Promote You Blog With Business Cards
Too often bloggers forget that they can promote themselves in the offline world. When I first started MMO Explorer, I focused entirely on attracting online readers. This is a huge mistake. Think about how many people you come in contact with in a given month. There is no reason why they would be any less likely to enjoy your blog than people you meet online. In fact, I would argue that it is easier to market your blog offline.
For a site like MMO Explorer, whenever I meet people interested in gaming, I make sure to tell them about my blog. This is a great way to gain readers. there is still more of a personal connection when you know someone in the 3D world. Another great way to market your blog offline is to have business cards created. I have found a great deal on free custom business cards. You will be surprised at how this can really help you to gain readers.
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39 Responses to “Promote You Blog With Business Cards”
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Brett Says:
April 28th, 2008 at 10:53 amI so totally agree… a good chunk of my readers are from offline and they are my more active ones. I think that viral marketing is the wave of the future, forget Google– go out and tell some people about your site.
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Sandy Allen Says:
April 29th, 2008 at 10:37 pmWhat a good idea – I am doing a separate business card for my blog. Thanks for the link!
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3dgamebabes Says:
April 30th, 2008 at 7:07 amWe’re sorry! This offer is not available in your area.
How come? -
home seller Says:
April 30th, 2008 at 9:25 pmGreat idea. It sounds like blog will be an identity of a person on the internet in future.
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new zealand accommodation Says:
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:52 pmIt is a good habit to put your URL & email on every correspondence and piece of paper you can. Business cards, newspaper ads, letters, etc. It is your brand!
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Jason Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 6:44 amI think this site has great content, but needs a makeover. The theme/layout don’t really fit with the niche that you write about. I’d like to see you have a catchy graphic/logo at the top to show first-time visitors that this isn’t just another boring wordpress blog.
Just my 2 cents. Feel free to discard or utilize.
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streetwear Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 4:38 pmReaders from Offline marketing normally know you, while readers from online marketing does not know who you are. Both have its advantages and disadvantages.
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Star-game Says:
May 10th, 2008 at 3:13 pmUnfortunately i can’t take the offer… Not valide in my region.
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Doc SEO Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 6:18 amAn interesting Idea to have a Business cards for blogs. Never thought of that. How your blogs doing now? any increase on readers? if so I’ll be glad to try it out. Great tips!
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Bagrep Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 4:27 amI never know that it could be so simple.Thanks for sharing with us.
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exfatguy Says:
May 14th, 2008 at 3:39 pmA unique way of marketing i see. Seems that not many would think of this in the first place. Nice info for that. Ill try those
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zohai Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 10:00 amYeah.. I can’t take the offer as well. Haha! Oh well. There’s still ways to make your own cards with cash. =) It’s ain’t that expensive.
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journey Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 7:33 pmo.0 sounds like a great way. never saw anyones business card with a blog site. seems like a trend that gonna bloom
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Tech Blog Says:
May 19th, 2008 at 9:24 amI’ve still not got any business cards sorted out – I’m thinking I need a logo to start with – does anyone have suggestions where best to go for that?
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Kleren-girl Says:
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:25 amThanks for the great advice
Wonder where i can find good business cards around here in Belgium, but i bet they are availeble here too.
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diy help Says:
May 30th, 2008 at 7:00 amBusiness card to promote blog huh, thts cool… Hopefully one day I’ll be able to use this for my own blog. Thnx for the info sharing.
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Robert Marsh Says:
June 4th, 2008 at 8:59 pmI totally agree with you about this traditional Marketing tool. Also great site with alot of good info.
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Top Rated Says:
June 5th, 2008 at 8:01 pmI was talking with someone the other day about this. It’s a great idea. So often us bloggers get all wrapped up in the online world, and forget about how to market ourselves in the real world. Business cards have worked for years, and for good reason.
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Greg Says:
June 8th, 2008 at 7:43 pmI am going to be ordering some new business cards for my computer repair company. I just am not quite sure if I should pay extra for text on the back. I could use it for something like a tip calculator or something.
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Topher Says:
June 13th, 2008 at 1:16 pmThat’s an awesome idea, I never considered making business cards for a blog. Seems like you need to be creative in how you hand out your business cards as well to gain readers. Thanks for the tip.
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bush Says:
June 18th, 2008 at 11:30 amhehehe… promoting blogs with business cards… never saw so crazy thing HEHEHE
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Amit Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:09 am100% right!!
I went the same path, and I see huge different.I recommend you all do the same.
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John M Says:
July 12th, 2008 at 1:27 amHaving business cards is something which someone should has. It is difficult to design blogger cards. I was visiting another blog and I came to know about MOO Cards. I think they are pretty cool enough to express blogger’s blog.
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New Age Says:
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 amUnfortunately I have got this message by clicking on the link “We’re sorry! This offer is not available in your area”. What it means actually? Anyhow on another blog I have read the similar post and being introduced with MOO Cards. I think that is the best choice for bloggers.
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Steve Says:
July 29th, 2008 at 1:39 ambush, There is nothing crazy about having cards. I think it is just like an identity so why don’t you like to have your identity?
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Jed Says:
September 24th, 2008 at 3:43 pmSome people don’t want their identity known for one reason or another; many times its paranoia or guilt
Other times its just good natured secrecy and privacy. -
Jenni hair care Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 8:51 amThat’s a fantastic idea, and such a simple idea too. I guess many of us are guilty of thinking that since the internet the offline world has little or no relevance, when in reality, networking face to face is still a very powerful way of promoting your business.
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John Says:
October 29th, 2008 at 10:01 amEach to their own though! I for one like my privacy which is why I am getting scared of Google.
John
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warhammer online wiki Says:
November 4th, 2008 at 4:12 pmI went the same path, and I see huge difference.
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Ranjana Says:
January 24th, 2009 at 1:35 amThanks for the great information
I never thought about offline promotion. networking face to face is still a very powerful way of promoting your business. An interesting Idea to have a Business cards for blogs. Never thought of that. -
mmooney123 Says:
June 12th, 2009 at 12:31 amThanks for the great information.Really networking face to face is still a very powerful way of promoting business.Thanks for an interesting idea to have a Business cards for blogs.
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raazzz123 Says:
June 12th, 2009 at 6:10 amThanks for the great information
I never thought about offline promotion. networking face to face is still a very powerful way of promoting your business. An interesting Idea to have a Business cards for blogs. Never thought of that. -
cymphonix546 Says:
June 12th, 2009 at 7:11 amThanks for the great information.I never thought about offline promotion.I think networking face to face is still a very powerful way of promoting ourbusiness.Thanks for sharing.
April 26th, 2008 at 5:32 am
I’ve been just the same in my first year of my blog, focussed very much on online marketing and only thought about offline marketing but never actually got round to it – I’m going to get some business cards sorted out! Cheers!