[emms]

Hey all,

I'm trying to promote my business, joining forums, link exchange, SEO tips and tricks, but how can I get more traffic to my site and get more business?

[a.g.r.c]

Keep your blog busy, be descript with wording and even if it is an off topic blog post try and drop in a few keywords.

My latest blog was totally unrelated to web dev... it was about a game. I dropped in this sentence to the post. (whilst taking a break from web design i like to play the occasional game)

From that it increases chances of people hitting the site looking for game related web design, which is quite a big niche market in itself.

Your doing the right things with link exhchanges and forums etc.

Maybe a local campaign? I have always found the best work comes from word of mouth in the local area.

Good luck.

[BritZin]

I notice you're from Northern Ireland. Theres a company I know of called "CoNet" (they're actually on this forum) http://www.designbyconet.com/ - They sometimes post on here looking for additional assitance / help on some of their projects, they're based in Belfast and are often wanting developers/designers in Northern Ireland only - So you might be what they need. You might want to drop them a line or send them an email, introducing yourself and ask if you could have first refusal on any surplus projects or if they'd be interested in using you as a freelancer or something? Worth a try?

Ben.

[emms]

SLGWN2P, on Apr 11 2009, 18:27, said:

I notice you're from Northern Ireland. Theres a company I know of called "CoNet" (they're actually on this forum) http://www.designbyconet.com/ - They sometimes post on here looking for additional assitance / help on some of their projects, they're based in Belfast and are often wanting developers/designers in Northern Ireland only - So you might be what they need. You might want to drop them a line or send them an email, introducing yourself and ask if you could have first refusal on any surplus projects or if they'd be interested in using you as a freelancer or something? Worth a try?

Ben.

Cheers Ben, thanks for that, Ill give it a go

[emms]

a.g.r.c, on Apr 10 2009, 23:57, said:

Keep your blog busy, be descript with wording and even if it is an off topic blog post try and drop in a few keywords.

My latest blog was totally unrelated to web dev... it was about a game. I dropped in this sentence to the post. (whilst taking a break from web design i like to play the occasional game)

From that it increases chances of people hitting the site looking for game related web design, which is quite a big niche market in itself.

Your doing the right things with link exhchanges and forums etc.

Maybe a local campaign? I have always found the best work comes from word of mouth in the local area.

Good luck.

Any ideas regarding a local campaign, becuase I had a similar idea, to sell my design skills locally... word of mouth is everythng in web design, well nearly everything , I'm teaming up with a few local graphic designers as a means of promoting my business locally but would love a few more ideas

[icecube_media]

You can use PPC for promoting your business. Its a great way to get new clients quickly. You can target your marketing campaign based on a geographical area, time and much more. It is really very flexible and powerful way of promotion.