what are some ways to market blog offline?

**xbleedblackx89** · 12-05-2007 02:55 AM

my car blog is carversation [dot] [com], and i thought of maybe emailing my local city newspapers and my school newspaper to maybe get them to write about me or maybe i can write some articles in their auto section any other ideas similar or just other offline advertising ideas with no budget.
thanks.

**nelsen3000** · 12-05-2007 02:37 PM

You would be better off contacting car related websites and allowing them to write their own blog with a link, that way they will be doing the work and you can work on simple advertising in forums other blogs and so on. It is a win win. The more things that are written on your blog the more traffic you will receive from search engines.

Write articles on blogs, contact free hosting websites about sending out a newsletter and offer to pay them (that happens to me often and the results are good), craigslist, ebay, myspace, digg, facebook, sponsor wordpress theme, write ebooks and give them away free with your links!!! There are a million things to do, and yes I do send out advertising emails to my clients so if you are interested contact me.

**BusinessAdviser** · 12-05-2007 03:02 PM

Newspapers tend to shy away from writing promotional articles. Now, if you had something newsworthy, they might be interested, but seldom will they allow their paper to simply become free advertising.

Originally Posted by xbleedblackx89

my car blog is carversation [dot] [com], and i thought of maybe emailing my local city newspapers and my school newspaper to maybe get them to write about me or maybe i can write some articles in their auto section any other ideas similar or just other offline advertising ideas with no budget.
thanks.

**rogercbryan** · 12-05-2007 03:03 PM

Find other blogs that are in your industry and ask them to do link exchanges. This can go a long way towards building a following and link values for your site. With that being said you need to have strong content as well. Those are some damn nice cars on your site. Are you planning on being an information point for high end cars?

**cassjsu** · 12-05-2007 07:51 PM

You may want to include the link to your blog on your business card. Another way to help is to include it on a flyer and post it on bullentin boards. You can always use word of mouth as well to promote your blog. Hope this helps.

**DianeBlogs** · 12-06-2007 11:04 AM

There are countless ways to build your network marketing business. Even though I blog about attracting Melaleuca leads (specifically) the marketing methods used can work for any mlm business. I agree that newpapers probably won't publish promotional material.

**rejoice** · 12-07-2007 03:08 AM

I've never seen a blog advertised offline appart from a marketing book I read... I think it's an online world and that's why advertising a blog online will probably get you more bang for your buck as opposed to offline advertising.

**allysa** · 12-07-2007 03:33 AM

I agree with rejoice. Its better to do advertising online, less cost and more effective.

**nelsen3000** · 12-07-2007 04:27 AM

yeah again it is a waste of time to market a blog offline because you have no product and will be paying to advertise in the hopes to make money if people click your advertisements on your blog sounds like a lose lose

**starline** · 12-09-2007 11:55 AM

You can print you blog name at your t-shirt and wear it everyday (if you can).At the same time you can give free t-shirt with your blog name to anyone you know.maybe 30 t-shirts for the beginning.

Just an idea

**sleighter** · 12-09-2007 12:01 PM

Call your local newspaper.Find out if they do Business Spotlights or other business writeups. Most newspapers love to work with a new business in anticipation of advertising revenues. I received a full page ad in my local paper at 70% off this way.You can also advertise in the auto classifieds section of your local paper.

**BusinessAdviser** · 12-09-2007 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by starline

You can print you blog name at your t-shirt and wear it everyday (if you can).At the same time you can give free t-shirt with your blog name to anyone you know.maybe 30 t-shirts for the beginning.

Just an idea

Good suggestion, but neither cost efficient nor very effective. The internet has made it much easier to advertise directly to your target customer, therefore giving you more exposure for less money per prospective customer.

**richkid** · 12-09-2007 05:58 PM

following on from the t-shirt idea. Make up the tshirts and wear it to all the big carexpos

**Check-m** · 12-14-2007 02:25 AM

Network around people who are interested in cars and exchange links with them. Affiliate marketing is good also. Submit your blogs to online articles and use your SEO to it's highest possible advantage. Try going onto other blogs related to yours and start networking with them and affiliate market with them. Myspace.com has an automotive forum section i believe, and even an automotive group. Check those out and begin networking with them.

**BOG** · 12-17-2007 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by jmenq2

Newspapers tend to shy away from writing promotional articles. Now, if you had something newsworthy, they might be interested, but seldom will they allow their paper to simply become free advertising.

Totally wrong. Newpapers will write about your website if it relates to the news story. I have had several articles about my businesses in newpapers and magazines. All you have to do is call and tell them how your website, product or business can help sell the story. I get interviewed by the local news at least once or twice a year.