So you have your website and you've done everything right on the web - search engines, classified sites, newsgroups, bulletin boards, link sites, mailing lists, etc etc etc.
And now you think you've exhausted the possibilities of marketing your website and you can sit back and wait for the visitors to roll in, right? WRONG!
Here are 12 extra ways to promote your website without even turning your browser on:
NUMBER ONE:
Make sure that all of your staff know your website address. They know your telephone and fax numbers, they know your "snail mail "address - they should ALL know your web site address too. Make sure that any new staff have this information along with the usual contact details.
NUMBER TWO:
Print your URL and email address on all letterheads, business cards & compliment slips, in the format www.yourcompany.co.uk This way everyone that you ever come into contact with has your web address.
NUMBER THREE:
Business closed for the day? Why not put up a sign - "Open 24 hours a day on the WWW - www.yourcompany.co.uk" Spooners Restaurant (http://www.spooners.co.uk) did this and regularly get table bookings via email that they would usually have missed.
NUMBER FOUR:
Include your web addressL in your answerphone, or line holding message. Let people know that they can find information/buy products/ enquire about services via the world Wide web.
NUMBER FIVE:
Type your website address into your screensaver to remind staff of the address while they are on the telephone. This way even temping staff know the address
NUMBER SIX:
When potential clients call for information about your company, ask them if they have Internet access and send them to your website. This means they can have the information immediately, without waiting for the postal system, and may help cut down on your postage bills.
NUMBER SEVEN:
Look for unusual promotional items at holiday times - WWW tiepins or brooches, computer shaped cookies, Christmas cards on disks (with the obligatory link to your website) - the choice is endless and it all draws attention to the fact that your company is taking advantage of the latest technology
NUMBER EIGHT:
Why not swap leaflets with one of your clients and reach a whole new potential audience? Every brochure we send out features a leaflet/business card from one of our clients - a favour which they reciprocate.
NUMBER NINE:
Magnetic car stickers featuring just your company name and website address help get you seen while you're out and about and can be a great conversation starter!
NUMBER TEN:
Have t-shirts printed with your web address and logo - then give them out as prizes or promotional items.
NUMBER ELEVEN:
If you're in a restaurant or hotel with a guestbook - sign it! And don't forget to leave your web address. These guestbooks are left in receptions all year round and people tend to browse through them while waiting.
NUMBER TWELVE:
Make sure that any newspaper and other offline ads feature your website address prominently - don't hide it away in the small print!
Nikki Pilkington is owner of Milton Keynes based Internet Marketing Company Nikki Pilkington.com, and writes articles, hints and tips to help people looking to promote their website for free, as well as running paid e-marketing campaigns. For more of her articles visit http://www.nikkipilkington.com and sign up to the newsletter.
monthly home cleaning Buffalo Grove ..Google Sitemaps is a simple and fast way for your... Read More
1. Give people a free subscription to your e-zine. Almost... Read More
Most webmasters are familiar with the concept of reciprocal linking.... Read More
Being a restaurant owner means you are always interested in... Read More
My name is Barbara Mascio. I am the founder of... Read More
If you've subscribed to an seo newsletter for longer than... Read More
I created my first website in 1995 - it was... Read More
The Internet can be a confusing place to do business.... Read More
Though it's wonderful to get all those hits to your... Read More
There are many ways to promote your website for free... Read More
I've been operating two small retail Websites for several years... Read More
It is said that content is king, but today 'fresh,... Read More
With all the "How To" articles, and great advice available... Read More
Have you ever wondered why some websites get a thousand... Read More
Many business owners and online marketing experts focus their efforts... Read More
Yahoo! allows you to set up your own front page... Read More
Each week I receive dozens of article submissions to my... Read More
1. Using Hidden Links to increase subscribers or for a... Read More
We get so caught up with internet marketing and "web... Read More
Promoting a Website is not an easy task. New Website... Read More
The answer to the first question is simple, the difference... Read More
So, you don't have a multi-million dollar advertising campaign? You... Read More
On the Internet, links are very important for websites to... Read More
Would you attempt to use a cell phone with a... Read More
1. Use reward programs to keep people revisiting your web... Read More
scheduled maid service Mundelein ..Most webmasters are familiar with the concept of reciprocal linking.... Read More
Many people miss out on some very valuable promotion opportunities... Read More
After spending substantial time and efforts the big day came... Read More
Does your website offer visitors a quick and easy way... Read More
Before you spend your hard earned money, why not first... Read More
You have your site into the search engines, but where... Read More
Benefits of Website Localization Maximising profit today... Read More
You may ask, what is perpetual marketing?Perpetual marketing means when... Read More
Often, website owners would like to promote their new business... Read More
1. Give people a free subscription to your e-zine. Almost... Read More
Do you dream of running your own business? Well, get... Read More
Sorry, there's not really a free tee here, but... Read More
Giving away content is a powerful way to get free... Read More
Behind every good web page are codes only the search... Read More
Everyone likes to read or get a referral about something... Read More
When webmasters have created their final master piece, their next... Read More
Being a restaurant owner means you are always interested in... Read More
People are always wanting to attract more visitors to their... Read More
Have you ever wondered why some websites get a thousand... Read More
You know the drill. Everybody claims that in order to... Read More
At present there are over 3.3 billion pages indexed by... Read More
Seeking effective affordable website promotion should begin with listing your... Read More
Imagine that you have a $25,000 marketing budget for your... Read More
Google is the most popular internet search engine and even... Read More
Professionals in tend to under-estimate the power of the web... Read More
Web Site Promotion |