Marketing Sites

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Where can I find a list of vacation property marketing sites?
   I need a website I that I can look up some vacation property marketing sites.

   • ANSWER:
     Marketing to todays consumer has become very sophisticated and rapid paced. We all need help to stay ahead of the ever changing marketing world.

2. QUESTION:
   Where can I find the Best Free Advertising and Marketing Sites?
   I have several businesses online that I am Marketing. The clients are on a low budget, so i am locating Genuine resources to get the word out.

   • ANSWER:
     Well, Eddie, let me give you a piece of advice. If you're curious about marketing and business and in need of information about these topics, then consider posting your question someplace other than "books and authors." Your question is irrelevant to the topic, so you probably won't receive the information you need here.

     As a small-business owner, I wouldn't allow you near my marketing if misdirecting simple questions is part of your overall strategy.

3. QUESTION:
   where can I find a freelancer to work on marketing my web sites?
   Hi
   I am a busy mom soon to be student with a job in need of a little help marketing my web sites. I know very little about how to work with goggle, sedsense, clickbank and promoting via articles. Iam looking for someone that will be resonable in there rates.

   • ANSWER:
     Have a look at freelance sites such as:

     Elance.com (I personally use this one)
     getafreelancer.com
     guru.com
     rentacoder.com

4. QUESTION:
   Does anyone know of any reputable freelance marketing sites?
   I am particularly interested in opportunities to develop marketing plans, advertising plans, ad schedules, and overall market consultation.

   • ANSWER:
     What you are wanting isn't really out there. If you are talking about low cost or no cost but if you are just wanting for freely market your product then there is not one, You can start one but remember that if you start one that you are not going to get paid but you can do what ever you wish to with your own site. Check with either Yahoo.com or Bigdaddy.com and then you can call all of the shots. You will find out pretty quick that it has to be profit driven.

5. QUESTION:
   Is there any honest affiliate marketing sites at all or any website online where I can make some spare change?
   I'm in school and I just wanted to know if there was any real affiliate marketing sites cause I did research on most sites and well they turned out to be scams.

   • ANSWER:
     No. There are no honest "affiliate" sites which sell good products at a fair price. They all just want you to recruit new "members".

     Most businesses want more buyers for their products. The "affiliate" sites only want more sellers. That is not a business-model that can work.

     You won't make any money at those sites.

6. QUESTION:
   Where can I find Good Sites for Internet Marketing Professionals?
   I want to find good sites that have good articles, forums and other places to interact with other people doing Internet Marketing. Can anyone recommend good sites?

   • ANSWER:
     http://forum.ABestWeb.com/
     http://www.seochat.com/
     http://www.WebMasterWorld.com/
     http://www.sitepoint.com/

7. QUESTION:
   Im 15 and have an online business but what internet marketing sites should i use?
   I say im 15 since some u have to be over 18 to use

   im considering using comf5

   • ANSWER:
     I don't know about your business type but you can follow this for learning.
     http://noneedtobuy.com

8. QUESTION:
   What are some great sites to sell direct marketing consumer lists to businesses quickly?
   I have some direct marketing lists that I want to sell. They are generalized, regional specific lists (mostly customers based in Florida) and I want to try to sell them to people looking to expand their businesses, either those located in Florida or trying to build a base in Florida.

   I am selling them cheaper than the going rate because I am just getting started. And while I know a lot of people sell to bigger direct marketing companies, I don't really want to go that route right now.

   Any suggestions? High traffic/high response sites preferred.

   • ANSWER:
     Try Craigslist

9. QUESTION:
   Social Networking sites and marketing - is it worth the time and effort?
   I have been thinking about joining into myspace and others to help promote a business. Does this work? Is it really worth the time to set up a nice "space" or do the members of these places just view such things as spam?

   Any experience with linkedIn?

   Any lists of niche social networking sites - especially those focused on business or education?

   • ANSWER:
     I have a myspace account for personal use and I hate it when people want to network because they have a business. I mark them as spam all the time. Whenever I talked to people about different products, they always say I am a sales man and don't listen to me.

     If you want to set up a myspace account because you need more business, than you should develop your own site.

     I can help you build your own site and get the traffic you need. I will show you the same system that I use to get results on the net. It is simple to use and takes as much effort and time as using myspace except you own it and control it.

     My site is geared towards mlm people but if you are not an mlm person, that is ok. It will work for all business professions.

