Successful internet marketing without a budget

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Padawan, Jun 25, 2005.

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    Darren Cronian (wwhhomes), runs a highly successful website, Worldwide Holiday Homes, without the benefit of a marketing budget.

    How is he able to survive in such a competitive market without the $millions his competitor's spend on advertising, etc?

    Find out in my latest webmaster interview!
     
    Padawan, Jun 25, 2005 IP
  2. Hodgedup

    Hodgedup Notable Member

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    Once again another great article. Shortly, I'll be marketing without a budget as well. Keep them coming.
     
    Hodgedup, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    I'll read it when I get home from taking the kids out but Darren has a budget - time! energy! and I hear it rumoured, considerable charm, but I haven't been so blessed ;)
     
    sarahk, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    Sounds like an interesting read, I'll have to check it out.
     
    ForgottenCreature, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    that brings me hope that I can promote my site without any budget.
     
    enQuira, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    enQuira Peon

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    however, writing an ebook, I don't think that he has a lot of technical stuff that he can add. at least it shouldn't be technical, kind of a story of courage and challenge, not more lol
     
    enQuira, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    Thanks folks, and thanks to Padawan for the interview - it was good fun answering the questions!

    If you have any questions feel free to shout!

    Sarah, I'm shy and innocent ... ask anyone ;)

    Darren :)
     
    DarrenC, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    I can start those rumors about you.;)

    Great interview by the way Darren.
     
    Hodgedup, Jun 25, 2005 IP
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    Yes, the rumours are true, Sarah and I are having a mad passionate affair.. it's the New Zealander accent that does it for me :D .. is that the rumour your talking about?

    ... and hodge, cheers! I enjoyed doing that interview!

    Darren
     
    DarrenC, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    Actually I meant I could start rumors about her having considerable charm, but wow you really revealed a lot there.
     
    Hodgedup, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    Whooops :eek:
     
    DarrenC, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    Good job, and great choices in picking webmasters to interview :)
     
    Blogmaster, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    Thanks for sharing, looks like a good read :)
     
    Talkfreelance, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Atlast I experience the much rumoured flirting. I thought I was going to miss out ;)
     
    sarahk, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    Very interesting read - great way to keep us motivated ;)
    wwhhomes, congrats on your success - keep up the good work!
     
    gemini, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    An interesting read-
     
    ElectronDon, Jun 26, 2005 IP
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    Gemini, Don - Thanks! :)

    Sarah, it was going to come out sometime, so it might as well be now :D lol
     
    DarrenC, Jun 28, 2005 IP