Marketing That Grabs - Uncover This Hot Secret
With the rising popularity of businesses these days, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. But that doesn't mean you just have to stick your head down and try not to get noticed. You can still find success as a business by choosing your marketing tactics wisely, but throw in a secret tactic or two along the way - like this hidden gem. By implementing some of these strategies into your own marketing plans, you'll see an immediate increase in traffic - without having to find pricey ways for thousands of new visitors!
In today's world we are constantly being bombarded with ads for products and goods. With the internet and mass marketing, there is no shortage of ways for businesses to both promote and sell their products. You could put an ad in your local newspaper or magazine, but that means reaching a smaller subset of your audience. The same goes for posting flyers around town - it's not going to have a wide appeal. There are also other modern methods like contacting radio stations or pushing ads through social media sites like Facebook or Twitter.
The problem with all these forms of advertising is they cost money - lots of it if you want a quality ad against some of these mediums. That's why it's good to throw in one or two hidden tactics into your business plan from time to time. There are a couple of ways you can do this, either by implementing a free or cheap marketing tactic or by finding some ways to sell your services.
One of the most popular hidden tactics today is affiliate marketing. This practice is when you refer a new customer to a third party seller who will then give them a discount if they purchase from them. For example, if someone visits BestBuy.com and clicks on an ad for an Apple product, BestBuy will find out about it (the same goes for any other site using Google Adwords). Then it gets passed on to the company that put up the ad for you and they provide them with the discount (this is what's called "Paid Search").
You will get a cut of the profits from any new customers you've referred to them - often times that can be anywhere between 5 and 30%! This method is free and easy to set up, giving companies an incentive to keep looking at your site over everyone else's. This is definitely a tactic that can be used for a number of businesses.
Another great way to market your business is through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. You already have friends or family members on these sites, so why not ask them to promote your business as well? You never know who they know or what connections they might have, so this can lead to some great things for local businesses.
There are also some free web tools that can be used to promote your business, such as Google Adwords. This lets your site show up in search rankings for keywords like "keyboard repair" or "apple macbook", leading to plenty of new sales. You should also consider a Facebook group or podcast, which can be used to promote your services and help new customers find you.
These are just two of the many hidden marketing tactics you can use that don't involve spending money on any sort of ads or monthly payments. Take some time to look at your business plan and see if there aren't any ways you can incorporate some of these ideas into it - even if it means using them exclusively for a little while.
These hidden tactics can be used for any type of business, including retail stores, restaurants and even pets! All you have to do is think of ways to pull these methods out of your hat and implement them while you're still working on the rest of your marketing plan. The more you try out new things, the better your odds will be at turning a profit.
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About the Author: Michael Griggs Michael Griggs is currently a part-time web designer/developer at Realiable Inc., working with their team on their design and development projects. He has been an avid writer since he was in high school, and has written over 1000 articles for various magazines and websites. He currently lives in Tampa Florida with his wife and cat.
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