Word of Mouth Marketing

'Word of Mouth' is still one of the most effectivemarketing techniques, online or offline.

Joe arrives at your website and he likes it. In fact,he'd like to tell Fred about it. It's just the thingFred's been looking for. What if Joe could recommendyour website to Fred by sending him an email straightfrom your website?

Well, he can...if you have an 'email to a friend'script installed on your website.

There are many free scripts that will do this for you.But the one I found easiest to install is a scriptdeveloped by William Bontrager, called 'MasterRecommend'.

This one was easy. I had it working on my secondattempt.

You can see this script in action at:http://www.freezineweb.com/index.html

Basically all you have to do is (1) configure the cgiscript and upload it to your cgi bin, (2) create a newweb page with a form that is linked to the cgi scripton your server.

You can download Master Recommend at:http://willmaster.com/master/recommend/mr.pl?v=zip

To get a detailed explanation of how to install it,visit:http://www.willmaster.com/master/recommend/MasterRecommendmanual.html

This script will even send you a copy of your visitor'smessage (it's useful to know what your visitors thinkabout your website).

If you prefer not to have anything to do with cgi,there's a much easier way of putting 'email to afriend' on your site.

Thetellafriendnetwork.com has a program that is hostedon their site. Installing it is as simple as pastingsome HTML code into your web page. Your visitors willbe presented with a simple form where they can enterup to three of their friends' email addresses.

You can add this service to your website at thefollowing URL: http://www.thetellafriendnetwork.com/addasite.html

------------------------------------------- -----------------
Michael Southon has been writing for the Internet for over 3
years. He has shown hundreds of webmasters how to use this
simple technique to build a successful online business. Click
here to find out more: http://ezine-writer.com/
------------------------------------------------------------

---

Youre Halfway There!...Or Not Part 1

The year is almost over and the last half of... Read More

10 Start Up Marketing Tips

This list has been compiled as a result of years... Read More

Marketers VS Consumers Predators VS Prey

The distance between marketing consultants and the real world can... Read More

Receiving a Brochure Printing Quote

Brochures are a great way to get your message across.... Read More

Clever Headlines Usually Flop! Are You Being Too Clever For Your Own Good?

Copywriters that try to be clever, humorous, abstract, or use... Read More

Standing Above The Crowd

In today's highly competitive business environment it is critical to... Read More

Understanding Survey Software Features

If you take a look at the features that different... Read More

Three Ways to Put Fresh Spins on Old Marketing Concepts

Are you struggling to find a new twist for... Read More

Fertilizer For Your Grassroots Marketing

Looking for a great way to drive traffic to your... Read More

Fundraising Renewal Letters: Four Goals to Strive For With Each One You Write

In the fundraising profession, appeal letters that you mail to... Read More

You Cannot - Not Market

Everything you do - or don't do sends a message... Read More

Flesh Eating Spiders And Other Marketing Horrors

After a friend was bitten by a spider, I decided... Read More

Whats In It For Me?

Sometimes, one of the most difficult things to teach beginning... Read More

Lack Of Business Isnt Always The Problem

When you're just starting out in business, it's a safe... Read More

Marketing Ideas Without Action Will Get You Nowhere!

Marketing Ideas Without Action Get You NowhereYou want to grow... Read More

Perceived Value Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

Q: My partner and I are having a hard time... Read More

The Silver Bullet For Success: Revealed

Looking for the magic formula or the whiz-bang approach that... Read More

Getting Paid to Promote Yourself

We all know we can pay a magazine or a... Read More

More Scams! Do you Really Believe It?

Quit spreading those chain letters, nothing is going to happen... Read More

Direct Marketing ? Brand Identity Guru Tips

If your company doesn't have a direct marketing program in... Read More

10 Tips to Grow Your Business Plain & Simple

"Try not to become a man of success but rather... Read More

How to Protect Yourself Against the Hidden Cost of Shipping to Trade Shows

Trade Shows are lots of work, but they can generate... Read More

Buzz Word

Offline, it's called word-of-mouth advertising. Online, it's known as viral... Read More

Making More With Existing Clients

Have you ever put on a jacket you haven't worn... Read More

Why Instant Gratification Marketing Condemns Businesses To Losing 90% Of Their Potential Customers

Most businesses target only people "ready-to-buy". These hot prospects are... Read More

Making the Intangible Real

How do you make the intangible real? How do you... Read More

Money-Makers Secrets to Renting Profitable Mailing Lists

As an entrepreneur involved in selling and/or promotion... Read More

8 Lessons in Strategic Marketing A La Daddy Daycare

I bet you thought the movie "Daddy Daycare" was a... Read More

Client Attraction Technique #3: Study the Competition!

One very powerful and cost-effective marketing strategy is to study... Read More

How to Avoid the Line Extension Trap

If you follow the prevailing logic of most modern companies,... Read More

Stretching The String: Five Tips To Maximize Your Marketing When You Are On A Shoe String Budget

"I know I need to market my business in order... Read More

Marketing Got You Stumped?

It's not unusual for entrepreneurs to find the whole idea... Read More

Marketing Miracles - Do They Just Happen?

A simple answer to that is: Yes, Marketing Miracles happen!... Read More