Directories help locate websites within specific or definite categories. The difference between search engines and directories is that, directories feature only vetted websites, sites that have a certain standard and contain information of substance. One of the aims of using directories is to boost traffic. To achieve this, one must choose to be featured in large, organized directories like Yahoo, DMOZ, and LookSmart. These will drive highly...more
It is not easy to generate traffic to your website. In fact, it is probably the hardest thing of all to do on the internet. Some webmasters generate traffic to their websites or blog sites through using social bookmarking sites like Twitter while others prefer to make more of a contribution through adding real conversation to other people's blogs. So are you a Twitter critter or a blog slogger?We can all learn how to make websites simply by...more
You've probably heard about the advantages and benefits of obtaining traffic from social bookmarking sites. You know sites like Del.icio.us, Digg, StumbleUpon and Reddit? There is so much potential in these sites and internet marketers and gurus gush over their efficacy at bringing in traffic. But how effective are these sites at bringing quality traffic the kind that we want, the kind that builds our business? And is bringing all that traffic in really worth it?Advantages of social bookmarking sitesSocial bookmarking sites are sites where great articles are bookmarked or tagged. Tagging an article means voting for it and people will only vote for your article if they like it and want other people to read it. Essentially, getting bookmarked means getting promoted and the more promotion you get, the better traffic you'll receive. Here are several reasons why traffic from social bookmarking sites is well worth it:The power of linkbuildingWith social bookmarking sites, you build up traffic by making use of other's positive opinions about you and your article. If they like what you've done, they vote for your article to let others know it's a great read. This makes it easier...more
We all collect resources online to give to our visitors. Why not, it gives an added bonus to your site. What we want to do is use as many resources to our advantage. Advertise your business around your resources and gain major exposure.Most websites out there are utilizing resources to enhance their website functionality, the only thing that we...more
The Web 2.0 paradigm has turned all of humanity into celebrities. Once built to house information, the Internet has now turned into a means of meeting people and building social networks. The Internet has become more interactive, so that Internet users are given more power to do anything they wish, whether they want to introduce themselves, add to...more
Information is the basis of the internet. It can be in various formats, from news, updates to commentary. Nowadays more and more webmasters have realized the importance of providing useful information on their websites. They start creating how-to articles which are usually written in steps. They know that visitors love articles which are written in such format. However, for some people, writing articles is a tedious job. It may be easier and more fun for them to create how-to videos. Moreover, there are many people who prefer watching over reading.When it comes to making a video, there are individuals who are unsure what their video should be about. The good news is how-to video is one of the most easiest types of videos to make. Just be sure that each step is presented in the proper order so the viewers will not be confused. If needed, add warning on safety, unusual terms and some additional explanations on the video. Also do not forget to let the viewers know what the project entails in the introduction.Before making your video, it is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with the type of contents which are allowed by your web hosting service. Most web hosting services...more
Internet, when utilized properly, can be used to help people earn money. It all depends on the strategies that they will use.Online business industry started to grow in past few years. Paid contents happen to be one of these online businesses that...more
If you expect your site to stimulate some form of action, whether it is visitors filling out a form so a representative can contact them, or purchasing a product, there are steps you can take to insure that your website is functioning at peak...more
There are things you can do to optimize your site yourself to get the potential of this audience. Make sure that you have a few pages specifically for residents of Atlanta. These pages should include as many words that identify themselves with...more
Creating a website is a major step for both groups and individuals in business. The powers of the internet are definitely beneficial for anyone who needs to be known. The problem is how to make people visit the website. No matter how beautiful your...more
(1888PressRelease) Rumson Bolling Associates has expanded our help desk once again, this time by increasing resources available to the help desk and is launching a live chat portal on rumsonbolling.comLos Angeles-Long Beach, CA - Rumson, Bolling &...more
I have several websites and in the past ten years I have worked with gurus that promised to deliver traffic to my sites. In fact I have paid from $200 to over $2,000 for traffic to my sites. I had one person that charged a reasonable fee and my...more