(by 586 people)
Rule #1: If you have a site or Squidoo lens, you want more traffic.
Rule #2: You don't have enough money to buy as much traffic as you need.
Rule #3: You've already made your site/lens as compelling as you know how to.
So, what now? Read on for the (free) details.
1. Register with technorati
It helps track blog posts and site changes
- Technorati
- You might need your tech person to hold your hand on this one.
The secret shortcut of online promotion
...is that there is no secret shortcut. Step by step, bit by bit, link by link, you build something important and powerful.
Hurry, but don't rush.
2. Become a Digger
Digg is a site that lets the mob find the good stuff
- Digg
- Once something you do gets "Dugg", be sure to link to that on your site, so that others can Digg it as well.
Bonus #2a: Start an argument
It turns out that arguments and debates and comments are a great way to get people coming back.
Do you need connections to succeed online?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes! It matters who you know.
BenHoskinZ2R says:
I also have to agree with gospa 13 about building relationship through social networks. My sponsor made that same comment about going to forums, getting involved in conversations and meeting people without trying to sale anything just provide advice or good info.
Posted October 07, 2008
BenHoskinZ2R says:
Is this really a true statement about having connections online to get ahead? I think so up to a certain point especially if you're a newbie.
Posted October 07, 2008
scwalther says:
Pretty simple - traffic is key, and content alone wont generate it.
Posted October 06, 2008
The_Glide says:
Yes. I work for one of the most successful internet marketers in the world and he uses every connection in every possible way to succeed online. He's living proof and I'm lucky enough to sit outside his door and soak up information.
Posted October 06, 2008
No! Great content and hard work are the secret.
JessicaOffSetMedia says:
It is about the people you know, but its more about the great content you have! No matter how many people you know, if you don't have anything interesting, people will move on quickly!
Posted October 07, 2008
FlorenceArt says:
Every time I get more active on the web (forums, commenting on blogs...), visits to my website go up. So if by connections you mean, connecting with people, I would say yes :-) But from the choice of answers given, I'll select no. Who cares who you know. The important thing is who knows you :-P
Posted October 07, 2008
jmendez says:
Nope! Definitely not. Hard work is all it takes. Plus! you gain knowledge as you go.
Posted October 06, 2008
Robyn_Abbatiello says:
Personal connections can only get you so far. You have to make connections with like minded people online as well. You can both help each other grow. Which come from hard work and great content.
Posted October 05, 2008
3. Build ANOTHER Squidoo lens
Every blog, every organization needs one
Already have a lens? Make another, and link 'em together. Up your discoverability factor.
- Get started
- Or you can click the button on the top right that says "build a lens".
4. Get your team, or customers, or friends to spread the word
It's not a top down world any more, folks
- StumbleUpon
- A great way to get discovered, just by being remarkable.
- Del.icio.us
- Tag your favorite links and lenses.
- It's like Digg, but different. Great stuff rises to the surface, so make something great.
5. Issue a press release
But only if you have something to say
- PRLeap
- There are plenty of other services... some that are even worth paying for.
6. Get a sister site for testing
When the IT folks complain too much
- GoDaddy
- Not free, but close. So, you could build a page here with a different domain, run some Google ads to put traffic to that page and see if you can convert some of that traffic into clicks to your site. You won't know if you don't try, and this is cheap enough that you can try.
7. Google Analytics
You won't know what's working unless you measure
- Google analytics
- Useful and addictive and free.
8. Don't be boring
If it's so obvious, why are you ignoring it
- Purple Cow
- You have no right to traffic. If you're lucky, and GOOD, you earn some.
You'll earn it when you do something daring, interesting, useful, provocative, free, compelling, emotional or urgent.
Hurry.
9. Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, LinkedIn, YouTube
What hot community are you already part of? Are you on Facebook, Twittering with your friends, getting Adds on MySpace, or swapping pics on Flickr? Link back to your favorite sites and lenses from those profiles. Link hither and yon and back again, and you'll generate your own little traffic economy. Nice.
What's tip #10?
Add your own idea here.
