Drive Free Traffic to Your Site or Blog with Stumble Upon

[JohnPlace]

Hey guys,

I could use some stumble love for this article (at your discretion, of course):

7 Ways to Increase Your Self Esteem

[JohnPlace]

Originally Posted by jasonivers

I know I just asked people to stumble my site, but I have a particular post that I would like not just stumbled, but if someone (or several someones) could tell me what they think of this post, I would really appreciate it.

Jason, I stumbled your article (actually, I stumbled it twice, since the first time was accidentally with my wife's SU account) because I think you have some good ideas there.

If you want that post to stand a better chance of picking up SU steam, here are the changes I'd make:

1) A snappier title that communicates the benefit a reader can expect from reading the article.
2) Keep your first paragraph short (CopyBlogger recommends no more than 2 sentences) and once again, keep it focused on the reader's benefit for investing time enough to read the article.

Good luck, Jason.

[jasonivers]

Originally Posted by JohnPlace

Jason, I stumbled your article (actually, I stumbled it twice, since the first time was accidentally with my wife's SU account) because I think you have some good ideas there.

If you want that post to stand a better chance of picking up SU steam, here are the changes I'd make:

1) A snappier title that communicates the benefit a reader can expect from reading the article.
2) Keep your first paragraph short (CopyBlogger recommends no more than 2 sentences) and once again, keep it focused on the reader's benefit for investing time enough to read the article.

Good luck, Jason.

Thanks... still working on figuring out how to title articles the most clearly (not just SU, SEO too).

And any comments you feel like posting are more important to me than traffic anyway, though of course the traffic is always welcome

[Doc Holliday]

Hey guys. I posted here awhile back, but I've been working on my site a bit more and adding stuff. Could any interested parties please add me as a friend?(profile)DocHolliday2006 and I will reciprocate.

And take a look at my site and my latest article, and, if you like them, stumble them. I'll do the same for you.

Thanks,
-Andrew

[da1prophet]

I've signed up with SU as well--if any of you want to add me as a friend I'm

da1prophet

on StumbleUpon...I'll start spreading the "stumble love" to the sites in this thread and would appreciate the same in return ; )

[da1prophet]

Originally Posted by Michelle

The Stumble toolbar makes my browser crash at least 3 times a day. Still, it is a fun concept indeed.

Are you using Firefox or Internet Explorer? I've only used it in Firefox but its never caused me much trouble at all...

[da1prophet]

Originally Posted by Caveman Joe

You know, I'm really unconvinced that StumbleXchange is a good idea. The whole point of StumbleUpon is that it's built on recommendations from real human beings - people stumble good stuff, stuff that they like, and an algorithm sends the same page to other people who it thinks might like it. When you introduce a lot of people stumbling random pages simply in order to get stumbles themselves, you're bound to have an adverse effect on the system as a whole, and on your own reputation within that system.
Check the reviews of StumbleXchange:
StumbleUpon » stumbleXchange :: Exchange Stumbles to P...
As one reviewer summed up in just three words: "Feeding on itself."

Its not a bad idea but the StumbleExchange website is too freakin' slow...at least it has been for me...besides, I'm a lot more likely to reciprocate for others in a forum like this than in some random assortment of links...

[JimC]

I have used stumble upon for a long time and I love it. I didn't know about this exchange program, I'll have to check it out.

I just set up my new site with one article (Small-town Big-shot) so I need a way to get it promoted. If you like it, please "like" it with stumble. =)

[JohnPlace]

Okay guys,

Here are the URLs I've stumbled today:

Ali vs. Inoki revisited
The Prophet's Place--sophisticated diversions for intelligent men
The Power And Peril Of Anger | Lifecrafting
StumbleUpon » Small-town Big-shot

I stumbled a bunch of them a few days ago, but I can't remember which ones at this point. Hopefully you guys have noticed.

Anyway, I truly enjoyed everything I've stumbled thus far, and I could use some help with my latest article, to get it on the radar.

Stumble at Will (please)-->Are You Smarter than a Caveman?

Also, if you guys have stuff you'd like me to consider for stumbling, please post links. I'm having a hard time keeping up with everyone's latest articles, but I do want to help in any way I can.

We're all in this together, as far as I can tell.

Oh, and here's a tip: Stay on the page for a couple of minutes BEFORE you stumble. SU's algorithm knows how long you stayed on the page and adjusts the power of your stumble accordingly.

[Doc Holliday]

I've now stumbled

Ali vs. Inoki revisited
The Prophet's Place--sophisticated diversions for intelligent men
Are You Smarter than a Caveman?
Small-town Big-shot

I'll stumble the ones that come up after this as well.

Please take a look at these two Posts:
1) Why You Will Never Reach Happiness
2) Raw For 30 Days: Day #1
and give them a thumbs up if you've enjoyed them.

Thanks.

[Mark Lapierre]

Consider yourselves stumbled. Except you Prophet, the content filters here won't let me get to your site. But I'll check it out when I get home

I'd appreciate a stumble for my latest post about how our thinking can bias our beliefs.

[jasonivers]

It's entertaining to read the opinions of new people, so I'm glad that everyone is listing their sites on here.

If you're interested, my new articles are available at:
Connect With Anyone
and
When Communication Stops

[Mark Lapierre]

Jason: Connect With Anyone inspired me to write up something of my own. I'll have it finished soon

[JohnPlace]

Originally Posted by jasonivers

It's entertaining to read the opinions of new people, so I'm glad that everyone is listing their sites on here.

