Offline Marketing Strategy Help (Old Business Cards)

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by jasonsluck, Dec 3, 2010.

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    I was going through some old files and I uncovered about 100 old business cards of people I used to associate with from previous jobs. I'm trying to figure out a creative way to use these contacts to make money with affiliate marketing. For one, I know I can put them on an email list and email them offers, but I am trying to figure out other creative strategies to employ with this list. Most of the people on the business cards are small business owners, ie landscapers, car detailers, some lawyers, etc. I am open to hearing some ideas on how to make money with these people. Any and all suggestions is GREATLY appreciated!
     
    jasonsluck, Dec 3, 2010 IP
  2. Giamatti

    Giamatti Well-Known Member

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    im not sure what else you can do besides emailing them. to bad your cards arnt targeted.
     
    Giamatti, Dec 9, 2010 IP
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    vikassam321 Peon

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    I used to associate with from previous jobs. I'm trying to figure out a creative way to use these contacts to make money with affiliate marketing.
     
    vikassam321, Jan 13, 2011 IP
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    I'm not sure affiliate marketing is going to work in this situation. If i were you, i would take a look at their websites and see if it may need redesigned, or check the rankings and see if they need SEO. If you're unable to perform either of those tasks, you could always outsource it.
     
    MarketDomination, Jan 13, 2011 IP
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    What info do you have? phone number s are far more effective. If you can, call some of them up, instead of just sending a blanket email
     
    businessman413, Jan 13, 2011 IP
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    Can you put together a simple wordpress site? Go to each of them and ask if they want a web site built. Charge $500 a piece and $20/month for hosting, small business owners are gold mines.
     
    guineapirate, Jan 13, 2011 IP
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    You can sell them SEO services if they already have a website and if they don't have a site yet you can offer them web design. You don't need to be an SEO you can hire cheap SEO company and add the price. Act as a middleman. You can convert your business card to thousands of dollars.
     
    blessedshadow, Jan 17, 2011 IP