Chinese Medicine Notes

5 Tips to Promote Your Website

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Yael

I will start by saying that I am no big expert about SEO.
I’m not a small expert either.
I’m a person who has a lot to do with websites, as this is what I do- run and manage websites- and along the way I learn new things.

Those of us who have a website, should also teach themselves about promoting the website.
If you have someone doing it for you- that’s great, but even then, there are things you can do all on your own. I think it’s important to know how to do at least some of the things by yourself, and some of it can be done completely off-line.
I am here to give 5 tips, 5 of many tips, hoping it will help you grow traffic to your website.

1. SEOBook
I can’t talk from my personal experience, but SEOBook has been around for a long time and I hear nothing but praises. On the website you will find links to an active forum, an on-line course and much more.

2. Complementary & Alternative Marketing
Lisa’s e-Book again??
Yes, I’m mentioning it again, because it’s an important book to have, with great useful information that can help you on your way.

3. Problogger
Darren Rowse, aka Problogger, is one of the most successful bloggers out there.
Based in Australia, he helps people make the most out of blogging- money wise and content wise.
Why? I guess it’s because he decided to just do it.
I am very happy that he decided to go for it, as I find his blog extremely useful. He has a very smart point of view, very practical and I also find him to be quite modest. Start following him and you’ll have a lot to work with.

4. Facebook
My best friend Anne won’t join the fun on Facebook as she feels it will suck on valuable time, and she’s right, it can easily turn into something you will be busy with most hours of the day. But you can also make sure it will be a great way to market your website and keep in touch with patients and potential patients!

5. Signature
Many people still don’t add a signature at the end of messages- either on e-mail or forums, even when leaving a comment on a blog.
Why is that, can anyone tell me? I mean, it’s such a basic way to let people know how to find you.
So start adding that personal signature- your name, website URL and even your Twitter, if you twitt.
And if you leave a comment on a blog, make sure you leave your full name, e-mail address and URL.

Over to you
Do you have any other sources that you think are good that you would like to share? Do you have more ideas about promoting your website?
Leave a comment, I would love to read and learn more.