I need traffic...

**KevMoDee** · Jun 24th, 2011, 10:04 PM

First off, I can't begin to tell you how much I respect this community and how much I appreciate the knowledge that I've gained from it thus far.

Background: I created a website where traffic goes in and money comes out.

Before I start blowing cash in less than ideal places, I was hoping that you guys could let me know how I can generate traffic on a very cost effective basis.

So far, I've been going through my normal channels, and hopefully, the self perpetuating nature of the site will take it to places where I think it's supposed to be... But... I just need a little help getting this initial traction.

Thanks for everyones kind assistance, and any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

**JWatchdog** · Jun 25th, 2011, 04:55 AM

So what you are asking is "how can you get traffic going to your site the cheapest way possible?" Sorry If I misunderstood. I just got out of work and Im running on empty

Or are you trying to rank high on the serp's?

Are you trying to get google to see your site as an important site?

Need more info, or pm please

**MCD** · Jun 25th, 2011, 09:20 AM

I would recommend optimizing your site for the search engines (seo). Find a keyword with decent search volume and low competition in your niche and get your site to the top of google.

**FastNAwesome** · Jun 25th, 2011, 06:29 PM

What sort of traffic do you need specifically?

**cilaes** · Jun 25th, 2011, 09:27 PM

SEO will be the most bang for your buck. Do some [exact] keyword research through google adwords keyword tool, use allinurl:"keyword", allintitle:"keyword" to get a better understanding of what your up against, and site Yahoo's Site Explorer to analyze your top competitors backlinks. Once you think you've found a good keyword, optimize your website for it by using it in image filenames, alt tags, h1,h2,h3 tags, and links. Then, work out some deals to guest blog on blogs related to your niche to let you blog about your niche on their website to gain legitimate backlinks, as well as writing articles for EZA, submitting a press release, etc. You can find some great SEO services on Fiverr.

**rich2me** · Jun 28th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Yes, I agree about using Fiverr. I just had someone provide SEO services for my new site. I am so happy to be on my way with that part as I have little knowledge about it.

**WealthyMind** · Jun 28th, 2011, 07:22 PM

What kind of website is it, and who is the market niche?

**Tinjus61** · Jun 29th, 2011, 02:35 AM

You can also use social media, look into Twitter, facebook pages, youtube etc. If your site is good then social media can make it go "viral". After all, word of mouth is one of the most powerful marketing strategies. Otherwise what Cilaes said, do onpage and offpage SEO, especially use time on building QUALITY backlinks.

Martin