I want to target new businesses for my web design company.?
23.October, 2009
I have a new web design company (www.creative-itsolutions.net) and think the best targets a newly started businesses, but with out spending loads of money i don’t no how to get to them any ideas?
The biggest downside is that there is so much competition online. The negatives can be greatly outweighed by the positives but you really have to set yourself apart from the other million businesses online. There are a few ways to do this:
1) An eye-catching web page. This is the most important thing because you want people to be attracted to your business. It should suit whatever product you are selling but also be unique and fun. It should give the appearance of professionalism.
2) Advertise on free press release sites. There are many out there to choose from but all of them achieve the same goal; name exposure.
3) Get a toll free number. A catchy 1-800 number is something any business should have. There’s a reason EVERY Fortune 500 company has one. A toll free gives customers easy access to contact you without paying long distance charges. It also adds to the appearance of professionalism. And a customer will remember the number and be more likely to find you later. It’s a fact that a toll free number can increase business by as much as 600%. I recommend going with www.tollfreenumber.org. They cater to small businesses so they’ve got the lowest prices out there.
Hope this helps =)
23.October, 2009 um 7:46 am
The biggest downside is that there is so much competition online. The negatives can be greatly outweighed by the positives but you really have to set yourself apart from the other million businesses online. There are a few ways to do this:
1) An eye-catching web page. This is the most important thing because you want people to be attracted to your business. It should suit whatever product you are selling but also be unique and fun. It should give the appearance of professionalism.
2) Advertise on free press release sites. There are many out there to choose from but all of them achieve the same goal; name exposure.
3) Get a toll free number. A catchy 1-800 number is something any business should have. There’s a reason EVERY Fortune 500 company has one. A toll free gives customers easy access to contact you without paying long distance charges. It also adds to the appearance of professionalism. And a customer will remember the number and be more likely to find you later. It’s a fact that a toll free number can increase business by as much as 600%. I recommend going with http://www.tollfreenumber.org. They cater to small businesses so they’ve got the lowest prices out there.
Hope this helps =)
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23.October, 2009 um 8:00 am
Forget online advertising, contact your local newspaper and tell them to write an article about your new business offering local business your services with a discount if contacted with the article.
Local papers love this community stuff and it’s free.
I’ve used this method.
Then use other areas where relatives live to get in their papers.
They even allow you to post your website address.
Hope this helps.
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Regards
Marty
23.October, 2009 um 8:15 am
Join your local Chamber of Commerce. Then you will get the names and addresses of all new businesses. They won’t give them to you without being a member. You can also attend their networking events.
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23.October, 2009 um 8:42 am
Some of the ways you can advertise your business are:
1. Post an article about your business on related blogs and get free visitors and back links
2. Submitting to directories
3. Free classifieds
4. Forums
Send an email with more information about your business to e@culx.net for free help on finding new customers and increasing sales.
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23.October, 2009 um 9:00 am
I will tell you right now that you need to change your focus. New companies usually don’t have the cash to spend. The best approach is to have a target market….
Who is your target market?????
- Businesses that want websites right? Correct!
What is the easiest way to find businesses that want websites???
- Simple answer… Businesses that have websites, want websites!
So, what you need to do is make yourself a list of all the businesses with websites in your local area. Look at them, find ways you can improve them, and call and say:
"I took a look at your website and I’m just calling to see if you would be open to looking at some different ideas on how you can attract more customers to your business with your website"
Or some variation of the above. In my experience it is easier to sell a redesign to someone that "knows" their website is bad vrs trying to convince a new business that they need one.
Hope that helps, I feel like I am giving away my cash cow here but it is about karma right?
Best,
David
PageOne Website Design – http://www.pageonewd.com
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