So, I've been testing a new method of generating free traffic to a couple of my websites and have to say that utilizing Google Groups as a traffic generation method proved quite effective. Despite the somewhat "spammy" nature of the idea, it's quite possible to generate highly targeted traffic utilizing the power of Google Groups. Google Groups is an entity of the Google algorithm, which allows people to create niche communities. There are millions of Groups on Google and finding them is quite simple.
To begin driving free quality traffic to your website utilizing Google Groups, follow these three simple steps (requires gmail account):
Step 1: Visit Google.com and type in your area of interest (make money online for instance). Once Google displays relevant results, simply click the "more" tab on the top of the web page.
Step 2: You're now displaying Google Groups, congratulations. Choose a group that you feel a best fit. One key aspect to keep in mind is that you shouldn't go after the largest groups you can find. Reason being is that they're too saturated, your link won't stick and may possibly be removed as spam. Your goal is to find a group with a reasonable amount of members, but not an overwhelming amount. My comfortable zone is around the 300-700 member area.
Step 3: Once you've found your group, join in. Once you've joined, you'll be able to post a new topic to the group, by clicking the "new post" selection. Wen posting your topic, ensure you use an enticing subject line. If your goal is to attract attention, use something like "Have a Computer? Make Money", something that's going to grab attention, but not come across as spam. In the message field enter a small amount of text. "Check out some of the free ways I can show you how to make money online'', followed by your website URL. The beautiful thing about Google Groups is that once you've submitted your posting, all member are automatically updated, in real time of a new post. This means emails to valid addresses, which are highly targeted, based on that particular group.
I completed some testing with Google Groups on another website of mine and showed a considerable amount of new visitors stemming from Google Groups, with only a few links being posted. Google will only allow you to join 10 groups at a time. Choose your groups wisely, post eye catching material and reap the benefits. Happy posting.
To begin driving free quality traffic to your website utilizing Google Groups, follow these three simple steps (requires gmail account):
Step 1: Visit Google.com and type in your area of interest (make money online for instance). Once Google displays relevant results, simply click the "more" tab on the top of the web page.
Step 2: You're now displaying Google Groups, congratulations. Choose a group that you feel a best fit. One key aspect to keep in mind is that you shouldn't go after the largest groups you can find. Reason being is that they're too saturated, your link won't stick and may possibly be removed as spam. Your goal is to find a group with a reasonable amount of members, but not an overwhelming amount. My comfortable zone is around the 300-700 member area.
Step 3: Once you've found your group, join in. Once you've joined, you'll be able to post a new topic to the group, by clicking the "new post" selection. Wen posting your topic, ensure you use an enticing subject line. If your goal is to attract attention, use something like "Have a Computer? Make Money", something that's going to grab attention, but not come across as spam. In the message field enter a small amount of text. "Check out some of the free ways I can show you how to make money online'', followed by your website URL. The beautiful thing about Google Groups is that once you've submitted your posting, all member are automatically updated, in real time of a new post. This means emails to valid addresses, which are highly targeted, based on that particular group.
I completed some testing with Google Groups on another website of mine and showed a considerable amount of new visitors stemming from Google Groups, with only a few links being posted. Google will only allow you to join 10 groups at a time. Choose your groups wisely, post eye catching material and reap the benefits. Happy posting.
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