5 Best Free Tools to Get More Traffic to Your WordPress Blog
So, you’ve got a WordPress blog up and running — great start! But let’s be honest: writing amazing content isn’t enough if nobody sees it. The good news? There are plenty of free tools available. These tools can help you drive more traffic and improve visibility. They can also help you grow your audience without breaking the bank.
Here are five of the best free tools every blogger should be using:
- Google Search Console
If you want more traffic, you need to know how people are finding (or not finding) your blog. Google Search Console shows you exactly that.
✅ See which keywords are bringing in clicks
✅ Spot pages that are underperforming
✅ Check for SEO errors like broken links or mobile issues
By fixing errors and improving pages with low click-through rates, you’ll see a steady increase in search traffic.
- Ubersuggest (Free Plan)
Keyword research is the foundation of getting more visitors. Uber-suggest (by Neil Patel) lets you find search terms that people are actually typing into Google.
✅ Discover keyword ideas based on your niche
✅ Check search volume and competition
✅ Find content ideas that are already performing well
Use it to plan blog posts around keywords that have good traffic. Focus on keywords with low competition. That’s where the easy wins are.
- Canva (Free Version)
Traffic isn’t just about SEO — eye-catching visuals make a big difference too. Canva is a free design tool that makes creating graphics, Pinterest pins, and social media images super simple.
✅ Create blog headers and infographics
✅ Design shareable social media posts to promote your content
✅ Use templates for quick, professional designs
If your posts are more visually appealing, people are more to share them. This means more traffic will come back to your blog.
- Buffer (Free Plan)
You can’t just post once and hope for the best. You need to keep sharing your blog across multiple platforms. Buffer is a social media scheduling tool that helps you do just that.
✅ Schedule posts for Facebook, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, and more
✅ Keep your audience engaged consistently
✅ Save time by batching your promotion work
Consistency is key to building traffic, and Buffer makes it easier to stay on track without burning out.
- AnswerThePublic (Free Plan)
Want to write content people are already searching for? AnswerThePublic is perfect for that. It shows you the real questions people ask online about your topic.
✅ Find long-tail keywords and questions to answer in your blog
✅ Generate endless blog post ideas
✅ Understand your audience’s pain points
By answering real questions in your posts, you naturally attract readers who are actively looking for solutions.
Final Thoughts
Driving traffic to your WordPress blog doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With tools like Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, Canva, Buffer, and AnswerThePublic, you’ll have everything you need to:
Enhance your SEO
Create share-worthy content
Stay consistent with promotion
Tap into what your audience really wants
The best part? All of these tools have free versions you can start using today. Pick one or two, take action, and watch your traffic start to climb. 🚀
Until next time…
Paul Richards
