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Hi All,

I'm trying to develop a list of places where I can either find some inexpensive or free advertising for my services. Also I would be more than willing to share this list with anyone that is looking for the same thing.

I have a lot of experience in Internet marketing so if anyone out there can help me I'd be more than happy to return the favor.

Thanks so much for reading my post. :)

BTW... I've belong to a few forums and so far this has got to be the nicest cleanest looking one so far. VERY IMPRESSIVE!

P.S. I apologize for asking for something so quickly after just joining but I promise I will contribute.

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Brief context: offered to compile a list of low‑cost or free advertising outlets, asked for a PM, and raised a trust question. Below is an evergreen, practical checklist and a suggested way to package and test a resource like that so it stays useful years later.

  • Local presence: Google Business Profile and Bing Places for map/search visibility; keep hours, photos and consistent NAP (name, address, phone).
  • Directory & niche listings: industry directories and local chambers — prioritize relevancy over quantity.
  • Social profiles & groups: Facebook Page, LinkedIn Company, and targeted local or industry groups; focus on helpful posts rather than hard sells.
  • Q&A & communities: Stack Exchange (for technical services), Quora, Reddit — provide value first; disclose affiliation per site rules.
  • Classifieds & local sites: Craigslist, Nextdoor, local bulletin boards for time‑sensitive offers.
  • Content & PR: guest posts, case studies, HARO-style queries — useful for credibility and backlinks.
  • Partnerships and referrals: reciprocal promotions with complementary businesses and local networking.
  • Low-cost tracking items: email signature, targeted landing pages, and simple lead magnets.

Packaging and vetting: a spreadsheet with columns for platform, audience fit, cost/time, required assets, a short posting template, and "last verified" date makes the list immediately usable. Include one or two ready templates (profile blurb, outreach message) and a basic test plan: pick 3 channels, run 30–60 days, track leads with dedicated landing pages and UTM parameters, then compare lead quality and conversion.

Trust note: transparency reduces skepticism. Mark whether an entry is personally tested, community‑reported, or candidate for verification, and keep the list public on the forum while offering PMs for private follow‑ups.

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Where is your list of re-sources? Will you PM it?

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If in fact you "...have a lot of experience in Internet marketing..." then what are doing asking for stuff you can easily find yourself? Your motives become kinda' suspicious don't you think?

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