So in this world of the Internet….there are millions of property (websites) already taken. There are millions to be created. The sky is the limit. So let’s discuss the different ways to get found! I am going to toss a few out, with examples, then let’s see where this goes. I would love to hear what works for you!

Referral Traffic
This is a great offline AND online model. Think about it. You know a guy who does X. Your friend needs X done. You tell them about it. Guy does X for you and you are happy (hopefully). You then tell other people who need X done about this guy. His business expands. That is a great offline model that a friend of mine uses. He recently came over and did some home repairs for my house. I have since told other people about it. If they need something, I give them his number. Easy business for him. Online is the same way. Your website has, let’s say, a video on how to add a paypal button to a page to sell something. I need to know how to do it. I find out about your page, use it, and hopefully share this information with others. Not a bad gig.

Banner Traffic
There are 2 different ways this happens. You can have people who you are friends with post the banners on their pages that link to your site or offer. Awesome. FREE ADVERTISING = GOOD STUFF. Hopefully people click on the banner to come check it out. OR, you could do a PPC campaign (sometimes the right step, but often a way to empty your pockets if you are not careful). Place your ad in the right locations, people click, you pay, but you have traffic.

Giveaways
A preferred method of many people is a giveaway. After all, we all love something for free….right? You give me a free ebook, I like it, I come to see what else you have to tell me via an embedded link or autoresponder message. Easy way to get lots of traffic…but not always targeted and responsive. I have built an email list this way. Some people have built lists that are HUGE this way – and there will be a great product in the fall about this too….I already previewed it, and can’t wait for the final product to emerge.

Selling a Product
Create a product, get a site and some JVs. They mail out for you and VOILA. Traffic. This is a great situation for you and the JVs, since hopefully everyone is making some financial gains, but also you gain traffic.

Forum Posting
Free help for others is a great way to help drive traffic to you. In your signature line on your posts, add a link. People see it, chekc out your link if interested, and you get some fresh new traffic. Hopefully they return! This type of traffic costs you just your time and knowledge.

Google Love
Your keywords are just that….KEY! Getting noticed by Google is an important step. I have one website that is moving up in Google, and because of it, I am noticing an increase in profits each and every month. Learning SEO is a HUGE process, but picking up tips and tricks along the way is a helpful thing! I recently took a business who’s webpage didn’t show up in the first 500 results when doing a search for a major related term. A little bit of this and that, and now they are within the top 40 in under 4 days. As I tweak things a bit more, they should move up more.

Soon, I will be posting more ideas along the way….including a great example of viral videos and websites (do you remember the Hamster Dance?)
So what works for you? What doesn’t work? If you were talking with someone who is just starting out, what would you suggest and why? How about a conversation with a more seasoned online person…..what would you say to them?