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Michael Orr
Join Date: Oct 23, 2007 |
Marketing Tips & TrendsA forum for marketing tips would be really helpful for small business owners, especially those just starting out. I have started posting on my MC Blog but this would be a great place to hear collectively from many sources to discover what works and doesn't work, what not to do in the start-up stages, and how to maximize your ad dollars. I hope to see additions, comments, tips & suggestions here for others to read and learn from. I will begin posting tomorrow and see how it goes.
Posted by Michael Orr on Fri Oct 26, 2007 03:15:38 PM |
M Yublosky
Join Date: Jun 26, 2007 |
Video MarketingJust starting developing and using videos to market products and services, as well as to draw people to the Web Site. First one went up on YouTube just a short time ago http://youtube.com/abncpartiesandmore and I hope it is active by now. You are invited to leave comments, rate the video, and subscribe to the channel. Would be interested to know how others have found this technique to work.Posted by M Yublosky on Tue Oct 30, 2007 04:52:12 PM |
Cathie Dodd
Join Date: Feb 28, 2007 |
You TubeI have had a lot of success with you tube and metacafe bringing more to our website.Posted by Cathie Dodd on Tue Oct 30, 2007 05:02:54 PM |
Brandi Jo Newman
Join Date: Oct 7, 2007 |
Video MarketingHey there - I have developed PersonalFinancetimes.com with video on all posts. I have an annual 120,000 subscriber database and embed video from Voxant on various topics of personal finance. I invite my Merchant Circle network to join as contributors in their respective markets and post articles about their services or products. I also produce their informative videos for minimal cost. Internet video marketing is where everything is going: on-demand; on-line information at a click. I invite anyone to join my network and get on board. 10,000 people at your storefront is a powerful sales engine. If anyone is interested in joining as a contributor or opening up another market - other state or city - please let me know. Contributors pay only $100 per month for one posting or blog a week. Video posting or vlogs is $185 per month (not including production if needed). An html newsletter is sent out every month to the subscribers to update them on new postings and events. Currently, I have opened Dallas, East Texas, Austin and San Antonio. I am open to venturing into other states because the expense is so small to get started. Posted by Brandi Jo Newman on Fri Nov 9, 2007 06:40:39 AM |
Lindy AsimusModerator
Join Date: Jun 6, 2006 |
Visual Images For Your BusinessAre your visual images conveying the story you want to tell customers about your business? Gove some thought to how you can improve the look of the images that you use - and how you can introduce more images that reflect your business as a vital and go-ahead professional company.Posted by Lindy Asimus on Wed Jan 23, 2008 03:28:35 PM |
Christina Miranda
Join Date: Dec 20, 2007 |
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Tamara Cochran
Join Date: Feb 20, 2008 |
Reply: 7Search and more...I have found an inexpensive PPC with 7Search - I'm in the beginning stages of using the search engine and so far so good. Also, in my many readings posting a press release is a good social networking tool. Although not always free, I have found one at http://1888pressrelease.com. Lastly, if you have information worth bookmarking, go to it - social bookmarking is a great source to link building. Good Luck!Posted by Tamara Cochran on Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:54:10 AM |
PJ Dennie
Join Date: Jan 23, 2008 |
Internet Free AdsI have found a variety of "free" ads to use on the net. I have only been using them for a month or so, the jury is out on the true value of the ads. I do have a page on Myspace which is generating a lot of interest, clicks on that page have increased significantly since I have added a slideshow and picture image. Facebook is another place to put yourself. Craiglist, UsnetAds.com, HotwebAds.com are others that have free ads. Since I am basically a "new" company (less than a year old) I feel getting the name out there is an all important part of being noticed. I'll try to keep you all posted as to the value of these free ads.Posted by PJ Dennie on Wed Mar 5, 2008 07:19:11 AM |
Shelly Browne
Join Date: Jul 25, 2007 |
Free places to promote your businessSearch for your competition . . . look at where they are popping up from, follow the link and add yourself. Voila! Check out similar types of listings for yourself. Shelly All Star Chem Dry - Kennesaw GA Chem-Dry -- Drier. Cleaner. Healthier. Posted by Shelly Browne on Tue Mar 11, 2008 04:41:58 PM |
 Anonymous |
