One interesting approach to getting traffic on the internet is something that might seem counter-intuitive, when you first approach the idea. A website that generates tons of content tends to generate interest, despite actively seeking links. What type of examples can I mention? A popular forum is a good example. Users contribute content, and the content attracts new readers and contributors.
If you set up any type of website that plans on living off of user generated content, you have to consider the best way to promote. Usually, enthusiastic users are the best way to approach promotions. If they use the website, they’ll attract others of similar interest. The faster they generate content, the more interested the web spiders tend to be. So as the content gets developed, it attracts even more users who in turn create even more content.
In essence, this means that user generated content can help a website grow exponentially. The only reason the search engines would ignore such a website, if it was unable to attract a natural link profile. If you want to have a lot of pages indexed, you’ll need a legit link profile, and that should come from all of your efforts. If the content the users are creating is good, you can expect that the website will reap its’ fair share of links.
Content creation is a sure-fire way to promote and improve any website.