People are always asking me the best way to generate traffic; they are constantly buying eBooks, courses, and traffic programs to try and do it quicker. Sadly after they’ve done this they are still asking the question.
So, here is a list of things I’ve actually done to promote my site this month. If you implement them, I’m sure they will increase the amount of traffic you recieve, so sooner, some more long term.
Hope it helps.
1. Submit to directories:
I’ve probably submitted to about 100 directories ranging in page rank 0 to page rank 9. I’ve used to paid directories out of 100. Yahoo, and hotvsnot
Yahoo took about a week to approve me (cost is $299 with no guarantee’s) whereas hotvsnot which is a pr 6 took less than 24 hours to include my site.
Ps. If you’re doing this manually, get roboform you can thank me later! J
I’ve used dozens of article directories this month alone; of them all approval seemed to take between an hour to two weeks. Of them all Article Rich at http://www.articlerich.com approved my articles the quickest despite a warning saying it could take some time! Hit these guys up first if you’re in a hurry.
3. YouTube:
Ok, I didn’t know how to make a video (hey now, that’s not nice… I can hear you laughing) so had someone make a couple for me. Haven’t noticed much in the way of traffic so far, but I’m still hopeful. I know the purpose of the video is to drive traffic to my site, but hey, let’s reverse it. Go visit my video NOW…. (just kidding) now=please! Youtube channel
4. Social bookmarking:
Ok, I cheated and used a bookmarking service. Seriously, it would have taken me a week to try and do it manually. They charged me less than $100 bucks and submitted my site to over 500 social bookmarking sites. If you’re interested, here’s the link.
5. Social Media:
Facebook, Twitter, and Squidoo have been my main methods of Social Media sites I’ve been using. Here are a couple of ways I use them to drive extra traffic to my site. 1. Whenever I post on my blog, I update both Facebook, and Twitter to let my friends/followers know. 2. I’ve setup some auto posts using a handy little free website called hootsuite that allows me to schedule “tweets” to go out at predetermined dates and times. I find a good ratio to use is 3 to 1, so basically I’ll send out 3 tweets without including my (or any) link, and 1 that does. This way you don’t come across as spammy.
If you would like to follow us on Twitter you can find us here at www.twitter.com/plrnetmarketing
6. Blog Commenting:
This one I use sparingly, but whenever I’m visiting a blog and find an article particularly interesting or valuable, I’ll leave a comment for the author with a link to my website. I try to always use “Blog Commenting Etiquette” when posting. 1. Try to add something of value to the discussion. 2. Read the post before commenting (I know, common sense, but you’d be surprised how often this happens). 3. No one word comments (refer to rule number 1). 4. Don’t bold or italicize your entire comment.
Posting on Blogs in related niches is a great way to introduce yourself and your blog to likeminded readers.
7. Signature file:
Use a signature file in your emails as well as any forum’s you may post on. People are always curious, and may just click to see what your site is all about. Especially if it relates to something they are already interested in.
8. Make top ten lists like this one:
Some of the most popular posts that get the most traffic, are simple top ten lists related to your particular niche. Try to answer questions people are searching for answers for. Chances are if you’ve looked it up, they’ve looked it up!
9. Submit your Blog and RSS feed to directories:
If you do a Google search for RSS feed directories, you’ll find lists of RSS and Blog directories where you can submit your site/feed to. In about an hour you can probably submit to about 50 directories.
10. SEO your site:
Spend some time validating the html on your website, create a sitemap, make sure you have no broken links, and spend a little time optimizing your keywords. All these things will add up, and in the end you’ll start to notice Google sending you more and more traffic. If you can get on the first page of Google, you will definitely see an increase in traffic.
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About Warren
I don’t usually reply to posts but I will in this case. WoW
Nice post! GA is also my biggest earning. However, it’s not a much.:)
you obviously know your stuff some great advice on here thanks
Great Post, nice list. But im not really into spending to much for website promotion
Most of the work can be done by yourself, fairly easily. The thing I find with SEO is that the main reason people outsource it is a. too time consuming (I spend 2 hours a day doing SEO for myself or my clients) or b. they don’t wish to dig through all the information to find the nuggets that will work for them, then learn the best way to do each of them. Unfortunately if you have a website, and you want traffic, it’s necessary.
It can also be the difference between a profitable site, and one that just costs you money.
Thanks for the comment Jam, have a great day!
Warren
Great stuff as usual…
Great !!. Thank you… Very helpful for newbie. Thank you.
Thanks so much, this is great for any new comers.
hope you have a great day x x
Hello,
Gr8 effort dude. This is what I was searching for. You included all in simple steps. thanks Once again. I will try using these tips to my web sites.
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
We become what we think about, all day long!
