking it out…blog on!
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Thanks so much for this blog post Denise! It reminded me that I set up an account there and just left. Now I have something else to factor into my social media for a steamin’ 2013. Happy new year!
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Hi Denise,
How do I put my blog on your Listly list. I signed in but couldn’t see how to add it.
Thanks,
Janis
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Hi Janis, thanks for stopping by! You can’t add your blog to this top ten list. However, you are more than welcome to add it to my BIG Brag About Your Blog List here: http://denisewakeman.com/business-blogging-2/celebrate-blogging/ or if you have a Top 10 of 2012 blog post you can add it in the comments of this post.
Blog on!
Denise Wakeman recently posted..Success is a journey…
THANK YOU soooo much Denise for all your epic blogging advice. I can’t wait to review all of these articles/posts. You are d’best.
Much love and thanks again ….I am always so grateful for your blog & the ahhhhmazing advice that you share.
Ah, Lynne, love you too! You are an outstanding blogger and I love how real and vulnerable you allow yourself to be on your blog. XOXOXO
Denise Wakeman recently posted..Success is a journey…
Awesome Idea! I often check what’s grabbing traffic on my blog, and what a great idea to post it – as a List.ly too! Thanks for this idea Denise. Happy New Year!
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Louise Myers Graphic Design recently posted..Top Social Media News of 2012 [infographic]
Thanks, Louise! If you have a 2012 Top 10 List be sure to post it here in the comments as well…blog on!
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