I've run into this problem too. Are you using W3 Total Cache? This seemed to help me with the cloudfare issue as it lets you connect your account and modify plenty of items. :xmas-smiley-016:
This.
When I build a new site, whatever, I use a couple things:
- Adwords Coupon
- Facebook Coupon
Usually you can get 100$ worth of credits from just those two, maybe more. Take that spend, create ads that are built to do one thing, nothing more. Gather real likes, clicks, etc. Use the Newsfeed ad with a high demographic, probably 1 or 2 specific keywords in interests.
While you're driving this new traffic, track those bitches. Get a free trial at Crazyegg, or use something from CodeCanyon (Search: Heatmap) and start getting an idea of where you can improve.
Also, I'm not reading anything about you having a newsletter. Mailchimp is free and has wordpress plugins available.
After 120-160 days, rinse and repeat.
Yeah i'm definitely about to get some campaigns going for some likes and for more real interaction. Thanks for the tips btw man, much appreciated.
I do have a newsletter! And i'm using mailchimp. I also photoshopped me a little CTA image for the subscribe part and noted how to's, guides, free recipes etc.
Small Update:
Just a data update to show you guys whats been coming through.

Will do a bigger update in a couple days.
Still debating with myself on my SEO content strategy, I don't know what to do.