So, your web site is complete and available for the entire world to see. You have worked hard on your new site and now it is time to put it to work for you. The big question now is "How do I get people to know my site exists?" The answer is simple: tell them.

As I am sure you are already aware, promoting your web site is vital to drawing visitors to your site. There are many ways to do this. To get you started, I have gathered a number of great tips and suggestions. The more you promote your web site, the more potential visitors will know it exists. Read on to learn more.

1. Print your web site address on everything! A good tip is to include it wherever you include your phone number. Print your web address on business cards, letterhead, checks, brochures, flyers, and any printed material you hand out.

2. Include your site address in all advertisements such as yellow page ads, newspaper ads, radio ads, TV commercials, billboards, press releases, sponsorships, and special events.

3. Put your site address on your property. Your company vehicles, equipment, building, and outdoor signs should include it. Even your employees can promote it on their company hats, jackets, shirts or uniforms.

4. Send email announcements to friends, acquaintances, and current customers. Be sure to include your site address in the signature of all email you and your employees send.

5. Spread the word. Word of mouth advertising is very powerful. Never miss an opportunity to tell someone about your site. Look for opportunities in professional as well as social situations.

7. Request a link to your site from other sites. This can be a great tool for driving targeted traffic to your site. But be prepared to provide a link back; some web sites require it.

8. Search engine submission. Submitting your site to search engines can be difficult, but worth the effort. Explore the Web for specific tips and help on submitting your site to individual search engines. There is a wealth of information available on this subject alone.

9. Don't forget about your phone message. If you use voice mail, an answering machine, or an answering service, be sure to include your site address in your outgoing message on all phone numbers used by your company, including cell phones.

10. Give people a reason to go to your site. Promote special offers, coupons, newsletters, special events, and more on your web site. Keep your site current and fresh with new content to keep your visitors coming back for more. They will certainly tell their friends.

There may be more opportunities to promote your web site that are specific to your business. Be sure to take advantage of them. The more ways you promote your site, more people will learn about it. Make sure your site is fresh and regularly offers something new for repeat visitors. If your site never changes, visitors may not feel the need to return.

Promoting your site is essential to getting visitors; maintaining your site is essential to getting those visitors to come back again. I hope these tips have helped to answer that bit question. Now promote, promote, promote!