How to improve your rankings.Other ways to place higher in search engines is to optimize your website, using your keywords to find your business, title of your website must be relevant to want your business do, site content very important, headings and incoming links try to create a reciprocal link. When posting free ad remember to put your company website link but try to use your key words in the link. Go to my blog and read a FREE article about how to improve your website rankings absolutely FREE http://apps.topsteamer.com Posted by Anonymous on Tue Mar 11, 2008 07:13:14 PM |
Arthur Fudge
Join Date: Mar 15, 2008 |
Tell Me What You Know....Hey everyone.... I am just starting out with my first business venture. Its a website called http://www.legitbook.com. I need all of the advice you are willing to give. I am working on a pretty tight buget at the moment so i need effective marketing tips to help me out. My website is similiar to craigslist so you could say im in the employment business. Anyways... put it all on the board here! I am willing to take any and all advice. Thank you! Arthur Fudge Posted by Arthur Fudge on Mon Mar 17, 2008 04:48:52 PM |
Marlena Burger
Join Date: Feb 13, 2008 |
you tubeFirst time I went to see you tube. I liked your simple demonstration on how to tie a string to a balloon. You got your point across. I might use you tibe in the future, hope it does you some good. Marlena Burger Posted by Marlena Burger on Mon Mar 17, 2008 09:27:45 PM |
Lindy AsimusModerator
Join Date: Jun 6, 2006 |
Legitbook - ArthurHi Arthur, I just took a look at the link you provided. The website doesn't really say all that much about the purpose of the site. I found more information in "something like craigslist" on your post to the forum, that told me more about the website, than the website. Can you elaborate a little more on what you want the website to achieve? And more on what you want visitors to do when they arrive at your site. Posted by Lindy Asimus on Fri Mar 21, 2008 04:36:19 PM |
David Allen
Join Date: Feb 1, 2008 |
Video PostingMy company recently started posting You Tube videos as well. We have had a good response to our videos and I think that this is the way to go. I have used a lot of different outlets to get our company out there. The videos seem to be quite popular. Feel free to check out our videos on You Tube. http://www.youtube.com/refinedhardwood Posted by David Allen on Sat Mar 22, 2008 07:13:07 AM |
Lindy AsimusModerator
Join Date: Jun 6, 2006 |
Hardwood Flooring Videos YouTubeVery nicely done, David! Could you outline the process that you had to go through to get the videos ready to display? Approximate time/cost involved? Good job! Posted by Lindy Asimus on Sat Mar 22, 2008 07:13:27 PM |
Cheri Williams
Join Date: Feb 7, 2008 |
Web site marketing toolHow might Tcom Web Design help you? When you signed up for a website did you have dreams of it helping your business to grow? Did your developer tell you how much traffic you might expect and explain how he would help you to get them there? Cheri J.Williams Posted by Cheri Williams on Mon Mar 31, 2008 09:15:29 AM |
Paul Hines
Join Date: Jul 11, 2007 |
Join Wowzza Now.Wowzza is the brand new 2.0 Professional Business Social Networking and Marketing website for serious Business people. There are no children here playing any games, just professional business people networling to get more exposure to their businesses. The added bonus is that when you join Wowzaa, there is a forced 3x9 Matrix in place that guarantees you get paid 6 levels deep without even recruiting anyone. There is a small monthly fee involved but well worth it. Go to http://www.wowzzapower.com/index2.php?siteid=63185Posted by Paul Hines on Tue Apr 8, 2008 12:14:34 PM |
Amaryllis Holloway
Join Date: Jan 1, 2008 |
GoSmallBiz can provide guidanceI just received a certification with GoSmallBiz, a company that was created by Fran Tarketon (former NFL player). Before getting that certification, I did not realize that there was so much information for small business owners. GoSmallBiz helps small businesses with all aspects of their business. If you visit http://www.gosmallbiz.com/ and click the "Sales and Marketing" tab, you can view the many articles available. Posted by Amaryllis Holloway on Sat Apr 12, 2008 01:09:08 PM |
Michael Orr
Join Date: Oct 23, 2007 |
