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Forum: Offline Marketing 19th August 2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,072
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Best Way To Get Prospecting Emails Thru?

This is pretty effective too... print out that email as an actual letter (obviously format it as a postal letter vs. email). Put it in an envelope and hand write the address (you can also print...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th August 2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,559
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Where Do You Get Images For Your Blog?

Good luck with that. For everyone else, please do not do this.

For newbs, +1 to sxc.hu
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 821
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Are you allowed to edit a WSO?

Yes, and you should do it liberally, especially changing out the headline.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,720
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: How would you start an online business with $10?

Buy $10 worth of business cards. Build my new company a Facebook fanpage and Google Places page... then go email, call and visit local companies to sell Facebook and Google Places set-up and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: When do you start getting your sites ready for Christmas?

Right after I take the sites for Halloween down!

;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,496
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: The #1 Tip For IM Newbies

Build a list. The money is in the list. Cliched, but so true.
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th August 2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,874
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: $3,300 in 4 Days!

This can work for the big chains franchises as the local Pizza Hut has attached flyers for a mom&pop gym on their boxes.
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: What is your offline "elevator pitch"?

I'm happy to put my money where my mouth is. If a couple people will agree to attend their next local Chamber of Commerce meeting and test the two pitches, I will pay them $100 for their efforts (or...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: What is your offline "elevator pitch"?

Yeah, you are talking about something completely different then. I am talking about opportunistic sales encounters (casual encounters) that can lead to more business for you, while you are talking...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: What is your offline "elevator pitch"?

I agree completely on attention-interest-desire-close. We're saying the same thing there, but with a different approach. I add the element of credibility (creating a sense of camaradarie) and the...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Nic Lynn
What is your offline "elevator pitch"?

The great thing about offline and local marketing is that there is no shortage of opportunities to sell yourself. You never know when a potential client may present themselves (while dining at a...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: First Offline Client! :D

Congrats... Job #1 for you now is not to break up with that girlfriend! At least until you get a few more clients... ;)
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: I Guess It's Time To Design My OWN Site!!

Job #1 in this business is showing that you actually have a job in this business. Both business card and a simple website can be set-up in less than an hour for less than $50 (sometimes a lot less)....
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th August 2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Google Places: Monthly Maintenance Required?

Yes, you can easily charge a reoccuring fee (I usually put places maintenance under a larger umbrella of reoccuring services). Specific to places however, you can update coupons and offer, you can...
Forum: Offline Marketing 14th August 2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,491
Posted By Nic Lynn
Forum: Offline Marketing 14th August 2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 860
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Looking For Advice From Experienced Offline Marketers

Sign-up to be a member of your local Chamber of Commerce and start attending their meetings. Bonus points: give a presentation on "local business and the impact of the internet"
Forum: Offline Marketing 14th August 2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,507
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: I found the OFFLINE MAGIC BULLET ... yeah it does exist!!

I'm going to add one more "magic bullet" to this thread: Have a plan! Combined with consistency, you have now tipped the scales in your favor. Success is in your grasp!

You can consistently...
Forum: Offline Marketing 14th August 2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 809
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: EXPERIENCED OFFLINERS

The simple answer is: don't worry about packages on your website. Just state that "you create a custom program based on the client's unique business and goals."

If you feel that you must "list...
Forum: Offline Marketing 14th August 2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Offliners... What Motivates You?

Without a doubt, the single most motivating factor is CONTROL...
... control over my time
... control over who I partner with (I consider my clients as customers and partners. We are in this...
Forum: Offline Marketing 22nd February 2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Do You Offer PR Services to Your Clients?

You bet, it is a perfect compliment to other offline service and is relatively easy to do if you follow a few basics!
Forum: Offline Marketing 21st February 2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: How to justify your monthly fee...

Here are just a few of hundreds (literally) of ideas:

1. Social network management (why don't you plan and post those facebook and twitter updates)
2. Direct email marketing management - write...
Forum: Offline Marketing 21st February 2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Fastest Results to Impress New Clients!!!

I'd integrate twitter on their website so that each tweet would show up as a large callout/headline on their homepage. Then I'd show them how they can update twitter via their phone at anytime and...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 20th February 2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,772
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Earn 1K a Day Review From a Long Time Member

Thanks for the response, Dennis. Not sure what you meant by the last statement, but I am glad that you got your BYTDL stuff resolved. Though I never did, I'll tell ya what, I will give your...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th February 2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,835
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: My biggest offline cash cow right now

Love this idea. And it's not just Groupon that you can harvest your offline leads from... there are a bunch of worthy competitors popping up, including Living Social, for example...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th February 2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 723
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Professionalism for the WIN!

Great post. You also need the proper business structure to protect yourself and to "treat your business as a business." Doing nothing or going as a sole proprietorship are not your best options and...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th February 2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Social Marketing Continues Meteoric Rise Among Local Businesses

Thanks for the link.THis is great information and some nice ammo that folks can use in their various pitches to offline prospects.

Btw, mobile may not be hot... but, that is exactly why you...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 20th February 2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,772
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Earn 1K a Day Review From a Long Time Member

Thanks, Dennis. I am a huge fan of your Action Enforcer software (people should run and get that now!), but BYTDL was a disaster of epic proportions. I'm making my ~$1K a day in offline, and want to...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 19th February 2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,772
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Earn 1K a Day Review From a Long Time Member

Is this the same person that started Burn Your Todo List?
Forum: Offline Marketing 18th February 2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: HOSTGATOR Reseller Account - Anyone using this here?

I am not talking about a dedicated server, I am talking abut a dedicated account ($7 per month)... i.e. an account seperate from your own hostgator account and seperate from a reseller account. This...
Forum: Offline Marketing 18th February 2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,373
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: How do you get Google Places reviews?

