Promoting

We want to give all the information and tips possible. When approaching web site promotion several things should be kept in mind. First, you should have some goals. What do you expect to accomplish with your site? Next, it is important to think of your customer. How can you reach your targeted customer base? It is also important to keep your budget in mind. How much are you willing to spend for marketing? It may also be necessary for you to contemplate how to incorporate your My.Nu-Art.Net site with your existing web site. All of these answers will help you market your site the best way possible.

Customers can view your My.Nu-Art.Net site globally. It is important to keep this in mind when you choose where to advertise. You should advertise both locally and globally through the Internet. Customers that find your ads online are more likely to order online, as opposed to the conventional ordering methods. The following are advertising ideas for both local and global customers.

  • Place ads in newspapers, flyers, yellow pages, bridal magazines, and on the radio.
  • Put links on faxes, e-mails, and any existing web sites.
  • Register with online resources like search engines, yellow pages, business directories, other bridal sites, newsletters, and even streaming radio.

Search engines can be very helpful in directing traffic to your site. However, it is not guaranteed that your site will come up first when a search is made. When you visit a search engine look for a registration link. Be sure to read all the information before submitting your entry. Some submissions are free while others have a price. Paying may give your site seniority when a potential customer makes a search. Those terms are made by the search engine and should be read over carefully. The following are some of today’s top search engines.

Yahoo.comMSN.comiwon.com
Altavista.comDmoz.comDirecthit.com
Google.comWebcrawler.comLycos.com
Overture.comFindwhat.comAlltheweb.com
Looksmart.comHotbot.comSearchtheweb.com

You can find more information about search engines and how they work at www.searchenginewatch.com.

For further online marketing tips, we recommend you visit any of the following sites.
www.cj.com
www.marketingtips.com
www.clickz.com
www.searchengineguide.com
www.payperclicksearchengines.com

We also recommend the following successful site tips:

  • Make your My.Nu-Art.Net site address part of all your existing advertising.
  • Mail / e-mail flyers to existing and potential customers.
  • Utilize the phone. Mention your site on hold messages and voice mails.
  • Get your link posted on web sites that relate to your business. If you specialize in weddings, then you should contact places like flower, gift, and bridal shops.
  • Contact local related business, as well, and ask if they will display your flyers or brochures.
  • Promote a discount for orders placed online.
  • Setup a PC in your store for customers to browse your site.
  • Attend bridal shows to distribute advertisement items.