When reading this post you will gather pretty quickly I am no tech expert. I love making my bags, however if more people than just me are to see them I know I need to embrace technology.
Here are a few things I've done to set up an online presence for my new
business. This isn't rocket science, so here goes.....
1) Social Networking
Like many I've used Facebook & Twitter for keeping in touch with friends, colleagues and acquaintances for quite a long time. It's only recently I've started to use these social networking sites to reach an audience for business. I'm amazed that my bags have reached people that I don't know simply by my posting a picture, a friend liking or commenting on it and then their friends liking/commenting. I guess if we're honest we're all quite nosey....we like to see what others are up to. If you haven't got a Facebook page for your business you could be missing out on sales (assuming your target customer use Facebook). So far, the majority of my sales have come via this route, and it's FREE advertising!
Like many I've used Facebook & Twitter for keeping in touch with friends, colleagues and acquaintances for quite a long time. It's only recently I've started to use these social networking sites to reach an audience for business. I'm amazed that my bags have reached people that I don't know simply by my posting a picture, a friend liking or commenting on it and then their friends liking/commenting. I guess if we're honest we're all quite nosey....we like to see what others are up to. If you haven't got a Facebook page for your business you could be missing out on sales (assuming your target customer use Facebook). So far, the majority of my sales have come via this route, and it's FREE advertising!
Check out Handbags Just 4u's page www.facebook.com/handbagsjust4u
I can also be followed on twitter www.twitter.com/handbagsjust4u
2) Blogging
Now as you can tell I'm really new to this. I enjoy reading blogs, they open up a whole world of writing on various subjects. In particular I love the sewing ones (well I would say that wouldn't I?), loads of lovely fabrics and ideas.
I've begun my blog to keep a record of my journey and to share any tips I might pick up along the way. And let's face it, a blog is another way to get your business name out there, and again it's FREE!
3) Website
The idea of setting up a website filled me with fear. I haven't a clue about web building and graphic design, however I found a company which enables you to build a website without the need to be know loads of technical stuff www.create.net. They have a range a templates to choose from and it's really quite simple to add your content. Now this isn't free but it is reasonably inexpensive depending on the options you choose. A really good place to start. Initially there is a free 30 day trial, which was enough time for me to create the first draft of my website and to make the decision to go ahead.
The idea of setting up a website filled me with fear. I haven't a clue about web building and graphic design, however I found a company which enables you to build a website without the need to be know loads of technical stuff www.create.net. They have a range a templates to choose from and it's really quite simple to add your content. Now this isn't free but it is reasonably inexpensive depending on the options you choose. A really good place to start. Initially there is a free 30 day trial, which was enough time for me to create the first draft of my website and to make the decision to go ahead.
My website is www.handbagsjust4u.co.uk I'd love you to drop by and take a look.
Whilst none of these things were that complicated to do it has taken a lot of
time and will continue to take time. Keeping content up to date, adding new
content all takes dedication and effort but in a short space of time I've seen
the benefits of this.
My next techy project is to start using Pinterest, I'm always finding things I'd like to 'keep' online & this seems like the answer. Does anyone have any experience of this they'd like to share?
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