Marketing for Less

You are now working from home and want to break out into the internet. There are many ways this can be done which range in price. Marketing is definitely a way to increase your customer base or presence online. Although some marketing is very costly there are ways you can market yourself, your business and your products on line for next to nothing.

Viral Marketing is the wave of the future. What is viral marketing? It is basically a term for word of mouth on the Internet. This is how you can be found on the Internet, simply by having others talk about your services and your website.

Some ways to use viral marketing is by simply adding your website information to the signature on your outgoing emails. That of course will not cost a dime and we all like to save money!

Other form of marketing that will reach the masses is an online newsletter. This type of marketing will increase your presence online and is not difficult to do at all.

A great way to increase your presence online is by participating in forums. There are forums for any type of business, interest, craft..you name it. This is a great way to build a relationship with other individuals that may have an interest in your business or product and the easiest way to advertise to a large amount of people.

Viral marketing is the best method to keep your advertising expenses to a minimum. Try your hand at writing and submit your articles to free article directories online. One simple article explaining your product or business with your information on the bottom is the best way to advertise online and it doesn't cost a penny.

Here are some ideas that will work in marketing your product or business online and has worked for me:

* Submit articles to different directories
* Offer trials or samples of your products in exchange for a review or testimonial
* Exchanging links will bring extra traffic to your site
* Join forums that will benefit your area of expertise
* Have a contest on your website to capture individual's information to build your list
* Develop a newsletter and have people sign up for them - another way to develop a list
* Develop an affiliate program - a great way to get others to advertise for you with minimal expense

Viral Marketing is just one of the easiest forms to obtain high traffic with minimal to no cost. By simply providing to your potential customers and giving them a reason to pass along your message-- you will be on your way to success.

I encourage you to share your thoughts and let me know what has and has not worked for you. It will help me and others to learn from other's experiences.

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Carrie Wilkerson is the voice of experience. From corporate life to teaching high school to direct sales, she has 'been there and done that' professionally and personally. An 'overnight mom' to 2 toddlers through adoption, her priorities instantly changed and so did her workplace. She's now built several businesses and coached others to do the same while overcoming extreme debt, losing 110lbs and having 2 more children, for a total of 4 children, ages infant through 12! As 'The Barefoot Executive', Carrie and her network of experts have quickly become the definite resource for helping women achieve extra income and career goals while working from home. Visit www.the-barefoot-executive.com

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