subject: Exploit Classified Ads To Boost Your Websites Traffic [print this page] You want to start making an income from your great new site after all the effort you've put in. Strangely enough it isn't occurring. No-one is coming and so of course no-one is spending. Spreading your url round the web is essential and a logical starting point is to utilise classified ads
Thanks to the Internet and widespread public access the world of advertising has changed almost out of recognition. The old established technique of advertising in newspapers is less effective. Many businesses both large and small are now focussing on online advertising to obtain the best return on their investment.
The main reason of course is cost and ROI as even using only free classified ads will increase your traffic quickly. For this reason it's essential to add in an online element to your marketing strategy. With these benefits it is definitely a good use of your time
It is free and you can attract targeted traffic to your site It costs you nothing as you fine tune the ads to bring the most traffic and sales With full statistics available on most sites it's easy to keep track of your most effective ads If you are looking to build a list you will build it quicker using classified ads
Clearly you have to make sure your ads are doing their job but there are simple things you can do to maximise the success of your ad campaigns
Aim initially to use websites if possible that are in a similar area. You'll be exposed to potential customers more effectively
Ensure you don't breach the rules of the site in regards of what you can advertise and the words used. Having your ad deleted doesn't help your blood presure
Place your ads on a regular basis to maintain a good response. Consider regular weekly updates to try to keep them near the top of the lists and receiving frequent views
People want to know about your goods, your business and that you are genuine so include web address and company details
If you can include images. They look professional and will encourage people to carry on reading
Put yourself in your customers shoes. Be efficient, professional and spell check your ad. It is an absolute reflection of you.
Don't set and forget the adverts. Keep track of the statistics and alter things if you think it will help.
You must include your keywords in the adverts but ensure it fits in naturally.
With these steps you will boost your sites traffic and your profits. And of course if you choose to use the free classified ad sites it is only costing you time but no money.
