How do you generate flood of traffic

by IMiam
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We are aware that having a big list is important in our marketing campaign.

We have been mentioned again and again "The $$$ is in the list"

With the Internet World keep changing, and the evolution of social media, are the common traffic generation methods still valid?

So can anyone share how you generate traffic... build a huge list from it?
#flood #generate #listbuilding methods #traffic #traffic generation
  • Profile picture of the author perfumer
    The fastest way to get traffic to your offers is using pay per click marketing. Google, yahoo/msn, bing, 7 search and many other 2nd tier Search engines you can try.
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  • Profile picture of the author Riter Ric
    No updates on the latest traffic generating techniques?
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  • Profile picture of the author MMOICE
    Other than google and bing organic try lots of blogs and related forums. Lately I have been using yahoo anwsers with really suprising results.
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  • Profile picture of the author perfumer
    Can you please give us more details on your experience with Yahoo Answers?
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    • Profile picture of the author prithvitheprime
      Originally Posted by perfumer View Post

      Can you please give us more details on your experience with Yahoo Answers?
      You can answer a question with a backlink for your niche, it will be a good wiki link and drives lot of traffic ( if the wiki is that much important or usable).
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  • Profile picture of the author gcbmark20
    Feel free to download the FREE list building report below my friend.

    It will give you plenty of food for thought.

    All the best and keep smashing through those barriers!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author lucky31
    I was aware that blog posting and forum posting can bring good results but didn't knew much about yahoo answers. I think I should give it a try.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bobby Asburn
    Yahoo answer of course drive traffic if you are in the right category with valuable answers. When any of my answer selected as best answer, I get bunch of traffic from it.

    Following two will describe more

    lytebyte. com/2007/04/11/10-steps-to-get-traffic-from-yahoo-answers/

    warriorforum. com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/591673-you-pariticipate-yahoo-answer-what.html
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  • Profile picture of the author jingrong
    Paid traffic usually fastest way to generate traffic
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  • Profile picture of the author Nick Kringas
    The money is not in the list but in the relationship with the list. What good is a list of 100,000 emails that are on their for the wrong reason or you've never contacted before (i.e. cold).

    As for traffic, all methods still work... just keep trying different methods until you find one that is profitable. Send each traffic source to a different landing page and test which one converts best/brings in the most buyers/optins per visitors.

    Personally, I'm an SEO guy so I generally start there.

    Hope that helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author mike351
    what works best for me is youtube -> blog with optin form on the right side or seo your squeeze page/blog
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  • Profile picture of the author TheBlueWizard
    Getting 'laser targeted' traffic is always better than getting large amounts of general traffic.
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    • Profile picture of the author IMiam
      So what is the special method you used to generate this "Laser Targeted" traffic?

      Originally Posted by TheBlueWizard View Post

      Getting 'laser targeted' traffic is always better than getting large amounts of general traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve L
    A few different ways. (1) content marketing/blogging, (2) JV's, and (3) PPC.
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    • Profile picture of the author mootonandy
      I wouldn't invest too much time in YHA, they are ban happy IMO. Unless you are using a posting service.
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      • Profile picture of the author IMiam
        Well said Johnny.

        So how do you get this BIG list?

        Originally Posted by Johnnythemarketer View Post

        The best way to generate traffic is to be a big list owner.
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  • Profile picture of the author paul nicholls
    one thing you need to start understanding is you must get out of the mindset of "what is the latest traffic technique which will flood my site with tonnes of traffic"

    99% of the traffic methods that worked well a few years ago still work well today

    if you want fast targeted traffic then you have to pay for it, it`s that simple

    my favorite 2 methods are solo ads and ppc

    with these 2 traffic methods you will have an endless supply of traffic on tap

    you just need to make sure you have a half decent sales funnel set up so that you can make
    the most of the traffic that you get

    and make sure your sending the traffic to a squeeze page

    ppc and solo ads have been around for years but so many people jump on the hype wagon and talk about all these new twitter, facebook, pinterest etc etc traffic methods

    with ppc and solo ads or just one of them, you will have more than enough traffic to tap into

    paul
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  • Profile picture of the author DerekGann
    Paid traffic is they way to get fastest traffic.
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    • Profile picture of the author Surminga
      Originally Posted by DerekGann View Post

      Paid traffic is they way to get fastest traffic.
      I know you and a few others say paid is the way forward. What would your alternative / next option be for those who might not possess a marketing budget or even a very low one
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  • Profile picture of the author TeamBringIt
    Originally Posted by IMiam View Post

    We are aware that having a big list is important in our marketing campaign.

