How blog really helps to increase website traffic?

[aoaiseqw]

some article stated the importance of blog on website optimization...

How blog really helps to increase website traffic?
If I have a blog, what are the tips or should I do with my blog to increase my website traffic?

thanks for any comment...

[BillyGreen]

Of course you should put a link to your main website on the blog. It would be better if you could post a review about your website or the products offered on your website with a link to the website on the blog.

[MattBarthorp]

A blog is something where you are free to write about almost anything. But if you have a professional blog which is linked to your business website, you can better concentrate on niche specific articles for best results.

A perfect example IMO. would be the blog of Eukhost : Official Web Hosting Blog by eUKhost Ltd.

[cranzi]

If you have a domain with a big white blank page without words, or you sub that space out for pretty pictures 9 times out of 10 a search engine is going to be looking for words. Without them you have nothing dandy the SE's can read to find you.

[jakson0100]

A blog can increase site popularity if there are quality and unique content in it, if keywords are well targeted in a blog its helps in getting extra backlinks. It could be a link building strategy if you include the link of your main site directly to it.
Post your blog on a regular basis so as visitors will always get something new to read. Name your blog with the same name as your business so that visitors can see the connection. Avoid overselling, as it will dramatically reduce the number of your blog readers.
A blog is an excellent tool for additional web site traffic, get new newsletter subscribers and sell more products. Use your blog to introduce potential customers to your business.

[BritishFlag]

Relating a blog to your main website can be beneficial for your business. You should definitely link the two together, by placing a small banner to inform your visitors that they may find the latest news regarding your company on the blog.

For instance, if you have an online store selling electronics or cosmetics, you should add a blog on which to post articles regarding the qualities of said products, the latest arrivals, the various contests you organise in order to attract your customers...