Ultimately, at the end of the day, there are only 2 types of traffic. Free and paid – I’ll dive in a bit deeper in just a moment, but the real point of this post is not only explaining the different forms of traffic, but to also instill the importance of keeping it super simple…

Let’s break down these 2 categories of traffic…

Free traffic consists of things like:

Article marketing
Forum posts
Classified ad postings
Answer sites (like answers.yahoo.com and wikianswers.com)
Press release submissions
Blogging
There are several others, but this is a good starting point.

Sources of paid traffic:

Banner advertising
PPC (yahoo, google, facebook advertising, MSN, Adbrite.com, etc)
PPV (pay per view – examples: zango.com, clicksor.com, etc)
Buying ad space on a site or blog
There are a lot of forms of paid advertising, these are a few of the common ones that I use or have used.

Is one better than the other?

The short answer is “No”, however, they each have their own positives/negatives.

With “free” advertising (really no such thing as free), there is a cost associated. With free traffic, you’re essentially trading time for traffic. Free traffic can be very time consuming, but does produce results. You can spend say 45 minutes in writing and submitting an article to directories and in the coming days, weeks and months, maybe get 5 or so leads from that one article. Not much leverage here, but a little…you spent 45 minutes to generate about 5 leads (note: this number could be higher or lower – I’m just using some “rough”, yet realistic numbers here).

Same type of logic would apply if you were using Yahoo Answers, submitting press releases or posting in forums or creating classified ad listings at places like Craigslist or Kijiji.

So, generally speaking, free traffic comes at a price…it’s typically slower at generating traffic. The good news is that you can generate SUPER targeted traffic and it didn’t cost you anything financially.

With paid traffic, you can generate more visitors…faster. Plain and simple. Although I’m not any more attached to one form of traffic compared to another, the important thing to understand when you’re generating visitors to your site is to keep it simple and start with ONE form of traffic…then ramp up once that technique has been mastered.

Bottom line…it really doesn’t matter HOW you get traffic, but it’s a MUST if you’re looking to generate an endless supply of leads with prospects that are looking for what you’ve got. Pick a starting point…dive in and go for it. Make no mistake…when you live in a state of “lead abundance” you can literally write your own check.

Now, it’s a point of monetizing that data. And that process is much easier than learning how to generate an avalanche of leads every day.

Think of this like an octopus…you start off with one tentacle (source of generating visitors), get good at it…then expand and create more tentacles. After several months, you should be getting traffic from several different sources.

Eventually you’ll have a “virtual machine”, generating you traffic (and leads) on almost autopilot – 24/7. The great thing about traffic and websites is that when used properly THERE IS NO OTHER LEVERAGING TOOL EQUALLY POWERFUL relative to the time you put in. They don’t call in sick or tell you they can’t “work” today because they have an ingrown toenail…they’re constantly on the front line…driving you visitors and generating leads. Every day like clock work.

In closing, start with one form of traffic…get REALLY good at it. Then expand your “octopus” and begin using other streams to bring additional visitors to your site. By “staging” this process it will also give you ample time to dial in other areas of your campaign (follow up emails, webinars/teleconferences, etc) to appropriately handle the “ramp up” process.

Never stop learning. Success truly does boil down to applied knowledge.

Committed to your success,

Terry Duff

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How To Get 1216 Visitors A Day To Your Site…

by tduff on February 26, 2010

A big part of your success boils boils down to getting targeted visitors to your website(s). Lots of traffic = lots of leads. Pretty simple formula. When you generate a lot of leads, you can generate a huge number of signups…and quickly into your business.

The formula goes like this:

Targeted traffic + good squeeze page (collecting data of your prospects) = a big list with lots of prospects that you can build relationships with using technology, then host teleconferences or webinars and turn your list into a recruiting machine and add more reps in a month than most do in an entire year.

Here’s a few good places (and somewhat underground – that you don’t hear about much) to check out that can drive a TON of targeted traffic your way…and quickly:

1. Pulse360.com

2. tattoomedia.com

3. adbrite.com

4. Adsonar.com

5. facebook.com/advertising

These are a few good places that can bring targeted traffic your way. Build your list, build a relationship with those prospects and you’ll grow your business faster than you ever thought was possible.

