The Basics
Putting in some thought and effort is one of the first things the individual should be prepared to do in the quest to promote his or her site. Failing to spend time in this area at the very onset of the whole exercise could prove to be poor decision making.
Understanding and accepting that the process takes time and is an ongoing exercise is important too. Sourcing for information and tips that are current on promotional methods should be done periodically.
Selling something that everyone else is selling may not be the best business endeavor to undertake.
It would be better to choose an element that has very little or no competition at all and allow the search engines to do what they do best which is connect interested parties effectively and quickly.
Designing sites that work properly and efficiently is another point to consider. When the prospect is at the intended site, there is nothing worse that encountering confusing and misleading content.
Contents of this nature will only end up giving the prospect a negative experience and forcing them to leave the site out of frustration.
Making sure the right keywords are used and submitting the site to major search engines is a great and effective promotional tactic.
Use a comprehensive automated submission tool that can properly promote the site at all major search engine platforms. Ensuring the content material is good and accurate will also help to boost the promotional angle of the exercise.