On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Warren W <linuxma...@gmail.com> wrote:
> hey guys, well i have been doing internet marketing for the past 2 years on > the net where i find most of my friends on social networking, gaming sites > and so on, i actually run in 4 comunity groups for linux, ubuntu-mt, mlug, > linuxmalta.tk winmalta.tk osalt.com and more but i even print and > distribute flyers banners and so on on the island of malta with no sponser > and so on so i am soon broke and can not run on my own dime any more and how > about making something like funds for marketing ubuntu in out respective > lands? > I understand your point concerning money and the "value" of it in Internet Marketing. I really do not think that is the case always. It's usually more time investment and this is where we will be spending. Money may be the case for certain services such as: Google Adwords, printing flyers, and other such things. However, I think it is up to us, as Internet Marketers as you point out, to embrace technologies that do not rely on money. For example, social networking. Twitter is a good example. So are Facebook fan pages or even open source "network"/"community" projects. A Twitter Example: For the Jaunty release party we could provide teams with core examples of how to take their "release parties" up a notch. Instead of just having them in local bars and restaurants, why not connect the whole state or region using one simple Twitter hashtag? This is where I think Ubuntu Marketing could come in and at least help provide some unique "ideas" more than anything. We have the brainpower, why not use it? Another example is SEO and getting people to membership sites. One other thing is simply active members for the U.S. LoCos. I know that a lot the U.S. LoCos do not have a problem getting members, but have a problem having *active* members. That's a key differentiator and I think we can help. It's all marketing and communications: setting guidelines and helping team leaders, prospects, and members understand the role that activity plays in community. I think it starts with us and we can really make a difference. Sincerely, Craig Huffstetler
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