Launch your site before it is finished
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Launch Your Website Before It's Finished
Summary
When you launch a site, you encounter three major challenges: search engines don't know you, users don't know you, and you might lack substantial content. These issues can delay your site from becoming successful. Here are three strategies to help you hit the ground running on launch day.
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Overcoming the Launch Hurdles
Launching your website before it's fully finished can be a strategic move. Here's how to tackle the common challenges:
Search Engines and Visibility
Informing Google about your new website can place you in a queue, known as the sandbox, which can last up to six months. During this period, your site isn’t fully indexed. While other search engines may process sites faster, can you afford not to be visible on Google?
Once your domain is registered, it needs to be discovered by search engine spiders and ultimately by users. Although DNS updates should propagate quickly, delays can occur. It's wise to ensure your site is as widely disseminated as possible in the early days.
Attracting Users to Your Launch
Your site is designed for visitors. Without them, your efforts and investment won't pay off. Unless you have a significant marketing budget, attracting users takes time. The faster you reach critical mass, the sooner your site can succeed. A lively user base also makes monitoring web stats more rewarding.
Providing Meaningful Content
A well-designed site won't bring users back if it's empty. Launch day should feature enough engaging content to interest visitors. Avoid "coming soon" pages, which can frustrate. Visitors equate sparse content with an empty restaurant?"unappealing and untrustworthy.
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Smart Strategies for Pre-Launch
Reviving the approach of launching a site before it's complete can address these challenges:
The Construction Site Analogy
Instead of a bare-bones under-construction notice, provide users and search engines with something tangible. Real-world construction sites often showcase informative signage about future plans and appearances. Your pre-launch page should similarly reflect your brand identity, giving visitors and search engines a taste of what's to come.
Create an engaging, minimal design that reflects your corporate identity. Even a simple page should convey a clear message, both emotionally and factually.
Content is King
Gradually upload content pieces, like articles or recipes, related to your site’s theme. Regular updates signal activity to search engines, improving rankings and engaging visitors. Additionally, you'll have a content library ready when your site officially launches.
Reaching Users Pre-Launch
Directly attracting users is essential. Instead of a basic announcement, provide compelling content to engage potential visitors.
Leverage influence from industry opinion leaders. If you collaborate with them, they might share your content within their networks, linking back to your site. Organizing joint events or asking for their insights can also create buzz.
The aim is to grow your link popularity, gather email addresses, and tap into networks that can further spread your content.
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Ensuring Content Availability
On launch day, your site won't match the content volume of a five-year-old site, but first impressions count. Ensure users find valuable content. Just like a new print magazine launches fully stocked with articles, your website should be rich with top-quality content.
Search engines favor sites with fresh content. Regular updates increase your chances of a strong ranking.
If in-house content creation is challenging, consider sourcing articles from directories or collaborating with bloggers. Remember, quality content reflects well on your site. Opt for originality over quantity; repurposed content likely exists on your competitors' sites.
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Launching a site effectively involves preparation well before it goes live. A well-planned pre-launch strategy can help you gain traction faster and attract the visitors you need.
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