26th May 2012, 12:26 AM | #1 |
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Ok,, So let's see,,, Oh Mobile Warrior Gods,, Oh please,, please,, tell us where to begin.:confused: So,,, if you successful "mobile consultants" had to do it all over from the beginning, where would you start? 1.) Do you start with offering a new mobile site? Or, do you find businesses with websites and offer to redirect it to a mobile compatible version of their site? Or, is it a better idea to start by offering an SMS campaign? Or other Mobile marketing offers? (if so,, what?) It's the chicken and the egg,,,,, which comes first? Can any of you tell us "mobile newbs" what YOUR idea of the "BEST" strategy would be. And don't be affraid to tell us what would be ideal, even if it might only be theory. And start from the very beginning. Like,, 2.) Should I set up a website to appear more proffessional? Can you reccommend any sites to view to see how it's done? Do you have a site? 3.) What about a phone number. I'm very interested more on the side of finding out how all you guys would prepare for your "MOBILE VENTURE" now,, after you have been operating and may have hit a few snags. What would you do now that you feel would be a better path that you wish you would have taken. Also,, I'm interested in learning how you run your mobile biz. 4.) Do you run everything yourself? Do you have in house employees? Virtual Assistants? 5.) Do you outsource? If so,,, which part do you outsource and how do you go about outsourcing? 6.) What should the pricing be? And how many pages should I offer for what price? Per page? How much content should be allowed per page? Now,, I could go on and on, and I know I'm asking a lot here,, but I have been studying all these products on HOW to build these sites and all the other stuff,, but no one seems to tell you the "behind the scenes" stuff. Like operations. So dammit Will and Quentin, get to together and combine your day to day operations and your "dream" way of putting it all together from beginning to end,, and I mean everything,,, wrap it all up in an all inclusive, bad ass WSO and sell it to us for,, say,,, about $49 - $99 with all the up sell you can think of. I think a lot of us out here in Mobile Wonderland would be extremely greatful,,, I know I'm already greatful for your delightful products that I have already purchased. Now I (we) just need to know how to run the damn things,,, business side speaking. So thanks, guys,, I know I'll be waiting for my Mobile Heroes to do the right thing for the greater good of Warrior kind. Please let us know when we can expect this WSO. Thanks, Robert X p.s. Please put me down as the first to recieve your new WSO C'mon mate,,, show us how you operate! Don't hesitate! I just can't wait!!! Open the gate! |
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26th May 2012, 08:52 AM | #2 |
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"And start from the very beginning. Like,,.............................." I wish life was that easy. Trust me. Do your research, read through this forum. Why not just visit customers and do cold calling without having any product and experience. Kind of a test marketing. Ask the customer what they need.. Tell them you are new and what to help out businesses like theirs, ask them what they need, A good product to sell would be like a bug spray that repels pesky sales people. |
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And btw, you tell them you are new - you are dead. They will not allow you to open your mouth to pronounce the next word. Seriously! | |
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I would suggest starting with 3 simple things and putting them together as mobile marketing "package" for offline businesses. These 3 things can work together to cater to their customers who use mobile phones, and also to build a list to send out SMS messages. Always keep it simple, always stress benefits, and always stress the fact that a mobile marketing strategy is becoming more and more important because of the fact that virtually everyone will soon have a smart phone. 1) Mobile coupons - convert an existing coupon into a mobile coupon and explain the benefits of eliminating the expense and hassle of paper coupons. Customers always have access to the coupon and they will keep it with them 24/7. You could use a QR code or SMS keyword such as "coupon" to deliver this to customers immediately. 2) Mobile site mock up demo that includes click to call, map, reviews, facebook, etc. Show them the demo to illustrate how easy it is for someone on the go to view and contact and interact with the their business via social media. Mobile site can include the SMS opt in as well. 3) SMS list building. Explain the benefits of being able to offer instant specials and time-sensitive offers to a huge group of people via text messages to their phones. Setup a demo autoreply "offer" and have the biz owner try it out at your meeting. Most importantly, take an existing expense or problem, and show the business owner how a mobile marketing strategy can cut their costs, or solve the problem (i.e. not enough customers coming in regularly). What business owner would not want to cut advertising costs while increasing their revenue? To qualify them, ask this simple question: "Would you be open to learning a few unique ways to increase your revenue, while reducing your ad costs at the same time?" |
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xlfuture1 Thank you so much for that response, I've written it all down as it has been really helpful to me and some questions that I've had. Now for me I'm approaching restaurants, do you think it's better to start off with the approach of the SMS list building, or start off with the qr's/mobile site and then talk about how SMS integrated in can help them all work together? |
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Here are my findings. most small business owners don't think they need a mobile website. If they are a Pizza parlor as an example they are dead wrong but if you attempt to tell them that you will talk till you're blue in the face. your best bet is to find those that actually want a mobile website and are searching for it. These customers know they need it and are already pursuing it. this is a lot easier sale than the other way. Patrick |
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If I wanted to implement mobile coupons using SMS keyword, where do I start? What are the pre-requisites? What do I need to learn and to do before I can convert paper coupon into a digital coupon? BTW, Twilio University rocks! Thanks. | |
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Guys, please use the multiquote feature so you don't need a new post for every person you quote. That's what it's there for.
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wow, this thread is superb,. Wot a knowledge database it is
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