Most people are aware of the huge potential in mobile marketing, but few know how to get started or even where to start. Being a relatively new industry, mobile advertising started in the US around 2005, one can understand. However, one needs to embrace good technology early to reap the full benefits. Here are eight models, some easy some tough, to choose from.
1. Text messaging sales to local businesses. This is by far the quickest and easiest to start. You begin by looking for local businesses that are keen on using mobile technology to grow. Once you identify them, you can propose to write SMS text messages for them at a fee. Believe me SMS text writing is a skill not many business owner have. The other path you would take is to teach them how to write effective response-producing text messages. You can have individual coaching, or hold group classes. You may also opt to sell DVD, Videos or an ebook.
2. Mobile website design. This terrific if you already do website design. You will only shift from the standard desktop website to designing mobile websites. I expect that most people who have a desktop website would also want a mobile website. Considering that there are about 3 million mobile websites compared to about 266 million traditional websites, the market is still huge.
3. Mobile marketing consulting. This needs to be a more comprehensive, full service business. When you consult you will need to have knowledge on the key aspects of mobile marketing. You may find it necessary to partner with other service providers like web designers to make your consulting service a one-stop outfit.
4. Virtual assistance for mobile marketing. Anyone who has been in Internet marketing for long will tell how crucial virtual assistants are. As the number of mobile websites grows so will be the demand of mobile virtual assistants. If you choose this path, you can be an assistant to many website owners providing services at a fee or retainer.
5. Mobile affiliate marketing. If you are currently involved in affiliate marketing this can be perfect for you. It works just like the Internet affiliate marketing. You will need a mobile website where you promote other people's products at a commission of sales.
6. Building and selling apps. This is awesome if you know software sales. You can do a great job here if you master marketing skills.
7. Providing mobile content. You will provide ring tones, wallpapers, themes games text and videos. You can be a reseller or produce you own and market them.
8. Mobile advertising. You can help business owners advertise on mobile websites by writing their messages and linking them to ad agencies like admob.com.
Final thought...
It is always good to start from what you know and expand to the unknown; focus on one model and master it before moving to the next one. Be sure to read books, watch videos or attend online classes to increase your skills and expertise.
Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://marywilhiteblog.com/
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