What is the easiest way to promote my site?

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Hi,

I have a website with many calculators and converters called Online Conversions.

What is the easiest way for me to promote it and have a lot of traffic?
Of course I want a quality traffic, so the visitors will keep returning to my site.

Thanks for your tips!
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  • Profile picture of the author gamestoenjoy
    Any advice please?
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    • Profile picture of the author salegurus
      Originally Posted by gamestoenjoy View Post

      Any advice please?
      There are thousands of traffic methods already posted, maybe try the search button....
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    • Profile picture of the author fross30
      In my opinion social media is one of the most powerful traffic source for business. If you want direct traffic then PPC could be an option.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeMizOne
    Redditors are pretty big on math and numbers. This would of course be a long term approach, but finding a couple of relevant subreddits and posting your converter in the comments will do the trick. Actually I'm pretty a link submission in a math orientated subreddit would give you some nice traffic as well.

    Check these out:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/math/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/maths/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/lifehack/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/cheatatmathhomework
    https://www.reddit.com/r/learnmath
    https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeworkHelp

    There are waaaay more, but I'll let you find those yourself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fingertips
    Hi
    That's a nice site. It has things on there that most people want at some time or another and will probably add to their bookmarks once they know about it.!

    I would Tweet it 3 times a day for a week, and see what happens.

    Don't forget to put value content, humour and info in all your posts, Tweets and FB posts. Be an educator.

    Maybe set yourself goals of the number of Twitter followers you want to have every week, and keep on till you get the numbers. I might also open a Fan page on FB just for this site, and do short posts and videos about it. Don't put LINKS in the FB posts because FB will lower your rating if you do.

    What is your reason for creating this nice site? What do you want to achieve with it? What sort of strategy have you put in place. Do you want to monetarize it fast - or is it an 'over time' site?

    I am interested to know
    Richard
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    • Profile picture of the author gamestoenjoy
      Originally Posted by Fingertips View Post

      What is your reason for creating this nice site? What do you want to achieve with it? What sort of strategy have you put in place. Do you want to monetarize it fast - or is it an 'over time' site?
      Hi Richard.

      I often use online conversions, and I know many people use them, so I am sure this site will be useful. I like this niche, and love to create new conversions that other can use.
      I made this site in order to provide one place where everyone can find the converters and calculators they need in various categories.
      Currently the only strategy I have is to build more online conversions according to request that I get from users of the site. The site contains already more then 100 conversions.
      I want to find also a way to monetize this site, but I want first to build a solid reputation for it.
      If you have any tips how can I monetize it, or any other suggestions, I will be happy to hear
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      • Profile picture of the author Fingertips
        I would personally put an extra menu tab on your site called 'Offers and Opportunities' or similar, and write a bit about each software program you use - your autoresponder etc with your Affiliate Link in it - that way you will generate a bit more income.

        I would Definitely have a simple Opt In Form right at the top of your site, the first thing people see ABOVE the fold, and have a FREE product (video or a pdf report) and get people to subscribe to your site for updates and info - offering the free product as a sweetener.

        I would also have a separate Word Press Blog with a side-bar on the page for banners and the optin form again. A link on here back to your main product page. The site is great and should get tons of traffic. Update the latest stuff on Twitter and FB as I said. Also open a Private FB Fan Page and talk about converters on there.

        Similarly with the WordPress blog as the hub site of your business where you do all your posts. The 'Online Conversions' page is like your landing page, but you also need a non-commercial Blog to bring people back to for KLT (Know Like Trust relationships). Like your 'kick your shoes off' coffee lounge - no pitching here!

        I would also be creating some other PAID FOR products, or finding other peoples' products to promote. Just make sure they are CONGRUENT - ie to do with your Online Converter or Gaming

        and as TheGMa says - enjoy it! (you obviously are enjoying it already!!)

        Richard
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  • Profile picture of the author Omarkenawy
    Publishing articles on ezinearticles.com. of course related to your website field.
    Sharing those articles on social media specially on Linkeding and Google plus
    Turning those articles onto power point files and upload them on slideshare.net
    Turning those articles onto videos and upload them on Youtube.
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  • Profile picture of the author gamestoenjoy
    Thanks, any more tips related to my niche (online conversions)?
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  • Profile picture of the author kursat
    You can use Yahoo Answers and similar platforms...of course forum posting, which you are doing right now.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve B
      If I were you, I would get specific.

      When people have an ear ache . . . they don't go online looking for "medicine."

      They search for specific things that will help their current situation.

      Likewise . . .

      I wouldn't market your whole site - that's too broad.

      I would start trying to market specific calculators and tools that you have as a part of your site. It will be easier to identify specific prospects who want specific tools.

      Once they get to your site, they will see all the other "goodies" that you have there.

      Just my opinion,

      Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author texsumaiya
    Already I visited your site. good. There are many ways to increase your site traffic. You can use any way as you wish. You can use multiple ways if you wish. You can use the Social Media site, Relevant Forum Posting, Relevant Blog commenting & so on. Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author extrememan
    You could try forum marketing in your chosen niche. Social media and paid marketing like facebook PPC.
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  • Profile picture of the author mminhajuddin
    There a lot of ways to promote your site online. You can even find so many blog marketing strategy over the internet world because "promoting and marketing" these two worlds are very hot topics in online.

    As you are wanting to know the easy way to promote your site online. I say you, go for online only one marketing strategy and implement correctly. After doing this, keep tracking all the results you get and do experiment on it.

    By this way, you can find what is working for you or not!

