Generating traffic...without spending a penny

[spartanic]

I'm currently advertising by using Google's Adwords but I wonder if there are other free ways to generate traffic to our website before spending more money on Adwords. Anyone have any tips or ideas?

[Mega B]

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[Joshua Jones]

I hate to dish out huge secrets like this on a public forum, but for the sake of edification of all who read and use this tool, you will get traffic.. lots of traffic, if done right.

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I will also warn you that anything "free" takes time, that's the trade off, you can actually pay for an upgrade to exchange the long time for faster results, but it is 100% absolutely, beyond a shadow of a doubt free!

Ok, so what the heck is this thing, right?

FreeFriendEngine.com

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There's lots of other things you can do to get free traffic, but this has been the very best tool for free traffic I've ever used.

Disclaimer: FREE means there is no cost to use the tool, that does not mean it won't cost you time and energy. This tool only applies to MySpace, the worlds greatest viral marketing platform.

[Librazoe1982]

Write blogs related to your website, then bookmark them?

[Ahern & Brucker]

I wonder if there are other free ways to generate traffic

their are hundreds if not thousands of ways to generating traffic. from putting your link on the bottom of each of your posts and e-mails to producing a superior product and gaining customer referrals.

[Fanatik]

I know you're looking free traffic, which can be done - but think about other ways you can spend that AdWords money. You can hire a freelance SEO expert to enhance your site's rating. You can bring on an SEO or web development expert for equity, or you can use some other means to bring traffic. Free traffic takes a lot of time, so unless you have hours to spend writing ad copy, perfecting it, placing links, etc - you're going to spend a lot of time doing free advertising and less time running the business.

J

[CodyLoco]

I know you're looking free traffic, which can be done - but think about other ways you can spend that AdWords money. You can hire a freelance SEO expert to enhance your site's rating. You can bring on an SEO or web development expert for equity, or you can use some other means to bring traffic. Free traffic takes a lot of time, so unless you have hours to spend writing ad copy, perfecting it, placing links, etc - you're going to spend a lot of time doing free advertising and less time running the business.

J

How do you find a good SEO? Everywhere I see posts about how 'freelance' SEO people are just ripping you off... it's hard to find anything concrete in order to have someone help with your site?

[HarveyJ]

If traffic coming in from mobile users in a geo-specific area is desirable, consider using QR codes or bluetooth messaging.

QR Codes are beginning to come into their own in metropolitan areas, and bluetooth messages work well in pretty much any shopping mall, particularly for a techno oriented and/or younger crowd.

[Fanatik]

Cody, not everyone is out to get ya
As with hiring anyone to do anything for you, you should exercise caution, ask for examples of past work, percentage of traffic and/or sales increases attributed to their SEO work, etc. Any reputable SEO expert should be able to provide this in abundance.

You can use eLance or the like to browse SEO providers.

J

[CodyLoco]

Thanks!

[GIC Investments]

try senuke.com...that is a great tool....

[IntelliCollect]

The following are some ways to increase web traffic:

- Write articles and post them to a couple of popular article directories (e.g., Ezinearticles.com). It is best if you post a unique article to
each article directory.

- Submit your work to ezines, magazines, newspapers, and any "information outlet."

- Expand your website's content with a special focus on creating a blog.

- Post blog entries as often as possible (I need to increase the frequency of my posts) and please respond when visitors post comments.

- Blog entries/articles should also be posted on social marketing sites such as Del.ichio.us and Digg.

- Contribute to forums.

- Create "opt-in" lists by setting up a free newsletter or giving away a free e-book. It would be great if you can launch a "viral marketing" campaign -- easier said than done.

- Learn more about search engine optimization and utilize the recommended strategies.

Of course, I wish you luck as your website becomes more prominent.

Best Regards,
Andy Lax
IntelliCollect Account Manager

[Scott Bradley]

I'm currently advertising by using Google's Adwords but I wonder if there are other free ways to generate traffic to our website before spending more money on Adwords. Anyone have any tips or ideas?

That all depends on what market you are trying to reach, what you are selling, how you distribute your product...etc etc etc.

What are the specifics to your business?

The goal is to get TARGETED TRAFFIC...not just any traffic.

[IntelliCollect]

Hi Scott,

Your point is valid. Traffic that is not targeted may prove meaningless. (Yes, there is a lot more to gaining traffic than SEO.) In the same vein, high traffic without conversion will not yield desired results.

As advertising and marketing expand, business owners have to constantly evaluate their website, and try to see it from a prospective client's point of view.

[Scott Bradley]

Hi Scott,
In the same vein, high traffic without conversion will not yield desired results.

BINGO! You hit it right on the head!