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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By JohnMcCabe
Re: Local Directory/Portal Question

Since you seem to like this route, here's the next step I would take...

Create a report around "red flags about local online advertising", spotlighting all the cheesy tricks you say this guy is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By dvduval
Re: Local Directory/Portal Question

Hehe, always fun to think of ways to argue with these people. Another challenge would be to take the unexpected response and try to be his friend.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By JohnMcCabe
Re: Local Directory/Portal Question

Wanna try the passive-aggressive route? Tell him he's right and change it to "the only real directory"...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By dvduval
Re: Local Directory/Portal Question

He must have something to lose if he is mad about it. You should study what he is doing now, and continue to develop your model. I have seen firsthand how local directories can make great money, and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By tonyscott
Re: Local Directory/Portal Question

In truth you can say what you want and get away with it, many of my local competitors do. In terms of running a business, if you promise more than you can deliver, your portal will die after a year...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By Kelvin Brown
Re: Local Directory/Portal Question

Truth in advertising. Knowing it is not, there is no need to get into confrontations.

There are many other adjectives available.

Fastest growing.
Newest.
Best
Only one of it's kind...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th March 2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By terryd
Re: How to put music on a website?

This would be the easiest way to do it.

Also I agree with Odhinn, I hate going to a site only to have music pop up. I'll quickly look for a way to stop it, if I can't see a way to stop it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th March 2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By Randy Bheites
Re: How to put music on a website?

I agree that having music play the minute you get to a site is a complete turnoff. Not to mention how badly the loading time bogs things down.

Consider installing a simple flash or java applet MP3...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th March 2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By Odhinn
Re: How to put music on a website?

I'd try to convince him not to do it, personally. I think that there's nothing more annoying than having music play as soon as a page loads, even if you're talking about a musical artist.

If...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th March 2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By Micheal Perkins
Re: Membership site without the site?

Yes. I think I would create a site where they come back, but this would work. It works the same as a magazine. Many big names in the IM field are selling their offline newsletters as a "magazine"...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th March 2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By DougBarger
Re: Membership site without the site?

Yes it works. It's more of an ecourse though.

The Rhodes brothers have a great video on it and have been successful with that

business model.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th February 2009, 03:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Josh T.
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

Tim has a great approach. I get cold calls all the time
on my CELL PHONE because I am a real estate agent
and my stupid number has to be everywhere. They all
ask me the same question. Hey, how...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Sid Kaplan
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

Great stuff. I spent 9 years on the road cold calling and that is an approach I used most often. And it works. Once you do get an appointment look around the client's office to pick up clues on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By TimRobinson
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

Here's how I'd do it:


Hey X, Tim here
Just wondering if you'd like a free copy of x to help your business grow. My company does x, y and z and would love to help you (make more money / grow...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Tony M.
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

After 2 or 3 calls, if you listen enough, you will know the words your prospects use to define their benefit, and it will be a no-brainer to you to refine the end of that sentence.
Stick to your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Norma Holt
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

After many years in marketing I would not rehearse an opening line or a spiel. The first thing you should say is a comment on the business, the weather, the locality or something else to open the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By queenbuzzy
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

When I was pitching web services, I always did research on the company before I called them: found out where they stood on google, found out how long they had the site, and in some cases actually...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By donaldclifton
Re: How would you finish this sentence?

You might preface your question with a question...."Do you have a website?" Are you calling businesses that you know have a website? If so then what can you specifically offer them as a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd February 2009, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 787
Posted By Lesley Huntley
Re: The ONE thing that'll make you the MONEY! (takes ONE second to read - just implement!)

I know, it's hard not to take it personally when someone is just not in the mood for your call or is just having a bad day. But most people are nice people. Most people don't want to be rude to other...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th February 2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By J. Barry Mandel
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Nah, seminars and public speaking take a back seat to press releases...

If your press release gets picked up by a local newspaper or magazine and you get coverage by a reporter and photographer...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th February 2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By Steve Brown
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Check posts from David Preston. He has some dynamite ideas. Everything that will work will cost you time or money or both. Offering to do a 1 hour free seminar to local civic groups, Kawanis,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th February 2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By mmpieri
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

You can pass few flyers to pubs around the area, local corner shops, by word of mouth and other social gathering. Personally I use seminar to get my business noticed.

MM
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th February 2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By onpointinfo
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

July29....

My approach in helping you was to try to identify 1st why you are not getting responses online since it does not mean they are not seeing your ad online as you think.

I first looked...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2009, 02:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By chrisnegro
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Thanks July29 for the vote of confidence...although my goal is to give a quality video a month, in the FREE WSO I do give 2 free videos off the bat and explain how I generated $1500 in my first...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By mikeb209
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Get a pack of sticky notes, get a black felt tip marker, write down your details and start sticking. Place them everywhere you go: Gas station,bathroom,restaurant, etc.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2009, 01:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By chrisnegro
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Or even better yet...do an ad swap for free where you promote their pizza place on your website and they promote your flyers for free for 1 month!

Cheers,

Chris Negro
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By jasonl70
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Any reason you don't go to the business during the day and actually go inside?

If you dont' feel you can, then find a friend who can and pay him a commission.

I'm getting ready to make a major...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By happyslob
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

I know it's already been mentioned, but the local phone book is a WEALTH of information for anyone looking to create websites or creative content for business owners. And, since they're local...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By Sandi Valentine
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Check with your library. They often offer programming and free classes - I spoke last week on Internet Marketing for small businesses. 45 minute presentation using some PLR material - walked them...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By Marcus Paul
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

This one I hate to tell other people, but the forum has been good to me so here goes:

I have about 15 colleges in my area. I go to the college job boards (or campus internship program) and offer...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By Sandi Valentine
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Check with your library. They often offer programming and free classes - I spoke last week on Internet Marketing for small businesses. 45 minute presentation using some PLR material - walked them...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By George Wright
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Go to the local watering hole where all he business men and women in the area go for lunch and coffee.

Offer your service for free to the owner in exchange for a strategically placed sign. For...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By Inbound
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Yes, flyers work very well. Just be sure the first few line of the advertisement is short and to the point.

Inbound
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By JustaWizard
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Your absolute best form of free offline advertising is - and take it from me, I literally wrote the book(s) on this topic (it's true) - seminars and public speaking.

The warmest, most friendly...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By mookinman
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Buy a load of cheap envelopes, put your ad in the envelopes, write "To the business owner/manager" on the envelope, and deliver them by hand to every business in your local area. The envelopes will...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,247
Posted By Marcus Paul
Re: I Need Free Offline Advertising Ideas

Use the local yellow pages to find businesses that spend money on advertising. Then check to see if they have websites or not. Make a list of those you will target and their names and addresses and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th January 2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,485
Posted By GoGetta
Re: The Ultimate Action Offline Challenge! I Will Make Sales! Guaranteed!

Hi People,

Ok Update 3 Below,

Just to let you know, I over shot with the converting to dollars yesterday but I have rectified the final amount as you will see below. I was going off conversion...
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