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BillboardMe - The simplest little business tool in town!
Marketing Your Business Online - All Day Everyday!
BillboardMe is a simple to use, cost effective, self service business tool which gives your business a website/sub site, email marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO) and business networking online.
With 24hr login access this is your very own fully optioned and dedicated profile, which connects directly with your database/subscribers and includes the all important, keywords of your choice.
YOU BUILD YOUR PROFILE, YOU CONTROL IT AND ITS SIMPLE!
Only 5 minutes and you are live in cyberspace!
BillboardMe will enable your business, service or product, no matter how big or small, to reach and grow potential and existing customers, all day every day.
Want to know more, then read WHY BILLBOARDME in the black bar above or call Catherine on 021 398 999
Just want to get listed...then go to the home page and click LIST YOUR BUSINESS
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News & offers
If your image gallery is getting larger and larger, we would like to keep it as simple as possible for you to manage.
With this in mind we have just completed another great new upgrade within the image gallery on your dashboard.
You can now;
* change the image order by dragging and dropping images.
*Specify cover image by dragging into 1st position.
*There is now an edit button so you can change the names of categories,
and finally you can order your categories by dragging and dropping.
I have to say these chilly mornings make it harder to climb out of bed, but the still sunny days are keeping me doing it and I am enjoying it while it lasts.
Any questions don't hesitate to call me
Talk soon regards Catherine
(Update posted on 27/04/2012, modified on 3/05/2012)
A friend just emailed this through to me and I thought it was so interesting other business owners among us might find this just as interesting - Christchurch the emerging city!
View the slideshow by clicking here .
Hope you are all enjoying the school holidays.
Kind regards Catherine
(Update posted on 25/03/2012, modified on 23/04/2012)
We have now built categories into the flash viewer which I am sure you will agree, helps your clients viewing more pleasurable if you have many images.
If you choose to utilize images in categories your clients first see the categories on your front page and can click to enlarge. There is a new button on the viewer (top-right) that takes the person back to the categories.
We have also done away with the separate enlarge button and it is now embedded into the flash player.
A good example is Flax Gifts billboard Click here to view
If you don't need or wish to add categories to your images your photos will scroll as usual.
Any questions don't hesitate to contact me
Have a great weekend
Kind regards Catherine
(Update posted on 13/03/2012, modified on 23/03/2012)
Our browser numbers are indicating people are getting busy with their online searches with December being another record for visitors to your profiles - 27,446 visits, viewing 201,691 BillboardMe pages! Nice work!
How to make the most of the tools you have:
*Make sure you are growing your database or start to create one
*Use the email marketing
*If you don't have a database do an update with the NO EMAIL option so you appear in the NEWS & OFFERS tab at the top of the page
*Business Network with others on BillboardMe
For a refresher don't hesitate to call me!
Take Care
A year on from the earthquake of 22 February 2011 is a time for Christchurch to remember those lost and to look forward to the future with hope. For whats happening in ChCh tomorrow Click here
(Update posted on 3/02/2012, modified on 21/02/2012)
The Certificate in Applied Business Growth and Development (CABG) is ideal to assist businesses with business recovery.
It is a FREE part-time business mentoring course funded by the government for business owners. It runs one class per week for 24 weeks. Students select any two areas of their business that they would like to improve with the guidance of their mentor. Projects may include:
• Finding new customers and markets
• Relocating premises
• Moving to online distribution
• Improving cash flow
• Rebranding
• Increasing sales and revenue
• Establishing better systems
The next intake of the course starts in March 2012. Daytime and evening classes will be offered.
For more information, please contact Julie Falls-Anderson on 0212555059, or email julie.fallsanderson@twoa.ac.nz
Testimonial from CABG 2011 Graduate
The course is for people already in business - It is run by Te Wananga O Aotearoa, a fantastic opportunity - amazing resources ,fantastic mentoring and all for free. - Truly not a penny it's like winning on lotto.
We have found the advice and work that we did on our business during this course to really work.
(Update posted on 26/01/2012)
With visitors reaching just over 19,000 for November - viewing nearly 97,000 of your pages, Billboardme made quite a few small changes in order to make it easier for your clients to navigate to the correct information.
Nothing has changed in the way your site interacts and everything remains in the same position - you will just notice some name changes to titles and some colour tweeks to make required areas stand out!!
Hope you like them and they help!
Kind regards Catherine
(Update posted on 1/12/2011, modified on 15/12/2011)
Now is when all your clients are out frantically looking to purchase their holiday gifts!
So now is the time to target prime holiday consumers with compelling promotions.
Such things as a unique deal, discounts, and coupons go a long way to boost conversions. Perhaps your business can offer free gift wrapping, or an already prepared holiday gift set - don't forget to tell them these things.
If you miss the early shoppers such headings as “You have the perfect deal for me, the last-minute shopper" will go a long way to entice.
Keep it simple and make it easy!
Happy Christmas Promoting!!
Regards Catherine
(Update posted on 4/11/2011, modified on 27/11/2011)
Sale conversions come down to getting the right offers to the right people at the right time - gathering your customers email details is a great place to start - these are the RIGHT people and they already use you!
