I've just been wondering where everyone else finds potential visitors for their websites.
Social Sites vs. blogs/forums
Does social media, such as Facebook, Google +, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. or visiting forums and blogs related to your niche have better results?
I've had traffic from all of them, but the ones that actually stayed long enough to read anything on my pages/posts according to Google Analytics are mostly the ones that came through related blogs and forums.
What's your thoughts on this? Is it a bad idea to have too many links from other related sites going to your site?
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Freedomseekr
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Hi Katie,
Thanks for stopping by and sorry I'm just getting back here...
Anyways, I agree that it can be a combination of these things. One thing I've noticed is lately when sharing posts/pages on any of the social networks I've taken more time to say something about it first and what it could help people with if they read it. So far, it seems to be helping and people are staying there longer.
Thanks for stopping by and sorry I'm just getting back here...
Anyways, I agree that it can be a combination of these things. One thing I've noticed is lately when sharing posts/pages on any of the social networks I've taken more time to say something about it first and what it could help people with if they read it. So far, it seems to be helping and people are staying there longer.
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BIS
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My belief that social media can be a lot of 'noise' and it's quite possible to be successful without trying to do Facebook etc.... Unless you can capture the right people it can take an awful lot of your time. (I'm not advocating you shouldn't do it - just that you should put your efforts to the ones that yield the most effective results)
Freedomseekr
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Thanks for your insights, Bis! I agree there's a lot of "noise" on all of them.
It certainly would seem to matter which people you're trying to get to...I guess it's a good idea to focus on finding the people that are actually interested in the niche you're promoting on social media sites first.
It certainly would seem to matter which people you're trying to get to...I guess it's a good idea to focus on finding the people that are actually interested in the niche you're promoting on social media sites first.
steveo5770
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Do you have a Facebook page for your business yet? I'll give it a like:)
Freedomseekr
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Well, I really should get that done! I keep putting that off...probably why I haven't had much success with Facebook. I only have my personal one yet. Once I get a business one done, I'll let you know. But, if you've got one already, I'll give yours a like. Thanks Steve! :)
steveo5770
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steveo5770
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I just write a lot of content based on low hanging fruit and Google sends people to me. Is use G+ because those posts rank well and rank quickly. I don't use social media because I can't seem to figure out how to make it worth my time. Writing new content however, IS worth my time:)
Freedomseekr
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Hi Steve,
It does seem G+ posts rank quite well compared to the rest. I'm thinking that's what I'll need to work on more again is the low hanging fruit keywords.
That's one of my problems with social media, I end up getting sidetracked when I'm there, and end up spending a lot of time I could have used more wisely, lol. Writing new content is certainly worth the time, which is something I need to get going on again.
Thanks for the advice, it certainly helps. :)
It does seem G+ posts rank quite well compared to the rest. I'm thinking that's what I'll need to work on more again is the low hanging fruit keywords.
That's one of my problems with social media, I end up getting sidetracked when I'm there, and end up spending a lot of time I could have used more wisely, lol. Writing new content is certainly worth the time, which is something I need to get going on again.
Thanks for the advice, it certainly helps. :)
steveo5770
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G+ is easy to work with and effective. I wouldn't say people shouldn't use social media. Obviously people are having success with it. I just haven't figured it out myself. But writing more content always seems to work so I stick with that :)
spbpt
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I am addicted to fb so will likely try to get it to work for me as I have a ton of friends there.....Susan
Freedomseekr
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Hi Susan,
Certainly doesn't hurt to try, especially if you already have a lot of friends there. Using social media does seem to help, especially if you don't go wandering off track too far. Which is something I really need to work on...not getting distracted for hours at a time while there.
Certainly doesn't hurt to try, especially if you already have a lot of friends there. Using social media does seem to help, especially if you don't go wandering off track too far. Which is something I really need to work on...not getting distracted for hours at a time while there.
steveo5770
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The problem for me is that I see tons of paid posts on facebook now and I automatically tune them out. If it looks promotional in any way, I ignore it so I assume others will do the same. The keyword here is "assume" which always gets me into trouble:)
boomergp08
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I'm a big fan of social media especially the niche specific communities on Google Plus and Facebook.
Freedomseekr
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Hi Robert,
Thanks for the ideas! I'll have to check into those more. I'm on both Google plus and Facebook, but haven't really gotten into the communities aspect yet. Not quite sure how to go about using them, but I'll have to learn soon.
Thanks for the ideas! I'll have to check into those more. I'm on both Google plus and Facebook, but haven't really gotten into the communities aspect yet. Not quite sure how to go about using them, but I'll have to learn soon.
boomergp08
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In Facebook you just click on "Groups" in the left side menu on the Home page and then do a search for the niche specific community you are looking for.
On Google Plus you go to the menu drop down upper left corner of the screen under Google logo (it may say Profile with a down arrow next to it). Place your mouse pointer on top of it and in the drop down select Communities. Then do a search for your specific niche.
On Google Plus you go to the menu drop down upper left corner of the screen under Google logo (it may say Profile with a down arrow next to it). Place your mouse pointer on top of it and in the drop down select Communities. Then do a search for your specific niche.
Freedomseekr
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Thanks again here Robert! I didn't realize that's what "Groups" was for in Facebook...now I know! And, Google plus, I'm still learning how to use it properly....so I wasn't sure where to find the Communities either. I'll give these a try then, thanks for explaining...it sure helps :)
