Hey guys so I looked around and saw all these bits and pieces on how to get traffic, but didn't get a all in one solution. As a Noob webmaster I went through a lot of disappointing days (2 years worth) before I started to make some headway. I'm still not where I want to be but I've learned from my long list of mistakes.
Here is a straight ahead way to get traffic right now! And yes for FREE! One thing to keep in mind though is that you get what you pay for. Most of these are Social media strategies that I have pretty much worked into a 2 hour a day ritual and it works like a charm.
Reddit - If you not on there you should be! sign up, find Sub Reddits in your niche and get busy! there are rules and you best follow them. mix up posts from your site with posts from accepted established sites and you will start to see traffic flow in....Be sure to leave comments on other peoples posts and vote up's as well. This will spark interest from other readers to check out your profile and see what else you've posted. If your niche isn't listed create your own sub but don't flood it with your own links because you will get BANNED!
Stumbleopon - This was my first place where I began getting the number of hits I got up. Its pretty simple with this one. Sign up and link your site directly to your profile/ there is software and plugins that allow Stumble to submit all your new site posts directly to them. I do suggest mixing it up here as well because if someone likes your content they won't come back to your profile and browse or subscribe if they already know what to expect. So mix in other sources.
Twitter- Aww yes Twitter next to Reddit this is my fav. If you are a having a hard time getting REAL followers here is the easyiest way to get them. In the Twitter search bar type in different keywords related to your niche then go to the users who have the biggest followings and look at some of their posts. Under each post it shows who retweeted or faved that post. click on that number next to each of the post and a list of followers will pop up showing exactly who retweeted and faved. Needless to say most of them will be real humans and not bots. Follow them and if you are posting good related content then they will check you out and most likely follow you back! I have 44,000+ followers so needless to say it WORKS!
Facebook- I'm no expert here and to me Facebook can be a waste of time trying to convert for adult sites. If you are selling hardcore it's pretty much a waste to show softcore pics on facebook and hope to convert it! It's also misleading, which could end up having a negative effect! However Facebook allows you to make groups and also post in groups. This is where you can make some headway by making your own group and trolling existing groups in related niches to find some new members for your group. You should already know how to find groups using google or your own method.
There are more! but I'm thinking of selling those in a E-book later
These 4 alone will get you a good jump! Hell my first couple days on Reddit alone brought in way over 1,000 Unique Vistors. If done right you will keep a steady flow coming in and be well on your way.
One very important thing to keep in mind is that ALL these methods will shoot your bounce rate through the roof! so keep in mind you need to keep working on your SEO and building Quality content. Google loves those who don't take shortcuts, and the love that Google gives will trump all others.
Hope this helps! I still need help myself so I don't know it all. I'm looking for a partner to help me increase my revenue and traffic as well so good luck to all my fellow noobs!