How would you market an online store?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Clear Presence Media, Jan 27, 2008.

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    I just started my new store - http://fashion.gomeetri.com - and its my first online store...Im just wondering, not having a ton of capital to pour into it, what the most effective ways of getting customers to my website is...

    Also, anyone that visits, please let me know your first impressions/suggestions...

    thanks
     
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    n-james Well-Known Member

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    Firstly...I wouldn't put it on a subdomain to start with.
     
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    whys that??
     
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    Tell me at least one massive online store off the top of your head on a subdomain. Don't you think there is a reason they don't use subdomains? This is because, its all about the user being able to remember your domain so by using a subdomain like XXXX.XXXXXX.com it isn't going to be effective.

    Even if you move it onto the main domain without the subdomain...on that domain you have now, I would recommend getting a new one.
     
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    ok, thanks for the tip...what of the marketing/actual site?
     
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    thanks ckrismoney

    to n-james...which of these "rules" is my website breaking?
     
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