3 Easy Ways: Drive More Traffic To Your Site

Do you want to increase traffic to your website? Would you like to create a site that others seek out? The good news is that you can build your ranking in the search engines and elevate your status as a trusted resource simultaneously. That’s because you can build traffic by using articles you write (or are ghost written for you).

Here are three ways you can use your articles to drive traffic to your website:

1. Place your articles on other sites – As an expert, you can submit your articles to many different sites, not just our own. The process is simple. First, identify key websites for your topic of expertise. Then find out if they accept articles from other experts. Next find out if there are any submission requirements such as a preferred length of articles. Finally, submit relevant articles complete with your by-line and contact information.
2. Provide an opt-in e-zine newsletter – Newsletters are a great way to build your connection to customers and prospects. By providing relevant information on a consistent basis, you become a valuable resource for others. Make sure your articles give your audience the information they want and can put into practice. Your contacts are probably too busy for fluff or self-promotion, so make your content worthy of reading.
3. Offer special reports or free articles to generate publicity – Articles can be transformed into special reports or provided as a free offering to generate publicity for your company. Whether you offer the information as a bonus to people who purchase other products or services or submit your special report with a newsworthy twist for the local media, you can create opportunities to showcase your expertise.

Each of these methods is great for building awareness and enhancing your credibility as a bona fide expert in your field. Put the power of the World Wide Web at your disposal by getting your information posted in multiple venues and you will soon have people flocking to your site.

Laura Posey brings much passion to her work as Vice President and Co-Founder of Dancing Elephants Achievement Group. She is a “firecracker” who likes to create and get things done. Over the years, she has received numerous awards and recognition for her sales and management contributions to different organizations in an extensive sales career that has covered the gamut from insurance to cars. She is co-author of Six Secrets of Sales Magnets. Laura has completed her work on a second book, But I’m not a Salesperson; the Small Business Owner’s Guide to Generating Sales, and is hard at work on her third. Her driving mission is for each of her clients to earn a healthy six-figure income in less than 40 hours per week. She can be reached at Laura@dancingelephants.net or at 804-254-4122.