5 Offline Ways to Create Traffic

by admin on May 31, 2011

Traffic jam excercise

Having a website up is great, but what happens if nobody is visiting? I mean if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it really make a sound? The point is, it’s website TRAFFIC that really makes all your hard work worthwhile. When people are showing up to your site, they’re far more likely to click your ads, buy your products or take whatever action applies to your specific site that generates revenue for you.

Exposure is EVERYTHING, so think of as many creative ways as possible to get your website’s URL out there. There’s no such thing as TOO MANY visitors to your site. The worst that could happen is you might have to buy better hosting to accommodate the traffic. And trust us, it’ll be worth your while when that day comes. So, spread the word!

How can you create SEO offline? Do something creative and create more offline traffic.

Some extra offline places to promote your website include:

- On your business card

- Do a postcard mailing announcing your new Facebook page

- In article bylines that are in-print or guest magazine articles

- Use banner at networking events

-  Make a car decal with your Twitter handle

Also, be on the lookout for ways other people share or promote their web links and don’t be afraid to follow suit. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If the idea is great, it bears repeating!

What are some offline ways you use to increase online traffic?

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