Top 10 Online Sources of Blog Traffic
Thursday, January 10th, 2008- Organic Search Engine Optimization.
See the post on Top 10 SEO Techniques. - Submit articles to online article directories.
This is one of the most effective free methods for generating site traffic. See the Article Directory Listings. - Add a “tell-a-friend” script to your site.
Make it easy for your clients and customers to tell their network about you. Remember there is no better marketing than word of mouth. - Start a blog.
Blogs are a great way to generate content fast. The search engines love them. And they encourage interaction and participation from your clients and prospects. - Post comments on related blogs.
And speaking of blogs, get into the habit of interacting with other bloggers out there. The Blogosphere is an incredibly dynamic space these days. You’re bound to find a few blogs that are related to your products and/or services. - Join online communities and/or Social Networking Sites.
Online communities are springing up all over the web. And they are a great source of information, inspiration and connection. When you join, be prepared to invest some time in cultivating relationships with other members of the group and adding value to the community. See the Traffic Building Techniques – Social Bookmarking list. - Join online discussion groups related to your business and post to the forum on a regular basis.
Forums and other online communities are wonderful arenas for establishing your “expert” status. And while they are not the place to overtly market yourself, when you make consistently quality posts other forum members will naturally be drawn to your website – they’ll know about it from your email signature… right? - Provide testimonials for services and products on sites that offer a link back to your website.
Most websites that ask for testimonials will provide a link back to your website. This is a great way to increase your incoming links. - Exchange links with related and reputable websites.
The key here is related and reputable. No link farms please. And a link from Joe’s auto body shop to your massage therapy site will probably not count for much. - Send out an e-zine at least once a month.
Consistent quality communication is the key. If you offer your clients and prospects something of value on a regular basis, they will reward you by remaining loyal and referring their friends.
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