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I was a member of Traffic Geyser for a year or so and simply loved it for pushing out content quickly and easily (once you were all set up -:)). I am still getting hits to some affiliate products that I promoted and I highly recommend Traffic Geyser if you have the extra $97 each month. But for me it was time for an experiment utilizing my new found knowledge of free products.

Plus, after a while I found some free resources, including Tube Mogul, did the important stuff so I have gone the free route for a while to check it out.

Before leaving Traffic Geyser I wanted to make a list of all the accounts that I signed up for while setting up my account there.

The list is pretty darn good so after breaking it out for review I thought I would share it with you.

The list includes Videos Sites, Podcast Sites, Social Bookmarking Sites, Status Sites and Article Submission Sites,

A total of 81 sites excluding the Blog Sites (which you enter your own).

Here they are broken down by category.

Video Submission Sites:

http://bestonvideo.com

http://bofunk.com

http://ecorptv.com

http://www.esnips.com

http://guba.com

http://www.iviewtube.com

http://www.kewego.com

http://livevideo.com

http://megavideo.com

http://motionbox.com

http://vids.myspace.com

http://photobucket.com

http://revver.com

http://stickam.com

http://spike.com

http://tangle.com

http://ugoto.com

http://veoh.com

http://www.viddler.com

http://video.yahoo.com

http://vidilife.com

http://youtube.com

http://www.zoopy.com

Podcast Sites

http://odeo.com

http://plazoo.com

http://podcast.com

http://podcastalley.com

http://podcastblaster.com

http://podcastexchange.org

http://podcasting-station.com

http://podcastlikethat.com

http://rss-network.com

http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/submit

Social Bookmarking Sites

http://blinklist.com

http://del.icio.us

http://getboo.com

http://google.com/bookmarks

http://socialzooom.com

Status Sites

http://gawkk.com

http://jaiku.com

http://sokule.com/trafficgeyser

Article Sites

http://abcarticledirectory.com

http://acmearticles.com

http://amazines.com

http://www.article-buzz.com

http://articlearmies.com

http://articlebased.net

http://articlebiz.com

http://articlecat.com

http://articlecity.com

http://articleclick.com

http://articlecompilation.com

http://articlecube.com

http://www.articledepot.co.uk

http://articlegarden.com

http://articlepros.com

http://articler.com

http://articlerich.com

http://articlesbase.com

http://articlesnatch.com

http://articlestars.com

http://articlewarehouse.com

http://articlewheel.com

http://blogwidow.com

http://e-calc.net

http://easyarticles.com

http://goarticles.com

http://homebiztools.com

http://look-4it.com

http://marketingarticlelibrary.com

http://premierdirectory.org

http://reprintarticles.com

http://searcharticles.net

http://site-reference.com

http://sooperarticles.com

http://theegarage.com

http://travelarticlelibrary.com

http://ultimatearticledirectory.com

http://upublish.info

http://wisdomextract.com

http://workoninternet.com

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I hope this helps you out. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Part of promoting your website business is getting in front of as many people as possible. While you are there, give them something interesting the read, listen to or watch that will direct them to your website through a link. One of the ways that people like to hear about new sites is through podcasts.

What is a Podcast?

A podcast is a multimedia tool that people can follow. Think of it as audio or video information that you can listen to or view on your computer, your iPod or any other multimedia enabled device. It’s like having your own radio show on your website.

Podcasts can be syndicated using RSS (really simple syndication). This is the same process that people use to keep up with blogs and websites. The RSS feed allows them to receive updates when changes are made on the site so they don’t have to visit every day.

Creating your Podcast

There is software available to help you create your audio and video files. You can embed code for them on your website so others can view them. Beyond the technical aspects, the purpose of the podcast is to present interesting information to your readers in a new and unique way. People browse the Internet to find useful items. They like to read, but would admittedly like to watch or listen as it is a more convenient way to get the same information.

So what will make your podcast stand out? Use engaging dialogue, present relevant topics and use visually appealing props and sets for video casts.

Going Viral

For one, don’t forget the keywords. You want people to be able to find your podcasts when they use their search engines. Even if you are using mainly audio, include keyword optimized titles, tags and links in your podcasts.

Submit your podcasts to directories. Use every avenue to get yourself in front of the public. That includes creating press releases to announce your podcasts if you are introducing them for the first time. Optimizing your press releases and submitting them to free press release sites keeps people finding them even after you are through using them.

Let your existing customers in on the new podcast. Use your email list to keep them in the loop as you unroll your podcast project. Give them links directly to the podcast so they can view it and hopefully pass the link on to others.

Your podcast can be turned into a radio show with regular guest spots. Interview other business owners in your niche and notable online personalities who would be of interest to your readers. A recurring show can increase your traffic and your following.

Want to get people to your website? Create a podcast. Turn it into a radio show or recurring video cast to create a following and gain more traffic to your business.

So…. your good friend recommends a product that she purchased and is having good luck with. You purchase the product without hesitation because you trust her opinion. Has this ever happened to you? If so, you are the beneficiary of word-of-mouth advertising.

This technique works well online as well. Here, it is called viral marketing. Marketing that is ignited by the spread of your product through “hyper” social channels online. Free Reports re a great way to get your own  viral campaigns up and running fast.

The reports we are talking about are special reports. They are usually around five to ten pages in length. In them, readers will find a wealth of information on a topic of interest. For you, the topic has something to do with your business niche.

Viral advertising only works when the product that you offer has mass appeal. This means that people will want to share it with others once they see it. It can be a unique twist on an old subject, something funny or something interactive. With reports, they can present a new twist, make someone laugh and provoke thoughtful discussion.

Hey, where can you find a report like that? You are going to write it. You don’t have to be a great writer to produce a free report worth reading. The best tool that you have is the fact that you know a lot about your niche. Your business is your passion and whatever you write needs to convey that passion.  The most interesting reports are those that offer something that the reader doesn’t already know or something that they need.

What do you want to accomplish with the free report? It can be a list of potential clients, a bigger sale or even a sign up for something else free like a trial membership or trying out a new product. Your answer to this question leads to your landing page. This is where you advertise your free report and give reasons why the reader needs to opt-in to receive it.

Your free report will touch off a viral storm but you need to let people know about it. It’s like using promotion to help you interest people in a product that will further promote your website. It sounds complicated but actually isn’t at all.

Are you familiar with article marketing? That’s when you write articles about your niche and submit them to article directories. At the end, you’ll include a link in our bio box that leads to your website business. With the free reports, you’ll write articles about the same subject as the report and link to the landing page so readers who like your article and find the free report.

How about your existing customers? They have already bought products from you and know how great you are. Send them an email with the link to your landing page. Do the same for your friends, associates and, if you have an affiliate program, your affiliates.

People like to get free items, but they also want them to be worth their time. Use interesting free reports to jumpstart a viral marketing campaign and drive traffic to your site.