{"id":11105,"date":"2021-04-08T07:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T05:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=11105"},"modified":"2022-09-05T19:24:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:24:56","slug":"how-can-public-relations-help-to-build-traffic-to-your-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/public-relations-blog\/how-can-public-relations-help-to-build-traffic-to-your-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Public Relations Help To Build Traffic To Your Website?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A well-performing website may become one of a company\u2019s most valuable assets. Not only does it tell the public about your goods as well as services, but it also captures search traffic which you will be able to change into revenue.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why improving your website\u2019s search position using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques is a crucial component of your marketing efforts. This process doesn\u2019t happen overnight, however. Instead, appeasing the search engine gods takes time, discipline and plenty of technical know-how.<\/p>\n

PR can drive web results, just as advertising, social media as well as other endeavours. It’s all a part of the correct marketing mix. In fact, it’s really one of the best ways in which PR can make an immediate, traceable impact on your organisation’s communications efforts. Each PR tactic that you undertake \u2014 from pitching a story to media to going after speaking opportunities \u2014 can lead individuals to find out accurate information. It also can lead to immediate decisions.<\/p>\n

Earned Media Provides A Boost in Quality Traffic<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perhaps the most apparent way that PR can lead to an increase in website traffic is through positive earned media mentions, particularly if they include links. When you have attained an earned media mention, watch for a related bump in traffic and make sure that you track which of those visitors were referred by the publication.<\/p>\n

Not only will this assist with proving the ROI<\/a> for PR, but it will also help you to determine which publications or authors are able to produce the most visitors. If a publication or post does not contain a link to your website, be sure to ask for one. Most of the authors are very happy to oblige with a relevant link.<\/p>\n

When a visitor reaches your website as they\u2019ve seen an article about, or produced by, your brand, they tend to be extremely interested in your products and services. This makes PR traffic higher quality and more likely to convert than traffic from other sources. It is a good idea to track the conversion rates of visitors from PR resources, once again helping to establish the value of PR activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>