And just remember, just because something works for one writer and one particular topic area, it won't necessarily work for other writers or other topics.
1. Write high quality articles that make readers feel like they've learned or experienced something new.
2. Publish at least a couple times a week.
3. Make sure your title tells readers specifically what the article is about.
Those three things are maybe the three universal pieces of advice that everybody needs to pay attention to. Everything else is gravy.