1. Not commenting on other blogs. This is one way to attract readers to your blog that you may not have considered. It’s not exactly what I would call a “great” way to conjure up a load of traffic but it has the possibility to give you targeted visits that you may never have seen otherwise. This being said, if you don’t already comment on blogs that are related to yours then you should give it a try.

2. Not joining blog communities. Blog communities are good for bloggers. Even if your blog is related to an off the wall topic, getting active in the major blog communities can provide you a way to reach potential readers. On top of this, blog communities can lead to relationship building as well as generate branding exposure.

3. Not getting your RSS feed out there. Your RSS feed on your blog is perhaps one of the best tools you have as a blogger. There are plenty of ways to promote your RSS feed along with plenty of blog readers that love a good feed. I love a good feed and I like to be able to scan tons of blogs at the same time, saving me some time in the process. If your title catches a readers eye your bound to get a visit.

4. Not using your own domain name. This is possibly one of the worst things a blogger can do. The fact is, blogs are hard work, especially if you’re not a writer by nature. If you’re going to put that much time and effort into something you should be full owner with rights to do whatever you feel necessary with your blog, including advertising, if you so choose.

5. Not keeping a posting consistency. This is something that can get the best of us. Keeping a posting schedule of at least two to three times a week even gets tough with a tight schedule. Updating frequently is important, so be sure to keep a tight schedule and make time for blog.