Archive for January, 2008
Book Review: The Savvy Gal’s Guide to Online Networking
I found the Savvy Gal’s Guide to Online Networking (Or What Would Jane Austen Do?) on one of the blogs I frequent, The Savvy Gal Blog. It’s a small, conversational style read that focuses only on ideas about how to get you networking online. From everything to blogging to joining LinkedIn to submitting press releases [...]
Why the Long Faces?
Pardon the hippie reference, but there seems to be a lot of bad energy lately when it comes to designers. In forums, emails and blog posts, I’ve read about designers being frustrated with their clients, clients being frustrated with their designers and when it’s time to cut the cord. Don’t get me wrong, we all [...]
Disarm Angry Clients
I found this link recently and have already found it to be so helpful. Take a peek at how to handle those angry client situations very carefully: click here.
Last Promotional Idea (for now)
I have to be honest. I thought by offering a promotional idea every day would not only help folks out, but give me something to write about. It did both, sure. But I think I’m ready to offer different advice. That said, I found an awesome list today of promotional ideas for the new year. [...]
Freelancers – Get Out!
I’m too tired to write another self-promotion idea today. I think I’ll take a break, if that’s okay. Instead, I wanted to share an interesting article I read. This chick wrote about being a freelance designer and about how important it is to socialize. As a freelancer, we get stuck behind the computer for days [...]
Plug for kick
My clients/friends run the cutest shoe boutique I’ve ever set foot in. They run their kick in downtown La Crosse, WI and since they’re pretty new, there’s unfortunately only one store. However, kick is now selling their wonderful shoes online. If you want to take a peek at shoes high in fashion and quality, take [...]
Idea 6: Chat Online
Not like AOL instant messenger. But by joining a forum that pertains to your profession, you can gain a lot of exposure. Whether it be starting your own posts or replying to someone else’s, showing participation is a great way to meet people and get your name out there. Sure, depending on the forum you [...]
Day 5: Create a Newsletter
So we’ve made it to self-promotion idea number five – creating a newsletter. While jotting down some thoughts and mailing them out once a month, or whatever, may sound like a lot of work, it actually doesn’t have to be. This is a great way to show your clients and prospective customers who your business [...]
Day 4: Run a Promo
Running a promotion can be a great way to increase your sales, gain referrals or get a little exposure in your area. There are many different campaigns businesses of any type of put on. A few ideas are as follows: 1. Discount a product or service: People love discounts, even small ones. Whether times are [...]
Day 3: Social Marketing
It’s the newest craze on the Internet: social marketing. Paying for SEO terms is no longer the best way to promote your product or service online. And according to industry studies, it looks like this trend is going to be around for a while. I saw a stat yesterday that stated 62% of online users [...]
