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  • 31-07-2009 12:07am
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    DexterT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi Folks

    Just wondering if anyone uses payed advertising on sites such a your local dot ie
    is it worth it as they over 700 a year?

    Thanks in advance Dx


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    DexterT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭DexterT


    Any one at all?

    D.


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    #3
    StuartC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭StuartC


    Not worth it IMO..


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    gerrybaah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭gerrybaah


    I'm using citylocal.ie and they promised i'd be on the top of google for my business. Paying €40 per month and not one hit yet after 6 months. Will probably stop it.


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    blue4ever
    Registered Users Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭blue4ever


    are you on top as promised?


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    #6
    gerrybaah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭gerrybaah


    Unfortunately not. Maybe coz i'm not using it enough though!!! I think you need to give them key words from your site and you'll be put closer to the top.


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    padocon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭padocon


    Why not use boards? Whats the area your target market is in


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    gerrybaah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭gerrybaah


    Hi Padocon,
    Its financial services. However I don't think I'm allowed promote my business on boards. (just joined so might be wrong!!!)


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    AdMMM
    Registered Users Posts: 9,472 ✭✭✭AdMMM


    They'd love to hear from you


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    #10
    blue4ever
    Registered Users Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭blue4ever


    Gerry

    There is an onus on yourself to help that process in fairness. I know of the franchise and some areas look like they are better run than others (much).
    So, I'd say that could be one factor.
    And if its publicity you are looking for - why dont you stick you web site in as a sig (when you have enough posts) or go over to the tech forum and ask people for a site review -

    don't be shy!


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    gerrybaah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭gerrybaah


    Hi
    thanks a lot. Might do that

    Gerry


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    padocon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭padocon


    gerrybaah wrote: »
    Hi Padocon,
    Its financial services. However I don't think I'm allowed promote my business on boards. (just joined so might be wrong!!!)

    You are, but you have to pay. Where is the target area? Town, County, Ireland, the word?


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    gerrybaah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭gerrybaah


    Hi Padocon,
    Its the Cork and Munster area. Do you know anyone who has used boards successfully to market their business?

    Gerry


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    Cork Local
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭Cork Local


    Hi Gerry,

    I saw your post (from about 6 months ago) regarding CityLocal. You mention your target market is Cork/Munster - which CityLocal site was you listed on?

    I run CityLocal Cork, can I help at all? (Happy to meet for a Coffee if you are Cork based).

    Thanks,

    Paul


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    padocon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭padocon


    gerrybaah wrote: »
    Hi Padocon,
    Its the Cork and Munster area. Do you know anyone who has used boards successfully to market their business?

    Gerry

    I am sorry, I only just saw your last post now. I think boards is more suitable for a national campaign. But I might be wrong. I would say to target people using popular local sites ie big papers in the Cork area.
    :)


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    TheGooseLicker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭TheGooseLicker


    There is a fair whack of online advertising places out there... It depends on what ur business is..

    U sell online and is your site a massive part of your business? Does being top of google REALLY matter?


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    leomessi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭leomessi


    Adwords Search is the best place when starting out, then when you've a few thousand go crazy on the content network ;)


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    #18
    TheGooseLicker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭TheGooseLicker


    Is content network not more cost affective than Ad Words?


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Being on top of Google does matter - once it's for the right profit generating keywords.


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