How to Advertise on the Internet
By DeAnna Spencer
Do you want to reach millions of potential customers for
FREE? Well you can if you know how. The Internet, that
massive network of thousands of computers around the world,
also known as the “Information Super Highway,” is your ticket
to generating free leads and sales.
As with any other medium, there is a correct way and an
incorrect way to advertise online. One correct way is to post
your message to various newsgroups that welcome advertising.
If you dig around, I’m sure you’ll find a couple of newsgroups
that fit this description. Posting your ad to these newsgroups
is a good way to start your advertising campaign because they
are seen by millions and it didn’t cost you a dime. Your ad
will last for about two weeks and then you will need to repost
your ad. Keep track of your ad response and focus your
efforts on the ads that bring you the best results.
Another source of free advertising is publishing articles that
others can reprint freely. People such as webmasters and e-zine
publishers are always in need of fresh content. Write about
something you are interested in. If you have a certain area
of expertise, write an article about that. Place a resource
box at the end of your article with all of your pertinent
contact information. Don’t attempt to sell your product
here. Do that when you get contacted for more information.
One more source of free advertising is ezines. Some ezines
allow their subscribers to advertise for free. Different
ezines have different rules regarding their advertising.
There are a lot of directories online that list ezines that
offer free advertising. Just go to any search engine and type
in ezines and you should find a considerable amount of ezines
listed.
You can also create what is known as a signature file. A
signature file is a footer that goes at the bottom of any
email that you send out. Your signature file contains
information such as your company name, email address, and
website. You should also include a short sales message in
your signature file.
Now that you know the correct ways to advertise for free
online, here are a few incorrect things to do when advertising
online. Don’t be tempted to post ads in any newsgroup that
you see. Follow their posting rules to the letter. If they
say NO ADVERTISING, don’t advertise. This is a good way for
you to get thrown out of the group. Additionally, don’t write
articles that serve as sales letters. Editors will spot this
rather quickly and they will not publish your article. There
are many places to advertise for free online. If you utilize
them, you will be well on your way to building your business
online.
DeAnna Spencer is the publisher of Prospecting and Presents
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