How to advertise a news site

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by smilodon, Aug 5, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hello guys.

    I got the job to advertise a local news site (it is for a small town). I am just an intern, so no pressure really.

    I intend to do SEO, but please tell me any experiences with advertising this type of sites, in terms of paid, or even free advertising.

    Thanks! 
     
    smilodon, Aug 5, 2011 IP
  2. marleypeters

    marleypeters Peon

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    If you want quick results, then it would be best to go with ppc to start. Seo is important, must be done but will take a lot of time and hard work. You could also place banners on similar news sites.
     
    marleypeters, Aug 5, 2011 IP
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    MTbiker Well-Known Member

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    You could set it up to be included in Google News.
     
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  4. smilodon

    smilodon Greenhorn

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    Thanks for the suggestions guys. Is Google News worth it for languages that are not English?
     
    smilodon, Aug 6, 2011 IP
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    Yes, Google is worth for any languages but think first. You should share this news site on bookmarking platforms first.
     
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    hey, you can advertise your website on free classified websites.... there are many websites available for advertise...
     
    seoever, Aug 6, 2011 IP
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    Lawrence Wright Well-Known Member

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    I'm going through the same situation right now.  I'll be making an important local news portal for a small town.  I'll reply to this thread if I come across successful techniques.
     
    Lawrence Wright, Aug 6, 2011 IP
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    wiseman.wiseman05 Peon

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    Make a press release and give some detail about your site. As this is totally a new site so take some time to get it mature. Next start PPC but until then continue the SEO work.
     
    wiseman.wiseman05, Aug 7, 2011 IP
  9. 95.seoinfotech

    95.seoinfotech Peon

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    i suggest u to go for seo, its really worthy and u can easily get advertise your product
     
    95.seoinfotech, Aug 7, 2011 IP
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    unknownpray Active Member

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    for quick results: PPC For long term results: SEO
     
    unknownpray, Aug 18, 2011 IP
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    #11
    I think seo is a good technique to advertise of your website.
     
    halwits2011, Aug 18, 2011 IP
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    g36 Peon

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    For fastest and easiest method, use PPC. If you want to do PPC for entirely FREE, which means you don't need to pay per ad clicked, check my sig.
     
    g36, Aug 18, 2011 IP
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    I think site promotion by using some SEO techniques is the best way.
     
    kellylsn, Aug 18, 2011 IP
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    if your want traffic on new site use PPC for your site keywords
     
    saritayadav, Aug 19, 2011 IP
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    At first , u can try the google adwords , when ur site has some traffics , keep on doing seo works !
     
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    danieldot Greenhorn

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    PPC is the best way to increase the visibility to your website very fast. Initially you concentrate on PPC but working on organic will have good result for you website.
     
    danieldot, Aug 19, 2011 IP
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    SEO is the best to advertise and promote your site.
     
    annaharryson, Aug 19, 2011 IP
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    You could also try press releases, which seems tailored made for that type of outlet
     
    golfpro1, Aug 19, 2011 IP
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    yes press release is also a good option to advertise a new site. n its also very effective.
     
    annaharryson, Aug 19, 2011 IP
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    do seo it, ppc would be expensive if you can bear it go for it but as u leave ppc you will fall rapidly which would have abad impact on your site on the other hand seo will help you in long term without spending money.
     
    stunning boy, Aug 19, 2011 IP