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NoCostGifts



Joined: 15 Feb 2004
Posts: 78
Location: Missouri
PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:07 am    Post subject: Review requested Reply with quote
Hi everyone,

I've been running websites for a living for a few years now. I started with some financial websites back in 2000, and have moved on to something more my style.

My brother and I run this website. It's my brother's part time job, my full time job.

http://www.NoCostGifts.com

Please review, and be gentle Cool
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Debbi



Joined: 20 Nov 2003
Posts: 259
Location: USA
PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The look - style - navigation are all FANTASTIC! Inviting, Classy, and Professional! Good for you! Smile

My only problem with it was it sounds just like NetFlip. And NetFlip burned me about a year ago, so I guess I'm naturally cynical of this type of site! You'll have to find a way to get past the cynics question: "What's the CATCH?" Rolling Eyes

Other than that, go for it! Your Alexa ranking is also awesome, congratulations on the traffic! Hope I catch up to you soon! Wink

All the best,
Debbi Smile
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NoCostGifts



Joined: 15 Feb 2004
Posts: 78
Location: Missouri
PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the review Debbi, much appreciated!

You're right, we are very similar to NetFlip. Sorry to hear about your misfortune, We promise not to burn anyone Cool

We've broken into the top 50k in Alexa a few times previously. Hopefully we can get it up in the top 50k on a consistent basis within a few months.

Our main sources of traffic are co registration, and google adwords right now.
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Debs



Joined: 16 Aug 2003
Posts: 4296
Location: NY
PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I agree, you have a beautiful site, well designed and easy to navigate. The question you might be really wondering about is ... how do you get traffic you don't have to pay for?

Two of the best ways to drive free traffic ... links into your site ... and content.

If you have looked over prior threads at all, you know these are important items well worth researching.

Check into keyphrases that tie into your site, not just "free" "money back" "rebates" "discounts" but also "sweepstakes" "freebies" and lots more I imagine. I can even see the potential for budgeting to be of note. Find sites that will feel comfortable referring their visitors to you. It isn't just about getting things for free, but maybe about helping people make ends meet.

Consider an affiliate program for your site, that can help to create links in and refer traffic.

Write articles and press releases for your site and get them out there. Both can help refer traffic and build link popularity thereby improving search engine rankings.

Find sites of similar interests, and exchange links.

Hope this helps,
Debs
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NoCostGifts



Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 3:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Debs! Laughing
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