So you don't have a website or can't afford one? Don't despair......
So you don’t have a website for your business? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty that you can do to spread the word online about your business. The following suggestions are for free online services designed to help you promote your business whether you have a website or not.
Facebook:
Create a business profile page, include contact information, a business description, photos, etc… Encourage others to become a “fan” of your business on Facebook. Visit www.facebook.com.
Twitter:
Create a business profile and start “tweeting” about the things that are happening in your business. To learn more about Twitter, visit www.Twitter.com to get started.
RedBubble:
The perfect place for artists, photographers and creative writers. Create a profile and stunning galleries and portfolio for your work. Create products to sell and interactive with a supportive and interesting community of artists. www.RedBubble.com.
Etsy.com:
Perfect for crafters and artists wishing to sell their hand-made items online. Create a profile to tell your story….and sell your products. Visit www.Etsy.com to get started.
YouTube.com:
Create a business profile and upload videos of your products or service, show how you are making a difference or how your product benefits your customers. Visit www.YouTube.com to get started.
LinkedIn:
Create a personal profile for yourself, highlight your business or service and network with others. Visit www.LinkedIn.com to get started.
Local Search Sites:
Add your business listing to local search directories. In most cases you can include your business name, business description, photos, video and hours. Follow this link for a list of Local sites that will help you with an online presence: http://websearch.about.com/od/bestwebsites/a/localsearch.htm.
Flickr.com:
Create a business profile and upload photos that relate to your business.
Here are a few other suggestions if you don’t have a website but want to have a presence on the web for your business.
Buy a Domain:
You don’t have to own a website to have a domain/URL (www.mycompany.com). Buy a domain, and forward it to the above business profile of your choice. Start marketing your domain by including it on all marketing materials for your business.
Cross Link!
Make sure to inter-link your profiles on the above listed sites where possible to do so.
Other resources you may enjoy:
Create a Free WordPress Blog/Website
Even if you don’t have a website, you can still promote your business by asking your fans and happy patrons to write reviews about you online. You’d be amazed at how many people are writing about their experiences now in blogs and on social media sites – especially when they are on holidays! If you do have a website, make sure to provide your patrons with your website address so they can include a link to your site as well.
If you would like to discuss any of the above and to discuss how to increase your online presence please contact us at info@quartzmarketing.co.uk.



