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Posted By: Steve Shulenski <masterkeysystem@gmail.com> In Response To: Local Coupon Website Idea (Allie)
Thursday, 3 August 2006, at 6:43 p.m.
> Hello,
> I have an idea to start a local website featuring
> "buy-one-get-one-free" coupons from local merchants, as well as
> a variety of fun articles. I would like to team with a local charity,
> because I feel this would give me more credibility when approaching local
> merchants, and there is a wonderful charity in my geographic area that
> could really use some financial help. In order to secure some awesome
> coupon offers, I don't think I would charge the restaurants, hair salons,
> etc. any money for the ad space, but instead would secure big-name
> companies (banks, real estate firms, a grocery chain, etc.) to be featured
> with rotating ads and a special themed article I would custom-write for
> them each week. ( much higher perceived value than just an ad alone----- I
> THINK THEY CALL THESE ADVERTORIALS???)
> Anyway, I just wanted to put out some "feelers" to you friendly
> and helpful folks to see if you had any advice and suggestions. How much
> would it cost to set up a website like this, approximately? I know coupons
> are very popular (just look at The Entertainment Book) so I do know this
> could potentially be a big hit.
> Thank you so much for any advice you can send my way!
> Allie
Hi Allie, Back in the mid 1980's I had 14 telemarketers selling my Shopping Spree Discount book.
Here in OZ I recently met a bloke who set up a website at http://www.ozysupersaver.com for the
local Bundaberg Australia merchants.
WE have different ideas to the way he and most others approach
this so my wife and I may decide to set another up program without
telemarketers here in OZ.
I have a lot of info I can share with you but you did not leave your
email in your post here or the one you made on SOW.
I like to help people out but I'm not going to share everything
on a public forum. If you like a little advice for free email me
your contact details including your phone and I'll share what I
got with you.
Cheers,
Steve Shulenski
Earn $250.00 Per Hour Photographing People & Pets!
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