What is that i am doing wrong?

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Hello guys,

I have created this website DNA Flow - We Help You Procrastinate 2 months back, i am trying every possible way to get traffic, but i am not able to get proper traffic as well as engagement from the incoming traffic.
Can you guys once check and say what need to be implemented and what needs to be removed. As far as the social profiles go, we have no fans. Social media marketing is mostly done on Facebook by paying page owners to promote our posts. Facebook ads are also implemented every weekend.

Thanks in advance
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  • Profile picture of the author expressg
    Hi Srikar,

    Your site looks good overall. I would add some kind of small banner or header though to state your websites purpose. Is it news? Is it comedy? You have a large range of articles so it would be a good idea to let readers know what you're all about, first thing.

    Secondly your call to action in your side bar does not stand out. You should change the coloration to make it attract the eye. I'd probably also move it up and place it above your trending posts. You should also consider offering something in return for the sub, I.E. a lead magnet like a video or free guide that would interest your audience.

    You could also create a squeeze page for youor FB ad traffic sending them to your lead magnet. Making sure to have links for your blog inside the lead magnet. Developing your brand further.

    Overall good job.

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    • Profile picture of the author srikarnl
      Originally Posted by expressg View Post

      Hi Srikar,

      Your site looks good overall. I would add some kind of small banner or header though to state your websites purpose. Is it news? Is it comedy? You have a large range of articles so it would be a good idea to let readers know what you're all about, first thing.

      Secondly your call to action in your side bar does not stand out. You should change the coloration to make it attract the eye. I'd probably also move it up and place it above your trending posts. You should also consider offering something in return for the sub, I.E. a lead magnet like a video or free guide that would interest your audience.

      You could also create a squeeze page for youor FB ad traffic sending them to your lead magnet. Making sure to have links for your blog inside the lead magnet. Developing your brand further.

      Overall good job.

      - Matt G.
      I will surely make the changes you have pointed out, thanks for the appreciation.
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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    Just one look at your page and I can see the problem here.
    The page is too busy and therefore too confusing for first-time
    visitors. It's like entering a department store without signs
    so you know where the things are. Plus, you need to focus
    your visitor attention to where YOU WANT THEM TO GO FIRST.

    That's the beauty of a sales letter (I know this is not one)
    the visitor has no option but to read the headline, then the
    opening then ... you get the point.

    EXCEPT people already know what you are about and are
    coming here for extra information, you'll continue to get
    the results you are seeing now.

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    • Profile picture of the author srikarnl
      Originally Posted by Raydal View Post

      Just one look at your page and I can see the problem here.
      The page is too busy and therefore too confusing for first-time
      visitors. It's like entering a department store without signs
      so you know where the things are. Plus, you need to focus
      your visitor attention to where YOU WANT THEM TO GO FIRST.

      That's the beauty of a sales letter (I know this is not one)
      the visitor has no option but to read the headline, then the
      opening then ... you get the point.

      EXCEPT people already know what you are about and are
      coming here for extra information, you'll continue to get
      the results you are seeing now.

      -Ray Edwards
      Featured posts would work right, i have enabled them, i am not from coding background so that was all i could do, please check back and do reply. Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author jjack1988
    Hi,
    I have been regulary following the site for getting knowledge about sending and recieving details related with forums and also learned about ,
    How to generate traffic and traffic related problems,posting ads as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author jeffreydale
    I think the site looks fine. A lot of these entertainment websites have horrible designs and still pull in some major traffic. I wrote an article not too long ago that might interest you, called 10 awesome web traffic tips often over looked. 10 Awesome Web Traffic Tips Often Overlooked maybe it can help you. You just need to get the ball rolling a little and more importantly get some social shares, these types of sites NEED social traffic to survive.

    Good luck.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve B
      What's the point?

      What are you trying to accomplish at your site?

      How are you planning to make money?

      What do you offer that is important, valuable, and viewer-centric?

      How is your site different than all the other free video sites available?

      Who makes up your targeted audience? And what are they looking for?

      I took a quick look at your site and it seems to me that it has no real purpose, no focus, nothing of value to a subscriber. I could certainly be wrong, but your purpose wasn't readily discernible. You only have a few seconds to grab a viewer's attention and engage him.

