Ahrefs has published a new video, ‘How I’d Get Traffic to a New Website if I Had to Start Over (2026)’.

The Ahrefs team says, “Getting traffic is harder than ever, but new sites are not doomed. In this video, I walk you through a practical plan for earning early attention, growing your brand, and compounding organic traffic even if you are starting from zero. We begin with a simple discovery play: submit your site to the right directories so Google, AI assistants, and real customers can find and trust you. I show you how to use Ahrefs Site Explorer and Link Intersect to mine competitor citations, then prioritize the listings that actually move the needle like Google Business Profile, Yelp, Apple Maps, plus niche hubs like TripAdvisor, Houzz, and Avvo.”

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