With a Roofing business one universal goal is to make sure and sell the services of the business. This is something that is generally best accomplished via making a business be expertly positioned in front of its target audience whilst offering a solution that fixes a problem–or provides a benefit which the consumer will be unable to find elsewhere (or simply can’t refuse how helpful the marketed service would be).
With this in mind, one of best things that the owner of a Roofing business can do for their business itself would be known to take a “Time-out,” so as to develop their very own business marketing plan. Having this plan can set a business owner apart from other competition and make them really stand-out. Having a marketing plan which outlines in a clear fashion how to reach the ideal type and the number of customers can be extremely useful in creating and then implementing a marketing strategy. You don’t want to have a marketing strategy that ends-up failing, so it is extremely important to have a clear, concise plan to helps more than it could potentially, “Harm.”
There are countless ways that you can try and engage in promoting your Roofing business. Through having a smart mix strategies you can expertly identify the most effective methods and focus on the best marketing tactics you should utilize for your Roofing business. Below you will find a list of 101 marketing suggestions and ideas to help your Roofing business with the selling of its services. By using these marketing suggestions and ideas you can help raise further awareness of your business and in the process promote all the aspects you want both current and potential customers to know about you and your Roofing business that makes you worth being a patron of. Here is the list now:
Marketing Planning
1. Update or create a marketing plan for your business.
2. Revisit or start your market research.
3. Conduct a focus group.
4. Write a unique selling proposition (USP).
5. Refine your target audience and niche.
6. Expand your product and service offerings.
Marketing Materials
7. Update your business cards.
8. Make your business card stand out from the rest.
9. Create or update your brochure.
10. Create a digital version of your brochure for your website.
11. Explore a website redesign.
12. Get creative with promotional products and give them away at the next networking event you attend.
In-Person Networking
13. Write an elevator pitch.
14. Register for a conference.
15. Introduce yourself to other local business owners.
16. Plan a local business workshop.
17. Join your local chamber of commerce.
18. Rent a booth at a trade show.
Direct Mail
19. Launch a multipiece direct mail campaign.
20. Create multiple approaches, and split test your mailings to measure impact.
21. Include a clear and enticing call to action on every direct mail piece.
22. Use tear cards, inserts, props, and attention-getting envelopes to make an impact with your mailings.
23. Send past customers free samples and other incentives to regain their business.
Advertising
24. Advertise on the radio.
25. Advertise in the Yellow Pages.
26. Advertise on a billboard.
27. Use stickers or magnets to advertise on your car.
28. Take out an ad in your local newspaper.
29. Advertise on a local cable TV station.
30. Advertise on Facebook.
31. Advertise on LinkedIn.
32. Buy ad space on a relevant website.
33. Use a sidewalk sign to promote your specials.
Social Media Marketing
34. Get started with social media for business.
35. Create a Facebook page.
36. Get a vanity URL or username for your Facebook page.
37. Create a Twitter account.
38. Reply or retweet someone else on Twitter.
39. Set up a Foursquare account for your business.
40. List your business on Google Places.
41. Start a business blog.
42. Write blog posts on a regular basis.
43. Create an Instagram account.
44. Create a Groupon.
Internet Marketing
45. Start a Google Adwords pay-per-click campaign.
46. Start a Microsoft adCenter pay-per-click campaign.
47. Comment on a blog post.
48. Record a video blog post.
49. Upload a video to YouTube.
50. Check your online directory listings and get listed in desirable directories.
51. Set up Google Analytics on your website and blog.
52. Review and measure your Google Analytics statistics.
53. Register a new domain name for a marketing campaign or a new product or service.
54. Learn more about local search marketing.
55. Track your online reputation.
56. Sign up for the Help a Reporter Out (HARO) email list.
Email Marketing
57. Create an email opt-in on your website or blog.
58. Offer a free download or free gift to make people willing to add their email address to your list.
59. Send regular emails to your list.
60. Start a free monthly email newsletter.
61. Use A/B testing to measure the effectiveness of your email campaigns.
62. Perfect your email signature.
63. Add audio, video, and social sharing functionality to your emails.
Contests, Coupons, and Incentives
64. Start a contest.
65. Create a coupon.
66. Create a “frequent buyer” rewards program.
67. Start a client appreciation program.
68. Create a customer of the month program.
69. Give away a free sample.
70. Start an affiliate program.
Relationship Building
71. Send out a customer satisfaction survey.
72. Ask for referrals.
73. Make a referral.
74. Help promote or volunteer your time for a charity event.
75. Sponsor a local sports team.
76. Cross-promote your products and services with other local businesses.
77. Join a professional organization.
78. Plan your next holiday promotion.
79. Plan holiday gifts for your best customers.
80. Send birthday cards to your clients.
81. Approach a colleague about a collaboration.
82. Donate branded prizes for local fundraisers.
83. Become a mentor.
Content Marketing
84. Plan a free teleconference or webinar.
85. Record a podcast.
86. Write a press release.
87. Submit your press release to various distribution channels.
88. Rewrite your sales copy with a storytelling spin.
89. Start writing a book.
Marketing Help
90. Hire a marketing consultant.
91. Hire a public relations professional.
92. Hire a professional copywriter.
93. Hire a search engine marketing firm.
94. Hire an intern to help with daily marketing tasks.
95. Hire a sales coach or salesperson.
Unique Marketing Ideas
96. Get a branded tattoo.
97. Create a business mascot to help promote your brand.
98. Take a controversial stance on a hot industry topic.
99. Pay for wearable advertising.
100. Get a full-body branded wrap on your company vehicle.
101. Sign up for online business training to revamp, expand and fine-tune all of your marketable skills.
Once you have a few brand new marketing ideas to try in your small business, get started on creating or fine-tuning your marketing plan.
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