Re: FN-FORUM: Succesful ways to advertise - that don't cost much!

date posted 29th October 2007 16:22

Most online design is not focussed on the aesthetic anymore, rather on
the updatability, usability and SEO bility (or however you call it...).
I've had a quick look at your site and I think you're looking for
projects in site architecture and programming. Cold calling and "called
emailing" will probably prove time consuming. Try elance.com although I
think it's a bit of a rip off. Otherwise, you could go to
companypartners.com, it is more focussed on finding business partners
but I think you could get some good leads with pre-startups (which are
likely to need your service). Overall, networking is your best option,
either online or offline (businesslinks may be able to help as well)

Hope that helps

Cedric

Colin Rainsforth wrote:
>
> Hi Robert,
>
> At 14:52 +0000 29/10/07, [EMAIL REMOVED]
> wrote:
>> I am trying to work out the best way for me to advertise my freelance
>> services, and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions - including
>> do nots - for effective places to advertise on a very limited budget.
>>
>> I am a specialised information designer; this means that I deal with
>> the design, language and overall usability of documents with
>> complicated information like forms, instructions and financial
>> information, rather than more traditional aesthetic focused design.
>> There's more information at http://www.roberthempsall.com I have
>> plenty of experience in the field, but because of its specialised
>> nature I'm left rather naive about the world of marketing and
>> advertising.
>
> Who is you target market? Do you work for design companies? Or direct
> for those businesses which have these information requirements?
>
> ColinR

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Cedric Turbet
Online and Offline Marketing,

www.ineurodesign.com
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