Selling websites/SEO off-line.

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by WebTsarina, Jul 25, 2007.

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    I’m putting together a few web products for newbies. Such as turn key website solution that includes starter SEO as well as website text writing. I’m convinced (did some polls too) that it will be popular among off-line professionals (DRs, lawers) and off-line businesses (contractors, cleaning service, restaurants). The idea is good starter kit at good price . Sites are not template, but nothing boutique either.

    Now the question how to sell it. Online competition is crazy and who said that off-line business owner will rush online to buy website.

    Best I came up with is to hire a sales rep on nice commission and let them sell. Is it a right approach?

    How do you guys sell (beside referrals)?
     
    WebTsarina, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  2. trochta

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    Can you describe the sites a bit more? I don't follow?
     
    trochta, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  3. WebTsarina

    WebTsarina Well-Known Member

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    I don't think description of the site really makes deference :) Just a nicer basic web presence: custom design, few pages, couple scripts, basic hosting, and writing of the content, plus SEO: press release and it's web-distribution, submission to catalogs, etc.
    So what do you think?
     
    WebTsarina, Jul 25, 2007 IP
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    It’s difficult to say how much. You can create site and explain then DP members decide approximately how much it cost. Then you can create one more and price will be approximately that first one
     
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  5. WebTsarina

    WebTsarina Well-Known Member

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    Question is not price, but HOW and BY WHOM
     
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    As you stated, an in-house sales person is the way to go. You are right in that busines won't come to you. Especially the busy folk. They care about their $300+ an hour jobs. And though they want a website, they don't have time and you will therefore have to call on them. It will work wonders for you, trust me. You'll be the only guy in front of them pitching your product while everyone else is waiting on SEO to majically get them in front of people who don't spend a lot of time online to begin with...

    ... just my 2 cents.

    Joseph
     
    trochta, Jul 28, 2007 IP
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    OnlineHelp321 Active Member

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    Well Sounds reasonable to me ... has anyone here tried what this guy wants to sell?
     
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    WebTsarina Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the support. If I only figured out how to go by gatekeepers :) Any advice?
     
    WebTsarina, Aug 6, 2007 IP
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    Yes. Telemarketing actually works well for this.
    I know-ive seen some web companies EXPLODE using STRONG TM...
     
    BrianJump, Aug 6, 2007 IP