What's the best non-paid way to drive traffic to a website?

Question

this is for a new retail website, small business

Answer 1

The best, low-cost way to get traffic is through social media. Google ranks people higher who are experts in their fields. You put expertise content on your own site, and share that content in forums, blogs and all social media. Don't push your content, but place it where it's needed, such as in an answer to someone's question on Yahoo Answers. Don't forget to link back to your website with your signature.