There are many things you should do to make your blog successful. Speaking personally I think one of the most important thing is to keep updating your blog regularly with new content.Not only your audience but also search engines like that.

OMG, that's the most boring looking blog in the entire galaxy! Have you heard about images? If you fear copyright, then at least take a couple yourself just for the header

I have a blog at qbpeek.wordpress.com and I'd like a bigger audience. Suggestions? Also, if you'd be kind enough to take a look, I'd appreciate if you offered some advice on some of my articles.