I have $200 to promote site, ideas??

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  2. Travis

    Travis Peon

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    You have a few options, it all depends on the time frame for your ROI which you expect.

    For more long term, I might invest in some backlinks which have the potential to help your ranks and get you more organic traffic down the road.

    For short term, there's PPC and the like which obviously drive fast traffic, but can be expensive, and you may never see a ROI.

    The best thing to do would be a combination of the both, by creating or hiring someone to create some viral content which can be used to gain organic links, buzz on forums or on other sites, etc. People love to spread links, but only when you give them a reason to -- and the traffic will just keep coming =).
     
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  3. IndianWebMaster

    IndianWebMaster Well-Known Member

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    Your kind of site will get benefit from submission to sites like Digg and Stumble Upon. Buy as many of those as you can!
     
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  4. flashculture

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    I meant to be put this in general marketing, but I don't want to double post, can someone move it over there?
     
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  5. MakeADifference

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    This is what can work:
    1. Write 2 press releases. Publish them through prleap ($30) and theopen press ($10) 2* 40 = $80
    Make sure you release them atleast one week apart ..!!

    2. Use Dir Submissions, You can find some one at DP to do that. Apprx: $50-$70

    3. You can also try link building ...!!

    Cheers
     
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  6. Saady

    Saady Banned

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    USe social networks like orkut they are best for promote your website :)

    in dp me and my frnds offering great packages.. if you r intrested pm me :)

    Regards,
    Saady
     
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  7. flashculture

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    what do you mean packages?
     
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    One of many available options is to

    Buy articles from this money, and submit them to article directories
     
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    Maybe make an article called
    "THE GREAT SOCIAL NETWORK EVALUATION PROJECT".
    And publicise it in a few places like digg, stumbleupon etc.

    Then get some short pro/con lists of each social networking site listed along with brief description you already have, by paying actual members of those sites to do it.

    Example:

    Bobok

    Pros
    Nice layout.
    Cons
    Low number of users

    Just an idea.
     
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    I believe PPC for this niche will be relatively inexpensive...therefore, high traffic in short waiting-span!

    Though, I would imagine difficulty in making money through this site..
     
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    I would say try social networks as well
     
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  12. hardip2057

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    On which keywords you want to show your site top? Is there any specific keywords you want target OR require only traffics? Try to submit your site in various directories where you will get one way links, try to purchase few cheap links on good PR sites.....It would be helpful to promote your site....Is It total $200 budget for one time OR $200 per month....?

    Thanks..:)
     
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    Get some adword coupons and start advertising!!!

    -hyperion
     
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    You can try Blogs, Forums, Articles, Press release, Social Bookmark websites etc.
    This will help a lot to bring up good traffic to your website.
     
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    don't you have to open a new accout though with these coupons?
     
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    $200 one off for now.
     
    flashculture, Mar 7, 2008 IP