10. QUESTION:
    Reliable good paying affiliate marketing sites?
    Any good sites out there that I could list their products on my site instead of just linking through an ad.

    • ANSWER:
      The best 3 affiliate networks to find products/merchants to promote are:

      Commission Junction
      Shareasale
      Clickbank

      You can also try looking at independent affiliate programs through an affiliate directory...sometimes they can be offer better payments than from the networks.

11. QUESTION:
    How a Marketing Manager use social networking media sites to deepen her connection with her target audience?
    YouTube and Facebook, popular social networking media sites, have revolutionised the way that people communicate with each other. Analyse how a Marketing Manager at Company X can use this technology to develop a deeper connection with her target audiences.

    • ANSWER:
      I didn't really understand your question completely, but from what I see, these websites give the companies to find their target audience quickly since people go there and join the groups and communities they support. So, it is easy to find people who are interested in the products or services provided by the company.

12. QUESTION:
    Speaking about online cash paid surveys, Is there anyone willing to share the marketing sites with me?

    • ANSWER:
      The rule, as always, is to stay away from those that ask you to pay before you can get these surveys.

      Legitimate market survey companies such as Pinecone Research recruit members based on demographic characteristics -- e.g. mothers of babies 0-12 years old -- and will send surveys of products and services targeting this demographic group. Pinecone Research, however, pays only per survey -- you're definitely not going to be rich with that. They can give you anywhere from 1-5 at most surveys in a month.

      Other companies simply ask you to answer as many research as possible, and you don't earn anything just the chance to win at a raffle (which I find lame).

      The article "Earning Money from Surveys" provide a short list of legitimate market research firms and contains explanations of what to look for when joining surveys (and weeding out the fraudulent ones)
      http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol121/onlinesurvey.htm

      Pinecone Research http://www.pineconeresearch.com
      GreenField Online http://www.greenfieldonline.com
      Harris Poll Online http://www.harrispollonline.com
      BuzzBack http://www.buzzback.com
      SurveySite http://www.surveysite.com
      SurveySavvy http://www.surveysavvy.com
      Survey Spot http://www.surveyspot.com/
      http://www.internetpaidsurveys.com/

13. QUESTION:
    how to apply for email marketing jobs ? which are the reliable sites ?
    i want to do emailing job.for example sending marketing mails to many people.how to appy for such kind of jobs ? and which are the reliable sites ?

    • ANSWER:
      I have noticed that at http://www.bokrin.com there are marketing/advertising job offers. I am not sure how you would apply for it, maybe just send email and they will inform you what you need to do. If they ask you to send money before starting jobs, it probably would be scam

14. QUESTION:
    Are there any yahoo groups, or web sites on marketing?
    Do you know of any yahoo groups or web sites where you can ask more experienced business people questions about marketing / advertising and beginning a small business?

    • ANSWER:
      There are millions of them, but you can start with this one:

15. QUESTION:
    Are there any useful sites with marketing tips?
    I've searched and haven't found any, does anyone know of some?
    I mean, with tips that I can do myself?

    • ANSWER:
      my friend i have the perfect website for you. it includes over 1000 links to free advertising websites including free directories, free search engine submissions, free viral marketing, free top keywords and much much more that will rocket your search engine ranking into the stars
      http://www.freeaddsgalore.me.uk
      It also has some great information on free advertising methods and how to optimize your websites

16. QUESTION:
    Is there anyone who is interested in marketing web sites and graphics services for a commission?
    we are a group of freelance graphic designers who are based in Cairo, Egypt. we do high quality web site design and some other graphics services for relatively lower rates. we have a nicely designed commission program for people who are interested in marketing of our services.
    =========================
    In simple words, if you refer someone who purchase one of our services, you get a good commission for that
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    for a sample of quality of work please check www.2dman.com

    • ANSWER:
      I would do it. Oh, do you think we can make a deal? I just started a website thatI need to finish and make beter, I was thinking could you design my site and I will market for you through banners and adsense, etc?

17. QUESTION:
    Do yo know good sites to promote my new Marketing for Movies blog?
    I have just started a new blog/web site http://www.marketingformovies.com that I would like it to become a space of genuine debate of film marketing strategies and tips.
    Can someone help me with cool links?

    • ANSWER:
      Submit a press release to http://www.webwire.com and put a link to your blog in the first line. Make sure the title has keywords and is just announcing your blog website and not "blatantly promoting". Throw in another link to your site near the end of the press release. There are three sections below that for links, put another there and a video link if you have one is great. Let me know if you need one created on the cheap.

