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10_Simple_Ways_to_Promote_Yourself
| 10 Simple Ways to Promote Yourself
1) Develop a mailing list and use it. Most businesses have
started creating web based mailing lists by offering a
newsletter, but direct mail is still a valuable tool. Whichever
route you choose, choose one!
2) Say "Thank you" when someone purchases your products or your
services. Send a handwritten "thank you note". In this fast
paced world of ours it's refreshing to people to receive an "old
fashioned" thank you and they'll remember you next time they
need some work done above all others.
3) Flier & Brochures- No matter what anyone tells you even if
you're an online business you still need to attract people to
your website offline as well. Fliers and brochures peak
curiosity and will help get those offline potential customers to
click over to your website for more information.
4) Car Advertising- The big companies all advertise on their
cars, and you should too. URL plates or stickers are a small
investment to make which can carry your message to thousands
while driving.
5) Hold a Contest- Contests are a great tool for recognition and
free publicity. You can send a press release announcing the
event to the media for possible press coverage. By nature people
love to win which is why holding a contest can be a great
traffic generator.
6) Present Seminars- By giving seminars you get to network with
a lot of people as well as establish yourself as an expert in
your field.
7) Participate in Trade Shows- A great way to show off your
products/services to qualified people.
8) Write Short Articles- Articles are best if kept under 500
words. Keep a database of possible publishers who might have an
interest in publishing your writing. Make a habit of submitting
at least one a month. Many newsletters are constantly on the
lookout for fresh material. Gives you credibility & visibility.
9) E-books- Writing e-books is a form of viral marketing. When
given away freely online like a virus it can literally get
passed along to thousands of potential customers. Think of a
topic you know a lot about and get to work. There are many
e-book compilers available online to create the book, some free,
some not.
10) Specialized Directories- Everyone knows about getting listed
in the major search engines, but what about directories? Do some
research and find specialized directories that cater to your
specific type of business and get yourself listed in as many as
possible.
About the author:
Merle's Cyber Promotions (MC) http://www.mcpromotions.com
Creating Visibility Online for Small Business... because just
having a site isn't enough. Visit the site to receive FREE
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