Since the internet has matured, many formerly free online marketing tools now cost money. However even today, there are some wonderful new opportunities to connect with people, and share your products or services. In just a few short years, blogging and social networking have changed the way people use the internet. These services allow people to connect and share their thoughts, feelings, and similar interests with each other. Not only is this a fantastic way to meet new friends, but these services can also help you build and market your business.
Yahoo 360 is a site that combines blogging with social networking in a very simple to use format. Even if you have zero technical knowlege, it is simple to create a blog and a social network using this site. If you feel intimidated by the HTML and CSS found on other social networking sites, Yahoo 360 will be a MUCH easier way for you to get started!
Honestly, I find Yahoos ads rather annoying, and I don't like that they require your birthday as personal information. Despite these limitations, Yahoo 360 offers many benefits especially for those who are new to the world of the internet.
When you create a Yahoo 360 account, you set up a page that shares something about yourself. Although this is no substitute for an actual business website, it is a fantastic opportunity for you to meet people and naturally network. By 'naturally', I mean that you won't push your business on others, but rather get to know people.
Creating your Yahoo 360 page is quite simple. There are quite a few templates to choose from, and you also have the option of creating your own custom theme. If you use Yahoo Messenger and already have an avatar, you can use this as your 360 picture or you can upload a regular photograph of yourself.
Once you have created the layout of your page, you can start adding information. The Yahoo site allows you to create a blog, create lists of items you recommend, add reviews, and many other creative options.
It is simple and fun to market your business with these tools. For example, you can create a list of products you have reviewed! Be sure to include your affiliate links, and display links to your business website or websites. If you have a business related blog, you can add the RSS feed to your 360 page. If you have created your own products, you can display pictures of your products.
You can also invite other 360 users to become your “friend”, which is a great way to begin networking. Using this aspect of the service, you can meet other people and begin establishing relationships. Some of these people may end up becoming friends, customers, future business partners, or colleages.
There are many ways you can find people. It is possible to by location as well as interests. The location feature is very helpful if you plan to promote yourself locally. Searching by interest will allow you to find people in your target market who may be interested in your business.
Using these types of social networking sites can be fun and help you to spread the word about your business. You will still need to continue using your other forms of marketing. Not everyone in your target market will have a Yahoo 360 account. You can create other profiles on business networking sites like Ryze.com or AOL.com. Your Yahoo 360 page can be an excellent, fun and free online marketing tool for your business, but it shouldn’t be the only one.
