Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Traffic Generation Scams.

By Vincent Newton


If you are just starting out, your natural instinct is to make sales. Paying for traffic may seem like the answer to all your problems. You simply pay for your desired amount of traffic and sales starting rolling in. As a result, many new online marketers fall victim to various traffic generation scams.

Paying for traffic seems like a good idea, so let's examine exactly what you get.

It does not matter if you are newbie or an advanced online marketer, everybody realizes that traffic is the life blood of any online business

If you been online for any length of time, you have most likely seen those aggressive marketing companies that promise to deliver thousands of visitors to your website instantly. These companies would you believe that your business is doomed if you do not use their services. Who knows, maybe you've even used their services. If that's the case, here's a question.

Has traffic to your website increased?

Don't be embarrassed to admit to the truth. You are not the first person to be victimized by what many call traffic scams. This type of scam is meant for those who are desperate for any increase in traffic. As a newbie, you must take extra caution, since these companies know that you are vulnerable and eager to make sales.

Just starting out? If so, be careful!

The companies that pitch instant traffic are very successful for one reason. They have conducted extensive research. They understand how to turn your frustration into their benefit by promising to deliver instant traffic.

So why are newbies so easy to persuade?

Newcomers to online marketing are easily persuaded by these companies. The newbie is so excited about his new venture and is very eager to generate sales. So much so, that he is willing to buy traffic with the hopes of instant success.

When the traffic does not arrive, most newbies will not even question their decision. Rather, they become enthralled in the next over hyped internet marketing technique that promises the world.

Let's discuss traffic quality

If you believe that quality is more important than quantity you'd probably jump at the chance to get both. You know it and the people behind these targeted traffic scams know it too. Sadly, traffic generation agencies are most concerned about making money than helping you succeed.

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