Free Marketing? - BridalTweet Wedding Forum & Vendor Directory2024-03-29T12:17:27Zhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/forum/topics/free-marketing?commentId=3145964%3AComment%3A125303&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAlso, the knot.com is a good…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2014-07-19:3145964:Comment:6410512014-07-19T09:33:50.367ZJeanne Smithhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/JeanneSmith
<p>Also, the knot.com is a good option.</p>
<p>Also, the knot.com is a good option.</p> You can try several options s…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2014-07-19:3145964:Comment:6406652014-07-19T09:32:04.501ZJeanne Smithhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/JeanneSmith
<p>You can try several options such as starting a blog,listing your business in local listing websites,classified adds websites and social sites.</p>
<p>You can try several options such as starting a blog,listing your business in local listing websites,classified adds websites and social sites.</p> Also, http://www.gatheringgui…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2014-03-08:3145964:Comment:6255582014-03-08T01:42:03.935ZNina Paulhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/NinaPaul843
<p>Also, <a href="http://www.gatheringguide.com" target="_blank">http://www.gatheringguide.com</a> is a great resource.</p>
<p>Also, <a href="http://www.gatheringguide.com" target="_blank">http://www.gatheringguide.com</a> is a great resource.</p> Yes and G+ too... or is there…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2014-03-06:3145964:Comment:6248052014-03-06T22:18:11.514ZNina Paulhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/NinaPaul843
<p>Yes and G+ too... or is there anyone actually on there? I don't know.</p>
<p>Yes and G+ too... or is there anyone actually on there? I don't know.</p> Seconded. We found most of ou…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2014-02-19:3145964:Comment:6225082014-02-19T21:35:16.434ZNina Paulhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/NinaPaul843
<p>Seconded. We found most of our vendors through other vendors.</p>
<p>Seconded. We found most of our vendors through other vendors.</p> Your brooms are so pretty and…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2014-02-09:3145964:Comment:6215552014-02-09T22:16:48.592ZMichelle Couch https://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/MichelleCouch
Your brooms are so pretty and unique!!
Your brooms are so pretty and unique!! Hey Bridal Tweeters!
Here are…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2013-01-11:3145964:Comment:5627302013-01-11T03:52:26.457ZJourney Wedding Broomshttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/JourneyWeddingBrooms
<p>Hey Bridal Tweeters!</p>
<p>Here are a few FREE advertising sites that I`ve come across. Honestly, out of them all Bridal Tweet is definitely one of the best. There`s more of a community feel over here and much more goodies, but the other`s will help to create an online presence. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Also, I woulld greatly appreciate if you would please take a moment out to LIKE my Facebook Fan page. Don`t forget to send me your page so that can return the love and LIKE your`s…</p>
<p>Hey Bridal Tweeters!</p>
<p>Here are a few FREE advertising sites that I`ve come across. Honestly, out of them all Bridal Tweet is definitely one of the best. There`s more of a community feel over here and much more goodies, but the other`s will help to create an online presence. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Also, I woulld greatly appreciate if you would please take a moment out to LIKE my Facebook Fan page. Don`t forget to send me your page so that can return the love and LIKE your`s back. Thanks!(:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Journey-Wedding-Brooms/398261610226732" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Journey-Wedding-Brooms/398261610226732</a></p>
<p>weddingvibe.com</p>
<p>kudzo.com</p>
<p>merchantcircle.com</p>
<p>manta.com</p>
<p>buzzfile.com</p>
<p>yelp.com</p>
<p>punchbowl.com</p>
<p>booasite.com</p>
<p>squidoo.com</p>
<p>weddingplanninglink.com</p>
<p>weddepot.com</p>
<p>oneperfectbride.com</p>
<p>partypop.com</p>
<p>weddigo.comeventective.com</p>
<p>theveilco.com</p>
<p>weddir.com</p>
<p>mywedding.com</p>
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<p></p> i put myself on all the free…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-12-29:3145964:Comment:5597302012-12-29T06:11:32.750ZThe Costume Closethttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/TheCostumeCloset
<p>i put myself on all the free listings. yahoo, mapquest, google, every search engine directory i can. i will get approached by all to do more advertising at a price. i cant afford it all, so stay with the free part of it. i just started to relist my listings all over the place that i can find. i am calling and emailing venues, wedding planners, dj's, florists, others that have to do with weddings, just letting them know i do weddings and would like to work with them to refer them if they…</p>
