As a small business, you’ve spent a lot of money on a website. It’s not a case of ‘if you build it, they will come.’ You need to promote your website to increase your site traffic.
One way to reach a wider audience is to promote your website on other sites. Here are some sites you can get your website on for free.
Online Directories for Businesses
Some online directories are local and others are high-profile platforms. They all pretty much work the same way. You submit your website’s URL and additional information about your business, and these sites incorporate your information into their data banks. This way, your link will appear in searches. Being on these sites also improves your website’s SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
Here are some directories to link to.
Google My Business
Apple Maps
Bing Places
Yellow Pages
Angies List
Yahoo! Local
Better Business Bureau
Mapquest
eLocal
Yellow Book
Social Media
Social media channels are all great places for promoting your website. Be sure to include a link to your website in the About section of each social media platform you’re on. Social media goes beyond just Facebook. Check out these social media channels you can participate in:
Instagram
Snapchat
LinkedIn Company Directory
Pinterest
Yelp
Twitter
Promote your website and increase your online traffic.