Generating targeted traffic is the goal of most (if not all) website/blog owners, whether you’re into photography blogs or not. As I have tried to increase traffic on this site, I have used a number of different strategies, from watching content discussed, actively engage in discussions, to working on the overall design of the site. However, no single item has more impact on building traffic than providing content your viewers want to see.
The release of Photoblog Randomizer 1.o yesterday afternoon has more than doubled our normal traffic overnight! Photoblog Randomizer 1.o is a new way I have created to display photography blogs on this site. Instead of having visitors leave the site or create a new window, each photography blog can now be pulled up on the same page without leaving. Basically, you are viewing a website within a webpage. In addition, all the functions of the displayed website are operational, i.e., surfing through their site, leaving comments, etc. This was a simple solution in retaining viewers on this site to view our other interesting content.
As always, content is king. Thank you for the feedback emails on our newest feature. While I am actively working to improve the Photoblog Randomizer, please give it a try and let me you about your experiences.
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10 Comments Received
September 11th, 2008 @5:26 am
This is a great idea. I want to try it but I do not know how to…
September 11th, 2008 @5:52 am
Pweng, are you having difficulty using the Photo Randomizer or making a web tool?
September 11th, 2008 @10:13 am
No, I mean this is new to me and I am not very familiar with it.
September 11th, 2008 @4:15 pm
Love the Randomizer, but I think the name changed to New! Photography Blogs Live View. At least that’s what I think?
RandySFO
randy@quirkysanfrancisco.com
September 11th, 2008 @5:11 pm
Randy, you are correct. The name was changed based on data from a focus group of one…me. Guess I missed the mark! Wasn’t quite sure readers understood what I was trying to convey. Will seriously consider changing it back…Feedback counts for a lot! Thanks.
…update…it’s changed!
September 12th, 2008 @11:18 pm
yeah you have the point there and I know my blog content is not king.
September 17th, 2008 @1:51 pm
This tool is very helpful for photoblogs. Most internet users are searching for users
September 17th, 2008 @1:52 pm
I mean… Most internet users are searching for pictures that’s why.
September 17th, 2008 @4:37 pm
All..working on a solution to improve loading speed of the Randomizer..but that involves caching, which doesn’t play too well with constantly updated content.
September 17th, 2008 @10:18 pm
yeah I seen blogger find pics then put in their blog. I thought its their when I asked they said no.
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