how can I get a real good E-marketing plan?
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Check out FTPOnline.  They have lots of tutorials and videos (free registration required).  I've included the link below.
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"If you build it, they will come" is not necessarily true on the Web. Putting a website up is one thing, but getting visitors to come to your site is another. The process becomes even more difficult if you have limited resources to market your business.\n\nHere are some shoestring marketing ideas that can help you get the visitors you need at the least cost possible: \n\n1. Create the best content you can with the best products you can possibly offer. Your content is your best advertisement - if visitors love your content, then they will go back and spread the word to others.\n\n2. Make it easy for users to recommend your site. Viral marketing is very important -- and easy to tap on the Web. But give your users the tools. Get a Recommend this Site script from websites such as cgiscripts.com and similar directories of scripts. Some even go as far as giving incentives to those who recommend the site to their friends. If only 10 people go to your site, but these 10 people invite 10 more - that's additional traffic that you get for FREE!\n\n3. Rank well in the search engines (organic search results, not the pay per click). SEs can be a big source of traffic. The key is to create the best content in your niche. If you have good content, other websites will gladly link to you and offer your site as a resource to their audience. Check the on-page factors and be sure to get linked from authority sites in your topic area.\n\nIf you are going to read only one piece on search engine optimization, I suggest you read Brett Tabke of WebmasterWorld.com's "Successful Site in 12 Months with Google Alone: 26 steps to 15k a day." http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum3/2010.htm \n\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) Tips for Google, Yahoo & MSN http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/SEO.htm\nSEO for Google http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/google.htm\nSEO for Yahoo! http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/yahoo.htm\nSEO for MSN http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/msn.htm\n \n4. Send out press releases. While outfits charge as much as $650 per release, there are free press release submission places on the Web. Press releases allow you to (a) attract media attention; (b) get more back links to your website without sending each website an email request; and (c) get more visibility especially if your press release gets in Google News or Yahoo News. My website (see my profile) accepts free press release submission (no strings attached!)\n\n5. Submit articles. Write articles and submit them to websites accepting author submissions. You get exposure for your business; establishes you as an authority in your field, and allows you to get backlinks for your website. If 50 websites publish your article and it contains a link back to your website, then you easily get 50 links from a single article. The more links you have, the greater your chances for increasing your search engine rankings.\n\n6. Improve your conversion. Getting visitors is one thing; getting them to buy your products is a whole different story. Read the article "10 Ways to Convert Visitors to Buyers" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/072005/conversion.htm for tips on how to improve your conversion rates.\n\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/guide/cases/ii-lexi.htm
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Palo Alto Software's MPlans.com offers marketing plan samples, some of which are free. Check out if they have a plan for a business similar to what you are planning or involved with, and get ideas on how the marketing will be done.\n\nHope this helps\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting and marketing a home business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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Here is a a good one stop site. They have many discussion forums and learning info about internet marketing\n\nhttp://forums.digitalpoint.com/\n\nYou may also want to check out affiliate marketing at abestweb.com. Affiliate Marketing allows you to hire an online sales force for your product or services. The online sales force (affiliate publishers) work on a commission for your products and services. Every major brand including Dell, Target,. Walmart, etc. utlizes this method for online advertising\n\nExample of of an affiliate network:( Places to find affiliates)\n\nLinkshare.com (expensive but worth it)\ncj.com (Not too expensive, also worth it)\nShareasale.com (Inexpensive, Great if you know what your doing)\n\nExample of an Affiliate site:\nhttp://www.7coupons.com
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I wouldn't recommend ppc, it's too expensive and everyone knows you are a sponsor, here are some ways to advertise online for less.\n\nInternet advertising doesn't have to be about how much budget you have for online marketing. I always ask people do you have more time or money when it comes to marketing. Start off with of course submitting your url to all the search engines you can (for free) optimize your website by loading your content with keys words that you think people would search for your product with such as phone services (careful not to turn your content too search engine friendly and not user friendly) start making conncetions to other sites that you think people might need in conjuction with your products. set a site for  companys you think will go well with your product and those you trust. This will start a legit link farm that search engines will like. make sure you update information on your site regularly so that they know you are not stale site that never changes, think about have an rss feed on your site to help you keep content fresh. Start putting yourself in every (free) directory online that you can. include all your contact information as well as linking your website. Some directory's will ask you to put a link the their site and the will list you for free. \n\nDO NOT FORGET ABOUT OFFLINE MARKETING\nsend postcards, make flyers, drive traffic to your website, Make your marketing webcentric (your website is your focal point on your marketing materials) business cards, cards that you put with baskets make your website known on those. if you dont' already have it find a website tracker to watch your traffic coming into your website. this is vital to know which marketing efforts are working and which ones need work. Also gives you insight on when you up and down seasons are.
