Do I really Need A Website/Blog?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by kb24, May 20, 2012.

  1. #1
    Cant I just build a squeeze page --->>> drive traffic to it --->> and worry just about conversions instead of building a site blog? I say this because you spen all your time building a site with unique content and all it takes is for google to do one of their algorithm changes and there goes your rankings possibly sales if your website was ranked high to begin with..

    Is it a good idea to do it this way or do I need a blog website?
     
    kb24, May 20, 2012 IP
  2. MarTh-

    MarTh- Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I'm not sure if I understand your question. Blog websites will probably take the least amount of changing, such a wordpress or blogspot layout. I wouldn't think you'd have to worry as much about optimizing compared to other sites. Landing pages do alright, and if you want to buy traffic you might want to consider a VPN so your sites load faster for the incoming traffic.
     
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  3. famous2313

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    Are you looking to build a squeeze page so you can build your list and promote affiliate offers?

    You don't need a blog to make money online.

    Just find an offer that converts and send traffic to it.

    Its just that simple.
     
    famous2313, May 21, 2012 IP
  4. uoftenwinny

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    Blog should be needed, you can promote your website or other services.
     
    uoftenwinny, May 21, 2012 IP
  5. rith

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    #5
    I recommend you to use blog first if you are a beginner. You can get started with blogger or word press.
     
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  6. QueenEst

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    #6
    Depends on what you want to do. You are limited to building a list with a squeeze page only.
    Blog or website gives you the flexibility to build a real business. If you are serious about
    building a business you need a website or blog and it does not require a lot to build a professional
    looking wordpress blog.
     
    QueenEst, May 21, 2012 IP
  7. warriorworking

    warriorworking Member

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    Keep it simple with a CMS like WordPress, then you can focus on creating converting content and good layout.

    WW

     
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  8. VeryLikely

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    #8
    You certainly don't need a blog/website, but it also depends on what your goal is. There are definitely those who just build landing pages and send traffic to the sale copy. If you want to be approved for certain affiliate networks it may be necessary to have a professional looking blog with content.
     
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  9. mbitsol

    mbitsol Guest

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    If you have a goal then go for blog but if you just wana earn then you should be going for a landing pages.
     
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  10. ninjamtlt1

    ninjamtlt1 Active Member

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    #10
    Google loves blogs....blogs are fun, interactive, people love them. And they're personal too, that's what marketing is all about these days...interacting on a personal level. Squeeze pages don't have that. Start a blog :)
     
    ninjamtlt1, May 21, 2012 IP
  11. ninjamtlt1

    ninjamtlt1 Active Member

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    AND they're already optimized to rank well in Google. :) Good luck! :)
     
    ninjamtlt1, May 21, 2012 IP
  12. kb24

    kb24 Well-Known Member

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    #12

    Yes I was thinking about doing it this way. But people say you need a blog/website.. so I don't know now..Is anyone building a business this way?
     
    kb24, Jun 5, 2012 IP
  13. JerrickYeoh

    JerrickYeoh Active Member

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    #13
    It you looking for long term , no doubt that you need a professional website or a blogshop to sell your products. If you do have own website or blog , it will show your professional interface and it may build trust with your visitors. It will give you higher conversion rate. If you going to earn money online , no doubt that you need one of those because it a place for your visitors to know about you , your products, information to trust you and purchase from you .
     
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  14. mercy.nick

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    #14
    Blog, article submission, Social Book marking should be needed, you can promote your website or other services.
     
    mercy.nick, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  15. peeptoeshoescom

    peeptoeshoescom Peon

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    #15
    you should have a blog of your website to promote your website. Now SEO and SMO are also necessary.
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  16. rokfamer

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    #16
    Hey there,

    you don't really need a blog to drive traffic to your squeeze page. There are lot's of other traffic sources to drive traffic to your squeeze pages... If you will be using PPC (like Adwords or Adcenter or Facebook) make sure to read their guidelines first, before buiding a squeeze page. You can also use forums, document sharing sites, social bookmarking sites... These are all great traffic sources when done correct, if not, than rather not us this techniques or you will fail before you start.

    Blog is a great way to become authority figure in your niche. You provide valuable content and with help of a blog, you drive traffic to your squeeze page(s). My suggestion is, if you are familiar with SEO, you build multiple blogs, each one optimized for a specific keyword, related to your niche ( I am not talking about 3 or 4 blogs, I am talking about 20 blogs, all driving traffic to your squeeze page). Pick low competition keywords with 2000-3000 exact monthly searches and optimize 1 blog foor one keyword (think about outsourcing the whole thing). 20 blogs x aprx. 1000 visitors per month is 20.000 visitors... 10-20% of them will go to your squeeze page, that's about 3000 visitors and if your squeeze page converts just 15%, you will have 500 new opt-ins per month.

    But with this technique you can see results in a long term. I suggest you try this, when you already earn something. But I can tell you... the feeling is great.

    Rok
     
    rokfamer, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  17. fir3143

    fir3143 Banned

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    Yes you must have a website or blog if you want to make money online. There are many blogging platforms you can use such as blogger, wordpress etc.. Before you start making your site you must have a study about the best profitable business online. To do that you can watch on youtube or you can visit my signature link.
     
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  18. BugHo

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    Blog is not compulsory, but it sure can help
     
    BugHo, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  19. mercy.nick

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    Yes, you have to start blog, it can surely helpful to you for achieving traffic. Good Luck !
     
    mercy.nick, Jul 23, 2012 IP
  20. Howard Spinney

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    When you start a blog, it allows you to post updated, revelant content on a regular basis and also allows you to interact with potential clients...Also, you can monetize your blog as well. Landing pages also have their place if you are looking to make money and not interact with potential customers. You can use a autoresponder on both and build a list as well...Really, the choice is yours to make. Do what you feel comfortable with.
     
    Howard Spinney, Jul 24, 2012 IP