Web 2.0 websites are simply sites that rely on user-generated content.

There’s nothing fancy about them. They simply allow users to contribute value to the website and your readers’ experience.

It’s only been the last few years that these types of sites have really started to develop. However, they have taken off like wildfire. It’s next to impossible to find someone who has not heard of MySpace or Facebook – and innovative new sites like Twitter and LinkedIN sprout up every day.

But, how can you use them for traffic? That’s what we’re about to cover.

Tip #21 – Use MySpace

No lesson about generating traffic online would be complete without a discussion about MySpace. This is a huge social site, and you can leverage it to get a lot of free traffic to your site.

You’re going to need your own account to get started with MySpace. After you’ve signed up you’ll get your own website of sorts… it’s your own personal “space”. This is where you’re going to collect friends who are interested in the same things you are, write blog posts, and more.

The best thing about this is that it’s like starting a whole new list as you gather more friends who are interested in your niche. You can use the search feature in MySpace to find and add friends, and if they add you back they will probably check your page often to see what you’re up to. This means more visitors will come to your website since you’ll be linking to it.

One of the most useful portions of MySpace is the blogging section. You’re able to place a blog right on your page with links to your own website. This is a great way to build backlinks to so that you are ranked higher in the search engines.

Tip: If you want to do well with MySpace you need to interact with others and always follow the terms and conditions of the site.