Eight Top Sites For Marketing Your Company Online

Getting the word out about your business can be challenging, especially with so many other businesses clamoring for consumer attention. Today, some of the most effective marketing is done online, where customers spend a great deal of time. But staying within budget while deploying an online marketing campaign can be challenging, especially since so many entrepreneurs have limited time.

To be most effective in your marketing efforts, here are a few of the top resources for marketing your company online. Participation on these sites will help you reach new customers through search results, networking, or a combination of both.

1. Google My Business

You’ve likely noticed when you search for a business on Google, you’re often presented with a well-structured listing that includes hours, contact information, and Google Maps directions. If your business isn’t yet listed, or you simply want to edit the information that is already out there, Google My Business will guide you through the process. You can also use this service to update your hours if you plan to close for a particular holiday or you move to a new location.

2. Yelp

The mere mention of popular social review site Yelp tends to strike fear in business owners everywhere. But you don’t have to wait around for a customer to post a review about your business. By creating a profile for your business, you’ll help customers find you. You can also direct your loyal customers to the site to leave positive reviews for your business. 

3. MOGUL

For female business owners, MOGUL provides a platform for showcasing products and connecting with other business owners. The site’s product section is filled with interesting products posted by the site’s members. MOGUL reaches more than 18 million people each week, giving business owners a great way to reach customers they might not find on other platforms. This post is an example of how MOGUL can be used to showcase a product and get valuable feedback from other members.

4. TripAdvisor

If your business caters to tourists, TripAdvisor can be a valuable marketing tool. While traveling, customers pull up TripAdvisor when looking for attractions, lodging, restaurants, and other types of business. The first step is to get listed, followed by working on increasing your popularity ranking. This goes up as more customers connect with your brand and leave positive reviews.

5. Facebook

As the reigning king of social media, Facebook is still an essential social media marketing tool for businesses. Once you have a page in place, you can begin building your follower base. You can also place ads and pay to boost the visibility of your posts.

6. FourSquare for Business

In addition to your own website and social media sites, a listing on FourSquare can help customers find you. Simply claim your FourSquare listing, verify your identity as that business’s owner, and get started. While FourSquare may not have the largest social media user base, the information shows up in search results, which boosts your online presence.

7. LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a great way to network with other business owners and find great workers. But it can also be used to help customers learn more about you. First add a logo and information to your company page, at which point you can begin posting company updates and linking to content you’ve created.

8. Twitter

Twitter has become an important way to network with other business owners, but it can also be used for promotion. This Twitter for Business page walks you through the steps of creating a Twitter presence, boosting your follower numbers, increase click-throughs and conversions, and find leads. You can also sponsor tweets to get them in front of more customers.

By making the most of these online resources, you can increase your followers and bring more customers to your business. In addition to these general sites, there are likely many industry-specific networking sites and forums that will help you reach your specific niche. Since many of these services are free, you’ll be able to build your online presence with minimum impact to your business.