The Ultimate Webmaster Query
Running WebSite101 has been a revelation, but one question reigns supreme: “How Do I Get Lots of Traffic?”
If Only Magic Was the Answer
We all wish for a magical method. Imagine chanting, “There’s no place like my home page” and traffic pouring in.
Raul’s Dilemma
Raul recently built a website. After promoting it through search engines, directories, FFA, e-mail, ezines, and more, he only got 100 visitors daily. With a limited budget, where else could he promote?
A Ray of Encouragement
Achieving 100 daily visitors for a three-week-old site is commendable. Many wait that long just for search engine indexing.
The Continuous Task of Promotion
Traffic and visibility improvement require ceaseless promotion. One should never rest on their laurels.
A Personal Suggestion
While there are various promotional avenues, focusing on writing for ezines and launching your own ezine is highly beneficial. Explore resources like Website101’s ezine guide and Rick Beneteau’s “Ezine Marketing Machine” for guidance.
Harness the Power of Content
Not up for writing? Many authors offer content for ezines. Websites like Free-Content provide a plethora of articles. Using them while also contributing can be a potent traffic magnet.
The Role of Resource-Boxes
Including a resource-box with links at an article’s end helps redirect traffic to your website, especially when your content is shared across multiple ezines.
The Search Engine Strategy
Regularly updating and resubmitting your site to search engines ensures updated indexing. However, overdoing can backfire, leading to bans.
Mastering the Search Engine Game
Achieving a high rank on search engines is challenging. Subscriptions to newsletters like Search Engine Watch can keep you informed. Lists like I-Search also provide insights.
Paid Services and Final Thoughts
Though paid services can optimize your site, they’re not budget-friendly. Ultimately, generating traffic demands patience and hard work. And as for the magic spell? Perhaps, ruby slippers are the missing piece.
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