Why should I promote my site?

Promoting or marketing your Wetpaint wiki will help you get a lot more members and a lot more traffic. After all, what good is creating a great site if no one knows it exists?

Understanding how people find your site and how you can gain their attention can go a long way.

Below are some strategies that will help increase your site's exposure.

Have a clear site name and description Your site name and site description directly impact the way your site is listed and displayed in the search engines. How are the Site Name and Description used? Examples of strong Site Descriptions.	Use Keywords Keyword tags provide users and search engines with a way to judge and navigate to certain pages. What are Keyword Tags How Keyword Tags Help Drive Traffic Where to Use Keyword Tags
Use the Wetpaint Tools Available Wetpaint offers a variety of tools that help you when you start to promote your site. These tools are free to use so take advantage of them. 'Promote' my wiki area Custom URL Site Tracking .	Market Your Site Marketing your Wetpaint site into the broader Web world is a key part of getting external traffic, page views, and new users. Here are some ways to reach out and let people know about your site: Invite Friends Promotion Through Blogs Link and Banner Exchanges Email Signatures Business Cards Social Bookmarking

Your traffic is increasing.. now what? For tips on how to get users to contribute once they've arrived at your site, Encourage Contribution

Ready for more advanced tips If you have done all the above and are ready to move onto some advanced techniques. Advanced SEO

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