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daryl4356 · Jun 20, 2006, 07:16

Hi guys,

have any of you ever used the "buy web traffic for your site" websites?
I am not talking about untargetted traffic, but can any of you recommend a site which can send traffic relevant to your site to it?

Or am i best staying well clear of these kind of deals?

activeweb · Jun 20, 2006, 10:48

Stay away.

The only places I suggest you purchase traffic from is google adwords, overture, or websites selling advertising space that targets your demographic of visitors/members

SmartPoint · Jun 20, 2006, 14:04

If you really want to try, ask them to give some samples of web sites that already gained the traffic. And contact these sites (site owners) asking about the experience.

Better 10-15 different sites. I don't think that 10-15 different site owners will be in the circle of cheaters.

hoangism · Jun 21, 2006, 03:08

What kind of website do you have? I could possibly have the thing you're looking for.

Shyflower · Jun 21, 2006, 04:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by activeweb

Stay away.

The only places I suggest you purchase traffic from is google adwords, overture, or websites selling advertising space that targets your demographic of visitors/members

I agree with activeweb. If you do a search in this forum on buying traffic, I don't believe you'll see many posts from satisfied traffic buyers.

etechsupport · Jun 21, 2006, 06:31

Yep, most of the paid traffic program are just waste of time, they dont bring the real visitors, Adword is much better in place, IMO.

daryl4356 · Jun 21, 2006, 08:01

Thanks everyone, I currently have adwords setup and just wanted to get as much advertising as possible on the go! I've read alot into ways to increase traffic and see so much of this "Buy Traffic" advertised, I tried a little for £20 (worth a try) and not seen a visitor from the 25,000 promised, so will avoid that one. lol

What else is best to promote your site, i run a free online competition.
I run adwords of approx £300 a month and would be looking to spend similar maybe more monthly on something else

Thanks

Dan Grossman · Jun 21, 2006, 12:00

Have you tried other PPC search engine advertising? Yahoo!/Overture has a great program that shouldn't be overlooked. Searchfeed and 7Search are pretty good also.

activeweb · Jun 21, 2006, 13:21

I agree, Searchfeed and 7search are also worth a try. Don't forget to check out adengage.com

etechsupport · Jun 22, 2006, 05:48

[quote=daryl4356]
I run adwords of approx £300 a month and would be looking to spend similar maybe more monthly on something else
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Don't spend any more than you'd be ready to lose outright or you can't afford to lose. Play safe.

weblaunch · Jun 22, 2006, 15:31

I have tried the "targeted traffic" you were referring to, and I can tell you it's mostly junk traffic (popups and popunders). I would not waste my time and money on these companies.

ehdmi · Jun 27, 2006, 15:16

I run Searchfeed and GoClick..can't really tell they are doing anything. Yahoo!, Google and MSN are the only ones worthwhile.

varunbihani · Jun 28, 2006, 04:44

I have got specific targetted audience. I have a site, that provides free chat rooms for webmasters to put on their site. Now, i have a community of chatters.. so u would like to advertise , contact me.

etechsupport · Jun 28, 2006, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by weblaunch

I have tried the "targeted traffic" you were referring to, and I can tell you it's mostly junk traffic (popups and popunders). I would not waste my time and money on these companies.

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Actually some time you may come across to a tricky situation, especially for Adword you should know which keywords attract the best prospects, Google analytic is much helpful to track success of both organic and PPC search result of your site.

php_daemon · Jun 28, 2006, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by weblaunch

I have tried the "targeted traffic" you were referring to, and I can tell you it's mostly junk traffic (popups and popunders). I would not waste my time and money on these companies.

I wouldn't be so categorical. Yes, popups and popunders are junk, but there are targeted traffic offers worth while.

I've tried targeted traffic, and I'm still using it as I find it very helpful. You have to know what to look for.

bluecircle · Jul 1, 2006, 05:15

I run a targeted traffic website, and I do the best I can to make sure my customers are getting the best traffic possible. There's a lot of junk out there like i-web-marketing that will try to sell you bot traffic.

thecashcow · Jul 2, 2006, 03:49

As suggested, if you want real, targeted traffic that will provide the best ROI given your web site is quality, has a competitive edge, etc stick with PPC.

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Jun 20, 2006, 10:48	#2
activeweb SitePoint Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 227	Stay away. The only places I suggest you purchase traffic from is google adwords, overture, or websites selling advertising space that targets your demographic of visitors/members

Jun 20, 2006, 14:04	#3
SmartPoint SitePoint Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 242	If you really want to try, ask them to give some samples of web sites that already gained the traffic. And contact these sites (site owners) asking about the experience. Better 10-15 different sites. I don't think that 10-15 different site owners will be in the circle of cheaters.

Jun 21, 2006, 03:08	#4
hoangism SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 46	What kind of website do you have? I could possibly have the thing you're looking for.

Jun 21, 2006, 06:31	#6
etechsupport SitePoint Evangelist Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 538	Yep, most of the paid traffic program are just waste of time, they dont bring the real visitors, Adword is much better in place, IMO.

Jun 21, 2006, 08:01	#7
daryl4356 SitePoint Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Thanks everyone, I currently have adwords setup and just wanted to get as much advertising as possible on the go! I've read alot into ways to increase traffic and see so much of this "Buy Traffic" advertised, I tried a little for £20 (worth a try) and not seen a visitor from the 25,000 promised, so will avoid that one. lol What else is best to promote your site, i run a free online competition. I run adwords of approx £300 a month and would be looking to spend similar maybe more monthly on something else Thanks

Jun 21, 2006, 12:00	#8
Dan Grossman Follow Me On Twitter: @djg Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Philadephia, PA Posts: 18,683	Have you tried other PPC search engine advertising? Yahoo!/Overture has a great program that shouldn't be overlooked. Searchfeed and 7Search are pretty good also.

Jun 21, 2006, 13:21	#9
activeweb SitePoint Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 227	I agree, Searchfeed and 7search are also worth a try. Don't forget to check out adengage.com

Jun 22, 2006, 05:48	#10
etechsupport SitePoint Evangelist Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 538	[quote=daryl4356] I run adwords of approx £300 a month and would be looking to spend similar maybe more monthly on something else ______________________________________________________________________________ ____ Don't spend any more than you'd be ready to lose outright or you can't afford to lose. Play safe.

Jun 22, 2006, 15:31	#11
weblaunch SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 149	I have tried the "targeted traffic" you were referring to, and I can tell you it's mostly junk traffic (popups and popunders). I would not waste my time and money on these companies.

Jun 27, 2006, 15:16	#12
ehdmi SitePoint Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	I run Searchfeed and GoClick..can't really tell they are doing anything. Yahoo!, Google and MSN are the only ones worthwhile.

Jun 28, 2006, 04:44	#13
varunbihani SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 109	I have got specific targetted audience. I have a site, that provides free chat rooms for webmasters to put on their site. Now, i have a community of chatters.. so u would like to advertise , contact me.

Jul 1, 2006, 05:15	#16
bluecircle SitePoint Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23	I run a targeted traffic website, and I do the best I can to make sure my customers are getting the best traffic possible. There's a lot of junk out there like i-web-marketing that will try to sell you bot traffic.

Jul 2, 2006, 03:49	#17
thecashcow SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 61	As suggested, if you want real, targeted traffic that will provide the best ROI given your web site is quality, has a competitive edge, etc stick with PPC.