When starting an online business getting traffic to it is important.
If you don't have any traffic you won't generate any sales.
To top it off there are plenty of ways to get traffic but can cost a lot for the services.
We will cover a few ways you can generate free traffic to your site and won't cost you a dime.
While the ways discussed are free they will cost you some time to implement.
If your serious about succeeding then investing some time each day or week depending on how much you want to spend is crucial.
First we will discuss: 1.
Article Marketing like what you are reading right now.
You can write reviews or informational articles on your niche and then link to your website in your resource box.
There are several article writing services know as ezines or internet magazines.
They are usually free to join and can generate some quality traffic.
Of course you should try to write several articles since it is a numbers game you are playing.
The more articles lead to more views which usually lead to more chances to get clicks on your links.
2.
Blogging can be a fun way to get some free traffic.
You can start a blog just about anywhere on the internet and post some information about your niche market.
Also you can even post your articles on them.
Add some links to other people you know who have some websites that might complement yours with their products or services.
They in return would be probably be interested in returning the favor and linking back to you.
3.
Online Signature when ever you put your name on anything such as emails, chats, blogging etc always include your website link with it or just below it.
Although it may not always be targeted traffic it can still possibly generate a sale.
Plus if your email gets forwarded your link will go right along with it.
These are just a few ways you can generate free traffic to your website.
With some time investment you can start generating quality traffic to your website.