Generating Traffic and Expanding user base outside of SE's? How?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by saintdw, Oct 12, 2005.

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    Ok, I have good ranks in Yahoo and MSN for my websites. Im working on Google right now.


    The traffic is nice and the site is finnaly starting to grow. What other things I can do to increase traffic?

    I was thinking, of starting a forum, maybe photo gallery for registered users?

    What other things can I start to add permanent long term members to my website?

    p.s. I have about 12% bookmark rate according to stats. :eek:
     
    saintdw, Oct 12, 2005 IP
  2. netaddict

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    Get a blog and a newsletter subscription. Mind you, forums can be pretty tough to kick off.
     
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  3. -JD

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    Ask a few bar owners and restaurant owners if they would use your coasters and placemats if you printed and supplied them for free.

    Every time someone sits down to eat, there is your reading material right in front of them.

    For the placemat, an advertisement could be unappealing to the restaurant owner. So, do create a list of fun local facts or maybe some clean jokes and just make yourself the sponsor.

    For coasters, great artwork is all that's needed. It can usually be a blatant advertisement as long as it looks good.

    This is not my idea. A landscaper in Manitou Springs, Colorado did this once and brags that he never had to advertise again. Another beauty salon in Denver did a great coaster. I don't know the results and I don't need the services of a beauty salon but I took the coaster home. Finally, a Santa Fe artist used the placemat idea in one popular restaurant and packed her opening.


    - JD
    BlogAboutRetail.com
     
    -JD, Oct 13, 2005 IP
  4. diamond008

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    I think forum is a good way of keep in the traffic for long term.
     
    diamond008, Oct 14, 2005 IP
  5. Malik04

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    how does one get these news letters subscriptions?

    Can I get one so people subscribe to my site (like get updates quickly)..or...
     
    Malik04, Oct 14, 2005 IP