    We have been mentioned again and again "The $$$ is in the list"

    With the Internet World keep changing, and the evolution of social media, are the common traffic generation methods still valid?

    So can anyone share how you generate traffic... build a huge list from it?
    Affiliates/Jvs are the most powerful ways to draw in loads of targeted traffic!
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  • Profile picture of the author Surminga
    PPC is the way forward in regards to getting quality and targeted traffic.
    Another one of my favourites is Stumble or Digg spikes
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesgan
    Originally Posted by IMiam View Post

    We are aware that having a big list is important in our marketing campaign.

    We have been mentioned again and again "The $$$ is in the list"

    With the Internet World keep changing, and the evolution of social media, are the common traffic generation methods still valid?

    So can anyone share how you generate traffic... build a huge list from it?
    Free Ways : Don't generate traffic, But put yourself in front of 'where traffic are'
    Paid Ways : Paid for your traffic in various ways and approaches.

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  • Profile picture of the author easypr
    If you invest "$$$" then their is lots of method from where your generate flood of traffic.

    1) PPC ( Google, Yahoo & Bing)
    2) Post Ads in Facebook & Local Business Listing Sites
    3) Email Marketing
    4) Paid Banner Ads
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  • Profile picture of the author kirajx
    I usually go with Media Buying which is buying ads from sites. I am giving away an eBook that has valuable information on how to get targeted traffic in my signature
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt Carlson
    Most of the common traffic methods are still valid.However,with e-mail marketing,the open rates are a lot lower than they used to be a couple of years ago.

    I have had great success with Youtube marketing,and not only in IM niche,I have build several five figure lists in niches like fitness,relationships and dog training,all with video traffic.

    What I have found is in most of the niches,instructional videos work very well.If you intend to build a list with Youtube traffic,use instructional videos.For generating affiliate sales(and leads),review videos work best.

    Making instructional videos is not very difficult.In the IM niche,you can use any free tool like your webcam,CamStudio or Windows Movie Maker.For more sofisticated screen capture videos,go with Camtasia.

    The same is true for other niches too.You can create quick,lead getting videos by using a few images and audio.If you feel like you don't have enough knowledge of that niche or wouldn't be able to create a great appeal,hire someone who fits the role.
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    • Profile picture of the author IMiam
      I understood you use Youtube videos to drive traffic and build your lists.

      Would you be kind enough to share how do you exactly work on it?

      Originally Posted by Matt Carlson View Post

      Most of the common traffic methods are still valid.However,with e-mail marketing,the open rates are a lot lower than they used to be a couple of years ago.

      I have had great success with Youtube marketing,and not only in IM niche,I have build several five figure lists in niches like fitness,relationships and dog training,all with video traffic.

      What I have found is in most of the niches,instructional videos work very well.If you intend to build a list with Youtube traffic,use instructional videos.For generating affiliate sales(and leads),review videos work best.

      Making instructional videos is not very difficult.In the IM niche,you can use any free tool like your webcam,CamStudio or Windows Movie Maker.For more sofisticated screen capture videos,go with Camtasia.

      The same is true for other niches too.You can create quick,lead getting videos by using a few images and audio.If you feel like you don't have enough knowledge of that niche or wouldn't be able to create a great appeal,hire someone who fits the role.
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  • Profile picture of the author IMiam
    I understand paid traffic is usually the best way to drive massive traffic and build a lists. It a matter you do it right to obtain "Laser Targeted" traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author CurtisSWN
    Distinction: a "flood" of traffic won't necessarily give you anything, a stream of TARGETED traffic however, WILL get you what you want, which I presume is SALES.
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  • Profile picture of the author Evocess
    Great thread!
    Happy to see you guys sharing your thoughts on how to generate traffic.

    Here are some techniques I implemented to generate traffic:
    -Article Submission
    -Directory Submission
    -Search Engine Submission
    -Forum Posting
    -Blog Commenting
    -Social Media Marketing
    -PPC
    -List building

    If you just implement it properly then a huge traffic will be generated.

    Hope it helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author vger596
    Originally Posted by IMiam View Post

    We are aware that having a big list is important in our marketing campaign.

    We have been mentioned again and again "The $$$ is in the list"

    With the Internet World keep changing, and the evolution of social media, are the common traffic generation methods still valid?

