Targeted Traffic vs. Untargeted Traffic?

ExpertDomino · 07-11-2005, 12:07 AM

Would you rather get 1000 untarged traffic or 1 targeted traffic? Which one do you prefer? Which one is the overall consensus for being better? Would like your thoughts.

ED

paxton · 07-11-2005, 12:10 AM

Depends on the domain/website. If it's a parking page lander, I'd prefer 1000 untargeted visitors. If it's a developed real estate site selling estates in Beverly Hills, CA I would prefer 1 targeted visitor.

One targeted surfer could potentially yield 6 or 7 figure sale.

quality · 07-11-2005, 02:52 AM

In the long run targetted traffic is best and the most
sustainable business model. Only the big traffic websites
which have the volumes can live off untargetted traffic.

Jimmy Changa · 07-11-2005, 04:19 AM

the 1000 visits is tempting, even though the targeted is much better.

hmmm... I think I'd like to work on the 1000.

***SpareDomains*** · 07-11-2005, 04:20 AM

definitely targeted as that would convert, but if the ratio is 1000 to 1 then maybe I would take the untargeted and hope 1 of the 1000 was interested.

CrazyTech · 07-11-2005, 09:38 AM

I would very rarely to almost never use untargetted visitors unless they were very, very cheap. I'd only use it for a parking page as well. I'd rather have the 1 targeted visitor to be honest because your chances go up when that person is actually looking for what you offer. Obviously this is an extreme example of 1 to 1000 but I'd still think hard about the one for sure.

StudioWorks · 07-11-2005, 09:44 AM

I always prefer targeted traffic.

mole · 07-11-2005, 10:43 AM

What differentiates the two?

Castlemelody · 07-11-2005, 10:45 AM

An untargetted traffic can still be turned into good sale if you have a good landing page.

Between 1 targetted traffic and 1000 untargetted traffic, I will prefer the untargetted for as long as these are real persons and not computer generated (or fraud). There is a big chance that more than one of those 1,000 will buy. The key is to tailor your sales page or landing page such that it becomes an effective sales pitch.

Take care!

DJ-Sound · 07-11-2005, 11:24 AM

if your talking about buying wholesale traffic, neither choice would do anything...

but if your talking real traffic like overture, adwords or seo. Defently targetted traffic.

When I had my DJ business I was only getting 2-5 unique visitors a day, but they were so targetted I had daily calls. each one of those visitors was a $750 check, all I had to do is get them intrested enough on my website to call my company.

Lyte · 07-11-2005, 02:51 PM

Where is/are the best place to get targeted traffic??

And, how can one be sure if it's real live people visiting your site... vs. just some automated click??

Jimmy Changa · 07-11-2005, 03:50 PM

Question of the year.

DJ-Sound · 07-11-2005, 04:09 PM

www.overture.com

Lyte · 07-11-2005, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by DJ-Sound

www.overture.com

Does Overture beat out Adwords?? Is so... why so??

Thanks!

Lyte

DJ-Sound · 07-12-2005, 01:45 AM

I prefer overture alitte more than adwords because its no BS. Instant traffic in pratically whatever amount you can afford.

Adwords, well lots of tweaking, your ads don't get instant top rankings and just slowly increase in traffic. And with my experences the conversion rate is way lower than with overture, even though overture is alot more per visitor. I prefer it and find its usually higher quality traffic in some cases. It all depends on the site your advertising, many people will suggest both adwords and overture. But I would suggest at least trying putting all your buget to overture.

If the traffic isn't converting on either network hire some professional writers to make your website sell better and get your conversion rate up, with the huge expenses of ppc you have to have a good converting website or else your just wasting your money.

Good luck!

thekingstooge · 07-12-2005, 02:44 AM

Obviously the best way to get untargeted ttraffic is through search engines and as someone said before it depends on the site. As for the question 'Would you rather get 1000 untarged traffic or 1 targeted traffic' In terms of raw numbers of course you'd want the untargeted trafffic unless there is more merit in that single targeted traffic.

sunken · 07-12-2005, 12:41 PM

I think it also depends on what the item you are trying to sell is. If you are trying to sell a high priced ticket item that only the most interested would buy, than 1 targetted visitor would be worth more. If it's general items like CD's, DVD's or books, then untargetted could turn into targetted if they just happen to see something they like.

vimkar · 07-12-2005, 01:40 PM

if the untargeted hits are from surf sites , well than i prefer the targeted one ...

