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Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released report which says that online advertising revenues for 2007 has reached $21.2 billion, a 26 % rise over the 2006 when web advertisers spent $16.8 billion. The Bureau projected $21.1 billion ad spending for 2007. The organization was precise in its projections that Q4 of 2007 revenues would […]
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By Mitch “Tipster” Keeler
Think of it as one of those sticky fly traps you hang outside in the summer to keep the flying insects away from your BB&Q. You don’t want to just lead people to your site, you want to lead them to it - get them interested and then catch them. Don’t let them go because they might not come back. Hooking visitors is a sweet science I am not sure anybody has really mastered to a T (or Mr. T). These tips should help you get on the right track though when it comes making your visitors come back.
Social Interaction - Add something like the AddThis.com or ShareThis.com badges to your web site so that people can share that information with others in the way that suits them best.
Vote - Don’t overlook the idea of adding polls to your web site layout. Giving your viewers something to do will keep them on your web site a little longer. One easy way of getting a poll up and running would be via PollDaddy.com.
Blog it - Think your web site is a little light weight, and could use some more “meat and potatoes”? A blog would be a great way to fill your web site out a little more and keep your visitors coming back for more. I would highly suggest installing WordPress for your blogging needs, but there are many alternatives.
Build a Community - Forums always come in handy to help build a community or start one. SMF is probably the most reliable of the bunch in my opinion. With it your visitors can talk with you and each other.
Syndication - If you can, toss in some RSS feeds for your visitors to grab. This way they can subscribe to your web site’s content, get updates about your latest news, and have a trail back to your web site past that first visit. Once you do get an RSS feed going hook it up with a service like FeedBurner to track how many people are subscribing.
Know of anymore helpful tips to make you web site viewers come back for more? I’d love to hear ‘em.
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Author: Mitch Keeler
I don’t like paying for a lot. Why pay for advertising and marketing when you don’t have to? Here are a few was you too can become a cheapskate thrifty Online marketing mind.
Hit up the Forums and Message Boards
Posting your links in forum or message board signature sections might be another way to keep people coming to your web sites. It doesn’t cost a thing - and if your an active member of several forums it is a good way to grab people’s eyes.
Advertise with Your Message Board Profile Icon
Message board icons or graphics are a good way to go too. Instead of just having a picture of yourself there - put in your picture and your domain really small on the bottom of the graphic. This way you can have a double wammy along with the forum signature link to get more attention without paying a dime. (more…)
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Original post by Mitch
Author: Mitch Keeler
I don’t like paying for a lot. Why pay for advertising and marketing when you don’t have to? Here are a few was you too can become a cheapskate thrifty Online marketing mind.
Hit up the Forums and Message Boards
Posting your links in forum or message board signature sections might be another way to keep people coming to your web sites. It doesn’t cost a thing - and if your an active member of several forums it is a good way to grab people’s eyes.
Advertise with Your Message Board Profile Icon
Message board icons or graphics are a good way to go too. Instead of just having a picture of yourself there - put in your picture and your domain really small on the bottom of the graphic. This way you can have a double wammy along with the forum signature link to get more attention without paying a dime. (more…)
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