DogDays11
07-11-07, 12:24 PM 07-11-07
I feel as though a lot of pet store owners have been more hesitant to leverage the power of social networking for marketing (i.e. the MySpace effect) than professionals in other sectors. Therefore, I wanted to start a list of the BEST social networking sites for pet owners to use. I'll start with these 3, but please add additional sites that you've found helpful:
CRAIGSLIST - It might seem obvious, but many people don't use it. If you have a special to announce or want to introduce your store to a local online community, create a free post. Be sure to include a link to your site if you have one.
MYLOCALSPOT - Like a MySpace for small businesses, the site is very easy to use and lets you create a free profile. Include pictures, a description of your store, a link to your site, what critters you specialize in and any current promotions your running. Edit your profile at any time so you can keep customers up-to-date with what's happening with your store.
BLOGGER - Easy to use site that let's you create a free blog about your store. Use it to keep current customers up to date with the latest about your store. Be sure to link to your site.
There ya go...embrace technology!
CRAIGSLIST - It might seem obvious, but many people don't use it. If you have a special to announce or want to introduce your store to a local online community, create a free post. Be sure to include a link to your site if you have one.
MYLOCALSPOT - Like a MySpace for small businesses, the site is very easy to use and lets you create a free profile. Include pictures, a description of your store, a link to your site, what critters you specialize in and any current promotions your running. Edit your profile at any time so you can keep customers up-to-date with what's happening with your store.
BLOGGER - Easy to use site that let's you create a free blog about your store. Use it to keep current customers up to date with the latest about your store. Be sure to link to your site.
There ya go...embrace technology!