<p>i put myself on all the free listings. yahoo, mapquest, google, every search engine directory i can. i will get approached by all to do more advertising at a price. i cant afford it all, so stay with the free part of it. i just started to relist my listings all over the place that i can find. i am calling and emailing venues, wedding planners, dj's, florists, others that have to do with weddings, just letting them know i do weddings and would like to work with them to refer them if they will refer me. i am connecting, but it is time consuming. i am setting up links on my website of the people who agree and it will get you up ther ein the search engines. </p>
<p></p> Great question! I agree with…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-12-27:3145964:Comment:5593722012-12-27T20:37:58.819ZCindy Lieberhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/CindyLieber101
<p>Great question! I agree with Mickey Long Promote, Promote, Promote! One of the cheapest forms of advertising yourself is through word of mouth marketing. Find a local networking group in the wedding industry and attend their monthly mixers or events. Even if you have a tough time in those situations, over time you will build invaluable relationships with your peers. You can cross promote yourself with photograohers, planners, and others in the industry by coming up with offers each of…</p>
<p>Great question! I agree with Mickey Long Promote, Promote, Promote! One of the cheapest forms of advertising yourself is through word of mouth marketing. Find a local networking group in the wedding industry and attend their monthly mixers or events. Even if you have a tough time in those situations, over time you will build invaluable relationships with your peers. You can cross promote yourself with photograohers, planners, and others in the industry by coming up with offers each of you could give to the bride on behalf of the other wedding professional. And as someone else mentioned earlier, get to know the managers of the venues and work on getting on those preferred vendors lists! </p>
<p>Here in Orange County, OC Brides puts on monthly bridal networking events that have been successful for our members for years. You don't have to be a member to attend but you get so much more if you join and it is very reasonable! </p>
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<p>Free online directorys are good but they don't beat face to face interaction and real relationships!</p>
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<p>Cindy Lieber</p>
<p>OC Brides</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ocbride.scom" target="_blank">www.ocbride.scom</a></p> Step 1
SEO, SEO, SEO, and whe…tag:www.bridaltweet.com,2012-12-27:3145964:Comment:5591812012-12-27T04:25:52.074ZA BETTER DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHERhttps://www.bridaltweet.com/profile/ABETTERDJANDPHOTOGRAPHER
<p>Step 1</p>
<p>SEO, SEO, SEO, and when you get done... more SEO. There are hundreds of free sites that will bring in a stray lead or 2 but learning SEO is the key to bringing in lots of daily hits on your site and business for your bank account.</p>
<p>Step 2</p>
<p>Learn how to combine SEO with a great marketing presentation on your site. Ideally your site will have the phone ringing with people ready to give deposits. All the wonderful people that recommend not putting prices on their site…</p>
<p>Step 1</p>
<p>SEO, SEO, SEO, and when you get done... more SEO. There are hundreds of free sites that will bring in a stray lead or 2 but learning SEO is the key to bringing in lots of daily hits on your site and business for your bank account.</p>
<p>Step 2</p>
<p>Learn how to combine SEO with a great marketing presentation on your site. Ideally your site will have the phone ringing with people ready to give deposits. All the wonderful people that recommend not putting prices on their site either can't justify the price they charge, or else they have no idea how much business they are missing. At the very least have a price range.</p>
<p>Step 3</p>
<p>All the leads in the world won't help you if you can't sell. Take some sales courses and learn how to close. Brides usually keep shopping until they reach somebody that knows how to close a deal.</p>
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<p>I have over 35 years marketing management experience at a director/VP level. When I decided to stop making millions for other people and open our own business I told my wife that we could be that worst at what we do, but if we have the best marketing and we can close deals we will get the most business. We happen to be excellent at what we do so combined with our marketing and closing ability we continue to grow at a phenomenal rate in spite of the economy.</p>
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<p>Advice on paid advertising... don't pay money for a site that will bring you in a GREAT lead every once in a while, You can't survive off that. Invest in sources that will bring you GOOD leads every day and learn to close and make the most of them!</p>
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