How can I get more visitors to my site and encourage them to stay longer?
I have Matomo tracking installed on my server, and it shows that visitors are coming from China and France. They are accessing the site through non-official domains or directly via the IP address. I want them to visit through the official domain (quickmash.cc). I have blocked some of the “non-official domains” in hopes of addressing this. Additionally, visitors are only staying for 0-10 seconds, which could indicate bots. I do have a bot-excluder plugin, though these are likely not large known bots. The content on the page could be improved by adding more, but what should I add?
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configure the site properly to only respond to correctly domained requests.
Not going to touch the “how do i get more visitors” spam trap, as the answer to that remains the same as it has for the last 25 years.
So I checked rush-analytics for some insights on your problem, and it sounds like you’ve got a classic case of mixed bot traffic and domain confusion going on.
Here’s my take:
For your domain issues - set up 301 redirects to push everyone to quickmash.cc and make sure your canonical tags are pointing there too.
Those 0-10 second visits? Definitely smells like bots. Your current plugin might not catch the sneakier ones. Maybe try a more robust solution.
For keeping real visitors around longer, focus on making your first impression count! Add something engaging right at the top - maybe a quick interactive element or a super clear value statement that makes people want to stick around.
Pay them hard cash for each visit, adusting the
amout according to the length of their stay will
work. 
Failing that, make your your site’s content is
truely unique and totally irresistible. 
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SEO Optimization – Use relevant keywords, write quality content, and optimize meta titles/descriptions to rank higher on Google.
Content Marketing – Regularly post useful blogs, guides, or updates to attract and engage visitors.
Social Media – Share your content on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to drive traffic.
Backlinks – Get other websites to link to yours, improving credibility and search rankings.
Online Communities – Engage in forums, Facebook groups, and Reddit discussions related to your niche.
Email Marketing – Build an email list and send valuable content to keep visitors coming back.
Paid Ads – Use Google Ads or social media ads to quickly attract targeted visitors.
Improve User Experience – Ensure your site loads fast, is mobile-friendly, and easy to navigate to keep visitors engaged.
Since visitors are coming through non-official domains and direct IP, it’s possible that a good portion of your traffic isn’t real users. Blocking unauthorized domains is a good step, but checking server logs might give more insight.
To keep real visitors engaged, improving content is key. Adding interactive elements, optimizing page speed, and experimenting with different layouts could help.
If you’re looking to bring in genuine, engaged traffic, crypto-friendly ad networks like Aads can be a good option. They provide privacy-friendly ads and work well even for niche sites. Could be worth a try depending on your goals.