Four sure-fire ways to increase web traffic

You always want more traffic to your site. If you're running an e-Commerce site, more visits mean more potential customers. If you're promoting your services, more visitors mean more hits/impressions to report. But how do you bring people to your site? You can start by following these simple traffic-building tips:

• Help people find your site. Since most people find sites by using search engines, it makes the most sense to continually submit your site to these sites. (Notice we said continually; submitting your site just once a year may not yield the traffic-building results you're looking for.) Also, review each search engine site to see how you can increase your ranking.
• Provide the best content possible. If you make sure the viewer always gets what she's looking for when she visits your website, she'll not only come back but also possibly suggest your site to others.
• Make some friends. Unless you have a very unique product or service, chances are there are a number of related websites that you could share links with. Contact the web administrator of these sites and set up reciprocal links. You might even consider purchasing ad space on those websites.
• Don't forget the old-fashioned way. While it may seem "so yesterday," a simple press release sent to the right people can mean thousands of potential visits.