    So can anyone share how you generate traffic... build a huge list from it?
    You are right. "The money is in the list".

    I am using solo ads and ad swap to build my list. Other ways include forum, article marketing, clasified ad (including banner ad), video (read Youtube), etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author Devin X
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    How do you generate flood of traffic?
    Send out an email to your list. ^.^
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  • Profile picture of the author Marcus Rockey
    I do not rely on organic traffic too much because if your business is reliant on organic what the hell are you going to do when Google do their thing?

    Nope. A business is a business that can afford to pay for traffic and calculate how much each visitor is worth to their business.

    Don't discount Social Media though. It is still in its infancy.

    Marcus Rockey
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark T Lucas
    Paid traffic is the fastest way to build your list. Solo ads are effective, but costly. You may also consider ad swapping when your list reaches a certain amount of subscribers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Johnny12345
    Originally Posted by IMiam View Post

    So can anyone share how you generate traffic... build a huge list from it?

    It depends...

    If you want traffic QUICKLY, you'll need to use paid methods -- PPC, PPV, banner ads, etc.

    If COST is more important than speed, you can use a variety of methods such as article marketing, free classified ads, blogging, etc.

    There are no traffic "secrets."

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author tanjiehao
    Back-Linking is the key to a successful website after the Penguin update early last year. The more back-links to your site, the more traffic you will get.

    Here's a list of Back-Linking activities that I use personally:

    1. Content Syndication
    2. Blog Commenting
    3. Sponsoring WordPress Themes
    4. Article Directories
    5. SEO
    6. Video Marketing
    7. Forum Marketing
    8. Web 2.0
    9. Ego-Bait
    10. Interviews
    11. Social Networking
    12. Fiverr Gigs
    13. Google PPC

    I would recommend using a bit of all the strategies listed above. Diversification is key when you are creating back-links, and over the long-term Google will start picking up these back-links and your site will rank better on SERPs!

    Also, don't get too down on yourself if the website does not succeed for the first few months. An average website takes from 3 months to 2 years to start picking up traffic faster.

    I've written a massive guide on Back-Linking, you might want to check that out for a more in-depth explanation on the topic.

    If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll be more than happy to answer your questions!
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  • Profile picture of the author moneymakerway
    Whether you decide to get paid or free traffic you need unique targeted traffic. Posting blog and forum comments on sites related to your niche can be rewarding. There is also social media sites where you can make connections on another level.
    It's all about discipline and planning.
    If you want to pay for traffic try posting campaigns on facebook, placing banner ads on blogs and forums.
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  • Profile picture of the author nasuryono
    There's one equation that you should remember here: Money = Speed.

    Use paid advertising to drive traffic. My favorite is banner ads and solo ads.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Google Adwords is good if they dont ban your account. Microsoft Adcenter works well only in certain niches. Paying for advertising on high traffic websites and blogs will work well for you too. But you should also try your hand at some free marketing strategies. One in particular is Youtube.
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  • Profile picture of the author distar
    there are many websites that offer you free traffic. also how about introducing pay per click service as mentioned above. also use social media to promote your site .
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidOriolKing
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    The good traffic out there is paid traffic hand down because paid traffic ain't going to anywhere
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  • Profile picture of the author thu062012
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  • Profile picture of the author spope91
    Originally Posted by IMiam View Post

    We are aware that having a big list is important in our marketing campaign.

    We have been mentioned again and again "The $$$ is in the list"

    With the Internet World keep changing, and the evolution of social media, are the common traffic generation methods still valid?

    So can anyone share how you generate traffic... build a huge list from it?
    IMO, the best method of getting a big injection of targeted traffic, are solo-ads. If you're working with the right people, you can get astonishing results.
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    • Profile picture of the author IMiam
      There are indeed lot of method in getting traffic, whether it's free or paid, it up to individual preference. However, a mixture of both is the way to go.
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  • Profile picture of the author headmaster211
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    Whoever say "Money is in the list", its totally correct.
    For beginners, the aim is to build a list of 1000-1500 people quickly and then use is for listswap to grow it quickly.

    You can use PPC, PPV, Plenty of Fish is cheap and good source too, Banner Advertisements, Solo Ads, JV giveways, Ezine advertsing. These are few quick ways to build a list quickly. You can also start a FREE WSO in case you are looking to get into IM niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author stevesekhon
    How much does it cost to take your you tube video to #1 and what are the names of reliable services you've used to do it?
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