1) Order a listing in the Yellow Pages.com type listing directory web sites if you haven’t done so already. The key here is to to drive traffic to your web site . Make sure your listing shows your web site is listed clearly and it is a clickable link !
2) Place small display ads in appropriate sections of weekly or daily ” local ” business type newspapers and chamber of commerce web sites to drive traffic to your web site . Make sure your listing shows your web site is listed clearly and it is a clickable link !
3) Make arrangements to exchange coupons and do joint mailings with non-competing local businesses who serve the same clientele.
4) Write up a press release announcing your business news and updates etc and send it to local newspapers and local area chamber of commerce you service . Make sure your press releases shows your web site is listed clearly and it is a clickable link !
5) Consider some type of giveaway—refer a friend, get a free service, or whatever might be appropriate for you business. Promote your web site offline with such offers mentioned clearly in your web site .
6) Put up a professional properly coded web site and get it ranked in search engines. with a proven SEO Firm !Also , Blogs are very useful for many reasons & work a few social media sites such as ” linkedin ” ” twitter ” …etc . Update your web site & blog regularly , this is a must ! not an option !
7) Network, network, network ! Get into whatever groups are appropriate so people get to know you … Target your market(s) for cold/prospect/purchased calling. Networking @ such events such as chamber of commerce etc is far better than cold calling & most productive use of your time as well . go & Network, network, network !
BNI type networking groups is good for many people with local businesses – attend two meetings and see if it looks promising for you.
Know what differentiates you from the competition – what your product features to offer people. Connect with someone who can be a good source of referrals and visa versa – someone who is into markets you want to get into and visa versa.
Regards,
Andy Alagappan , COO Epromotionz
281.556.8319 ( cell : 281.570.5804 ….832-677-4620 )
www.andyalagappan.com
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