Cyber Flopping!

The web is always changing and there are specific things that nobody seems to discuss about how to get traffic. Did you know that it actually takes less effort then before? By realizing some things about your customers and the way the internet is going, you can reach more people now.

The first secret is to have cool conversations where others can see them. Converse with other experts in your niche, as well as potential customers. You should do this by commenting on other blogs in your niche. Swipe their ideas to help you create something your customers would want to read. Link to their post from yours and they will get a notice called a “trackback” in their comments. Often, the conversation will start and bring you both more traffic.

A great way to talk to people is Twitter. Do a Twitter search to find potential customers talking about the type of products you sell. Watch them to watch what they do and interact with your prospects. As you talk to more people, you gain the attention of others who will talk to you.

Secret number two is your story. People don’t want to do business with companies, they want to work with people. What caused you to sell the products you sell? Do you have an interesting background story related to your business? Have you faced hard times in your life that relate directly to why you do what you do? Your story will bring more sales and better customers. This qualifies people and helps them get to know you better. Always think about the perception of you that your customers will take away from what you reveal, some things are better left unsaid.

Secret three is remembering that your audience people, too. People focus far too much on numbers, conversions, sales statistics, etc… Every one of your prospects is a human being, not a number. Do you like when you are forced to view a pop up window? They may not like it. Think about your customers first and the experience they have on your sites. There are two sides to your website, results and the experience of the user. You should think of both to get better sales with the same amount of traffic.

The fourth secret is relationships. Building the right relationships for your business can get you immediate massive traffic. I get a lot of joint venture requests every day. The ones I pay attention to are from people that I know and like. Imagine what would happen if you picked up the phone and asked your friend for help. Do you think that would work better than sending a spammy message to someone you don’t know?

You should also be building relationships with your customers. The better they know and like you, the more likely they’ll by what you sell. Do a show on Ustream, respond to people that comment on your blog posts, and deliver content they want to devour and enjoy.

The last secret is to find communities in your niche. There are already websites where thousands of your potential customers hang out. Find them and join up. Help others and answer questions they have, before you know it, they will start searching for you. The more people you help, the faster your reputation will grow. It takes some time, but before long, you’ll have a raving audience by becoming part of the community.