5 Ways to Use Digg and StumbleUpon to Generate Traffic
Social networking sites like Digg and StumbleUpon can be great generators of free traffic. It does require a little work, like all things worth doing but the benefits can easily outweigh the efforts you put forth. I’ve compiled ten do’s and don’ts for the sites.
- Try to avoid being perceived as a spammer, even if you tactics are indeed spamarific. Have others submit your content first, don’t vote for or review your content from your account, etc. It’s tempting I know, but refrain… really. The last thing you want is for all your hard work to be discounted by you trying to get it out there too aggressively.
- No brainer here: Submit good content… nuff said.
- Linkbait your titles, descriptions and keywords dont just copy and paste or summarize the content. There have been a few stories lately about men marrying dogs (literally) for one reason or another (a curse comes to mind)… so I said what the hey and went with – Man marries real bitch to …..? Easy and common tactic but easy to overlook when you’re thinking “Social Bookmarking” rather than “Linkbait”.
- Network with others trying to do the same in an effort to cross-promote. Say you have a great e-book product, if you find other marketers that may have say a great affiliate program for example. Work together submitting articles for one another and promoting each others products. There are organizations out there like this, including traffic swapping, banner swapping, etc.
- Include Digg and Stumble widgets on your content so it can easily be submitted by others.
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Great tips, I will definitely be implementing them! I’m really new to Digg and StumbleUpon, so that’s super helpful. Thanks! Great blog!
Thanks Julia, we try.
Great tips, I have been looking for information of this topic and this is the first I have found, not just the digg and stumble upon but the whole blog has great information.
Thanks for putting it all in one spot!
Great advice! I’ll be sure to follow it. AND I will digg and stumble upon you.
and now digg has a new toolbar with great good features
Appreciate the info, will be keeping up with you for more great advice.
Good stuff! I already use Stumbleupon and I’ll give Digg a try.
nice tips man
Simon from http://poker-proffesional.blogspot.com/
nice tips, like to learn more about promoting stuff in digg
Great comments on using Digg to get traffic! Thanks for the info – I will start using this information today!
Hi Clinton,
Excellent advice. Especially the content tip. If you can provide something of value to people they will find you.
Thanks for sharing your insight
Ryan
Hello Clinton,
great tip!thank you for sharing!
much appreciated!
All the best,
Laurentiu
I’m not so active with digg and stumble..
Great ideas! Will implement those I have not already implemented. Check out my other alter ego blogs: justmyepinion.com and employmentenvy.com. I want to be a Blog Queen!
I agree more people need to be aware of the traffic that these sites can generate. There are great plugins you can use with any WordPress installation that will allow you to easily integrate easy bookmarking with almost any social networking site around. I have had great success getting traffic from Technorati and especially Twitter. My newest blog is built around being able to easily share content because i have found this to be so effective. Good job getting the word out!
Many thanks for sharing such an informative article with all of us. I’ve bookmarked your blog will come back for a re-read again. Keep up the great work.