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1)Search Engine Optimization - has to be a big part of your strategy.

2)Directory listings - is a part of search engine optimization, but does generate quite a bit of traffic.

3)Links from other web site - again, is a part of search engine optimization, but does generate quite a few visitors.

4)Pay per click advertising - check out Google Adwords and Overture (and MSN when they start their own pay per click shortly)

5)Online PR - helps search engine optimization and helps awareness.

6)Offline PR - we had huge success when our site was mentioned on a national TV show.

7)Viral/Link baiting - have great free stuff on your site so your visitors tell others about your site.

8)Write & distribute articles - great for establishing yourself as a good writer and your site as one the reader might like to visit.

9)Mention your web site on all promotional literature - this includes letterhead, business cards, signage, cars, etc.

10)Start an email newsletter - create quality content that leads the reader back to your web site.