kmpisces
04-18-2005, 12:44 AM
I know this does not work well for everyone or every type business. However, I have had some success with this marketing method. Not too long ago I wrote an article about using classified ads from some research I did and personal experience and I thought I would share some of this here.
Classified ads can be a good way to market a website, product or service. It can allow for very quick results if someone views your classified ad. It also gives you the abilitiy to target your market. You can advertise under the heading and sections that best meet what you have to offer. So for the most part people who come across your ad are in the market for what you have to offer. This isn't always the case. Of course, it depends on the online classified ad website you are using and how many categories, etc they have. Also many classified ads allow users to search for keywords. So let's say for example you sell shoes and a customer goes to the merhandise category and puts in: shoes, they can find your ad pretty easily. This is just a generic example, but you get the idea.
Remember to update your ad often. As more people ad their own ads, you will get pushed away from the top. These ads usually expire after a set amount of time so you will want ot keep your ads current and active. When writing your ad, think of a headline that is catchy so that viewers read your particular ad.
Remember if you are using an ad to market your business or website, the point of the ad is not to make an instant sale. Instead you are trying to attract people to your website. Hopefully they will then be interested enough to make a purchase or whatever action you are hoping for.
Classified ads can be a good way to market a website, product or service. It can allow for very quick results if someone views your classified ad. It also gives you the abilitiy to target your market. You can advertise under the heading and sections that best meet what you have to offer. So for the most part people who come across your ad are in the market for what you have to offer. This isn't always the case. Of course, it depends on the online classified ad website you are using and how many categories, etc they have. Also many classified ads allow users to search for keywords. So let's say for example you sell shoes and a customer goes to the merhandise category and puts in: shoes, they can find your ad pretty easily. This is just a generic example, but you get the idea.
Remember to update your ad often. As more people ad their own ads, you will get pushed away from the top. These ads usually expire after a set amount of time so you will want ot keep your ads current and active. When writing your ad, think of a headline that is catchy so that viewers read your particular ad.
Remember if you are using an ad to market your business or website, the point of the ad is not to make an instant sale. Instead you are trying to attract people to your website. Hopefully they will then be interested enough to make a purchase or whatever action you are hoping for.