wicken Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hello! I was just wondering how all of you promote your site. I need more traffic, but it seems so confusing all these different ways to promote. not to mention some of the pricing. Thanks for any info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Need to make sure you have keywords. Some people use Google keywords (I do not) or have a designer optimize your site for you. HTH,Funky Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicken Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Ok, what do you mean by keywords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Keywords - also known as metatags are the words that get picked up in a search. Not knowing what type of website you have, let's say it is all candles - you would have keywords such as: "votive, romatic aroma scents gifts, hand crafted Candles, Handmade soy & paraffin candles, Wholesale & retail candle company" etc. They are words that people would google search (for example) and your company site would be listed. hope i explained that ok. I just woke up from a nap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondCreek Candles Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi, We promote our site constantly. We had a few T-Shirts done up with printed logo's and I have graphics placed on my cars. As far as online I am signed up with definates.com and have a promotional running presently with targeted traffic. Just remember if you go for traffic programs TARGETED is the key word here. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I offer some very good advertising for craft websites at really good rates. I own and operate three online crafters marketplaces... please do check them out.<links removed>If you or anyone has questions I am here and return all emails asap!!Prim Blessings,Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Some of my traffic is generated by Google / MSN searches. People are looking for a certain fragrance or type of candle, for example.A lot of my traffic is generated by satisfied customers who post links to my site on another site. For example, I just had this link pointed out to me yesterday. I was surprised, shocked, and humbled! (I don't handle being praised well. LOL I'm happy, but at the same time it makes me a tad embarrassed. heh heh)http://bathdelicious.com/featured-product.htmlHTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyrose Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 As a retired webdesigner, I'll tell you that a great way to promote your site without spending much money is to promote it off the web.. locally. Sounds silly but it works. I've seen several small busnesses in my area do it. By having t-shirts printed, magnets for your car. local ads & flyers with your web address printed largely. I live in a large metro area though. I guess for someone out in the country it wouldn't do as much for you to do it this way. But otherwise it's a great way to build up your web business with local customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Wow! What a promo! Hard to beat that seal of approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks! I guess I need to copy that seal and add it to my site. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweek Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi,We promote our site constantly. We had a few T-Shirts done up with printed logo's and I have graphics placed on my cars. As far as online I am signed up with definates.com and have a promotional running presently with targeted traffic. Just remember if you go for traffic programs TARGETED is the key word here. Good LuckYes, Listen to Diamond Creek, They REALLY know how to promote themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweek Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I offer some very good advertising for craft websites at really good rates. I own and operate three online crafters marketplaces... please do check them out.<links removed>If you or anyone has questions I am here and return all emails asap!!Prim Blessings,Sheila Hey, quick question... How can you write an unbiased review of someones candle if you make and sell them your self? And if the site is for candle customers, why would you list candle making supply sites?Also "thecandlebuzz"..... seems really familiar? Where have I seen a site like that?Hummmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Sheila, we prohibit self-promotion on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I like sandyrose's way.I think that is the way to advertise.Locals.I do shows but some live almost 30-40 miles who buy.I live in a rural area and what I really think is getting that certain scent someone wants is the selling point.I took my candles to a clinic I organize and people spent a long time trying to decide so that made me happy.They liked them all.Even was told by someone he could smell them coming around the building.He got one and I had other sales.Lids on and people loved them.I just haven't been out promoting.GOOGLE and MSN sounds good too but have no idea how to do that.I do get traffic on my site and happy about that.Of course I click in myself at least once or twice a day.HA!!!!Off to make candles,tarts and lotion.I am 2 weeks behind.Deaths, clinic,and I was sick week-end and yesterday.Now I am ready.Was able to get to candle supply place today and now I will be going FULL FORCE for 3 days.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Type in the word "search engines" and start listing your site with every single one that comes up. It is very tedious and time consuming, but pays off in the end.It may take awhile too - no one that I know put a website up one day and it took off the next. I have had mine for 4+ years and I still only get about 150-250 visitors a day, but I do get visitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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