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To add to the previous answer, I suggest that you take a look at http://www.wilsonweb.com/articles/checklist.htm which provides an overview of 31 internet marketing activities.  When you narrow down which actions are most appropriate for your situation then you can either seek more specific help from this forum or employ a relevant professional services firm.
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This is not as easy as you think.\nOnly trusted companies have a chance to get some work.\nWell, you can build good web portal and invite some good companies from UK and USA for testimonials.\nOr Use power of advertising, very easy but initial investment is little bit higher. Through emails and newsletter, let them know what is your company up to and future plan, \nAuthorize your web service from BBB and GeoTrust or EquiFax Global.
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I run a marketing company. let me know exactly what your looking for.\n\nalphabroker@yahoo.com
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It depends on what you're trying to do.  Will you be selling e-goods or hard goods?  Are you looking for a quick buck or are you trying to build a business that will last.  With any business, it takes planning and a lot of work.  If you're interested in building a business then try http://buildit.sitesell.com/marketing101216.html
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Here are some resources that can help you write your marketing plan. These websites discuss what marketing plans should have:\n\n- SBA Marketing Plan http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/marketing/basics.html\n- Writing a Marketing Plan and Marketing Plan examples http://www.mplans.com/dpm/allarticles.cfm\n- Creating Your Marketing Plan http://www.powerhomebiz.com/marketing/marketplan.htm\n\nHere are some resources that can help you write your business plan:\n\n- SBA Business Plan Basics http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- PowerHomeBiz.com Creating a Business Plan section http://www.powerhomebiz.com/startup/businessplan.htm\n- Entrepreneur.com Writing a Business Plan section http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizplan/0,7253,,00.html\n\nYou may also want to review some sample business plans to see how it actually looks like:\n\n- Bplans.com http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm\n- MOOT Corp Business Plan competition winners\nhttp://www.businessplans.org/businessplans.html\n- VFinance - View hundreds of real business plans in pdf format. http://www.vfinance.com/home.asp?bps=1&ToolPage=bps_main.asp\n- Business Owners Toolkit Sample business plans and information on how to create a plan. http://www.toolkit.cch.com/tools/buspln_m.asp\n- PlanWare  Planning software and information. http://www.planware.org/\n- Virtual Business Plan  Walk through the design of a business plan. http://www.bizplanit.com/vplan.html\n- SBA Business Planning Guide http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- Small Business Advancement Center http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/business_plan/businessPlan.pdf\nS- ample Business Plan  General planning guide created by the Canadian Business Service Center. http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=CBSC_FE/display&c=GuideFactSheet&cid=1081945275913&lang=en\n- Business Plans Index - A subject guide to sample business plans and profiles for specific business types from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. http://216.183.184.20/subject/business/bplansindex.html\n\nSome recommended books are :\n\n- Business Plans Kit for Dummies \n- The Complete Book of Business Plans : Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan \n- Writing Business Plans That Get Results : A Step-By-Step Guide \n- Business Plans For Dummies® \n- Your First Business Plan : A Simple Question and Answer Format Designed to Help You Write Your Own Plan \n\nHope that the above resources help
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I would try a lead generation service such as:\nMyers Internet\nLion Inc.\nEtrafficers\n\nThese are all legitimate proven companies that bring in real leads for people willing to work them.  I would contact each for more details.
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Try a few of these methods and watch your sales soar! \n1.   Launch a Web site. Web sites provide your company with worldwide exposure and give your customers convenient access to your services and products.  \n  \n2.   Host a grand opening or open house. Invite local business owners and residents from surrounding neighborhoods. Provide refreshments, drawings for door prizes, free merchandise samples, and have plenty of business cards and company brochures on hand.  \n  \n3.   Monitor the quality of your services and products constantly. Satisfied customers who spread the word about your business are the best source of new customers. Pay attention to pricing, customer service, product availability and prompt delivery.  \n  \n4.   Explore various types of traditional advertising methods such as classified ads, yellow page ads, television and radio spots, and display ads in magazines and on other Web sites. Go with what meets your budget and best reaches your target group.  \n  \n5.   Support a local charity by sponsoring a fundraising event such as a food drive, toy drive or walkathon. Arrange for a formal presentation of your donation with cameras at the ready and try to get a local newspaper to publish the photograph.  \n  \n6.   Distribute fliers and business cards door to door, place them under car windshield wipers and tack them to local apartment, college and community center bulletin boards.  \n  \n7.   Maintain a visible presence within your industry. Participate in trade shows, attend community events and offer to speak on your area of expertise at seminars.
