Free Marketing?

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Permalink Reply by Merry Sherman on December 14, 2010 at 5:34am

In about 2 months, I went from not to be found on Google Search to page one.  I put my profile on every group site that would let me do it for free.  I now get 80% plus business from my website and blog.  Am in the process of putting my web site and blog together.  One suggestion on your website, make it a site you would like to follow, like not much scrolling, fun to look at, easy to nagivate, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Mirella's Ladies Boutique on December 14, 2010 at 3:35pm

I am interested as well, as I spend so much time and marketing for my shop.  I have a few social networks like Facebook and Twitter, that work well.  Have you tried buy and sell classified? Also become a member of Linked in, great network and individuals in the professional fields.

Let me know if you get any other suggestions.....Thanks, Mirella.

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Permalink Reply by Blushing Blooms on December 27, 2010 at 10:58pm

We believe blogging is one of the most important marketing tools for us in 2011. SEO is going to be key in getting approaches from brides so blogging is the most cost effective means of managing or contributing to your SEO yourself. Cheers, Blushing Blooms. www.blushingblooms.com.au/blog

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Permalink Reply by PINK Espresso on December 28, 2010 at 7:03am

Talk to Frinds anf Family :)

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Hickox on December 29, 2010 at 12:23pm

I have regular traffic to my website from Onewed.com

 

Also, it's a very professional and nice looking site, unlike some of these others.

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Permalink Reply by Revelation Photography on January 4, 2011 at 11:42am

I have been a wedding photographer for over 20 years and I find that the best way to get your name out there is still personal referrals. Also have a good website that is easily searchable and represents your company well. Network with other wedding vendors and refer each other. This is how I get most of my weddings. Find ways to help each other in your related businesses. For example I send photos at no charge to wedding venues that I have taken that they could use to promote their location, and they are happy to refer me in return. I also like to network with the "competition". When I am booked for a date, I refer other photographers who in turn refer me when they are booked. Making a connection with another business owner helps both businesses and also an opportunity for new friendships.

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Permalink Reply by CaisoSteelBand on January 4, 2011 at 12:26pm

I like this thread.  We have used similiar strategies and been successfull booking gigs.  we have been performing at weddings for the past 30 years.  We have a blog at CAISO SteelDrumBand .  We are using social media and blogging to stay connected with brides, wedding/event planners.  We also pass on gigs to other bands if we are booked.  The only thing is that we have lost some contacts when we pass on a gig to another band.  Pass on a gig to another person/group you know can do a good job. 

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Permalink Reply by nora gonzalez on January 4, 2011 at 12:05pm

If you have a google analytics account you can see where the traffic is coming from.In my case the percentage shows that in order from top to bottom is google,facebook,twitter,email and blogs. On the direct traffic and on the referring sites,mostly blogs,so that displays where our money should be put.If you have a website I encourage you to get a google analytics,it is free and you can see all details even by the hour.

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Kelman on January 4, 2011 at 12:56pm

As a photographer, have you tried taking pics of the venues, flowers and any other vendors work and then sending them the pics.  If they're happy, then maybe they'll refer others to you?  I read somewhere that there's  a celebrity wedding photographer that got his start that way.

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Permalink Reply by Unique Invitations by Deborah on January 17, 2011 at 1:11pm

This  has been such a fabulous post.  I loved the video from David Jay submitted by Crystal, Thank you Caryn for the very thorough list and Thank you Royal Romance for the warning.  I've made a note of it for the future.  One thing that has not been mentioned is asking your clients to go on Google, Facebook, Weddingwire, and many others and ask for testimonials.  I have those posts on my testimonial page too but have many clients telling me "they couldn't find anything less than a 5 stars for me-and they looked".  I was soooo happy.  I also go to the Perfect Wedding Guide luncheons in Philadelphia.  I meet lots of wonderful vendors and am starting to see results.  You need to give it time so they can get to know you.  Befriend your new contacts on Facebook too.  FYI...the luncheon for Perfect Wedding Guide is $25 for advertisers and $35 for non-advertisers.  I like it being open to non-advertisers and find the fee well worth it.

 

I am open to exchanging links with other wedding vendors too.  You can see my links page at:  Unique Invitation link page.

 

Deborah Burman Carasso

Unique Invitations

www.invitationsbydeborah.com

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Permalink Reply by D.I.Y Photography on January 18, 2011 at 11:54am

I would suggest that you check into www.OurWeddingDay.com.  I have personally used this site myself and have made a good chunk of change from it.  It is free to try for 14 days and is only $20.00 per month.  The best part is that you get real Wedding Leads that you can use.  Not just a referal.  They provide name, email, location and Date for Brides to be all over the country.  By the way, this is Unlimited Leads.  Give them a try.  You have nothing to lose and maybe everything to gain.

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Permalink Reply by DIY Weddings Magazine on January 18, 2011 at 11:54am

DIY Weddings Magazine offers free vendor advertising. For more details visit their site www.diyweddingsmag.com under submit - vendors. They do feature stories on your company and what you offer in their issues for free.

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