Marketing a Directory thread

[bluenoser]

Marketing a Directory

I have a web-directory that I started from scratch that I am trying to market. Right now I have approx 2000 uniques a month, and I would like to double that in the next couple of months.

My issue at the moment is time, I do not have a lot of time to work on link exchanges and such. What are some good ways to increase traffic that don't require too much time?

 

[flishess]

I put together an article that might help you out: http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=153041

 

[bluenoser]

I just checked it out, thanks for the information

 

[dejaone]

2,000 unique a month isn't bad. good luck

 

[bluenoser]

2,000 unique a month isn't bad. good luck

No its not, but why aim for the moon when you can shoot for the stars

 

[flishess]

If you don't have time to find people to exchange links with go to www.linkmarket.net, with them you don't have to do anything people will ask you to exchange links.

 

[bluenoser]

That is a good idea, I will bookmark them for tomorrow.

 

[snoopi]

bluenoser, are you generating any profit with that traffic, and if yes how much (approx)? Good luck with it.

 

[bluenoser]

Yes, and less than $100 per month

but that has only been for the last 3 months

 

[flishess]

You should setup some kind of banner advertising that lets you sell banner impressions/text ads. I know you can find some good ones on www.hotscripts.com

 

[weblord]

If you don't have time to find people to exchange links with go to www.linkmarket.net, with them you don't have to do anything people will ask you to exchange links.

linkmarket.net is no longer free you need to upgrade and pay monthly U.S.$24+

 

[flishess]

it only cost if you want to ask others for link exchnage, you don't have to pay to let them ask you. It takes longer, but it's free.

 

[weblord]

ah i see thanks for explaining

 

[bluenoser]

You should setup some kind of banner advertising that lets you sell banner impressions/text ads. I know you can find some good ones on www.hotscripts.com

I have one set up, but it is not automatic at the moment. I advertise on numerous webmaster sites but it seems that I still don't get enough traffic for such a program.

I am also going to set up a sponsored link section on the side for each category at a cost per month, and maybe in the future a featured section for a significant one time cost.

These things will boost my revenue, but not my traffic which is what I am focusing on for the time being.

 

[drifta]

If you don't have time to find people to exchange links with go to www.linkmarket.net, with them you don't have to do anything people will ask you to exchange links.

i found linkmarket to be spammy (getting requests from casinos etc for a kids site)

 

[weblord]

here's some free reciprocal link im using myself
http://www.linkalizer.com
http://www.link-vault.com << - requires you have .php
http://www.smartsubmission.com

 

[bluenoser]

here's some free reciprocal link im using myself
http://www.linkalizer.com
http://www.link-vault.com << - requires you have .php
http://www.smartsubmission.com

I have tried the three of those and the only one I liked was link Vault. However since they don't accept directories it doesn't help me out with marketing my DIRECTORY

I apoligize if I sound snotty....