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Want New Customers? 3 Powerful Tips for Your Small Business

July 13th, 2009

ppl_smIf you run a small business or website, you know how challenging and important finding new customers is. You’re using every marketing tool online and off to reach new prospects and drive people to your website. But you might be overlooking a powerful tool that can attract new customers like no other: banner advertising.

The paid search marketing you’re doing likely helps bring people to your website who know to search for you or your service. Email marketing is an effective way to brings those people back to your site. What’s the missing piece? How to get new customers in the first place!

To do that, try these 3 easy tips to effectively use banner advertising for your small business:


1. Target the right audience

Winning over a new customer can be tough, online or offline, so don’t waste your money advertising to people who aren’t likely to use your product or service. Instead, target your banner advertising like a laser to your best audience.

There are so many websites and ad networks (groups of websites that sell advertising) that specialize in reaching the specific audience you care about, whether it’s moms, teens, New Yorkers, sports fans, etc. Explore all your options to find the best fit.


2. Put your (one) best foot forward

If someone walks into your shop, you would want to tell them everything – all your new products, your promotion, how your service is second to none.

But online, you just don’t have that much time. People may look at your banner ad for a few moments before they decide if they want to learn more or keep moving.

So, pick the one strongest benefit of your product and write a brief, punchy headline when you make your own banner ad. Put your best foot forward and be confident that people will want to learn more.


3. Try something new

To attract new customers, you need to be where they are on the internet. People do many things online – searching, emailing, and browsing. Are you everywhere your customers are?

Banner advertising gives you the freedom to put your message in front of people who don’t know to search for you, but it only works if you’re willing to give it a try. If your small business is new to banner advertising, start small with a campaign and closely watch the results to see the impact.

New customers are the lifeblood of your small business or website. Try using these tips in your next online marketing campaign to keep them coming to you.

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