      Please tell us what you're trying to accomplish.

      Steve
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      • Profile picture of the author srikarnl
        Originally Posted by Steve B View Post

        What's the point?

        What are you trying to accomplish at your site?

        How are you planning to make money?

        What do you offer that is important, valuable, and viewer-centric?

        How is your site different than all the other free video sites available?

        Who makes up your targeted audience? And what are they looking for?

        I took a quick look at your site and it seems to me that it has no real purpose, no focus, nothing of value to a subscriber. I could certainly be wrong, but your purpose wasn't readily discernible. You only have a few seconds to grab a viewer's attention and engage him.

        Please tell us what you're trying to accomplish.

        Steve
        Hello Steve,

        Buzzfeed is what we are trying to create, we are based out of India and this is our first attempt, The site itself has content that is read by someone for passing time, we are definitely not adding value, what we are doing is just collecting some stuff over the net and posting it again. We are not looking for monetization instead we want to generate sufficient traffic for future business, that is we will be going for ecommerce business in India itself ( just like http://lazyninja.in , though this site will run as usual). We want to target audience from US as well as India, why US? we want it to be like Buzzfeed, and for US region we are looking for something like Kinja deals, where as in India fully fledged ecommerce site. We will be diverting the traffic geographically.

        Do let me know what you think, is the grammer good ot bad or okay in the website?, Thanks in advance.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
    I hate the popup. It is way too intrusive.

    Also, your content is pretty poor. Horrible grammar and sentences that make little sense throughout. If you are promoting this in English speaking nations, that is why you are getting no engagement. I would run from a site like that.
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholasb
    there is no call to action to any type of offer so how exactly do you plan on making any money?
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  • Profile picture of the author rohit36
    Like Steve said when we see your site we can't see any real purpose. not really targeted to anything.

    now as you have replied to Steve's Comment now it is confirmed that you have no real purpose behind creating this site other that generating traffic for your up coming business.

    I don't recommend you to go this route because I don't think you can drive good amount of traffic if they don't see any real purpose or goal. and even if you do get some traffic. That traffic will not convert for you.

    So Don't try to sell your stuff to everyone, just focus on your target audience, the people who are already interested in the product/service that you are offering.

    NO OFFENSE, Site is good just need a direction,

    Rohit Thakur
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    Looking good Sri!

    Clean and neat, I like it. I'd definitely add an opt in form somewhere; record email addressed to bring in repeat visitors to boost your traffic and to increase your engagement.

    This is the onsite side of things. Off-site; comment on relevant blogs. Build friendships with folks from your niche. Being tweeted by influencers from your niche expands your reach and boosts your credibility. Form prospering partnerships which open so many doors for you, it's not even funny

    All the best!

    Ryan
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  • Profile picture of the author iangh
    I just don't know where to look your site is so busy mate. Also you really do need an opt-in, a free eBook something of value to give to your readers in order to build an email list and a following.

    You need this to be above the fold so your readers see it instantly when they land on your site.

    All The Best.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnhossain1971
    If you do not have enough fan in your facebook, how will you get the traffic? So you need to increase your fan to increase your site traffic. Beside the facebook, you should use the SEO, you can do the Relevant Forum posting, Relevant blog commenting or, Article submission or, some other works like these. If you can do this, I believe your site traffic will increase. Thanks a lot.
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      Originally Posted by MikeFriedman View Post

      I hate the popup. It is way too intrusive.

      Also, your content is pretty poor. Horrible grammar and sentences that make little sense throughout. If you are promoting this in English speaking nations, that is why you are getting no engagement. I would run from a site like that.
      Speaking of English-speaking nations, have you considered that "DNA Flow" might have a totally different connotation than what you intended? For many, it might sound like you sell a masturbation aid for men.

      And the last thing most people need - or will deliberately seek out - is help procrastinating. It's one thing most of us have already mastered.
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        What a weird Site with the domain name and all that.

        If you are targeting US , people will stay away from that and your mantra of wanting to procrastinate

        I just dont get it



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