So what is it about these sites that draw such huge crowds? One secret lies in constantly evolving content. Internet users feel need to check back throughout day because new auctions will be added to eBay; Amazon.com will offer new products and sales; and MSNBC will add and update news stories. Many local newspapers and television stations around country are on bandwagon too, staffed with online editors who keep their sites updated throughout day.

But majority of sites don’t have luxury of extra staffing or content to update. So what can they do to draw traffic? Webmasters have four key strategies at their disposal: search engines, traffic networks, links and articles. The best webmasters incorporate all four of these methods to increase traffic to their sites.

* Articles

Offering quality content on your site is one of easiest ways to draw traffic, particularly because of way Web searches work. For example, if your site’s purpose is to sell tools, don't just post your items and hope they sell. Provide your users with articles that give them helpful tips on how to use your products, and valuable information on related topics within your industry. Original content is great, but you don’t have to generate material yourself.

One popular option is to sign up for a free membership with Content Infusion, a syndicated feature article service that offers copyright-free articles on a variety of topics, including home improvement, business and careers, money and personal finance, gardening, food and entertainment and healthy living. All articles and photos are free of charge.

A couple of months down line and sales soared. His extensive feedback had proved a godsend and showed exactly why feedback is so important. It helped me provide better software and dramatically increased my online sales. Tapping into knowledge of an experienced web developer will always provide dividends. Even less experienced developers and general visitors can give you valuable advice and a new perspective.

Website blind When you build a website you can sometimes get so focused on site that even after your testing and quality assurance you can overlook errors and typos. Getting an outsider to proof read your copy is always a good idea.

Negative feedback Negative feedback should spur you on provided it is constructive rather than abusive. You will always get guy who cruises round sites just ditching everything in sight. Ignore abuse and don't be rattled though always take on board feedback provided it is constructive.