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Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by xTutorials, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. #1
    I decided to make an arcade website. I know that they don't earn that much and it is risky site, but being a flash developer (made two games and more to come) I thought it was logic to have a site where I can feature my games and get extra money from in-game ads. Also, my next game will also have an offline (payed) version...so having a website where I can sell it would be very important.
    Anyway, I would like to have some traffic to the website before I release the game I was talking about. The problem is that I spent almost all my money a new domain, the script for the site and the hosting. What would be the best ideea to market the website now it is at the beginning. I don't expect to have 5000 visitors/day...but about 500-800 would be enough at the start (after I release the game will expect to have more since the online version will be posted on sites like newgrounds, kongregate, etc).

    Also, please forgive me if I don't respond today. It is really late in my country, but I decided to make this thread before I go to bed and with a bit of luck with the help of you guys, by tomorrow I will have many ideas.

    Thanks again:)

    P.S. for those that are interested, the site is http://flash-play.net
     
    xTutorials, Dec 14, 2008 IP
  2. Silver89

    Silver89 Notable Member

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    I must add you can upload your games at my arcade site:

    MostPlays.com

    All the luck with your site :)
     
    Silver89, Dec 14, 2008 IP
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    alananimation Peon

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    Well you can always do link exchanges. Would you like to exchange links with my site Best Flash Stuff?
     
    alananimation, Dec 14, 2008 IP
  4. xTutorials

    xTutorials Well-Known Member

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    The site is new...so I don't think many will like a link exchange with it :(
    Also, thanks for your offer, I would love a link exchange with you :) Will ad your link now.
     
    xTutorials, Dec 15, 2008 IP
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    alananimation Peon

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    I'm having trouble loading your site ATM but send me a PM with your desired link text and url.

    Thanks,
    Alan
     
    alananimation, Dec 15, 2008 IP
  6. xTutorials

    xTutorials Well-Known Member

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    Any other suggestion please? (also...if someone else wants a link with the site please let me know)
     
    xTutorials, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    fundu Well-Known Member

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    I'd recommend you to submit your website to some popular social bookmarking webistes. It really helped me. I used to get a decent amount of traffic from my site.
     
    fundu, Dec 18, 2008 IP
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    xTutorials Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for your suggestion :)
    Very appreciated.
     
    xTutorials, Dec 18, 2008 IP
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    JNRCORPS Peon

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    i would agree;) this is the way to go.
     
    JNRCORPS, Dec 19, 2008 IP
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    piniyini Well-Known Member

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    which games have you designed?
     
    piniyini, Dec 19, 2008 IP
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    Tulumbo, Dec 19, 2008 IP
  12. xTutorials

    xTutorials Well-Known Member

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    My first game was spreadsheet escape (it is on the site). My 2nd game was Duel Adventure (this one is not on the site) and now I am almost ready with a new game. You can view some screenshots of it on my blog: http://sf-zone.net (for this last game please post your comments on the blog...the other ones aren't really that good...but as you can see I am getting better).
     
    xTutorials, Dec 20, 2008 IP
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    flatrox Banned

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    i am also interested in link exchange, i have couple of site in your niche area
     
    flatrox, Dec 20, 2008 IP