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Re: You’ve got an idea. Now what?

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post #4

Having 24k Twitter followers isn't much of an indicator when you're following 19k of them... that's the same strategy spammers use.

Or when you'd like to be able to DM them. It would need to be coupled with very active following to be a spammer tactic. Don't assume malice when other explanations suffice.

Re: You’ve got an idea. Now what?

#12
That's a really great prescriptive presentation. But it's really hard to actually get people to hear about your product.

Adwords are expensive. Does anyone have any ideas to share on getting your URL out there?

Re: You’ve got an idea. Now what?

#14
post #12

That's a really great prescriptive presentation. But it's really hard to actually get people to hear about your product. Adwords are expensive. Does anyone have any ideas to share on getting your URL out there?

It depends on the business, but I have found that finding community forums that have an interest in your niche is a good place for an advert. Email the owner or webmaster and negotiate the rate.

If you are a good fit for the site, the owner and community will love the added benefit. Give a discount and it will be a feature, or value added, benefit to being part of the community, not an annoying advert.

Re: You’ve got an idea. Now what?

#15
post #4

Having 24k Twitter followers isn't much of an indicator when you're following 19k of them... that's the same strategy spammers use.

Or when you'd like to be able to DM them. It would need to be coupled with very active following to be a spammer tactic. Don't assume malice when other explanations suffice.

I'm not saying they're trying to spam people, it's just that there are literally tens of thousands of Twitter bots that will automatically follow you back if you follow them first.

The number of followers is meaningless if they're not actual humans who are interested in your tweets.

Re: You’ve got an idea. Now what?

#16
post #12

That's a really great prescriptive presentation. But it's really hard to actually get people to hear about your product. Adwords are expensive. Does anyone have any ideas to share on getting your URL out there?

It depends on the business, but I have found that finding community forums that have an interest in your niche is a good place for an advert. Email the owner or webmaster and negotiate the rate. If you are a good fit for the site, the owner and community will love the added benefit. Give a discount and it will be a feature, or value added, benefit to being part of the community, not an annoying advert.

That's a nice tip. Thanks!
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