See my reply in this thread...

http://www.warriorforum.com/offline-marketing-discussions/332934-how-you-getting-customer-reviews-uploaded.html
Forum: Offline Marketing 18th February 2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: HELP! GOT MY FIRST TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT WITH THE OWNER LATER ON TODAY...

You don't need a reseller account. Just sign her up for a separate, dedicated account that your directly manage and pay for (she doesn't need to know any of the details about that). This is a far...
Forum: Offline Marketing 18th February 2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,265
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Best Time to Call Businesses?

Monday thorugh Wednesday, either just prior to or just after closing time.
Forum: Offline Marketing 18th February 2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: HOSTGATOR Reseller Account - Anyone using this here?

You don't need a reseller account. Just set-up your clients with their own dedicated hostagator account (that you set-up as an affiliate). You "own" and pay for these accounts directly (i.e the...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th February 2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Have Your Clients Come to You...Easily

I have never met an offline client that has read a single press release (except their own that I have produced for SEO activites and/or to provide the local papers to pitch them for print coverage)....
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th February 2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,276
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Is Facebook fanpage play a vital role to promote a business online, If yes then how prove it ?

Here is exactly how you "prove it":

1. Get your facebook page up and running with plenty of "likes" from customers (which is super-easy to do nowadays)
2. Make a few relevant...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th February 2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: How are you getting customer reviews uploaded?

Two things:

1. Give appropriate customers a postcard when they check-out that details a special weburl: www.mystore.com/reviewus (http://www.mystore.com/reviewus) (this url should not be...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th February 2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,848
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Best Day To Close A Small Business (Off Topic?)

Sundays if you are a US domestic business. Might also recommend just culling back the hours on your lower income days (Monday and Tuersday... just go from 10 to 2 or something).
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th February 2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Question About Keeping Offline Clients Happy?

First, I wouldn't go with a flat rate. you need to build in re-occuring for that kind of service.

Second, re-occuring service should not be limited to SEO. Work in some direct/email marketing on...
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th December 2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,815
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Creating Your Offline Marketing Website...Template Or From Scratch?

Another vote here for the options at ThemeForest!
Forum: Offline Marketing 3rd October 2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,736
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: New Offline Gold Rush Happening Now

I don't believe that the mobile dedicated site is ready for primetime quite yet. However, capturing customer/prospect cell phone numbers (for SMS) and getting them to "like" your fanpage (LOTS of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd October 2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Anyone know a GOOD way to say this?

Not sure why you would need to zip it, unless you are bundling multiple pdfs into a single distributable. Also, be aware that older OS versions might not automatically unzip for folks.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd October 2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Promoting local area businesses?

Ditto on dominating Google Places combined with a good social marketing strategy. I would add email marketing to the current customer/prospect base as well. The best implementation of all this will...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd October 2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,936
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Emailing Works! I sent out only 19 messages and made a "gazillion dollars"

I know this repsonse wasn't aimed at me, but I'll jump in anyway.

It's not about email being ineffective, it is about email generally being the least effective. Period and end of story.

You...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd October 2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: The #1 Complaint I Hear From Potential Clients

First of all, if you sell SEO, you are at a disadvantage already (and will be stacked up against all those spammy, fly-by-night SEO companies). SEO isn't what you should be selling, it's just one of...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd October 2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Best Offline WSOs? Help me out.

Yeah, I'm gonna disagree with Dexx on this one. There are some fantastic WSOs out there that get you the exact information you need to get you started right now. If you wanted to learn how to make...
Forum: Offline Marketing 29th September 2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Anyone have a scaleable system to get offline prospects to contact you?

Fantastic idea! Another relatively low cost idea is to send via certified mail where someone will need to sign for it. and it has the certified scan tag attached stuck to the envelope. This works...
Forum: Offline Marketing 29th September 2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Favorite offline technique?

Love this idea! Out of curiosity, how are you developing the mobile version of the site? Are you developing/porting the main site to a platform that spins out mobile automatically, or are you doing...
Forum: Offline Marketing 29th September 2010, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Anyone have a scaleable system to get offline prospects to contact you?

Absolutely. Go and speak at Chamber of Commerce events and their equivalents. Give the right kind of presentation and you will have clients calling you. Done.
Forum: Offline Marketing 29th September 2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,590
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Offline Bartering: $10,000 Wedding for $400 (Are You Kidding) ?

Bartering is awesome! My teeth are much whiter recently because of it! :)
Forum: Offline Marketing 29th September 2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,523
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: What's a more profitable niche? Plumbing or Painting?

Plumber takes the cake on this one, easily (their services aren't cheap and they are a "I need it now!" kind of supplier). However, you might also look upstream for an upscale niche to complement...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th September 2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Favorite offline technique?

It's just a line or two of code that does it. You can get some for $5 on fivrr or something do it. There are also a couple of wordpress plugins that you can use that pull your facebook and/or twitter...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th September 2010, 04:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Favorite offline technique?

Good stuff guys! Love the idea to use all that autoresponder content as website content too.

Any more ideas, folks?
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th September 2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,010
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: would you promote you e bay product via an offline mean?

Depends on what you are selling... a boat? a car? then, yes. Pretty much everything else, then, no.
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th September 2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,411
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Email Marketing For Finding Offline Clients

Following-up on the email via a phone call is a great way to make contact.
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th September 2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Posted By Nic Lynn
Favorite offline technique?

I thought it might be fun to share some of our fave techniques for either obtaining or servicing offline opportunities. I'll go first!

One of my favorite things to implement for customers is...
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th September 2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By Nic Lynn
Re: Thanks for the new Offline sub-forum!!

I just stumbled on this today! But, yes, offline is so big, so lucrative and still so young of an opportunity that it definitely deserves it's own forum. Great idea, Alan and team!
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