Stumbleupon is a Social Media Website
Social media websites are an excellent way to promote your free business website, and Stumbleupon is one of these. Social sites are popular with the public because they allow interaction online – make friends, meet people and share things that interest you.
When you first register for Stumbleupon you will be asked whether you want to find friends. Whether you do so immediately or after you have done everything else is up to you but you will definitely want to make friends on Stumbleupon as they will be more likely to see your site.
Stumbling and Bookmarking Your Website
Once you have signed up for your account you can start adding sites you like and finding new sites that interest you. Once you are on your account page go to favorites – add site. If you have written a Hub Page or Squidoo lens then you can also click on the buttons provided which will immediately take you to a site to bookmark your page on Stumbleupon.
Once your page has been added people will be able to stumble it – you should also stumble sites in line with proper social bookmarking etiquette. With Stumbleupon you download a browser bar and then can press on a ‘stumble’ button to find a new site and then mark it as ‘like’ or ‘don’t like’. People will be doing the same with your sites you have bookmarked.
What Should You Bookmark?
Stumbleupon allows you to bookmark websites, photos and videos. In terms of websites it is best to stumble interesting articles that people will enjoy reading. If you have written articles or social content pages then stumble these or if you have good articles on your website then stumble those. Also stumble any videos you upload to YouTube or on your website.
Make a Website Stumble Friendly
When you create a web page design think about how you are going to market your free website. In terms of using Stumbleupon it is a good idea to add a Stumble badge to your article pages. Your Stumble badge will allow visitors to your website to easily bookmark you on their Stumbleupon account (or add your page to Stumbleupon if it is not there already) and so allow other people to also find it who are interested in topics related to your website. Users will also be able to stumble more pages from your site.
Stumbleupon is a popular social media website and one you definitely want to use to promote your free website. Sign up for your account, add friends, get the Stumble badge for your website and start stumbling today.
