Traffic?

[David Jackson]

What do you do when you have done all you know, all you've been told and still no traffic?

Steve, I've found article marketing to be an excellent way to build up your traffic and get people to link to you. Plus return to your site over and over ogain. And the results are almost immediate. But there is one huge caveat. You have to be committed to it. While you may get instant gratification, just writing one or two articles isn't going to do anything for you long-term. You have to write a lot of articles consistently over time to reap the big-time rewards. Unfortunately, that requires patience which most marketers don't have. I do.

David Jackson

[Lynn Terry]

I agree. You'll also need the articles to lead into specific content on your site, content that has a very clear message and a strong call to action.

I suggest you focus first on getting your website exactly the way you want it - domain name, combining blogs/sites, etc before you invest time & energy into the marketing.

[StephenT]

What can I do about domain name? I have had acommonpath for nearly two years. I can't change it now. I do think I need to focus more on the site(s) so that they are not so fragmented!

[watzzupsport]

Hi Lynne

I just realized you were asking about my site as well

The one I have in my sig is one that I am looking to have a more commercial opportunity after having it as purely a personal blog for a few years. for that

I recieved 847 visits for august and up to the 14th sept have had 387


The other two blogs that I have spent time with

89 visits for August
17 to Sept 14th

28 visits for August .
13 to Sept 14th

Regards Russell

[Lynn Terry]

What can I do about domain name? I have had acommonpath for nearly two years. I can't change it now. I do think I need to focus more on the site(s) so that they are not so fragmented!

I answered this in the other thread with your site review(s) - but for the sake of anyone reading along here I recommended a 301 Permanent Redirect to his other related domain.

[Lynn Terry]

The one I have in my sig is one that I am looking to have a more commercial opportunity after having it as purely a personal blog for a few years. for that

I recieved 847 visits for august and up to the 14th sept have had 387

http://www.watzzupsport.com

Hi Russell,

What is the source of your traffic. And is that unique visitors, or just visits?

Your sidebars really distract from the main content area. I would recommend that you streamline that a bit so that the eye falls naturally on the page where you most want it to.

The copy at the top right for the opt-in box needs to be short 'n sweet - with a compelling reason to subscribe.

The banner at the top left needs no explanation - so remove the text above it and pull it up to the top of the left column.

Put your focus on the content area - this is where you'll see the highest conversions. See: Best Placement For Affiliate Links & Banners

[watzzupsport]

Hi Lynn,

Sorry must be the time difference I miss seeing your posts to get a timely response back to you.

* 884
Visits

* 811
Absolute Unique Visitors

* 1,254
Pageviews

* 1.42
Average Pageviews

* 00:01:12
Time on Site

* 79.98%
Bounce Rate

* 89.82%
New Visits

I will put those actions you suggest in place, I am finding the theme I am using to be to squishy as you say.


Regards Russell

[Lynn Terry]

I think those tweaks will make a big difference. Let me know when you get some changes made and we'll take a second look

[watzzupsport]

Hi Lynn,

Put the changes in place, I have done a survey of the people that have subscribed to my list and will modify the content toward the responses.

Regards Russell

[Lynn Terry]

Always a great idea! Some of my best content has come from asking my readers what they want - and delivering exactly that!