Most readers read one article and leave. A few small additions invite them to read the next one.
Related posts at the end
The moment a reader finishes is the best moment to suggest the next article.
Popular posts in the sidebar
Your best articles, visible from every page.
Internal links in the text
Link to your own articles where they help.
Reading time and table of contents
Readers commit more easily when they know what to expect.
See Relatedly, Popularly, Readly and Tocly. Try the related posts demo and popular posts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good number of pages per visit?
Above 1.5 for a blog is a good start.
How many related posts should I show?
Three or four.
Do related posts help SEO?
They add relevant internal links.