    I just shared my opinion!
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  • Profile picture of the author godinu
    As others hinted, promote the site in places that may use your converter tools. For instance, on a recipe site or forum you could post a link for cups to ounces, etc. But do it in a way that it adds value and doesn't look like spam.
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    • Profile picture of the author shaunybb
      Hey there of course traffic is important and you understand that you need quality traffic so that good. Make sure you have the proper monetization methods in place on your website. You could get 1000's of visitors to your site but if the product or items your trying to sell don't solve a need....you wont make any money.
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  • Profile picture of the author DrForum
    Originally Posted by gamestoenjoy View Post

    Hi,

    I have a website with many calculators and converters called Online Conversions.

    What is the easiest way for me to promote it and have a lot of traffic?
    Of course I want a quality traffic, so the visitors will keep returning to my site.

    Thanks for your tips!
    First thing you can do is being able to choose the marketing methods so that the popularity of the websites can be greatly improved. You can choose to have paid or free methods or even both of them. using platforms such as facebok and Instagram where you pay for nothing to just promote the website. Be sure to have a maximum utilization of the free available methods since there is a no cost implication on them. There after, be sure that you have a blog on the website with topics and contents that users and visitors can be able to share ideas and get feedback.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheGMa
    Originally Posted by gamestoenjoy View Post

    Hi,

    I have a website with many calculators and converters called Online Conversions.

    What is the easiest way for me to promote it and have a lot of traffic?
    Of course I want a quality traffic, so the visitors will keep returning to my site.

    Thanks for your tips!
    Hello Games

    I just bookmarked your site. Very cool. However, when I clicked on the game link hidden at the bottom, way below the fold, I was overwhelmed. How many games and apps are on that page at playsomething? 200? More?

    Your site is uber cool for conversions of all sorts, and eventually you should pay for a redesign. For that, see the Warriors for Hire link near the top of the forum home page where the forum lists are.

    The game side, meh, it doesn't fly. People will be going to your site for conversions, especially if you follow the reddit advice from Mike Miz One and the Twitter advice from Fingertips. (Neither of the suggestions will eat up your time.) That endless page will only serve to confuse them, if they ever see the link. On the other hand, if that site converts well, get an ad that explains how many games are listed as an advantage. You know- a WOW; and place it above the fold.

    A fun fact filled Facebook page will definitely add to your traffic. Again, you don't have to post every day, and it's pretty easy to accumulate friends who will follow you. There are tips and tricks when using FB in conjunction with a web site. Search this forum for that.

    As to the game CPA (clickthroughs), BigFish (www.bigfishgames) has a pretty decent affiliate program with dynamite graphics. I think Alawar has an affiliate program, too. Those can be placed on the right side of your page for impulse clicks without interfering with the main purpose of your site.

    Lastly, when you post in specific forums like Mike was proposing, Steve B's advice is right on point - post about a converter, not converter world. Use an informative signature to underline that you specialize in converters.

    In marketing forums, you can ask about monetizing using game affiliates.
    In math forums, you can talk about gaming and math.

    You will see your traffic grow ...

    AND HAVE FUN!

    - Annie
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  • Profile picture of the author FreedomBlogger
    Nice online tool you got there!

    What you need to do now is promote it like your life depended on it! lol

    You want your site to go viral and have thousands of people talking about it and sharing it with each other. Especially Students who spend a lot of time online.

    As your traffic grows, you can start to build up some search engine organic traffic.

    What I would recommend is to learn Social Media Marketing. Learn how to build up your Social Media Networks and Social Media Following.

    Build influence in your social networks and tell them about your site here, and also dont be afraid to ask people to share it!

    It is a very cool tool to use and very useful too.

    You can also try some blogging, if you want. Im just not sure about what type of content you would have to publish, to attract people who might be interested in your online tool here. But it is something to consider.

    You should also learn more about internet marketing strategies and see which ones would you be able to implement to drive more traffic. You can do Content Marketing, for example.

    Just take massive consistent action with the promotion, improve your site and the user experience as well, and be very consistent with everything until the traffic takes off and you get to a point where your site is just very popular online.
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    • Profile picture of the author gamestoenjoy
      @Fingertips & @FreedomBlogger I am really glad you liked my tool, and thanksfor your tips!
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  • Profile picture of the author SmartTim
    Originally Posted by gamestoenjoy View Post

    Hi,

    I have a website with many calculators and converters called Online Conversions.

    What is the easiest way for me to promote it and have a lot of traffic?
    Of course I want a quality traffic, so the visitors will keep returning to my site.

    Thanks for your tips!
    The easiest way to get targeted traffic is from Google. For this, you need to do SEO (no alternative) other than that, you can buy Google adwords, Facebook ads. They are seriously useful and drive quality traffic.

    Also the only way for visitors to keep returning to your site is by updating your site with more content. Also, add a opt in form (this will send them a send when there is a new post on your site).

    Your aim is to capture their emails so you can keep bringing them back to your site.
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    • Profile picture of the author professorrosado
      As you see right here in this thread, forum posts in every conceivable niche with possible users will get your site bookmarked and shared.

      Youtube videos for every possible use of each tool, one video per use with link to the tool on your site and a site description will funnel youtube traffic constantly to you.

      Do A1 on site SEO (good detailed descriptions and articles about each tool, uses, etc.) and google will send traffic to you.

      I would also try some PPC on Google and Bing for sporadic traffic boosts.

      Try your hand at some software built around the tools and get that distributed on all the software download sites - they allow a link to your site. The software can also connect the user right to your site (browsing the tool instead of loading it into the software - cheaper and easier to code). Software can be monetized just like your site - in fact, you can get CPA money from locking the download link!

      We can go on and on...you have enough now to make a killing.
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  • Profile picture of the author gamestoenjoy
    Lot of tips, thank you!
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  • Profile picture of the author gamestoenjoy
    I tried some of the tips mentioned here like using social media, writing blog and forum posting and more...

    It seems like it works, I got yesterday 30% more traffic then regular day
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