[Last Updated July 25th 2009]
In part 2, we will be covering the following methods:
6. Social Networking
7. Twitter
8. Mobile Phones
9. Selling through industry websites (like Etsy)
10. Email
We will now continue with the rest of the popular methods to sell online. Please refer to part 1 for the first portion of the list.
6. Social Networking
Social Networking sites like Facebook, Myspace (and other sites) have really taken off and become part of the internet fabric in the last two years. These sites enable members to share their news and pictures with all their friends online. Recent reports indicate that social networking sites now account for the most Internet traffic online currently.
As social networking sites are still relatively new, selling through these sites are still not quite established yet, but the potential is definitely there. These sites have millions of people visiting them every day and thus the potential customer base is huge.
7. Twitter
Twitter is an online service which allows you to broadcast your message instantly to (potentially) thousands of people at once. This service has gained sudden prominence in the last few months and is steadily gaining traction among the internet community and the main stream community.
Again, as with social networking, Twitter is quite a new service and sales through this service is still not quite established. But, with the ability to send messages to many potential customers, the potential of large sales is there.
8. Mobile Phones
Statistics show that there are about 255 Million mobile phone users in the United States (2008) and this number is growing rapidly. In years past, people used mobile phones primarily for conversations. With the introduction of smartphones (iPhone, Blackberry) usage of mobile phones have begun to shift to music, internet surfing, news etc.
As mobile technology advances, with better hardware, payment services and better ease of use, selling through mobile phones is quickly becoming a reality, with the prize being the millions of mobile phone users.
9. Industry Websites
Another method of selling online is through an Industry portal. The website caters to a certain demographic and draws consumers with similar interests. A good example of such a site is Etsy.com . This site enables users to buy and sell hand made goods.
Focusing on niches, industry websites can gain popularity from word of mouth and a thriving community of like minded consumers.
10. Email
One of the earliest and most effective methods of online sales is Email. It is because Email is still currently the most used internet service. It is also a service that most internet users truly depend on for daily communication.
It is because of the great effectiveness of Email Sales, that has resulted in the prolification of Spam emails. This turns many users off. But, if done right, Email can be one of your most powerful online and brick and mortar sales tools.
Above are the popular methods of selling online. In the upcoming articlies, we will go through each method’s pros and cons and how to utilize each method to Sell Online and Profit. In today’s online world, utilizing a combination of the above methods is the key to success.
Good luck in your venture.
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[Last Updated July 25th 2009]