[mexham]

Hi there, just wondering what peoples thoughts are on submitting your websites to online directories and buying traffic?

There are so many free directories out there, some know, many not, and all sorts of submission services free and paid for advertised all over the show. I'm sure you've all seen the 'submit your site to 900 directories' for $9.99 etc etc. Is there any use to this? Has anyone ever found they get web traffic/sales and improved ranking from zapping your site on as many online directories as possible?


The other thing I've seen is where you buy traffic.. 10,000 unique visitors for $50 sort of thing. Has anyone tried one of these either? What seems to happen is these companies buy dead domain names or pay certain sites to pop up or under your webpage when visitors enter them. They are supposed to be tagged to similiar sites as your. So is semi targeted traffic. It should be pretty easy to track with google analytics which would help and be pretty interesting I reckon.

For me the more traffic I get the better, as it could always lead to a sale, and help spread word of mouth. I would recoup the cost pretty quick if any sales did come through. But I don't want to give out a bad impression, and I wonder if such a service might create that. Personaly I have a popup blocker, or just close any before they load up.

thanks,
Mike