      Be sure to choose marketing as a category and then the other relevant categories, such as entertainment. The marketing category will make it go viral on Twitter.

      Here's a suggested title: "Marketing For Movies Announces New Blog Website To Discuss Strategies And Tips"

      You can also submit some of your blog articles to http://www.socialmarker.com or http://www.ezinearticles.com.

      Very nice site, btw!

18. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know of any Web sites that feature marketing campaigns that were successful?
    I'm looking for examples of marketing strategies that worked worked and why. And if numbers are included that's always good too ...

    • ANSWER:
      If you are talking about online marketing, then there are some sites where you can learn about your competition. Try spy-fu.com. It used to be free, but now you have to pay to use it. It lets you look at the keywords, bids and other information about other companies online advertising. It's pretty cool.

      As for strategies that work, here are a few to get you started:
      1. Capitalize The First Letter Of Each Word - people are more likely to click
      2. Never say "Save 30%". No one cares. Give an exact number, like "Only 9".
      3. You can't say Best, but you can say "unbeatable".
      4. Always run a few ads and decide which one brings in the most sales
      5. Use analytics. You can get a great analytics program for free from google. Try google.com/analytics to sign up
      6. Join an affiliate program. There is usually a sign up fee, look at "commission junction" for example, but after that fee, you only pay a commission on sales, so you only pay if you are making money. It's a win win
      7. Lastly, Google, Yahoo and MSN all offer tools for you to find keywords... Use them, but with a grain of salt. Those tools are not designed to give you conversions, they're designed to make money for Google, Yahoo and MSN.

19. QUESTION:
    WHAT ARE THE BEST FREE CLASSIFIED SITES IN INDIA WHICH SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE IN MARKETING INCOME MAKING SITES?
    WHAT ARE THE BEST FREE CLASSIFIED SITES IN INDIA WHICH SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE IN MARKETING THE INCOME MAKING SITES FOR THE INDIANS

    • ANSWER:
      www.passads.com

      PassAds is an online ad site for business opportunity, matrimonial, travel, personal ads, automobiles, real estate,resume, friend, beauty, home business, etc. Post free ads across the world.

20. QUESTION:
    Are all the marketing sites one big scam?
    what do you think?

    • ANSWER:
      Essentially, yes

      They are are only interested in making money out of you, so after doing you own research, you are better off going direct to the retailers / manufacturers web sites (and using other web sites only to find 'money off' 'vouchers').

21. QUESTION:
    Are there any good online chat sites for internet marketing?
    I am interested in earning money online, and I want to find some friends to help me do this. I am relatively new to money making, so I need a site with active members who post guides and answer my questions...

    Answer away

    • ANSWER:
      I have been very impressed with a free internet marketing training site and community that can be found at

      http://freedom-at-last.com

      The key to making money online is to understand the principles of marketing. Take a look at this site and let me know what you think.

      Best Wishes for your online success.

      Paul

22. QUESTION:
    Whats a good desk top set up for Internet Marketing or Niche Store Marketing. Building sites and promoting?
    Ive doing doing niche sites and blogs for a couple years now. I purchased a decent notebook but now I'm in pursite of a desktop. With so much out there I thought this ? will send me in the right direction. Biggest thing is 2 - 20 to 24 inch monitors.
    Thanks all

    • ANSWER:
      Mac has really large screen desktops and macs are the best.

23. QUESTION:
    Any good food marketing sites?
    Any good sites with food marketing tips/facts on them.. they cannot be .com sites though.. need answers tonight if possible plz.. also does anyone know the stats on which days of the week are most/least popular to go grocery shopping on? Thanks a bunch

    • ANSWER:
      I would just do a search on food marketing. If you are just starting out, I would have a big party and invite lots of people such as friends and family but also people like beauty shop owners or small store owners. If you feel like being bold, try large companies too. Tell them that you're trying to start a business and having a get together. It may cost you a lot out of pocket, but it's a great way to advertise and let people sample your food. Make sure you print out business cards and hand them out at your party. Good luck!!!

24. QUESTION:
    Has anyone outsourced internet marketing work for their sites, has it worked?
    Say you hate writing articles, seo,submissions, and all the boring stuff, is it viable to outsource such work?