I use a piece of auto seo software. By running it every day for about an hour my site has got allot busier and it really improves the Page rank.
Which software is it?
Hello, Nice article. I am sure this will give certain aim to a seo beginner who find seo difficulty. Did free directory submission make any changes to PR? I have submitted my site to more that 350 directories still its not improving much, any idea?
Try using one or two of the better (paid) directories like Yahoo, or BOTW, both of these will give you a good boost. The other one’s as you’ve found hold a very small amount of SEO value. That said I still use them, because they are easy, and free for the most part!
Thanks for your information, even I know the paid directory listing will change a vast difference in PR. But if u possible and know which are the free directories approves the web sites fast, can u send me a list to discountcarrentalsusa@yahoo.com . If it helps I am ready to send a list that I own, so that we both can share good ideas.
the two directories I use for free listings are:
http://info.vilesilencer.com/
http://www.vmoptions.com/directory-list.php
I’ve had good results for myself and clients using these two directory lists, and I like that I can pick and choose the higher pr ones if I like, or if I want to go for quantity (because lets face it these directories will eventually move up in pagerank also) they have tons and add new ones all the time!
Best way of driving traffic is having content people love and link to, it pays for itself in the long run
these are tips which an internet marketer cant bring traffic without applying them.. so be sure to have good understand about these to have better results.. make your work more smart and effective…
You make some excellent suggestions, I have found Article Directories to be a great way to build quality back links, just be sure to create articles which are informative and not just a bunch of keywords promoting your product, the idea is to have other webmasters find the article and re-publish it on their website or blog, thereby compounding the number of back links you receive.
Remember no webmaster wants to re-publish back articles.
Oops! of course I meant to say “No webmaster wants to re-publish ‘BAD’ articles” Sorry ’bout that.
No worries, thanks for clarifying Barry, and I agree with your concept of providing quality articles to the directories in order to build more backlinks.
I think many people are of the mentality that they should save the good stuff for their blog, and use the lesser articles for article marketing.
I think it’s understandable that some bloggers want to save their best content for their blogs, and not article directories. It’s no good if visitors come to your website and read content that’s not up to par with the content that directed them to your blog; they won’t stay.
Good tips sharing. Expecially the comment marketing thats I start to used it to drive the more traffic on my blog. Thanks.
nice job dear admin… thanx
Hello,
Very nice content and great collection. It includes all the information relates to seo process.
This is an amazing article. Thank you for sharing it with us.
WOW great job man… I really liked your post as it helped me understand how to get more traffic to my site. However is it actually worth paying the $100 + to sites tht post your website to web directories?
and following your tip check out the signature
-sanjay
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Wow, awesome stuff brother. I’m using some of those tips and they are working. I will tell a couple of my buddies about your site. If you get some time, Check out my page at http://garrettburkeentertainment.com/
Maybe you could give me some good SEO Pointers.
This is interesting information share over here. its provide beat way to increase web traffic such as submit directories, you tube, social media, and article submission.
Personally, I submissision URL if the best way to go, my website only took about 13 hours to get the 2nd page of search results. To increase the page rank of your website. You have to build backlinks ideally through article marketing mass signature using the keyword as anchor text.
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Very usefull article to get some quality traffic it’s really help me a lot Thanks for Nice sharing/
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Thanks Hammad, and thanks for stopping by!
I still get useless comments (but they are manual ones) This is the one I’m using now, and I still have to go through and make sure the comments are relevant. (People will write anything to try and get a link
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That was really gold mine article. Strategics in driving traffic to one’s website have been an indispensable one for social media marketing. Got a handful of tips and learning here. Now its time for applied learning.
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Try out this one, is submitting 20.000 Search erngine and directories. That working fine…
http://www.networks-force.com/Search_Engine_Submission.html
Hey Bielizna, first off I’m glad to have you as a reader! Means a lot to me.
Yes, I do get a lot of spam and garbage comments.
Here are my thoughts on it so far. (I can understand your frustration)
Akismet – Works well, but blocks tons of legitimate comments so I pulled it permanently
Disqus + Akismet – Better than the stock comment/spam solution and I used it for 2 months
Commentluv and GASP – My site loads way faster than with Disqus, and my comments went up after implementing it. I still get useless comments (but they are manual ones) This is the one I’m using now, and I still have to go through and make sure the comments are relevant. (People will write anything to try and get a link)
If I could go back in time and change just 1 thing it would be this: I’d find a handful of bloggers similar to myself and agree to exchange comments with them. It really only takes a handful of people to get a conversation going in the comments section
I still think a comment exchange website would be a great invention!
I’d offer to exchange comments with you, but while I did enjoy the video I didn’t understand the language on your site!
I do wish you all the best though, and if I can help with anything, or if you just need someone to bounce ideas off, give me a shout!