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Using Digg To Drive More Traffic To Your Site

Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by sandra in News

Digg is a social media/social bookmarking site that can help share your content with millions of people worldwide. Whether you post your content yourself or someone “Diggs” it, Digg is like voting for your favorite article or content. The more “votes” it receives, the more popular it becomes and the more traffic and visibility your business and website receives. Posting your content to Digg is one of the most effective ways to establish yourself as an expert and to drive potential buyers to your website.

Here are a few suggestions to get the most benefit from Digg for your business and/or services:

1. When you set up your profile, make sure it as comprehensive and informative as possible. Be sure to include your website and blog links. When someone reads your content and wants to know more about you, they will go to your profile for more information. Be sure you have a photo, a good description and your links.
2. Make friends, give shout-outs and Digg! Digg! Digg! The purpose of Digg is to generate traffic and views for your content. Make friends with people who will have an interest in what you are saying and will reciprocate Diggs. When you give a shout-out, it helps you to get noticed and everyone appreciates them! Digg! Digg! Digg! If you want to be noticed, and you obviously do, Digg other people’s content. When you read something you feel adds value, Digg it!
3. Know what is popular on the site and what Digg members are looking for. When adding content, don’t just add any content. Take the time to find out what is popular and which topics Digg readers are looking for. Equally as important is that you know what Digg users do not like.
4. Use your keywords. Keywords are very important on Digg. When a visitor searches for content on Digg, you want them to be able to find your articles and links. Consider your keywords carefully and use them in your description, content and titles.
5. Encourage your readers, visitors and friends to Digg for you. Make sure you have a “Digg This” button on your website or blog, to allow people to Digg for you.

Digg is a fabulous way to get information about you, your business and your services in front of potentially millions of people who otherwise would not have known about you and what you have to offer. As with all social media sites, you need to dedicate some time to be involved and contribute but when you do, you will find the rewards to be more than worthwhile for your business.

Next you’ll discover how Stumble Upon can benefit your business.

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