Help with Marketing stratigies for new social network

**ramoody37** · September 16th, 2009

I need a lot of help with getting the word out about a new social networking site that's about to take off. No, I currently don't have much exposure to a huge list of contacts. I recently signed up for twitter and myspace so I don't have a massive contact base set-up already. Facebook and linkedin are two more sites that will have invite information linked to this new network, I have not yet joined either. I am grateful to hear any comments or suggestions!

**David Jackson** · September 16th, 2009

Originally Posted by ramoody37

I need a lot of help with getting the word out about a new social networking site that's about to take off. I am grateful to hear any comments or suggestions!

Write a press release, and get worldwide distribution through press release services like PRWeb. Also, write articles and submit them to top article directories like EzineArticles. And let's not forget Twitter and small business forums like this one. And then there's ezine advertising, pay-per-click, text ads. Also, offline magazines and newspapers. I could go on and on and on, but those are good places to start.

David Jackson

**ramoody37** · September 16th, 2009

Thank you for the knowledgeable input. I will visit your blog to see if there are other avenues I can pursue. Thanks again David.

**Lynn Terry** · September 16th, 2009

I agree, great methods for getting it off the ground.

Also consider your target market, or your ideal member for this new social networking group. Who are they, where do they hang out online, where do they hang out offline? Look at ways you can reach them where they are.

**David Jackson** · September 16th, 2009

Originally Posted by ramoody37

Thank you for the knowledgeable input. I will visit your blog to see if there are other avenues I can pursue. Thanks again David.

Anytime. That's what I'm here for - to help.

David Jackson

**David Jackson** · September 16th, 2009

Originally Posted by Lynn Terry

I agree, great methods for getting it off the ground.

Thanks, Lynn! You also made a great point about reaching your target audience where they hang out.

David Jackson

**David Jackson** · September 23rd, 2009

Originally Posted by mikedavis

This is a great strategy.

Thanks, Mike!

David Jackson

**KathleenGageSpeaker** · September 23rd, 2009

Webwire is an excellent resource for posting media releases. There is a small charge but well worth it.

I agree with all that has been recommended; articles, twitter, FB, etc.

Blogging is beneficial and make sure you have a easy method for folks to retweet your blog posting.