EbookLover · 07-12-2005, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by ExpertDomino

Would you rather get 1000 untarged traffic or 1 targeted traffic? Which one do you prefer? Which one is the overall consensus for being better? Would like your thoughts.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/parking-and-traffic-monetization/105604-targeted-traffic-vs-untargeted-traffic.html

ED

Niether. Both are useless. The chances of making one conversion with either is about ZERO.

Originally Posted by Lyte

Does Overture beat out Adwords?? Is so... why so??

Thanks!

Lyte

It all depends on the product you sell, from my experience. But I agree, Overture (now Yahoo Search Marketing) has less BS to put up with. Anything produced by Google = BS anymore.

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Jimmy Changa PlanetBurrito.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 642	the 1000 visits is tempting, even though the targeted is much better. hmmm... I think I'd like to work on the 1000. __________________ My Current Domain Listings. Celebrity & Model Website Portal I ate some prunes today and they didn't do shit for me! - Jimmy Changa

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*SpareDomains* Business Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,462	definitely targeted as that would convert, but if the ratio is 1000 to 1 then maybe I would take the untargeted and hope 1 of the 1000 was interested.

07-11-2005, 09:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
CrazyTech NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,043	I would very rarely to almost never use untargetted visitors unless they were very, very cheap. I'd only use it for a parking page as well. I'd rather have the 1 targeted visitor to be honest because your chances go up when that person is actually looking for what you offer. Obviously this is an extreme example of 1 to 1000 but I'd still think hard about the one for sure.

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mole Insectivora Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under Ground Posts: 2,164	What differentiates the two? __________________ If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties. Sir Francis Bacon

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Castlemelody NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 272	An untargetted traffic can still be turned into good sale if you have a good landing page. Between 1 targetted traffic and 1000 untargetted traffic, I will prefer the untargetted for as long as these are real persons and not computer generated (or fraud). There is a big chance that more than one of those 1,000 will buy. The key is to tailor your sales page or landing page such that it becomes an effective sales pitch. Take care! __________________ Allan S. Hugo (Send Me A Private Message Now) Logo design, mascot design, icon design, website design Turning the waves of internet services! Paypal or credit card with 30-day full refund guarantee.

07-11-2005, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
DJ-Sound Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,812	if your talking about buying wholesale traffic, neither choice would do anything... but if your talking real traffic like overture, adwords or seo. Defently targetted traffic. When I had my DJ business I was only getting 2-5 unique visitors a day, but they were so targetted I had daily calls. each one of those visitors was a $750 check, all I had to do is get them intrested enough on my website to call my company.

07-11-2005, 02:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lyte Pros Against Prejudice Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,738	Where is/are the best place to get targeted traffic?? And, how can one be sure if it's real live people visiting your site... vs. just some automated click??

07-11-2005, 03:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jimmy Changa PlanetBurrito.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 642	Question of the year. __________________ My Current Domain Listings. Celebrity & Model Website Portal I ate some prunes today and they didn't do shit for me! - Jimmy Changa

07-11-2005, 04:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
DJ-Sound Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,812	www.overture.com

07-12-2005, 01:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
DJ-Sound Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,812	I prefer overture alitte more than adwords because its no BS. Instant traffic in pratically whatever amount you can afford. Adwords, well lots of tweaking, your ads don't get instant top rankings and just slowly increase in traffic. And with my experences the conversion rate is way lower than with overture, even though overture is alot more per visitor. I prefer it and find its usually higher quality traffic in some cases. It all depends on the site your advertising, many people will suggest both adwords and overture. But I would suggest at least trying putting all your buget to overture. If the traffic isn't converting on either network hire some professional writers to make your website sell better and get your conversion rate up, with the huge expenses of ppc you have to have a good converting website or else your just wasting your money. Good luck!

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Targeted Traffic vs. Untargeted Traffic?

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