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with Chris
      The more you can outsource the better, especially the mundane tasks. And set your prices as well
      Iv found this site http://5iverr.com Useful its als awesome you can pick your peices there.

25. QUESTION:
    How can I search and eliminate marketing sites. All I want is information... I am not going to buy ANYTHING.?

    • ANSWER:
      what all you can give is d accurate string for search ..........

26. QUESTION:
    Can anyone explain how to use social networking sites for marketing?

    • ANSWER:
      MySpace is probably best suited for viral marketing. Tila Tequilla is a great example of someone that literally made her career based on MySpace. Take a look at her profile and you'll see what I mean. She's brilliant at it.

      YouTube is a great way to do viral marketing also. BMW had a great marketing campaign on there that was essentially a series of short action movies. They were so cool that word of mouth got the videos a LOT of views.

      Professional sites like LinkedIn are best for networking. These would be for developing B2B contacts were who you know is more important than what you know.

27. QUESTION:
    Should I make so many different sites when affiliate marketing?
    example for amazon products; should i make a simple review site with many products on it or make a site with a standalone review of one product? eg reviews.com or sennheiserheadphonesbuy.com

    • ANSWER:
      Domain containing keywords has high possibility to get on top in search engine. You got to have different domain but you can program 1 store at the back

28. QUESTION:
    Marketing Assigment? Webs sites and info would be very helpful. Thanks?
    With the advent of Internet, the world of marketing has undergone changes. Provide an example of how the "new marketing landscape" has transformed the way a specific company does its marketing. Compare and contrast the new strategies of companies.

    When you use resources, remember to cite them in the body of the work using APA guidelines.

    • ANSWER:
      Hope these help

      the bottom one is best.
      good luck

      http://www.btobonline.com

      http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761575204_2/Marketing.html

      http://www.knowthis.com/

29. QUESTION:
    Affiliate Marketing: Are there any other sites that have the same affiliate option that ClickBank has?
    I need a site that offers the same type of exposure that ClickBank offers through their affiliate program. Are they the only site that offers this feature?
    I am a seller that is thinking of using ClickBank because they have a lot of affiliates that can sell the product on your behalf. Are there any others services that do the same as this?

    • ANSWER:
      There are many features that affiliate sites have, what particular feature of ClickBank is it that you like? And are you a seller of products/services, or just looking for affiliate revenue?

      Top players:

      Commission Junction (http://www.cj.com)
      Clients include: eBay, KB Toys, Motherwear, and The New York Times

      DirectTrack (http://www.directtrack.com/)
      Clients include: FansEdge, FragranceNet.com, Golf Digest, and SpaWish

      LinkShare (http://www.linkshare.com)
      Clients include: 1-800-flowers.com, Avon, Dell | Home, JCPenney.com

      My Affiliate Program (http://www.myaffiliateprogram.com/)
      Clients include: 1-800-Contacts, ClubMom, macromedia, TicketsNow

      Performics (http://www.performics.com/)
      Clients include: Blair, Eddie Bauer, L.L. Bean, Lane Bryant

30. QUESTION:
    I want to start an in home net-work marketing business, where & what web sites can I look up?

    • ANSWER:
      HI and best of luck with your search for a networking business.

      I would make one suggestion - don't get your information (or at least not all your information) from a website.

      As a success coach, I can tell you I've seen it time and time again. Websites that sell the "sizzle" very well but underdeliver on the "steak".

      Your best course of action may be to skip the website entirely and do a bit of homework.

      Figure out what areas interest you - health, nutrition, telecom, etc. Then tailor your search for that type of company. Be sure to ask the tough questions: has the company been in business successfully for at least five years, what are the gross monthly sales, who will mentor you, and questions like that.

      There's a pretty good list of networking companies here:

      http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-network-marketing-companies

      And if you have any questions, feel free to send me an email.

      SuccessPro Lifestyle Coaching
      toddtrucker@yahoo.com

31. QUESTION:
    Require Marketing Sites?
    I would be getting into the marketing line for my career and would like a recommendation of sites where marketing strategies, news on marketing , expert advice or anything got to do with marketing information is available .. thank ya

    • ANSWER:
      Yanik Silver is one of the most well know Information Marketer today. You can learn a lot from him.

      http://instantinternetprofits.com/?50931

32. QUESTION:
    What are all the sites for the viral marketing campaign for The Dark Knight?
    I need to catch up on all of this..where can I get caught up on all the viral marketing for this movie?

