If you have an online store or website, you want traffic but most people simply don’t know how to build it. Let’s look at five low cost tips to helping you build online traffic, without breaking the bank.

Search Engine Listings
Every business should take the time to submit their website to at least five search engines, it’s easy and it’s free.

Business Cards
Make sure your business cards have your web address and if you have a retail location or signage, include your domain on it as well.

Fresh Content
Take the time to add content to your website at least once a month, even if it’s just job listing or your latest news. It’s easy to do and people will bookmark your website to learn more about your business.

Online Advertising
From banners to text ads, you can place your website address on hundreds of websites for free or for a low cost.

Direct Mail
Newsletters are an excellent source of website traffic for small and medium sized businesses. They’re also a great way to promote sales!

As you can see, all of the methods listed above are free and easy. All you have to do is take the time to do them and your website traffic will increase over time.

This article first appeared on my old website in 2006 but was recently recovered from my old archives.