How to get Traffic from Social Bookmarking sites-Part I

Social Bookmarking is an integrated part of Search Engine Optimization.

Some great tips for social bookmarking

Pay attention to your Headlines
Your headline is the first thing users will see from your article, so if you don't make it interesting, your chances of getting to the front page are small.

Write a meaningful & short description
A meaningful description plays an important role in traffic generation. Try to write brief description with main keywords.

Have a great first paragraph
Make the first paragraph of your site/blog interesting so that after reading it reader get interest to read the whole content.

Content is king
The first paragraph is not everything. Try to make whole content interesting and meaningful.

Make it easy for others to vote / bookmark your site
It is best when other people, not you, bookmark your site. You can add HTML code for bookmarking logo at the end of the article, so if users like your content, they can easily post it.

Know when to submit
Many people say that they get more traffic around 3 p.m. US Central Time. Also, working days are generally better for best traffic result.

Submit to the right category
Try to select best category for your site. In some social bookmarking sites they provide a option to add new category. If best suited category is not there then you can add your own. But remember category is very important.

Build a top-profile
Try to build a realistic profile. Posting links to interesting articles on other sites is vital for building a top-profile also.

Cooperate with other social bookmarkers
Many stories make it to the front page not only because they are great but because they are backed up by your network of friends.

Submit in English
Most popular social bookmarking sites don't allow to submit anything in a language different from English . Because majority of users are from English-speaking countries and they don't understand exotic languages.

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