Share your knowledge and expertise by writing a useful article or 3 about topics related to your industry and then submit them to online article directories. You automatically get links back to your website via your bio at the end of your articles, while at the same time positioning yourself as an expert in your field. It's a twofer!

Another free and easy way to increase qualified traffic to your website is by submitting your link to relevant website directories. (The more targeted the directory, the better) There are many free ones out there on the internet. Try doing a quick search on Google for free directories in your niche to get started.

Using your email program to create a custom signature file is a simple and easy way to drive traffic to your website. Include a few lines of contact information such as your name, slogan, and a link to your website, and you're all set! Just don't go crazy, keep it nice and simple. Save the biography for your "About Me" page. Take your email program for a spin to see what it can do.

Another free way to increase your website traffic is to find quality complementary websites (businesses that focus on the same or similar market as you, but do not compete) and ask the owners if they would be willing to swap links with you. Say for example a Home Stager & Realtor, a Doggy Daycare & Pet Photographer, or a Professional Organizer & Cleaning Service. You get the idea.

Much like email programs, most forums allow you to add a signature line to your profile that’s automatically attached to the bottom of each of your forum posts. The key here is to NEVER blatantly advertise your business, but let your signature file speak for you. "DO" share a little about yourself and your business, answer questions, offer advice, provide quality tips and resources. "DO NOT" spam the forums with your sales pitches.

Free Online Classified Ads are not just for advertising used cars, pets, and yard sales. They also offer an easy no-cost solution for generating traffic to your website. Keep the body of your ad short and to the point, don’t try to squeeze in every detail about your business. Remember, the goal of your ad is to generate traffic to your website.

Announce the launch of your new website (or any other newsworthy story about your home business) by submitting your press release online using PR websites. This is an excellent way to gain publicity and exposure for your business, and also get links back to your website. The more incoming links you have pointing to your website, the better your search engine rankings will be, the more traffic will receive.

Try searching Askville and Yahoo! Answers for questions that are relevant to your area of expertise and share your knowledge by providing valuable information and resources. Many times these questions and answers even get indexed by Google. Mention your site in the sources field as the reference/resource, NOT in the answer itself.

Be sure to optimize your website for the search engines. They are still one of the most effective ways to bring targeted traffic to your website. This process can be a little slow in the beginning, but don’t get discouraged. The end results will be well worth the wait.