Best promotional Tactic

gwh23 · Post #1 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 07:51 PM

hello,

I am curious as to which Promotional or Advertising tactic/campaign is the most effective/attractive to you as a consumer ?

For example : limited time offers, coupons, giveaways, etc.

All replies are welcome.

Senad · Post #2 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 09:54 PM

Limited Time Coupons worked very well for us in the December season that we ran it. sales went up 80% from the original goal we expected and we had to expand server capabilities in the run as well.

SimonJohnson · Post #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2006, 10:28 AM

Where do you advertise your coupons?

peter phillips · Post #4 (**permalink**) 01-26-2006, 06:02 AM

I would say Limited Time offers work very well

HeadNucleon · Post #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 02:21 PM

Giveaways work (but not all the time)

WSM2006 · Post #6 (**permalink**) 02-10-2006, 04:26 PM

I've seen free white papers (downloads) work pretty well.

tshark · Post #7 (**permalink**) 05-21-2006, 04:42 PM

Limited time offers usually work well. Discounts like: Sign up now and get 10% off your first month or year.
Refer a friend and get a month free of hosting

Those might work out for you.

davinci · Post #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2006, 10:55 PM

Maybe give an account that is one level up from what they pay for. Example: Gold account for the price of Silver.

kevins · Post #9 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 11:16 PM

Give discounts when purchasing more accounts.

mmelen · Post #10 (**permalink**) 10-15-2006, 07:06 PM

What worked best for me is making a Special Event Sale or Limited Time Offer Only For A Specific Group.
I think the regular hosting consumer (or any consumer) likes to know they are getting a special deal.
An example, is posting on this message board:
"LIMITED TIME CHRISTMAS OFFER ONLY FOR HOSTING DISCUSSION MEMEBERS!"

Hypnotique · Post #11 (**permalink**) 11-05-2006, 05:55 PM

I agree that limited time offers work well. I always take advantage of an event by offering a limited time special for clients. Giveaways also seem to draw more attention as well, clients love it when they get something for free.

ACENET-Jason · Post #12 (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 03:13 AM

Some host paid a guy to have their name tattooed on his head. You'd have to ask them if it was money well-spent, but it sure is creative.

Hypnotique · Post #13 (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 03:52 AM

Well, that's a very creative marketing technique. I suppose that when he is in downtown people will know where to get their hosting just by reading his forehead. Although, it can be perceived by others in a negative manner as well. The debates roll on.

charlesgan · Post #14 (**permalink**) 01-13-2007, 02:35 PM

my my experience, customer no want to take risk.
offer/discount + money back guarantee is the best.

Bad_-Boy · Post #15 (**permalink**) 03-07-2007, 03:50 AM

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