WEB TRAFFIC TIPS
Every site online needs one crucial element.
TRAFFIC!
Without it your site's like an island in the middle of an uncharted ocean. No one knows it's there and no one cares!
Read below to find some simple yet effective traffic generating techniques, some that will show immediate results while others will begin a steady flow that can last for weeks, months and possibly years to come.
Take the time to read, understand and implement the tactics and you WILL get more traffic.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#1: SUBMIT ARTICLES
One of the easiest ways to build up traffic to your website is by marketing with articles. To do this you simply write an article that is on the same topic as your website or product.
Make sure that it contains useful information that people will want to read. After your article is complete submit it to article directories with a link back to your website in the resource box.
After your article is submitted people who are looking for information on your topic will read it, then visit your website and publishers that want content for their newsletter or website will use it then even more people will read it and visit your website.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#2: RECIPROCAL LINKING
Reciprocal linking is a great way to get traffic and better search engine rankings.
Reciprocal linking is where you find another site that has been built around a similar topic as yours and you contact the site owner or webmaster and ask them if they would like to put a link to your site in exchange for a link to theirs. There are also link exchange services and directories that will help you find similar websites that are willing to exchange links with you. Just do a search for "link exchange" and you will find several.
Not only can this help your ranking in the search engines it will also give your site more exposure from people that visit the other website that you are linked to.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#3: ONE WAY LINKS
One way links are even better than reciprocal linking because you don't have to give a link back to the other site.
The easiest way to find sites to link to yours is to do a search and type in "your topic", "add URL" or "add your site" and then you should get some sites that you can add your link to.
For example if your site is on dogs then your search would look something like this; dogs + "add URL"
Check to make sure that the site has a fair amount of traffic coming in and that it has good page rank. You don't want to submit your site to what is considered a link farm because it won't yeild a good response.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#4: BUILD CONTENT
If you are trying to drive traffic to a simple 1 or 2 page sales site then chances are you may not get much traffic from the search engines because of the lack of content.
One way around this is to build a content site by using articles on the same topic as the product you are selling.
You can get the articles from directories or write some of your own that will help get traffic from the search engines and then link to your sales site from the content site. This will help you get traffic from the search engines and redirect it to your sales page.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#5: ACCEPT ARTICLES
One way to generate traffic with content on your site without buying or writing it yourself, is to have a page where your visitors can submit their own articles. This is a great way to keep a steady flow of fresh content being added to your site without much extra work on your part.
The search engines love fresh content that is updated regularly.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#6: SUBMIT TO FORUMS
Joining a forum that is on the same topic of your site is a great way to get free traffic. Once you have joined you can add your website address to your profile and your signature box. This way every time you post to the forum a link to your site will show.
Make sure that you post frequently and that you add value to the forum this way you and your site will be seen in a good light and you will receive more traffic. Keep in mind the more you post the more your link will be seen.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#7: CREATE YOUR OWN FORUM
People like to have their say and if you add a forum to your site, it can be a good way to keep people coming back to your site to join in with the discussions. Make sure that the topic of your forum is related to your site and what you are selling and you should see a nice increase in traffic.
You can find many types of software that can be installed to make your forum run smoothly. Check with your web host sometimes they will provide you with easy to install forum software that you can start using right away.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#8: SUBMIT TO SEARCH ENGINES
Make sure that you have submitted your site to all of the major search engines. The search engines can give you a great deal of free traffic, but be patient as it may take a while for them to index your site and start sending traffic.
And don't forget the search engines like good content, so if you want to get a lot of free traffic from them, then you need to provide good keyword rich content on your site and update it on a regular basis.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#9: BUYING LINKS
Buying links is a good way to get more traffic and give your site a bit more credibility with the search engines. It does cost money, but if you do it right it can pay off.
There are many services that can help you find websites that sell links. Before you spend your money you will want to consider a few things like; is the site related to yours? Does the site receive a lot of traffic? Does it have good search engine rankings? Make sure you do your research, so you don't waste your money.
Also keep in mind that you will get better results if you purchase links from sites with a higher page rank and traffic volume than you will from ones that don't.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#10: BUY ADVERTISING
We have talked about buying links, now it's time to think about buying advertising space. To do this look for websites on a similar topic as yours.
Once you find a good site that is related to but not in competition with yours take a look around and see if they sell advertising space. If you can't find a link that let's you know what their rates are then just email the owner and ask if they would be interested in selling or even trading some adverting space to you.
After you have worked out all of the details you can put a text ad or banner with a link back to your site.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#11: GOOGLE ADWORDS
Google Adwords is a good way to drive immediate traffic to your website.
Adwords is a pay per click advertising program that allows you to pay only if someone clicks on your ad.
If you don't have an Adwords account just go to http://adwords.google.com and sign up for one. Once you have an account you can start advertising your site. The nice thing about using Adwords is that you can start seeing results almost immediately.
Make sure before you jump in that you take a little bit of time and review the help files so that you are familiar with the way the program works. This will save you a lot of time in the future. https://adwords.google.com/support/
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#12: BUYING TRAFFIC
Buying traffic is another option and it can give your traffic stats a very quick boost. It can also be profitable, but you have to be very careful. A great deal of the traffic that is sold is of no use at all.
That is why it is important to know exactly what you are buying. Make sure you research any company that you are interested in using. Don't be afraid to ask questions like; where does the traffic come from? Is it real one time visitors or just computer counted hits? Is the traffic targeted or random?
See if you can contact former customers and find out how the service worked for them. Visit marketing forums and ask if anyone else has used it to find out if it is any good.
Remember you get what you pay for. The higher the quality the more you can expect to pay.
TIP#13: EXPIRED DOMAIN NAMES
Did you know that you can buy an expired domain name that still gets traffic and use it to get more traffic to your website?
Then all you have to do is redirect it to your own website, but you need to make sure that the domain name is receiving traffic that is related to the theme of your website and that the traffic is real visitors and not just inflated clicks.
There are companies and information that help you learn how to profit from using expired domains. Just do a quick search for "expired domain name" and you will find several to choose from.
WEB TRAFFIC TIP#13: THE POWER OF VIDEO
Video sharing is wildly popular and you can use it to get a flood of targeted traffic to your website.
Do this by creating a short introduction or how to video and posting it in a social video sharing site like YouTube. Provide a few references to your site with your URL of course.
When you post your video be sure to use a catchy title, teasing description, and appropriate tags to make it easy for others to find. Then copy the code that video site provides you with and embed the link to your video on your site. This will save your bandwidth and storage space because the video will be hosted on the video sharing site that you are using.
Another benefit of using a video sharing site is that they provide a "Send to Friend" feature for your video. This feature is a link that allows others to share your video with a friend or hopefully more.
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