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As a web design company, more than other marketing campaigns, the best way to get new clients is to have an impressive portfolio to show them. Perhaps you can work for a discounted fee or even pro bono for some friends or close associates, just to have a portfolio of work to show.\n\nWhat I see lacking in your list are press releases. Press releases have different uses: they can alert traditional media of your new business (and hopefully get talked about by the media -- which means you have to have a new spin or how different are you from the other web design firms). Press releases are also among the EASIEST way to get one way inbound links, and thereby helping you rank in the search engines. PRWeb http://www.prweb.com can send your release and get it through Yahoo and Google News for minimum of $80\n\nThe calendar, bumper stickers, laptop bags -- I'm not sure those are the most effective means of getting clients to your business especially considering that you have a tight budget.\n\nOne important marketing tool you are forgetting is networking. Networking allows you to meet people, other business people who may be interested to rework their websites or create websites. Join organizations and business associations in your area -- and budget for membership fees, if any. Talk about your business to them, and they may even refer you to other people who needs your services. Consider joining BNI http://www.bni.com/ (Business Network Int'l.) which is a "business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, referrals." Chambers of commerce can also be a good source of referrals.\n\nI would focus more on local marketing, but carefully carefully track your ROI. Yahoo Yellow pages is pricey - so check if it is actually bringing you traffic and customers.\n\nEmail marketing where you purchase an email for $0.25 cents is not a good idea. You will basically be spamming people, buying email lists yet these people may not have agreed or wanted to receive YOUR email. Be careful in using this approach as the last thing you want your business to be called is a spammer.\n\nI know that you are just starting, but web designers often find greater success if they offer services beyond web designing. Diversify your services to include copywriting, search engine optimization, handling pay per clicks, or even just site maintenance.
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I do, I do!\n\nGo to Google, search "marketing plan" and you'll get tons of stuff.  Try www.startup.com, too, for advice.
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The cheapest way to advertise your business Online is to find a professional Online Marketing Projects Manager that will get you more dollars from sales revenue than the amount you spend on advertising. Sound good? Make more than you spend is what advertising is all about. Get customers buying from you, find those customers, bring them to your business. That's cheap marketing, that's great marketing, that's me.
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This is NOT simple but I think it can be done and I am trying myself. Realize that there are thousands of competitors out there and you need to find a way to claw your way to the top, or at least close enough to reach your goal.\n\nThe good part is there is LOTS of free information online to help you. Do some searches on blogging, niches, seo, promotion and other topics that come to light as you proceed. Study what you find free and don't be afraid to experiment. I am taking a free 10 day course that has helped me a lot so far. The object is to try and sell you on an some expensive information, but the course still gives you a lot for free.
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There are many types of marketing promotions that you can do and here are some of them:\n\n1. Direct mail. Prepare a well-crafted brochure and send it to your target markets in Sunnyvale. Find a vendor in your area renting mailing lists of business establishments or take the time and go over the yellow pages and get their contact information. You can read more of how to use direct marketing strategies here http://www.powerhomebiz.com/marketing/direct.htm\n\n2. Publicity. Publicity can oftentimes be more effective than advertising. Not only is it cost-effective (oftentimes you are paying for nothing), but also people are apt to remember an article about your business rather than advertising. People find a write-up or special feature about a business more credible and objective than a paid advertising. Publicity also reaches a wider audience: if you are lucky, the national media might even pick up your story. Contact an editor of your local newspaper and pitch your story. Read the article "Leverage the Power of Publicity for Your Small Business" \nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol27/leverage.htm\n\n3. Press releases. Send out press releases through your local newspapers about your business. Whether it is about your story or about a sale you are offering, press releases can be very good exposure for you. You can read more about how to harness press releases for your business here http://www.powerhomebiz.com/marketing/public%20relations.htm\n\n4. Use the Internet. The Web can be your online brochure. You can use it to refer your potential clients for more information about your business; and it could also generate clients for you directly. Some of your potential clients may be looking to the Web for a floral designer, and you need to have a strong presence there as well.\n\n5. Network. Join and be active in your local business organizations, chamber of commerce, etc. Increase your visibility in the community. You can find more information on networking here http://www.powerhomebiz.com/marketing/networking.htm\n\n6. Word of mouth. This is the best form of advertising for your business - afterall, it is free. Read "Secrets of Word Of Mouth Marketing" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol154/wordofmouth.htm