I share these locations because these are a few spots I use to generate as many as 2600 leads in a given day. I want you to have this information as well. I truly only wish that I had someone share this information with me years ago so I didn’t have to learn from the “school of hard knocks”.

When you’re in a position of “lead abundance”, building your business becomes a whole lot easier. No mistake about it…this should be at the top of your priority list.

Here’s a screen shot of one of my websites that averages over 1200 visitors a day (this screen shot is as of Friday, Feb 26, 2010).

Key: You’re not looking for just “any” traffic or what’s known as “run of network” – you want people who are seeking what you’ve got. Just because something is “cheap” doesn’t mean it’s going to work – usually there’s a cost associated with it…wasted time and dollars as well.

That’s exactly why I created Lead Tsunami – it’s the leading resource for network marketer’s who are looking to flood their website(s) with quality traffic…people who are looking for what you’ve got.

This is the same formula that has been used by thousands before you who have used the information to generate dozens…even hundreds or thousands of leads every single day. I’m handing some of my most coveted and closely kept traffic secrets to you on a silver platter so you too can enjoy what it’s like to experience “lead abundance”.

Check it out right here.

I’m committed to helping you succeed in this great industry.

I’ve “been there and done that” a time or two and truly know how frustrating it can be when you’re working your tail off, but not really gaining any ground. I’m here with one purpose…to help you connect the dots and live life to the fullest on your terms. It’s time to release the shackles.

All the best,

Terry Duff

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Why “Friends And Family” Shouldn’t Be Part Of Your Business “Formula”…

February 24, 2010

When most first get involved with their home based business, the first thing they’re told to do is to make a list of their warm market. You’ve heard it over and over again…”sit down and write a list of your family, friends and anyone you’ve had contact with over the past year…then call them [...]

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Super Easy Website Traffic Tip (step-by-step video)

January 30, 2010

If you enjoy getting lots of FREE traffic you’re going to love this short video.
Here’s why this form of traffic is great…
It’s SUPER Easy (I once caught a one eyed squirrel using this technique)
It’s highly scalable
It’s easy to show others in your organization how to do this (or you [...]

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From ZERO To 1251 New Associates (in under 10 months)

January 22, 2010

If you’re looking to add more than 100 new associates per month into your business, look no further. This video will break down the exact process used to bring in exactly 1251 new recruits in under 10 months…
You’ll Discover:
How to properly leverage yourself so you make MORE while working LESS.
The [...]

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Using Gmail And Google To Get More Leads (cool trick)

January 21, 2010

Here’s a cool trick to get more leads using Google Adwords. This can literally get you dozens of leads per day for less than a buck a piece. The best part is that you can set this up in less than 2 minutes…
It’s quick. It provides results. Use this.

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Does Your Site Look The Same In All Browsers?

January 21, 2010

The short answer is no. This has been something that’s always been a real pain for me personally, but there is a way to fix it. When you create your site BE CERTAIN to view it in all the popular web browsers (IE, Chrome, Mozilla, Safari, Opera, etc)…you’ll notice your site almost never [...]

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How To Generate FREE Leads (easy technique)

January 21, 2010

If you’re looking to generate FREE leads for your business, you’re in for a real treat…
Simply click anywhere on the video screen, turn up your speakers, grab a pen and paper – enjoy the content!

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The Profit Flow Cheat Sheet…

January 21, 2010

Real quick…
A lot of you have been asking about a diagram that “visually” connects the dots for better comprehension.  Grab this free Profit Flow Cheat Sheet right now to understand a proper marketing funnel…
Grab The Profit Flow Cheat Sheet Here! (it’s free).
It really “maps” things out so you can get a better picture as to [...]

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Using Different “Channels” Of Communication

January 21, 2010

Human beings are an interesting species.
Do we all respond to the same form of marketing or the same approach?
Just because a prospect says no to your offer/opportunity today, does that mean they’ll have the same response when the offer is presented in a different manner at a later point…or even the same fashion at a [...]

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