Now this doesn’t happen to me, but i’ve noticed that good looking men and women cause quite a reaction when they walk into a room. Like it or not and basic as it seems, attractive people ‘attract’.
On a slightly (only slightly) deeper level people are attracted to people like them. Could be similar tastes, characteristics, hobbies whatever…
Guess what… this very simple truth works with your marketing too.
Most successful businesses are aware of the power of attraction marketing to generate sales and increase their long term client base.
If this is so simple, why do so many companies get it wrong?
Well, most businesses get it the wrong way around. Through lack of a proper plan, they decide to pursue new clients. A bit like the guys you see in the pub that hassle the pretty women after they’ve had a load of beers.
Even when no-one responds to their letters, emails or phone calls; they carry on regardless blaming the recession for the lack of sales.
Here’s an example of a better way…
We are obviously a web development and SEO company. People find our blog and newsletter reasonably funny, informative and useful. So that could be described as ‘attractive‘. Many people have downloaded our free guide to SEO, which in many cases has helped people generate more sales for free.
SEO is a market full of scamsters. By being open, honest and giving away solid free information, we set ourselves apart. People then link to our site and tell others about downloading our material and joining our newsletter.
When we send out details about SEO seminars we host, people respond well and we fill them because people trust us.
So, without spending anything on ANY traditional forms of advertising, there’s tonnes of people who know all about Calloway Green and our ability to help companies rank high on Google and produce great sales results.
THEN whenever someone who follows us decides they want to embark on a full blown SEO campaign, hopefully they come to us.
Now, does this take more time and effort? Yes.
Does it work better than banging out crappy flyers and emails in a shotgun approach, hoping someone will use your product or service? Yes.
So think about your strategy to become more attractive to your potential customers. Remember, people don’t like to be sold to, but they do like to buy. As I found out today when my wife came home with a new pair of shoes!
10 Responses for "Are you attracting or hopelessly pursuing?"
November 19th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
It is said that first impression is last impression, it will always be of awesome use if you make your site more user friendly as the customers would get attracted than.
November 30th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
What is that movie/book – he is just not that into you? Wonder if it applies to marketing as well…
December 5th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Great post – you have to find a way to stand out and being honest in today’s world is really standing out. Nike, one of the greatest marketing companies to come along – will not hire fat people as it distracts from its image (its marketing).
December 6th, 2009 at 5:29 am
It is kind of marketing strat which everyone uses nowa days.
December 19th, 2009 at 4:45 am
No doubt..SEO plays great role in making your site popular. SEO process takes time and hard work.
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
It is important to convert customers at the highest rate possible. So I will have to grab that ebook for some tips. It’s something that I can’t keep putting off. Thanks
December 24th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I agree with you…The first impression has to be the best…you have to make your customers come back to you…and it all depends on your marketing techniques.
January 10th, 2010 at 5:57 am
Many marketers and marketing gurus are in fact coaxing around about RSS being the replacement for today’s viral marketing strategy.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Yes i agree, u should visit events in your industry. Use event calendar to find more information on upcoming events.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:00 am
There are many programs to choose from. Your best bet is to do some research about what is available in your area or what kind of training can be brought in.
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