How Do You Grow Your Online Business?

10 years ago

the one word that you should only know is TEST because what others do may not be the same for you so just Test what works

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discrat

10 years ago

More with paid Ads than those others you mention. Particularly Bing.

Getting back a little bit into SEO. But mostly a natural type of SEO. Just writing really good content for a new Site and doing some occasional Blog Commenting.

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selfpublisher

10 years ago

Originally Posted by discrat

More with paid Ads than those others you mention. Particularly Bing.

Getting back a little bit into SEO. But mostly a natural type of SEO. Just writing really good content for a new Site and doing some occasional Blog Commenting.

- Robert Andrew

Bing, are such ads effective? Im assuming because there is less competition?

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discrat 10 years ago

Originally Posted by selfpublisher

Bing, are such ads effective? Im assuming because there is less competition?

Yep. A lot less competition than Adwords. And price is relatively cheap

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bonusplus7 9 years ago

Just try different things!! if you put in the work you will succeed just test all kind of things!!
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- myob 9 years ago
  
  I agree you should test to find out what works for you.
  
  In my own experience, I've always had the most extraordinary success through syndicating articles in online/offline publications.
  
  This was never dependent on SEO, as all traffic came directly from the publications without any expense.
  
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10 years ago

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ignaciosports

10 years ago

Do white hat seo and generate quality backlinks to get website ranking.

Use social media sites like Facebook,Twitter for website promotion and also to get target people.
Use Facebook for paid adds.Paid adds are also important for website promotion.

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reachintan

10 years ago

In my opinion SMO works best in getting a tremendous traffic exposure towards your business. The best part about promoting on Social Media is it comes fro free unlike paid traffic, and you get traffic within no time unlike traditional SEO ways.

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nwik

10 years ago

It depends on what kind of online business model you're using.

Are you an affiliate?

Do you sell services?

Do you sell products directly?

Are you an info aggregator?

There are just so many variables.

Your strategy MUST shift depending your model

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HayleyS

10 years ago

It happened that many people who start online business found it hard to build it up to the level they aspect it to be at. So I keep thinking that social media can be the most inexpensive and powerful marketing tool to build the authority and trust to help you grow your business.

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EPoltrack77

10 years ago

All of the above

You only need one good source of traffic but its a must to diversify yourself.

Al one of these networks need to do is make a change and your traffic can go away instantly.

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selfpublisher

10 years ago

What advice would you have with Bing ads for advertising books?

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Bengr86

10 years ago

If there's one thing I honestly just don't understand it's the question "How do I get more people to come to my website?".

If it was that easy, everyone would be doing it. There's no one true, surefire way to increase exposure to any given website, rather it's loads of hark work, effort, and numerous failures before a website begins receiving traction.

There's no magic tip, no tool that will immediately give you 1,000 unique visits overnight, and whoever tells you otherwise is lying or is a fool.

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selfpublisher

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Bengr86

If there's one thing I honestly just don't understand it's the question "How do I get more people to come to my website?".

If it was that easy, everyone would be doing it. There's no one true, surefire way to increase exposure to any given website, rather it's loads of hark work, effort, and numerous failures before a website begins receiving traction.

There's no magic tip, no tool that will immediately give you 1,000 unique visits overnight, and whoever tells you otherwise is lying or is a fool.

If its a viral news site I do know one formula, but again its not all in ones control. It depends on a viral story thats shocking, and speed of writing.

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Tonny Robb

10 years ago

Actually i did as much as i can. All of that man. But would spend more time for things that i think that would be more important, more powerful at that moment.

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wkriski

10 years ago

I grew mine slow and steady by putting out content, facebook posts, youtube videos, Instagram pics and commenting on other people's channels. I've got 18K Instagram, 16K YouTube, 10K Facebook. Create a lead magnet to collect emails. Slow and steady wins the race. I haven't done any SEO or paid ads.

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sunwar

10 years ago

Grow Your Online Business using social media sites like Facebook,Twitter,tumbler for website promotion and also to get target people.

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anayb 9 years ago

Originally Posted by sunwar

Grow Your Online Business using social media sites like Facebook,Twitter,tumbler for website promotion and also to get target people.

what a dump answer! how to grow with social? any clues?
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by whatsaffiliate

How do you get more exposure to your online business? Social Media? SEO? or Paid ads (traffic)?
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I would suggest you to use Facebook ads if you want to get instant targeted traffic...

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Eagle07

10 years ago

Originally Posted by whatsaffiliate

How do you get more exposure to your online business? Social Media? SEO? or Paid ads (traffic)?
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Get more exposure? get more ads in front of those people who need your product/service/ offer.

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bsummers

10 years ago

Try both. You will never knew the results if you don't try. There's a lot of strategies to be considered but it also depends from the type of business you are into. Know what strategy is best for your business by trying all the possibilities.

