Hello,

Until today I used to lurk in the "Webmasters Forums" and offer my "Banner Design Services" but on the forums I have seen that people do not look much for quality but they want services for "cheap price". However I do equal quality work for all my clients.

But now I want to reach the "Real Business People/Companies" who "really" look for quality and they do not have any problem in paying for it.

Can you friends please advise me how and where to offer/promote my services? Should I submit my site to Business directories? if yes, what directories do you suggest?

I hope you understand my point. I have never done any promotion outside of webmasters forums and I don't know what other places are where good business companies go to hire designers.

I hope I get a good guidance here.

Thanks

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You might have more luck if you bundle your marketing package to include all forms of media, not just the web. Set up your domain to carry that message clearly and with competitive terms and do like everyone else: promote.

As for selling on this or any other similar forum, well, you're trying to sell apples to an orchard owner. We're fellow members. You may be in a good position to collaborate. Perhaps offer to team up with your peers on a joint project of some sort. Collaboration is a great way to get your name out there.

If the link I saw really is your own portfolio (Professional Banner Designs Portfolio By DecentBanners) and the price list is accurate, then anyone who thinks you're too expensive is just not a serious business person. Put a little more effort into your SEO (title tags and on page copy)

You're biggest mistake is promoting at webmaster forums. Go lurk around forums where NOBODY has your skills. If I was a gourmet chef I certainly would promote my services on a gourmet chef forum. Go hang out where you are unique.

I agree. I think of webmaster forums as a place to help me fine tune my site. I learn from the questions asked and answers given.
In this case, promote to an audience who needs you and doesn't really have any ability to design. Think specific markets...restaurants, toy stores, crafters. Really any of these directories might work. Offer the directory a banner for an ad. You never know what will work until you try

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I agree with the posts above.

There are sites such as Guru.com where companies go to look for designers and specialty services such as yours. You may do well to check them out.

Also, as Weegillis says, you should think about partnering with others who offer related design services but might be looking to outsource some of this type of work.

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