If you're interested, my new articles are available at:
Connect With Anyone
and
When Communication Stops

Jason, both of your links have the same URL. Is that expected?

[JohnPlace]

A new article for your consideration: How to Disagree and Persuade without Offending

[trekr5]

I'm setting up a website to sell a service. It won't have any articles on it

Can I still use the Stumbleupon service to get traffic to my site or do you suggest I add a blog to the site?

Thx

[aaronmp2003]

Any website can be added to Stumbleupon, or any other social bookmarking site. However, you will achieve much more success if you add a blog. From both a search engine optimization standpoint as well as a social bookmarking standpoint, the more pages on your site that people will find useful, the better the chances you will get action from the search engines as well as the social bookmarking sites.

[trekr5]

thx for the tip

[JohnPlace]

I don't know if anyone is interested in adding a Reddit exchange to our carnival of fun, but if you are, I started a thread here:

Drive Free Traffic to Your Site with Reddit!

[Stu]

I just started a new site and have heard that stumbleupon is a great tool, so this thread is perfect! Plus Ive already added a few new sites to my RSS reader just reading the thread, which makes endorsing the stuff being posted a pleasurable experience.

Anyway, my latest article can be found here: 10 Vice that You Should be Embracing

Stumble it, Digg it, Reddit it, whatever strikes your fancy, and I'll be sure to watch this thread and the new reddit one to do the same for you guys.

[Chet]

I really enjoyed that article Stu Stumbled

[believegecko]

I just got back from the Outer Banks. I guess I'll have to write a travel review for the OBX soon. I'm glad to see this thread is still going. I'll check out some of the new pages and review them.

[JimC]

So I click the thumbs up for stumble everytime I write an article. Since July 7th I have written about 7 articles and about 3-4 pages, and some other content.

I have had about 90% of my traffic coming from stumble (about 5% from this site) for a total of about 5000 visitors in the 10 days it was open.

2000 of those visitors were because my article about the US made so much controversy in the stumble community that it hit the popular section for Politics on SU. I got loads of good and bad reviews, it was interesting. I also gained about 10 fans.

So SU really does bring traffic to your site, but to get the most, you should have a good article. I find that controversy brings many visitors =)


Unfortunately, only one person clicked my ad :'(

[joshbickford]

I just signed up r4mJosh.

I used to have stumble upon on my old computer, never figured out how to use it though....

I'll have to try again I suppose.

[Kiba]

I stumbled the American article and the happiness article, they're both great. I still have to stumble more though.

But I come here to promote my website too

Anyway, my blog is a game development blog but it is also a disguised political blog. See if you can recognize my bias.


Here are best articles I written for libertygaming:

Liberty Gaming: Strategies for Expanding Free Gaming

Liberty Gaming: Top 5 Must Read for Free Gaming

Liberty Gaming: Making Money off Free Software Games?

Hope these articles are good read!

[JohnPlace]

I could use some stumble love for this one: Reading Road Signs on the Highway of Life


Here are a few of the articles I just finished stumbling for the group here:
Liberty Gaming: Making Money off Free Software Games?
10 Vices that You Should be Embracing at Scrowed
America - It’s a couple of continents. | Small-town Big-shot

[jasonivers]

Sorry about the mix up, I was copying and pasting and I must not have gotten one copied properly. Anyway, I have a few new articles, if anyone is interested, and I have a new site I'm working on, that I would appreciate some feedback on the idea behind it.

So first, here's what it is. I started writing a novel one little piece at a time a while ago, a fantasy novel about a man fighting demons (literally, in this case). However, I can only write so much (I have about 40 pages written, in book format) on my own... I'm not sure where to expand in order to make it longer and more interesting. So what I've done is create a blog, www.HelpWriteMyStory.com, where I'm going to be posting it one piece at a time, and using peoples' comments on each piece to decide where it's going and where to add more detail, etc.

The first couple of pieces are already on there, and you can get a tiny bit of a feel for my writing style. Do any of you read that type of book, do any of you have any feedback on the idea behind it, and, do any of you feel like commenting on it (on the site that is) or spreading the word? I really think this could end up with a great novel, which will remain free online once it is done, in addition to (hopefully) getting published in a real book format.

So, here's the site again:
Help Write My Story

And here are a few of my more interesting recent posts on my blog:
Stuck In A Rut - 7 Ways To Kick Your Life In The Butt

The Power Of Touch

Expand Your Ability To Communicate

[jasonivers]

I very rarely get any comments on any of my posts... is it something about my posts, a problem with my comment form, or do StumbleUpon users (who are the vast majority of my paltry traffic) simply not comment?

And if it's that last, where are my comments from you guys? You obviously comment... you're on this thread!

[Doc Holliday]

I've stumbled the following people's posts:

Jason ivers
John Place
Kiba
Jim C
believegecko
Chet
Stu
Mark Lapierre

I'd appreciate it if you'd stumble these two posts:

The Imagined Tyranny of Others

Raw For 30 Days: Day #7

[Stu]

You guys are too fast! I tried to stumble 'The Imagined Tyranny of Others' Doc Holliday but someone beat me to it. Anyway it was a good article.

I just finished my first (of many hopefully) 30 day trial and I wrote up a conclusion about it here: Exercise Challenge - Conclusion at Scrowed

If someone thinks its worthy of a stumble I would be very appreciative!