Website Traffic

If you have a self storage website, you should know by now that a lot of work goes into making it successful. You need sufficient content, a user-friendly interface and, most importantly, website visitors. Quality content is nothing if people aren’t willing to visit you self storage website to see what it is all about. Generating website traffic does not have to be expensive. Here are a few free and relatively easy ways in which you can increase your web traffic and expand your reach on the world wide web:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - Try to design your site around a keyword strategy. Include all the relevant keywords related to self storage and be sure to research proper web page optimization. You can read more about SEO in our blog here http://usselfstoragelocator.com/self-storage-blog/seo

• Guest Blogging - Invite bloggers from the self storage industry to post on your site from time to time. By doing this, you will get traffic from their websites because their readers are likely to follow them to read their post on your site. You can even blog on other websites, thus increasing your online visibility even more.

• Email Marketing - You can add a subscribe option to your website in order to assist with building a mailing list. Once you have done so, send interested individuals consistent emails. Include links to the pages on your website that you want persons to visit the most.

• Research Market Leaders - Look for the most influential forums, blogs, online magazines, and podcasts that are currently leading the self storage industry. Join and post regular comments and build a solid online relationship with other members. This will help to get your name out there and drive more traffic back to your website.

• Social media - There are numerous social media sites that are free to use. You can learn more about them here – Self Storage Online Marketing. Maintain active accounts and interact regularly with other persons. This is also a great way to connect with and research industry leaders. You can even use it to keep an eye on your competition.

These are just a few ways in which you can drive traffic to your website absolutely free of cost. Each method listed requires a bit of work but the pay off in the end will be worth it. You will need to consistently work on whichever one you choose as the results will not happen overnight. For more information on what online marketing can do for your self storage facility, check out our other blog posts right here on our Self Storage Blog.

Self Storage Tips

Renting a self storage space can be a pretty big commitment. Depending on your storage needs, you may use a self storage facility for a very long time. Some people actually store, for the sake of storing—in other words, they store indefinitely. Upon deciding to use self storage always cover the very basic necessities before you choose a facility. Take note of the following tips listed below when looking for a place to store your valued belongings:

• Find adequate insurance

  Many facilities offer insurance, while others have insurance rates built into the unit rate. Sometimes these plans will come at a higher cost. Do some independent research and find an insurance company with a monthly or yearly premium that fits your budget. Ensure that you do not under value your items. In the unfortunate event of an accident, or theft, you will want your items replaced at full cost.

• Make a list of your items to be stored

  This can assist with keeping track of your belongings, especially if you plan on storing a large number of things. If you are storing one or two pieces of large items, such as furniture, a list may not be necessary. However, if you are storing many small items in boxes, take note of the contents in each box before you place them into self storage. This also helps in the event of “foul-play”—so that you can determine if anything is missing.

• Determine the amount of space you need

  When renting online, it might be difficult to estimate how big of a unit you may need. You don’t want to rent too much or too little space. Unit sizes are often listed as 5x5, 10x 10 etc. If you are not sure how much space you will need, call the self storage facility and tell them what you will be storing in order for them to recommend an appropriate size before you reserve a unit online.

• Inquire about the different types of units

  It is good to be aware of the different unit options you may have available. Remember, self storage is not a ‘one size fits all’. You may need a specialized unit based on what you are storing. For example, if you will be storing items that need to be kept at a certain temperature to prevent mold and mildew, you may want to a consider climate controlled storage unit.

• Purchase a high quality lock

  Whether you are storing items worth a couple hundred or a couple thousand dollars, it is a given that you will want to keep them secure. Be sure to use a high-quality lock. Some self storage facilities sell padlocks on the premises, but this convenience may come for a slight bit more.

Overall, you should choose a unit that you are comfortable with. Consider the frequency in which you will use your self storage unit when deciding the proximity of a facility. A reasonable distance from your home and/or office should be ideal if you plan to visit your locker often. Make sure you have all the access and storage options that you will need in order to comfortably store your belongings. To locate a unit that is right for you, use the search option on USSelfStorageLocator.com.