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Tips to Market Your Website From an Accidental Expert

There's no magic pill, but hard work does pay off

by Nataly | 2093 views | 13 comments | Rate this now!

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I am the co-founder of Work It, Mom!, a freshly minted entrepreneur, and an amateur writer.

13 comments so far...

Absolutely, LOVE IT!
I am new to my business and decided to work from home to cut cost from daycare, transportation and others. I have been using some of these strategies but you just confirmed what I was doing was on track. I picked up good pointers, which I feel will compliment my plan of action. Thank you for sharing.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by BizEmommy on 9th September 2009
I am glad I found your site...and have found someone who agrees is it hard to market!! My business is growing...but getting the word out about something new and exciting takes time. As a consultant ...I need to maximize exposure within a tight budget...and you have some good tips. My only problem is that my website does not allow links on it because I am a consultant for a larger company. Do you think Facebook or LinkedIn would work for cross promotion in other ways. Thanks again!!!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Rodan+FieldsConsultant on 30th June 2009
To Karin--I just discovered a great way to promote a book. It's called a Blog Tour. You can hire a company like ReaderViews.com for $200 and they set you up with 15-20 blogs that then interview you or review your book. I'm going to try it in January for Katie & Kimble.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Linda Thieman on 14th November 2008
Nataly,
Thanks for sharing! I agree with OrganicMommy, marketing can be difficult. You've offered some great advice that simple to follow.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by K Woollery on 14th September 2008
Thank you Nataly, that is some great advice. I have been a little discouraged about not having much of a budget to work with for marketing. Marketiing is hard work!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by OrganicMommyof3 on 5th September 2008
Nataly, your list is great!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Zoica on 16th August 2008
Many thanks, Nataly. You're a voice in the wilderness for us newbies!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by mommapolitico.blogspot.com on 24th June 2008
Great article..thanks!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Jenni on 10th March 2008
Lots of common sense and good advice in this article!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Lorena on 9th March 2008
Love this article Nataly and thanks for the great PR tip- I will have to look into that company. I wanted to add that article marketing is a great way to get targeted traffic. When you write articles send them to article directories like ezinearticles.com and other people can pick them up for their sites/blogs and spread the word about your site.

I have to say this doubled my traffic and even provides me with media opportunities from them finding articles.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Meri Raffetto RD, LDN on 5th March 2008
Great tips Nataly! Thank you! I loved reading this.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by mo2 on 29th February 2008
Hi Nataly,

I loved this article and am going to apply your advice!
I'm new to the Internet marketing universe myself
and am finding it fascinating
to gain exposure for my book Birthing the Elephant.

Thanks for the help!
Karin

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Karin Abarbanel on 29th February 2008