If you have just started a new website and are checking your stats wondering where the visitors are, you are not alone. Many people think that if the buy or make a website then the visitors and sales will just appear.
Unfortunately this isn't the case. Getting visitors is a difficult job that is an ongoing problem. Consider the competition. There were approximately 183 million websites in the first quarter of 2009. That gives a lot of places for people to visit before they get to you.
You have to do something that will make your website seem more attractive to visit than the others. Firstly people have to know about your website. A blog will give them this basic information. Secondly, a blog will allow you to comment daily on whatever you want. This will feed into the net and become a draw for people looking for something to read. Your business pages will be fairly static, but the blog can change every day, drawing people in. Once they have read your blog they will visit your site. And as they get to know you through you blog, they will be more comfortable buying from you.
A blog is therefore a vital part of your armoury. If you want to get visitors then you need to set up a blog, and update it as often as possible.
Starting a blog does not have to be expensive. In fact it can be free! If you visit wordpress.com you can easily start a blog completely free. Start updating it daily. Mention your site, and link to your site, but also comment on news and events - whatever people are searching for online. Be topical and you will soon find that your blog is driving visitors to your site.
Good luck!
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