Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Trying Everything to Build the Business

I have read a lot of books, participated in social networking websites, and have initiated several mechanisms to build my brand as they call it. So what has worked? Well here is a rundown of what I think so far. I have graded them 1-10, with 10 being the most beneficial for helping build this brand. The number is strictly my opinion based on my web site analytics and sales.


twitter account  (1)
facebook company page  (5)
Connect2mums - social networking site (6)
several directory listing (Sunrise, Hotfrog, AussieWeb, StartLocal, TrueLocal) (1)
affliate marketing,  (1)
kids esheet, (still in the review stage)
press room, (2)
wildfire sweepstakes, (2)
wildfire coupons(0)
this blog (1)
product reviews - American HousewifePersonalized Gift World (3)
local markets/shows (7)
Google Adwords (3)
Facebook Ads (1)

Now I'm researching search engine optimization and have found this cool tool called website grader.  I have already upgraded my web site grade from 21/100 to 32/100.  And still have alot more recommendations to implement.

Whats next in line?   MyColourCup Daycare System, Chinwag, Thane International, expo/tradeshow???

MyColourCup - the personalized plastic cup