So ... Let's see the first three methods ...

Method #1: Internal links

Here's a rock solid fact: anytime when you can interlink your other posts within the current post content, you are going to see an increase in pageviews.

And interlinking is extremely easy ... You can simply search for the post you want to link while adding your links.

Obviously, these interlinking techniques work great especially when you have a site with a lot of content.

If you are just starting out, you'll be a bit limited, but there is a start for everything ... And once an avalanche has been started ...

Of course, a logical question will arise ... How do you go back and interlink older articles when you have something new?

Well, you can do it manually, but it will take some time ...

But there are plugins too ... For example Thirsty Affiliates:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/thirstyaffiliates/

Which is a link manager, but you can use it for internal linking purposes as well ...

Long story short: not only does interlinking help you increase pageviews and reduce bounce rates, it also helps with SEO as well ...

Method #2: Showing related posts after each post

One of the main reasons why the user leave your blog after reading the post is because you are not showing them what to do next.

By showing the user with a list of “related posts” or “other popular posts”, you may get them to go on to visit another post in your site.

There are a lot of ways you can add related posts to your blog.

Most of them would require some coding, so it's always better and easier to use a plugin ... For example:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/related-posts-thumbnails/

Method #3: Showing excerpts on front & archive pages

Showing excerpts on front & archive pages have two advantages.

First, it decreases page load time. Which is quite important ...

Second, it helps increase the pageviews.

Of course, it's up to you, but you should almost never show full posts on your front page or archive pages!

Imagine having a few dozen images in one post, and then have 10 of those on one page.

The result is a horrible user experience ... A super slow load time and a super looooong page ...

Which most likely will make the user to leave your site instantly. That's what I do ...

And any reliable, good theme already has this option built-in ...

OK. Let's move forward to the last lesson to see some other methods ...