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Jean Michel Mailhot

10 years ago

To each his own way, everybody's different. It's also depending on your niche and type of products you're pushing. I personally like to create lasting relationships via emails and skype chats, for traffic you want something with "hot" customers ready to buy or to gather the information you're throwing at them. SEO is a leader for articles, Video Marketing is also good to drive traffic and to strengthen relationships.

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Sara20

10 years ago

Originally Posted by whatsaffiliate

How do you get more exposure to your online business? Social Media? SEO? or Paid ads (traffic)?
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Hello, your question is very actuality for a lot of people who are afraid to open their business online! In my own experience it can be easier and more interesting! I opened my first "business" online than I was 18 years old! It was sale my "second hand")))), but it was very cool! I buy something for myself and something of my clothes I just exchange for something more interesting! For 3 months I have made more than 300$ and I was very happy! And tell me, why not?
We live in a time of 21 century and IT technology, it is our future! Also, you can save your time and money from taxes!

Of course, advertising it is very important for a net business! Use all social networks (FB, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, even YouTube) you can do everything! Use this app at FB as Facebook Ads Manager! Belive in yourself and for your business) Goo Luck)

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onehalf

10 years ago

For me it is SEO marketing combined with social media promotions. But there is no one-size fits all solution in online marketing, what worked for my business may not be enough to bring good results to your business. You can also explore other online marketing options available.

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oliver55

10 years ago

There are indeed many ways to increase its popularity, social media personally have really helped me a lot to grow, but believe that we must undertake and experience different fields, to exponentially expand their business.

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swamuluk

10 years ago

Creating or starting an online business was easy but sustainability in competition is not. I believe every business is unique and designated or operated for the unique customer so your approach also should same. There are many ways you can improve your online sales but it should be ROI. I can suggest you few techniques which are well known in the industry and proven.

1. Choose the Right Platform to build your business or if existing do Migrate to a suitable one.
2. Sell What customers looking for not what you have.
3. Write enough content for each product and whereas requires like About us, privacy policies, Terms and Conditions etc.
4. Do proper SEO or Hire a person or seek freelancer.
5. If you are selling fashion or accessories kind of product built a strong presence on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook etc.
6. Social media optimization can definitely show the positive impact on sales but ultimately product/service quality is key.
7. I never recommend Paid ads in earlier stages but fine by doing so.
8. E-mail marketing is a great tool and plays the most significant role in Digital marketing. ( I supposed to place the list in first. )
9. SMS marketing / Coupons / Flash sales are too great drivers of sales.
10. Choose a right tool and rock your online business.

Finally, every technique not suitable for every business. choose wisely and spin it in your way. Success guaranteed.

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Popche

10 years ago

Each one of the ways you mentioned works, start from scratch and create your way up, you have to manage all of them in order to have good quality traffic.

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angelohall77

9 years ago

5 years ago when I started off I was all over the place until , I realize that a solid base was what I needed . I would suggest you look for a good marketing system to help you build any business instead of one . 99% of the new marketers want quick cash but what they fail to understand is that long stability is they key to online success Residual income. passive income is good but only if it leads to residual

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Content Dr

9 years ago

SEO is no doubt by far the best way to bring high quality free traffic to your business. but make sure your content is also top notch.

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Tomas Lodén

9 years ago

By sharing my knowledge with you.. my philosophy... Its all about giving back and adding value! If you do this everything will take care of its own.. traffic, customers.. Belive me!

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discrat

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Tomas Lodén

By sharing my knowledge with you.. my philosophy... Its all about giving back and adding value! If you do this everything will take care of its own.. traffic, customers.. Belive me!

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Stephenjwv

9 years ago

There different strategies that you can use depending on whether you have a budget or not. Free traffic methods such as Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Istagram, linkedIn and the like are a good way to go. Work on your ad copy and content. If you have capital study paid methods such as Solo ads which is a great way to get yourself or product out there fast. But remember to master ad copy and content. Very Important.

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cjsparacino123

9 years ago

post your link in large active facebook groups, it's free and is basically instant

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sendizo

9 years ago

keep moving forward. when you're at some level test the next level. testing is the greatest teacher.

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jessiem

9 years ago

If you want to grow your online business then stop doing these 4 stupid time-wasting activities:

1. Social Media Hangover
Solution: Never login to your social media accounts during your workday, unless you have specific work related tasks with a deadline.

2. The Fool’s Errand
Solution: Use a master to do list, which will contain all the tasks that you need do. If a task isn’t on your to do list, it won’t get done.

3. Shiny Object Syndrome
Solution: Focus on one thing. Not two, three or four different tactics at the same time – one. You need to choose one tactic, implement and stick with it. For how long? Until you have put in enough effort to see some real results.

4. Perfectionist Curse
Solution: First you need to realize that there is always room for improvement. Then you need to realize that whatever you do, it will never be perfect. Those are facts that you just need to accept.

Other than those things...

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1. BuySellAds.com

2. Google Remarketing

3. Adroll

4. Facebook Dark Posts

5. Outbrain

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