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By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:42:39 +0000

Thanks for the great tips! I am still relatively new to freelance writing (about 10 months now) and I am slowly learning about marketing.

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By: Nicole LaMarco

Nicole LaMarco — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:10:18 +0000

I market like crazy online with social networking sites, but I don’t see a good return on it. It’s…small. I just started going to bi-weekly networking meetings that has pumped up my sales, but I still want more. How can I get more out of marketing?

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:23:47 +0000

I don’t find social networking (as in social networks themselves) to be terribly effective when compared with other marketing and networking models. At the same time other social media tools (such as blogs and forums) have been extremely effective in bringing in new clients.

I would suggest not “marketing like crazy” with any one particular tool or tactic. You really need to diversify a bit more. Post to forums. Post to your blog. Keep commenting on others’ blogs. Join email groups or other networking opportunities with colleagues. Try article marketing (but only to targeted outlets – none of that article directory garbage). Reach out to past clients with a service pitch, special offer, or something else – remind them you exist. Cold pitch a few websites, companies, or publications. Pick several tactics – they each fill in voids left by the others.

By: Saurabh

Saurabh — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:28:29 +0000

Great post! Really! I have done these mistakes myself and you made me aware of them.

Thank you so much for this wonderful article.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:24:00 +0000

Excellent post, Jenn. I admit, I am just starting to up my marketing efforts. In the past, I was guilty of just applying to public ads as well. It didn’t pan out so well, I can tell you that much!

I set up a profile on LinkedIn and have gotten one client from there. I’ve been getting some referrals from past clients. I also had my virtual assistant come up with a list of 100 businesses in the area that I can pitch my services to. My site is being redone and should be done in about 10 days – as soon as it is, I will be pitching away on a daily basis.