If you’re an online marketer you need traffic – and a lot of it.
Why?
Because your traffic is your customers and more customers means more money.
How do you actually get more traffic though? And, once you’ve started to get it, how do you convince them to buy from you?
There are various things you can do to encourage more people to your website and make it more visible in the search engine rankings. And no, that doesn’t mean plastering it in bright colours with loads of flashing images.
Here are 4 ways to help boost your traffic. Remember though, gaining more traffic isn’t going to happen over night. It is something that’s going to require commitment on your part.
1. Keywords
This is hardly going to be a surprise as keywords are vital when it comes to online marketing.
You are the person who knows your business best and your market. As such, you should have a fair idea of what they are likely to be searching for when they need your products or services. So by using those keywords, you’ll attract more of your target market.
Of course that doesn’t mean stuffing them in your web copy left right and centre. You must incorporate them sensitively within your SEO website content, articles and blogs. Oh yes, keywords aren’t just for your web copy. Everything you write and publish on the web has the potential to drive traffic so make sure you optimise all your opportunities.
The main thing to remember is to ensure your choice of keywords is correct and relevant to what you do. After all, loads of traffic is all well and good but not very useful if they are not looking for what you offer.
2. Adding video
Have you noticed how many companies are now using video marketing?
More and more people are watching videos online so it makes sense to give them what they want by adding one to your website or setting up your own YouTube channel (which can be linked to your website).
What should your video be on?
Well, you can make short videos that showcase your products, act as interactive ‘how to’ guides, case studies and even video testimonials. The possibilities are endless.
3. Picture galleries
When you walk into a physical shop you have the advantage of being able to see what you’re going to buy, you can touch it and even try it out.
But online marketing doesn’t allow you to do that – well, other than see it.
No one likes to buy something without seeing it first so make sure your website offers high quality images of your products (coupled with detailed descriptions) so they know exactly what they’ll be getting.
4. Regular contact with customers
Keeping in touch with your customers will open up sales opportunities and allow you to add value by giving advice and tips.
Whether you do that through newsletters or email marketing it gives you the ability to maintain regular contact with your customers and prospective customers.
These 4 ideas are simple to instigate but very effective and can make a huge difference to your traffic.
Your website needs traffic if it’s going to be effective. If you’ve invested heavily in your online presence it makes sense to ensure people see it.
But it not only has to attract visitors, it also has to convert them into buying customers. You can read more about conversion here.