An article from Website Magazine called The Super-Awesome-Mega-Optimal Guide to Links for Traffic and Search Engine Exposure discussed how to use links to increase Website traffic. Author, Dante A. Monteverde said “the one true secret of link building is that the best link has yet to be discovered.” Here are some of the traffic sources he suggests you use that generate more links back to your Website and as a result generate more traffic.
- Public Relations: Services such as PRWeb, BusinessWire, PR.com and PRNewswire are great ways to get noticed in the media and attract other website owners who are looking for information to feature on their site. In short, press releases will lead people to your site and inspire them to link to it. More links equals more traffic.
- Classifieds: There’s many visitors that will come to your site just because of your classified advertising, whether it’s free or paid. Sites like Craigslist, Oodle, USFreeAds and Backpage as well as local newspapers are great places to get attention.
- Video: Another way to gain exposure is through online video. According to Monteverde, “going viral can help get your website to a tipping point far faster than any other online channel.” If you submit videos to sites like YouTube, Blip.tv and MetaCafe, make sure to monitor what videos were popular and also watching the performances of others to see what’s getting attention.
Learn more about increasing Website traffic by reading the entire article in more detail; including three more traffic sources.