Value Dilution by Tooting Your Own HornIt is nice when you are a small business to have a place to go to get valuable and relevant tips for marketing. Not all entrepreneurs are great at marketing but they can do a lot with a small amount of good advice when it is separated from the clutter of blatant attempts of self-promotion. As the principal owner of a successful content marketing company, I can assure you that the only way this thread will increase in both traffic and popularity is if those who choose to post do so without using the space as a personal billboard. A post which does not offer practical advice absent of solutions which are based on using your products or services is nothing more than a cheap ad campaign. There are plenty of opportunities built in to the design of MerchantCircle which allow you to promote your businesses, do you really need to water down this environment with your ads too? Perhaps you are an amateur when it comes to marketing and do not know better. If so, take this advice to heart and then watch this thread grow to the point that it becomes the most interactive and relevant resource you can find for marketing tips and advice. I hope the ads will reduce and the relevant posts will increase. People who are struggling and looking for reachable and practical answers need a place to go. I created this thread in hopes that it would become a collective space that could guide others to greater success. Let's give them that chance. Posted by Michael Orr on Fri Apr 25, 2008 01:39:40 PM |
Chrissy Jeffries
Join Date: Jun 21, 2007 |
Candleberry CandlesCandleberry Candles are Great!!! You should go to www.candleberry.com and buy one today!Posted by Chrissy Jeffries on Wed Apr 30, 2008 01:18:14 PM |
Greg Melton
Join Date: Apr 2, 2008 |
Re: Candleberry CandlesChrissy Jeffries wrote:
Candleberry Candles are Great!!! You should go to www.candleberry.com and buy one today!
Posted by Greg Melton on Wed Apr 30, 2008 02:55:50 PM |
Mike Cunningham
Join Date: Mar 29, 2008 |
Re: Marketing Tips & TrendsTo All Friday Traffic Report is THE Social Marketing Central. Started by Jack Humphrey author of Authority Black Book http://socialauthority.ning.com/profile/JackHumphrey I can only recommend that anyone in MC interested in learning/sharing internet marketing tips and skills join this group. Get Your Name ON! http://www.epeopleplus.com Posted by Mike Cunningham on Fri May 9, 2008 09:41:41 AM |
Christopher Ohlsen
Join Date: Dec 19, 2007 |
Re: Marketing Tips & TrendsI have found that the more that you blog, post free classified ads, join groups, and just really get your name out there for everyone in the world (with internet access:) to see the more exposure you will have and the more business you will reap as a result. There are lots of ways to get yourself out there. I recomend setting up your own blog (like this one: www.lakecitymtg.net) and linking it to everything imaginable. I hope you found what you were looking for. Good Luck!Posted by Christopher Ohlsen on Mon May 12, 2008 02:24:56 PM |
Michael Orr
Join Date: Oct 23, 2007 |
Thank You ChristopherChristopher Ohlsen wrote:
I have found that the more that you blog, post free classified ads, join groups, and just really get your name out there for everyone in the world (with internet access:) to see the more exposure you will have and the more business you will reap as a result. There are lots of ways to get yourself out there. I recomend setting up your own blog (like this one: www.lakecitymtg.net) and linking it to everything imaginable. I hope you found what you were looking for. Good Luck!
Christopher, thank you for taking the time to post something relevant to this forum. You did not say much but you said much more than those who use these forums to promote their businesses without adding anything of value to the readers. If they could only slow down long enough to realize the value of content strategies, they would recognize that not every post needs to be an advertisiment in order to grow their business (in fact it can be counter-productive). I appreciated your simple and relevant post. Keep it up.
Posted by Michael Orr on Mon May 12, 2008 06:05:08 PM |
Christopher Ohlsen
Join Date: Dec 19, 2007 |
Re: Marketing Tips & TrendsMichael, Thank you for the reply. You are absolutely correct that constantly advertising your "opportunity" and self promoting can hurt your business. With the advent of the internet and our culture's new wave of self educator's you truly have to bring a level of value to your business that will seperate you from the masses of people in the same industry. I earn a lot of business by doing my part to educate my clients and consumers in general. I have met with success in this supposedly "down market" because I am still around to serve the public; the reason that I am still around to serve the public is because I understand that regardless of the industry that you are in during the times in which we are living you have to approach your business as a "consumer centric" business. Operate with integrity and your values in tact and you will succeed! Posted by Christopher Ohlsen on Mon May 12, 2008 06:37:33 PM |
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