Looking for some ideas

[35RFTW]

We are looking into starting a MySpace, Facebook, and or Twitter site. Just looking for some input on what sites people on here are using the most. If you are using something different, let us know about that as well.

[SAMBUSA]

Hookers

[max power]

None. Those sites are not for commercial advertising. Try clogging up Craigs list with your ads instead.

[wrillo]

None. Those sites are not for commercial advertising. Try clogging up Craigs list with your ads instead.

uhh.. what?

pretty sure you can buy advertising space on all those sites

[max power]

uhh.. what?

pretty sure you can buy advertising space on all those sites

Yes, you can BUY space. I dont think that is what he is talking about.

[Todd#43]

Business owners are getting more and more involved in "social networking" sites. Do some searches on Facebook or Twitter and you'll see that there are a lot of "commercial" members, and I've seen a lot of information lately (in trade publications) regarding the do's and don'ts of this and other types of "viral" marketing.

I've decided that since we don't deal with the general public, its probably not for us. If you do deal with the public there are most likely some advantages to being involved as its a great way to meet many potential customers.

[mrbret]

I have a bunch of friends on MS and on FB that are companies. 1 or two companies on Twitter also.

I say go for all three. No cost to set up a page, sent out updates on specials etc.

[35RFTW]

Business owners are getting more and more involved in "social networking" sites. Do some searches on Facebook or Twitter and you'll see that there are a lot of "commercial" members, and I've seen a lot of information lately (in trade publications) regarding the do's and don'ts of this and other types of "viral" marketing.

I've decided that since we don't deal with the general public, its probably not for us. If you do deal with the public there are most likely some advantages to being involved as its a great way to meet many potential customers.

This is what we are after. It is not all about sales. We are looking to post informative information and interact with a bigger audience than just central Ohio.

Bump for more votes. Facebook seems to be the clear winner so far.

[Likwid]

So long as your expectations are set you'll be fine on Facebook or Myspace. Twitter is perceived as too spammy for businesses.

[siggywiggy]

farmersonly.com? anyone?

[justin0469]

sponsor more bike sites

[Lost1888]

sponsor more bike sites

Here's a couple. If you don't already have something to do with them. IDK I don't pay attention:D

http://www.bikestylesinc.com/forum/index.php?

http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/464-bike-parts-sale/245920-gangster-custom-seats.html

http://www.ohiobikers.com/

http://www.localriders.com/

http://rideohio.org/index.php

[35RFTW]

Here's a couple. If you don't already have something to do with them. IDK I don't pay attention:D

http://www.bikestylesinc.com/forum/index.php?

http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/464-bike-parts-sale/245920-gangster-custom-seats.html

http://www.ohiobikers.com/

http://www.localriders.com/

http://rideohio.org/index.php

Appreciate the links. I have been on stuntlife and ohiobikers, but have not even looked at the others. I will be checking them out though.

[Todd#43]

You might want to check this out.

http://www.saleshq.com/training/articles/2367-sociable-integrating-social-media-into-your-sales-process

Interesting reading if nothing else.