    • ANSWER:
      I only go to the batman on film website for the latest news on the movie, or at the Yahoo movies mesage board.

33. QUESTION:
    good dating sites for webcam marketing?
    I need to know what are some good websites that dont have too much security, ie. captcha.. Looking for dating/adult/personel sites. I make female profiles and recruit male members to go on the cam site and possibly sign up.

    • ANSWER:

34. QUESTION:
    Best Marketing Sites?
    I know there are a lot of internet marketing sites out there, but which is the best money making one avaliable?

    • ANSWER:
      I have personally found that this site, http://www.yourfreewebsitesystem.com/serdavos08/, is a wonderful way of making money online. The profits I have made are wonderful and the service I get is unbetable.

35. QUESTION:
    free email marketing sites?
    Anybody know is there any free email marketing sites for sending newsletter automatically to the subscribers with RSS Feed for a blog ?

    • ANSWER:
      You could probably set things up by using the API for some email marketing sites. If you take a look at the link below, there are several email marketing sites with free trials for a limited amount of time. To be completely free, you could look for ones that are free if your email list is small.

36. QUESTION:
    What marketing strategy/tatics would be recommanded for internet based sites?
    many business are now web based for example blogging and many more. but marketing strategy for physical shops or companies somewhat seem to be different from those that is internet based. so what sort marketing strategy are there for web based?

    • ANSWER:
      The problem with most physical shops, well here anyways, are that they know they need a website, they just don't understand why. They don't see it as a potentially potent marketing channel, but rather as another consumer touch point.

      Having a website isn't a marketing strategy though, finding targeted website traffic and pulling them to your website is where marketing comes in. The most popular online marketing tools are:

      Search Engine Optimization
      Search Engine Marketing
      Social Media Optimization
      Pay Per Click Campaigns
      Email Marketing Campaigns
      Digital Advertising and Adserving

      With any marketing strategy, it is imperative that all tactics employed run systematically. They should compliment each other and speak one clear marketing message, although they might pull consumers from different concerns of the web, they should be designed to work together and this is known as integrated marketing communications, IMC.

      All brands should use their conventional above the line and below the line communication strategies, but they should ALSO invest in a digital strategy. Your above the line communication can increase brand awareness, your below the line can get consumers to the point of purchase, and your digital can do both.

37. QUESTION:
    Where are good places to advertise to reach companies/sites that participate in affiliate marketing programs?
    I'm looking to buy advertising to reach both advertisers and publishers to participate in a new online ad network.

    • ANSWER:
      this is a great way to advertise and get your business going. this site even sells affordable targeted mailing list and much more. check it out: http://hotshorturl.com/fp98

38. QUESTION:
    Good sites to create an affiliate marketing solution for my business?
    I own an event listing site - usexpos.org, and am looking for a company to set up an affiliate network for us. What affiliate network companies do you like or don't like? Why? Thank you for your help in advance.
    I am looking for alternatives to CJ.

    • ANSWER:
      do you want to join a network to promote others people business or you want to start your own affiliate program.
      i believe commission junction at http://www.cj.com/ will answer your fit you as it the biggest one

39. QUESTION:
    Network Marketing sites: Which is better? Clickbank, 2Checkout, PayDotCom or something else?
    I'd like to hear from people that have actually used these sites successfully and can share their insight. Thanks in advance.
    Don't 2Checkout offer the same affiliate feature that Clickbank offer? If not, are there any other sites that offer this service?
    Actually the main reason why I asked this question was to establish what site had the best features to promote my product.

    • ANSWER:
      The answer depends on what you want to do. I'm presuming you are interested in online payment options.

      If you are selling digital only products the clickbank is a good option. ClickBank does NOT let you sell physical products.
      Another advantage is that it has a built in affiliate program so that other people can easily sell products for you and get a commission you set. I believe it costs about to set up a sellers account - affiliate accounts are free.
      *I am an affiliate but do not have a sellers account

      If you sell digital (recurring memberships, ebooks, etc) and physical products then I would suggest 2Checkout.com. Basically they act as your reseller and process credit cards for the customer and you are the supplier. They charge a one time setup fee as well.
      *I have a 2checkout account

      Paypal is a good payment processor option as the money is available instantly. They are great if you are using eBay (eBay owns PayPal). If you are in Network Marketing however Paypal will no longer accept payment for programs that have more than 1 tier of affiliates in their system. Thus if your program is to pay on 5 or 7 levels they will not accept you.
      *I have a paypal account

      Another option is to visit your own Bank and apply for a merchant account. Most banks specialize in either VISA or MC so you may need 2 bank accounts. I think SAMs Club deals with DISCOVER.
      *I have had merchant accounts (VISA/MC/AMEX)

      I haven't used paydotcom so I have no idea about it

      If you sell only digital products then Clickbank is good because of the built in affiliate program. If you sell physical products and digital products then I would say 2Checkout.

