Hi All.
I may not trade here yet (No I have never traded on eb either) but read these forums often!
You guys could promote eBid in many cheap ways - yes OK these will cost you as an individual a little but the costs should bring rewards, in so much as if YOU promote eBid (just as you would if you had any other business - those of you with stores or just 1 auction.)
Cars / Vans - my guess is that 98% of you own one or there is more than one in your family?
1. Get www.eBid.net put on the back / boot - cost approx £8-15
Just think how many people will see that!
2. Advertise your store www.eBid.net/... then your link - in local places
like the local store notice board / Somerfield / Sainsbury's etc, these all
have "Free" notice boards.
3. On every envelope you post, yes even to the bank / utilities / xmas cards
etc, type or write www.eBid.net
4. Freeads newspaper - stick your store or items for sale in there
Local magazines / papers
5. I have just sponsored a local girl’s football team tracksuit - on the back
I have my company details.
Cost me £55 for the year - they play 35 games across the county
(That’s £1.57 per match)
www.eBid.net
"Your store name"
6. Magnetic signs for car - these cost approx £15 for a 1ft square
Have your store details put on it!
I'm sure you people can come up with other cost effective marketing?
BUT one thing is for sure - the vast majority of marketing is costly!!
your store - your business - so why not promote your own eBid store & bring in extra views which will bring benefits in the extra bids intime.