Does anyone use offline marketing too

[kconnections]

Even though I primarily get most of my business online, I try to use some offline marketing methods too. I think it's a way to reach people who do not use the internet much or who would not be likely to find out about my business otherwise.

[Fwks08]

I've posted fliers in street poles (that was embarassing) and in computer/tech/electronics stores (with the permission of the managers). I gained quite a few customers from doing so and now local stores know about me so that if they ever needed a paid service they can reach me.

[sjaguar13]

I usually only do the offline thing when I am targeting people in my area. I live in the middle of nowhere, so doing mass advertising offline isn't a real option, at least no cheap advertising. I have a site for local bands that I hung up fliers in every music store I could find, plus a few punk clothing stores. I also have MyCity.info. I sent out letters to local businesses asking if they would want to be listed on my site.

Both of those methods worked, however, it only worked because of who I was targeting. You really couldn't go around and hang up flier for a site like this and expect a ton of results.

[soccerjerseys]

I never went for off line marketing, but it is true to drive the maximum traffic for your websites, off line marketing can be helpful also.
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[saracriss]

Yeah it helps in some circumstances, but not everytme

[SEOArbiter]

Offline marketing certainly has its part in the whole marketing mix. However, with so much emphasis being placed on online searches, I'd focus my efforts on building your brand online.

[actiononlinenz]

Mostly online but I've posted leaflets into my local area before (never again!) and I plan on getting other give out leaflets at the nearest major train station.

[pengerik]

I've never done anything other than leaflets....

[R@ZoR]

with the new Google Places changes, off line marketing combined with On-line marketing can sky-rocket a local business initiative. Check out the new Google Places and make sure you register your business ASAP.

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