      You could have both for 0 - pretty small investment

      Paypal is great for auctions because of the connectivity with eBay

      Hope this helps
      Wayne

40. QUESTION:
    do most Internet marketing sites succeed or fail?

    • ANSWER:
      Online spending hits £4bn a month. Now, I am sure that's not done by a few companies e.g 2%. This is the report of 2007.

      Wet weather was one factor behind last month’s internet spending boom, said the report, by the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG), the industry body which represents e-retailers. Online spending hit £4.2 billion during July - up 80% year-on-year.

      Sales of clothing, footwear and accessories were also stronger than ever before. IMRG managing director Jo Evans said the online sales surge was surprising.

      "This data is sound. It reveals the extent to which the retail sector is being transformed by frictionless e-commerce," she said.

      "Major brands are bringing on-stream the next generation of slick new internet retailing services, and consumers are flocking to use them."

      Electrical goods were popular items last month as shoppers stocked up ahead of their summer holidays.

      Since last year many firms had launched or updated their websites and expanded their online shopping ranges to boost sales, the IMRG said.

      The online sales data is based on the IMRG’s ongoing survey of UK online spending.

      Yes, there are failures but billions are made on the internet by companies who approach the Internet market professionally, who plan, goal set, who approach clientele with personal touch, who have high standard of customer service and who.....tap into a niche market.

      It is not the market that is the problem but the way people have yet treated business as business e.g. professionally and with a thinking of "out of the box."

41. QUESTION:
    Affiliate Marketing sites....tricking search engines....spying on other competitors....what is your take this?
    There are A LOT of advertisers on the Net now promoting affiliate marketing and internet sites selling digital ebooks and other such products, using techniques that could be called both questionable morally and ethically, or even legally. What do you all think about all this? One such book recently that is very popular is called The Rich Jerk....it is popular, but gives advice to people to use tactics that are morally unethical...thus, the term "rich jerk"......do we want to let them get away with this crap? Seems like the search engines themselves will start changing their entire set-up of their programming to prevent these scam artists from making money off of them.....most of these people claim to have made "millions at home" from these tactics. Anyone actually tried some of them and it worked....anyone actually tried them and then felt guilty for the tactics used to make such money? Anyone wonder if the legality of all this is going to come down on these people one day?

    • ANSWER:
      Its not right but more and more companies are doing this. Right now not that many laws about it. Its going to keep the federal government and state governments busy enacting laws about this. Be kind of tough to catch but it will make law enforcement and lawyers busy in the future.

42. QUESTION:
    Does anyone have a link to a good online marketing site or free internet marketing workshops?
    I have a small business and I'm trying to generate more traffic to my website. The thing is, there is so much information online it's hard to filter through it. If someone has had success with an online marketing site or company, shoot me a link. Or even internet marketing workshops or classes in the orange county, california area that you've attended. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Try Technology Brokers Association. I just went to one of their free workshops and let me tell you - they are very imformative. Crisantos Hajibrahim, the workshop instructor can give you a lot of insight on how to market your business online. Here's an excerpt from their site:

      "Crisantos will teach you:

      -how Google AdWords works and little known secrets to get the most out of your Pay Per Click budget
      - Google Analytics, the eyes and ears of your website without which you can’t hope to succeed with your Internet strategy
      - how Google's Webmaster tools are essential for Google Search success
      - the power of Video and YouTube marketing
      - the truth about traditional SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques and cheaper yet more effective alternatives for small businesses;
      - online Drip Marketing, tracking Craigslists, and so much more... "

      I don't know anything about website maintenance so i'm having them install Google Analytics for me on my site. They're also helping me with a marketing plan tailored for my business.

      Workshops are held twice a week in Huntington Beach, CA.

      Here's their website address where you can register online www.technologybrokers.org

43. QUESTION:
    where to learn basics of share marketing?any sites?
    i want sites.which give me practical knowledge about trading.what are the requirements etc..