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luckystriker
Wow, Really usefull tips! Im going to try right away. Hopefuly it will improve my traffic of my lens salehoo review Posted October 07, 2008 |
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Adam_Chandler
Great content! I have been able to get some traffic from facebook when I linked my lens. if you have a provocative lens title and target people already interested you are basically guaranteed some good traffic. Posted October 07, 2008 |
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cee1431
Great Tips now it's time to implement them. 20 lenses ans counting. Latest but not greatest Posted October 06, 2008 |
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shortofaload
Great ideas here. Thanks for the tips buddy. I see it it's better to do something everyday than to do nothing at all. Please feel free to visit my site here. Posted October 06, 2008 |
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scwalther
Thanks for the info! Posted October 06, 2008 |
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CoolFoto
Thanks for the tips. I do notify Twitter now that you added the popup every time a lens is published. Posted October 06, 2008 |
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WendyKrick
Great topic. Tip #10 for me would be twitter! I love Twitter. ~Wendy Posted October 06, 2008 |
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shynab56
nice! I like it! In net surfing..I believe that exposure count much! We must be patience to discover more! Posted October 06, 2008 |
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DebMartin
Play in the sandbox YOU love. Posted October 05, 2008 |
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CarlosAlston
I'm suprised no one mentioned video! Posted October 05, 2008 |
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UniversalSpiderWeb
Very informative lens. Thanks for the tips and ideas. My brain is always hungry for more intel! Posted October 03, 2008 |
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9tailfox
Here's my tip..Learn Interent Marketing...Great Info Thanks. Posted October 02, 2008 |
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SKalua
Great Lens with lots of helpful ideas. I'll be back to learn more. Posted October 02, 2008 |
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JBoxer
Thank you for the great tips. Posted October 01, 2008 |
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Pietschoice
I get great ideas and feedback by joing forums related to my lenses. These new ideas help me edit each lens by adding keywords or useful links. Posted October 01, 2008 |
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rskassisieh
I will jump on this right away! It is great to have pros to look up too! Keep it coming, lots of "Thanks"! Randa K. Posted October 01, 2008 |
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monk3ybidzness
i still have no clue on i'm doing Posted October 01, 2008 |
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daddysgirl220
I sooooo hope that practice makes perfect. I'm workin my tooshie off to get my lens SEEN! Posted October 01, 2008 |
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mscoolwood
Grrreat lens, Posted September 30, 2008 |
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hermitqueen
Thanks for the tips- will be implementing ASAP! Yay! Posted September 30, 2008 |
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Duvc2579
Thanks For Giving The NewGuys A Leg Up In Figuring Out How To Squidoo We All Need Help Sometime! Posted September 29, 2008 |
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coopd
Great tips. You can write an article related to your lens and submit it to free article directories. People can post your article on their websites, giving you credit (include your link with author's bio). Posted September 29, 2008 |
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Waynesubs
Tanks for the tips! Posted September 29, 2008 |
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mllnsgrl
Excellent Lens and Info :) I'm really glad I came upon this lens. I will be implementing a lot of these today. Posted September 28, 2008 |
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mojack
BRAND YOU Posted September 28, 2008 |
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bkelly1951
These are excellent tips. So glad I stopped by to read this lens. Haven't tried but one so far, but you bet I'm getting ready to try more. Posted September 27, 2008 |
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dreed54
2 days after submitting my lens, www.squidoo.com/beachbodycoach to Digg, I was rated in the top 10 on Google. It was a surprise. I think I tried to do too much with my first lens, I am planning on breaking it up into probably 4 more lenses. Posted September 26, 2008 |
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cindyschulson
I love it. You've shared some great ideas. Another thought is to link your blog to your squidoo, or your squidoo to your hubpage, etc. Of course, linking to another valuable source beyond yourself is very helpful as well. Thanks for the great lens. Posted September 26, 2008 |
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RichesWithVitamins
I want to help people feel better and get healthy. I have seen result personally and want to share what has worked for me and others. Posted September 25, 2008 |
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TrueFX
:) nice. thank you. Posted September 24, 2008 |
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LA_Looks
All good tips, each one connects the dot's and i'll be taking note. Posted September 23, 2008 |
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Jewelsofawe
I tried your tips. Great stuff! I also like to use Zimbio Posted September 23, 2008 |
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Michey
Seth my favorite #10 is Posted September 22, 2008 |
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blauweogen
Great advice Posted September 22, 2008 |
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DrMaria
Great advice. Thanks! Posted September 22, 2008 |
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