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Hi Everyone,

Check out my website at www.wordsmithsandmore.com. I`m new to this.  If you have any suggestions about how I can market my business, please share. Your suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks for helping me,

DayDreamer

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Hi DayDreamer,

Congratulations on your new business! That`s great! To get the word out, I would suggest contacting your local press and targeted media venues you`d like to be in. To start, check all of the free articles and blog entries on this site for free PR and marketing information.

I wish you all the best,

Melanie

 

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Melanie Rembrandt
CEO, Rembrandt Communications®, LLC
Visit www.rembrandtwrites.com for valuable PR tips and SEO copywriting help!
Twitter: @RembrandtWrites

daydreamer, checkout another sUn member`s site www.hotputo.com

they are brand new and for some insane reason I really like the concept, I think it will grow fast. I think the potential for viral looks is huge.

just a thought

Stan

 

Melanie forgot to link to her own 7 Steps to PR ...

Lots of helpful advice there!

Thanks!

Melanie

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Melanie Rembrandt
CEO, Rembrandt Communications®, LLC
Visit www.rembrandtwrites.com for valuable PR tips and SEO copywriting help!
Twitter: @RembrandtWrites

OMG Melanie, I didn`t realize that was you!  I just printed that article and read it while on the treadmill.  Great stuff!!!

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Leslie
Founder and President
Charmed Life Products LLC
Grill Charms™… The MUST HAVE grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American Cook-out AND The perfect gift for any occasion!
Grill Charms
                                                                                                    

Thanks so much Leslie! That`s really nice of you. (And it`s nice to hear that other people read business papers while working out too! )

Melanie

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Melanie Rembrandt
CEO, Rembrandt Communications®, LLC
Visit www.rembrandtwrites.com for valuable PR tips and SEO copywriting help!
Twitter: @RembrandtWrites

Hi Katherine,

I`m glad you like the 7 Steps. And Congrats! It sounds like you are well on your way.

To start, you might want to call the various charities and make a verbal connection first. Introduce yourself and tell them that you will send more information. Then, send out your packets and do the appropriate follow-up.

Perhaps you can work directly with the charities to develop unique story ideas for the press?

Also, on your website, be sure to focus on the benefits and not the features. Maybe you can share some personal stories about the people you will be helping? Everyone likes a good "before and after" story.

Just a few thoughts...

Melanie

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Melanie Rembrandt
CEO, Rembrandt Communications®, LLC
Visit www.rembrandtwrites.com for valuable PR tips and SEO copywriting help!
Twitter: @RembrandtWrites

Thank Melanie.  My P.R. person will send an introductory letter with perhaps a business card and we wont put anything in the press until I talk to the charities.  I like the before and after idea.  Thank You.