Thursday, December 4, 2008

Increase Traffic With Proper Online Advertising!

By Don Bethune

Having one of the best and most user-friendly websites on the Internet doesnat do a lot of good if no one can find it. Because of all of the choices people have in websites these days itas important that you have an effective marketing strategy to drive traffic to your website.

There are many ways to increase traffic to your start up website. You are only limited by your money, time, and creativity. In order to be successful in your advertising there are some steps you need to take before begining.

When you first tackle advertising, it may seem that putting your name anywhere and everywhere is a good idea. However, quantity is not nearly as important as quality. Instead of putting your name everywhere, put it where your potential customers are more likely to be.

Don't spend your precious time trying to sell your home-made beef jerky to vegetarians. While they may applaud your enthusiasm and original use of spices, they are not too likely to purchase from you. Similarly, you wouldn't want to advertise to traffic on office supply sites; its just too random for some people. Knowing your audience will save you time and money, and that is the goal.

Once you have narrowed down the type of person that is more likely to purchase from your website, the next step is to locate them. Fortunately for you there are hundreds of websites that collect listings of just such people to help you focus your advertising campaign and get more website traffic.

List websites are quite easy to find, as their purpose is very specific, and are likely to fit in your budget. Quality mailing list sites will have their lists organized by purchase history, major life events, and data from surveys of publicly available. While the lists may be dated they usually come with a guarantee. If the contact information is incorrect, you will likely get your money back!

There is a legal precaution you must take when utilizing this effective form of advertising. The spam laws require an opt-out, unsubscribe, or removal link at the bottom of the message. Although some people will be removed from your list, many more will become customers.

Mailing lists have been proven to be the most quick and effective way to increase website traffic. It is the best method to put your name and brand in the minds of your potential customers and is the best way to maximize your return on marketing investments. - 16747

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