Summary Of Myspace Marketing Techniques
At this point, it is a good idea to look back on what we’ve talked about so far and reiterate the different techniques and steps needed in order to make money on MySpace. Let’s start with the basics:
1. Create a profile on MySpace.
Before you do anything else on MySpace, you will have to create a viable profile that will actually convince buyers one of two things: 1) you are another human being; or 2) that you are a serious, professional business. Either option is fine; however, you must clearly demonstrate either in your profile.
2. Advertise on MySpace.
This requires some start-up cash, but if you have it, it may be one of the wisest moves you make. This is especially potent if you already have a profile setup on MySpace. You can simply advertise, drive traffic to that page, add friends to your list, and then send them periodic bulletins, as if you were sending out mailings to a list.
3. Purchasing bulletins on MySpace.
This is another effective technique for marketing on MySpace. Rather than going directly through MySpace, you can find people who have large friends lists and ask them if they are interested in “selling” a bulletin to you. You can either write this bulletin as you would a solo ad; or you can use it to announce some contest, which is probably a better option.
4. Use private messages to make sales to individuals.
Private messages keep the tone somewhat more personal than a bulletin would. Additionally, you will want to use first names when communicating through messages.
5. Don’t ever spam your friends lists.
Remember that commercial uses of MySpace are not exactly encouraged; however, they may be tolerated, provided that your efforts are not overt and disruptive. For this reason, you will want to remain low-key. Avoid getting flagged or reported.
Follow all five steps and techniques I’ve outlined above and you’ll have a good chance of making money on MySpace. All you have to do is find the right market and then figure out how to segment them from the rest of the crowd.