🐛 From Crickets to Clicks: How to Market Your Blog Without Paid Ads

Hey friend!

👋So you’ve written a blog post you’re really proud of… you hit publish… and then… nothing.Not even a chirp. Just crickets. 🦗

Trust me—I’ve been there. But don’t worry, you don’t need a huge budget or paid ad strategy to start driving traffic to your blog. You just need a few smart, simple steps to get your posts in front of the right eyes.

Today, I’m sharing my favorite tried-and-true ways to market your blog without spending a dime—so you can go from “hello… anyone out there?” to “whoa, people are actually reading this!” 🎉

Let’s dive in, because your blog deserves way more than silence.

💌 1. Share It Like You Mean It (on Social Media)

You wrote a blog post—don’t be shy about sharing it! Drop that link on:

• Instagram stories + captions

• Facebook groups you’re active in

• Pinterest (hello, traffic!)

• Your personal profile, if it fits your brand

Create multiple graphics in Canva to promote your blog post from different angles—quotes, tips, sneak peeks, or questions. The more you share (without being spammy), the better!

✨ Need help? I’ve got Canva blog promo templates in A Rea of Treasures that make sharing easy and aesthetic.

📧 2. Email Your List (Even If It’s Tiny!)

You don’t need 10,000 subscribers to start emailing. Even if you’ve only got three people on your list (hi, Mom!), send them your latest post with a little personal touch.

People on your list already said “yes” to hearing from you—so let them in on your best content! 💛

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📌 3. Pin It on Pinterest (The Secret Powerhouse)

Pinterest isn’t just for recipes and dream weddings—it’s a goldmine for blog traffic, especially for visual content creators like you.

Create 2–3 fresh pins for every blog post. Use keywords in your:

• Pin title

• Description

• Alt text

Use bright, clean graphics and link them directly to your blog. Pinterest is one of the few platforms that loves sending traffic to blogs!

💬 4. Repurpose Your Content

That one blog post? It can turn into:

• An Instagram carousel

• A Reel or TikTok tip

• A quote graphic

• A Facebook mini-post

• A quick Pinterest idea pin

• An email newsletter intro

You don’t have to constantly create new content—just reframe what you already have!

✨ 5. Add a Call to Action (In Every Post!)

Want people to take the next step? You’ve got to ask them!At the end of each blog post, invite readers to:

• Join your mailing list

• Visit your Etsy shop

• Read another blog post

• Share your content

Keep it warm and personal, just like you’re talking to a friend.

🛍️ Bonus Tip: Add Links to Your Own Products

If you sell printables, templates, or digital products, don’t forget to weave those links right into your posts.

You’re not being salesy—you’re being helpful! If your blog post is about journaling or scrapbooking, link to your printable pages. Talking about Canva? Point readers to your done-for-you templates.

🎨 Visit A Rea of Treasures on Etsy to see how I showcase my own products with blog-friendly visuals and ideas. You can do the same!

📈 Keep Showing Up (It Works!)

Marketing your blog is all about consistency. Every time you share, post, or pin your content, you’re creating a little trail that leads people back to your corner of the internet.

Don’t get discouraged if it’s slow at first. Keep writing. Keep sharing. Keep building that bridge.

Because you never know when one of your posts will be exactly what someone needed that day.

💌 Want More Tips Like This?

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• Canva tutorials + templates

• Creative content ideas

• Blog marketing tips

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👉 Click here to sign up! Let’s grow your blog and your creative confidence together.

🛒 P.S. Need Help Promoting Your Blog?

My Etsy shop, A Rea of Treasures, is full of:

• Canva blog post templates

• Pinterest pins & IG story graphics

• Journaling pages & seasonal embellishments

• Content kits to help you show up consistently and beautifully

Let’s make your blog look as good as it reads!

🎉 Final Thoughts

You don’t need a big ad budget or complicated funnel to start building blog traffic. Just share with heart, stay consistent, and use the tools you already have—like Canva, Pinterest, and your own creativity.

So go ahead—get that blog post out there. Someone’s waiting to read it. And you? You’re so ready to go from crickets to clicks.

Tag me when you post—I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💛