    • ANSWER:
      Basics can be learnt from business news papers like Economic times, financial express etc.
      You can also learn from business channels like zee business , ndtv profit, cnbc tv 18.

      moneycontrol.com is a good web site

44. QUESTION:
    how companies use social networking sites for marketing purpose?
    how companies do marketing on facebook ,twitter , linked in etc.

    • ANSWER:
      By posting/tweeting ads and links to promote their products:
      Facebook has "fan pages" for products and compaines
      Twitter lets them broadcast specials and news
      LinkedIn lets them share news and post jobs
      Foursquare lets them offer specials to certain people who use foursquare
      The list goes on and on

45. QUESTION:
    is any foru avilable , who takes care of sites who cheat public globally by inviting for gptr marketing?
    i want to know if any forum avilable who protects and compensates the investors who pay for gptr-marketing, and where the sites are simply cheat, never pays a penny and sucks the hard earned money of the investors, and where 7 to 8 months of time, browing, advertising , gives the investor a naught

    • ANSWER:
      forum may or may not be available ,use your commonsence to differintiate between cheat and a genuine person u will be safe

46. QUESTION:
    I want to find sites that give Marketing advice for a handyman?

    • ANSWER:
      Heya, marketing for a small business is not too difficult, especially when it's all about what you can do personally. The following might seem a bit 'involved', but it's pretty straightforward and comprehensive. I'm assuming too that your customers are private individuals, not businesses or contractors.

      Firstly, think of the amount of hours you can work - the maximum? How many clients does this work out as each day/week/month - roughly? What profit will you make each month if you hit the maximum - what's 10-20%?

      With that info to start with, you know how many customers you need to reach, how many need to be found within a set time period and how much you should expect to spend finding and keeping them.

      There are two ways you will get customers - you will go to them, or they will come to you. Going to them, the direct sales, is about door-to-door, meeting & greeting at shopping malls, turning up at events, sending personalised email. Them coming to you, is all about referrals, advertising, directories, finding you online and publicity.

      The smart way to market yourself is to do a bit of everything - that's the integrated approach. For example, don't expect 10,000 flyers to do the trick unless you are supervising their handout and making some follow up visits/calls; don't expect a website to matter unless people know how to find it.

      Ok, so you are likely to be focused on a geographic area - your town or county maybe. First, get listed:, look at directories (paper and online; like the yellow pages) that serve this area - when you find a directory you like, check to see if there are any competing businesses in there (make a note). Next, look for businesses that your customers might also use - call them and ask if the directory listing or advertisement has been of any use; if so, make contact and get a price for listing. Ask the sales contact if your competing businesses have advertised with the directory for long; also ask them how many potential customers the service will reach and ask them for any supporting statistics. Divide the cost of the service by the amount of people you can reach with it, then calculate the success percentage (if they gave you one). This gives you a cost to reach just one customer - a calculation like this allows you to compare all forms of marketing expenditure. If you can't get a success percentage (conversion rate), just estimate it at 5-10%.

      So, now you have a cost for listing in local directories. Potential customers can find you if they are looking.

      Next, lets spike their interest. You can best do this by integrating a bit of sales promotion, a bit of advertising and a bit of public relations (PR). Get in touch with local newspapers or local magazines and ask them if they are interested in doing a profile on your new business. Try to think of interesting stories - the time you made a difference, or the fact that your services are not offered at the moment. Get an idea of their advertising options - the cost, the reach, the likely conversion rate (if no conversion rate, ask for their distribution figures for the last 6 issues, halve it and take 5%). Find out if they can include some PR if you take out an ad - they call this free editorial. If not, try and get a larger ad than the one you pay for - it's negotiation! Also, avoid the classifieds section if you can (unless it's very popular and doesn't have many competing ads) - ask for placement in a section that is relevant to what you do. Perhaps a story on installing drywall (!?!).

      Right, you now are listed in local directories, you've advertised in local media, you've got some PR. Next, we'll try some sales promotions - this is getting some flyers printed with a special, time-sensitive offer. Get them printed, have the offer in big letters, then hand them out; personally if possible. Use your business cards as an extra hand-out if you meet someone interested in your services right away - or better still, take their details.

      You can also use the flyers to post into mailboxes. If you are really keen, knock on the door to see if they mind accepting 'junk mail' - make it polite and you'll have a real opportunity to make a sale without seeming like a door-to-door salesman.

      With the PR and local advertising and the sales promotion, you should really have made an impact. Having your name in the directories (maybe having a website too) will make it easier for people to find you later if they forget your details.

      Once your business is steady, you can use marketing tactics to keep people aware of your business. Sponsor a local sports team, or place signs at some of the places you work - both keep your business name at the front of someone's mind, and jog the memories of others.

      Finally, you need to make the most of the customers you have. Keep track of their details, offer them special discounts for repeat business (try to make offers about extras rather than cash discounts); ask customers if they are happy - if they are, ask for a referral; if they are not, fix it quick!

      With this approach, you will have a target to aim for (working the maximum hours for the maximum profit), you will have a variety of ways to market your services (passive and proactive), plus you will have a way to compare the cost of different options and set a budget that is linked to how much you will earn.

      Eventually, you'll work at your maximum capacity - that's when you might want to take on help; either to serve less profitable customers or to allow you to expand your geographic reach.

      Good luck, I hope that helps.

      Matto

47. QUESTION:
    Do Email Marketing sites collect MY customer email addresses for personal use?
    I recently signed up for an Email Marketing site that allows a FREE 60 day trial, I noticed their linked company logo on the bottom corner of all my outgoing emails which are forwarded by them. My boss said that she is concerned that if their is a link to their website on the emails that the company can collect OUR customer information/email addresses and use them to solicit themselves. Website Links don't have anything to do with exchanging personal information other than maybe an I.P address, right? And YES I am aware that I am providing Email addresses to the site, however, I called to ask them if the information I provide is used for solicitations and the service representative said 'NO'.

    • ANSWER:
      Unless your physcially providing this other company with a list of e-mail addresses that you have on file or are in a database, I don't think there's any way they can crack into your system and take them for their own use.

48. QUESTION:
    do you have to pay for affiliate marketing sites? and opinions on the best ones...?
    Thanks...

    • ANSWER:
      Your question is to open. It's had to understand what you are asking.

      If you mean paying to list your affiliate program, then some sites will do it for free while you have to pay others to get it listed. If you mean joining affiliate programs to earn from them, then most of them you can join and earn from them for free. The ones where you have to pay to signup and use I would be weary of them as they are more likely to be scams.

      If you are on about joining affiliate programs for free, then theres hundreds listed at http://www.affiliateseeking.com

      If you don't find what you are looking for there, then there are also other affiliate directories on the web.

49. QUESTION:
    How can you make money online using Multi-Level Marketing?
    I heard about a lot of people making small extra cash using Multi-Level Marketing sites online. How does it work and is it worth it??

    • ANSWER:
      OK, so of course everyone on here is trying to get you to visit their sites and sign up with them right? Just make sure if you do multi-level marketing, it is something you are interested in. Because you could lose some money if you aren't 100% into it. It also usually costs some money to start up.

      Multi-level marketing is like a pyramid. One person tries to recruit people to place into a left leg and a right leg below them. Then they keep adding more and more people below. It is true, the people at the top will make the most money, because they tend get rewarded for having more people below them. But here's the thing. If you actually work at it, and get people interested and working below you, you can start making money as well. The pyramid could go on and on.....so the more people you recruit, the more money you should make.

      I actually do multi-level marketing. I recently did some research on this, and I have talked to a lot of people who have had successes and some people who hated it. I found that in order to be successful, you really need to be interested in what you are marketing. Currently I am a Beachbody coach, beacuse I love motivating people and I am trying to keep myself healthy and fit. It cost me 39.95 to start (which is cheaper than most MLM companies) and I know Beachbody does tons of marketing themselves (have you ever seen the p90x , slim in 6, insanity, etc. commercials? That's Beachbody) and they are very well-known, which ups my chances of making sales or getting others interested. Anyway, if you are into being healthy and helping people, then check out the first website listed on my Yahoo Answers profile and click "Coach". It will tell you a lot more about it. You can also e-mail me with any questions.

50. QUESTION:
    Should you always trust online business sites?
    I'm looking to buy contact lens online rather through a professionals office because they seem to be much cheaper online. I don't know if I should five my credit card number to sites I've never used before. How will I know they are legit marketing sites?

    • ANSWER:
      If you do not want to share your credit card number, set up a paypal account.
      The are many large, and reputible firms that sell contact online.
      Just check with the local Better Business Bureau and then online sites like Yelp to see if the company has a good track record or not.