Draw attention, but not too much attention. Since most recipients scan email instead of reading it, you have about 3 to 7 seconds to convey your message and capture attention. KEEP THINGS SIMPLE, use good SPACING, attractive headlines and even BULLET POINTS to get your point across quickly to subscribers.
Use catchy subject lines. These need to be short and to the point. Think of something that you would see on a billboard that would capture your attention.
All the best with your email marketing! if you are yet to capture your customers details - I have subscriber pads you can leave on your counters, call me for further details or a sample.
Go the ABs regards Catherine
(Update posted on 23/10/2011, modified on 27/10/2011)
Due to demand Billboardme is now offering a great add-on service for your business.
We have a team ready to Contact Your Database leaving you to do what you do best.
We will call your database updating mailing lists, email lists and confirm contact details so you can improve your productivity.
This allows you to deal far more efficiently with well-connected customers, enhancing and developing strong relationships with your client base.
We guarantee to:
•Give your client a "Personalised" courteous experience
•Maintain the highest level of professional ethics
•Provide swift, accurate client contact and data collection
Call or email Catherine on the contact details below.
(Update posted on 24/09/2011, modified on 4/10/2011)
Fabulous News!
Now when writing your email updates - once you have SENT YOURSELF A TEST EMAIL, you can now leave the update page, even logout if you wish and not loose your update!
It will remain waiting for you to send it when you are ready!
Have a great weekend
Regards Catherine
(Update posted on 15/09/2011, modified on 23/09/2011)
Now you can add your skype username to your profiles - you can add this in your contact details on your dashboard.
Skype is a free web tool where you can make and receive free calls and video calls with an internet connection.
Another addition is the Google +1 Sharing Button - now automatically added to everyones profiles - you don't have to do a thing!
Have a great weekend
Regards Catherine
(Update posted on 27/08/2011)
Some new information released following a May 2011 Pew Internet survey may be helpful to marketers looking to target different demographics of Web users.
The results of the study show that, to no one's surprise, search engines and email are the most common online activities. In fact, 92% of online adults say that they use search engines to find information on the Internet.
Although searching is clearly popular among most Internet-using adults, it is actually tied at 92% with the number of people who use email vs. a mere 65% who use social network sites.
This study's results don't tell us anything too shocking, but they do serve to reinforce the idea that focusing on these two key areas in Internet usage is by no means a waste of your time.
And, as the findings also point out, they're both becoming increasingly more popular among all demographics, which mean that you are now reaching out to a wider audience.
Sometimes it's best to just go with what you know works.
Happy Marketing!Click hereto read entire article.
Posted Aug 11 2011, 12:00 PM by MichaelG
Filed under: email, search engine, online advertising, pew internet, study
(Update posted on 15/08/2011)
Something we all wish to do.....but how many of us actually achieve it?
Click here to read a good short reminder article.
And it's so SIMPLE! - Just like BillboardMe.
(Update posted on 7/08/2011)
A good resume needs to show potential customers or clients that you are the right fit for them and that you can solve their problem or requirement.
When writing your BillboardMe profile or sending an email update STICK TO THE POINT don't let your message get lost in the noise!
All that matters is that your customer understands the message.
Remember you can access your account anytime to make quick changes to your profile and therefore consistently keeping customers up to date as the market changes. It is important to keep your content current!
Best Wishes Catherine
(Update posted on 29/07/2011)
for you.....our clients!
Gretchen from BELFAST ROBBIES BAR & BISTRO has just emailed me! Here's what she had to say...
This has to be the best form of advertising ever, it seems to be capturing a wider audience and I have had people coming up and requesting to be put on our database.......
I have been telling all and sundry about your marvellous website so hopefully your business will grow!
It is heartwarming to hear such great feedback....to view ROBBIES BELFAST NEWS, SPECIALS AND UPDATES click here.
Congratulations on keeping in touch with your customers - I know they will appreciate that you care enough to spend the short time it takes to keep them updated!
Keep Warm x
Regards Catherine
(Update posted on 25/06/2011)
Storage of Images is now easier on BillboardMe!
There is no need to delete images then have to find them again at a later date to pull them back into your billboard.
We have built the gallery functionality so you can:
*Create folders
*Move images between folders (either in bulk or one at a time)
*Publish and unpublish images. Published images from all folders will be displayed on your billboard, so you don’t need to move images to activate them.
*Publishing and unpublishing can be done in bulk or one at a time.
Any questions or if you would like me to pop in and run you through this with you - don't hesitate to call me!
Otherwise give it a go! Its simple!
(Update posted on 20/06/2011)
The key component to front of mind awareness is to be in contact! Let clients only think of you! Email them something! Whether its a car they should be buying, promo or new product!
Send an Update today! Its simple!
(Update posted on 26/04/2010, modified on 16/05/2011)
Sam Morgon was one of the guest speakers, here are some key email marketing notes to come from the emerging tech companies networking brainstorm.......
a) Don’t oversell in your email marketing
b) Make only 1 in 4 emails about direct selling
c) Show how your business can add value to your customers - why should they use you!!
d) Subject lines of 35 characters or less tend to receive 52% higher open rates
e) 75.8% of total opens are expected in the first 24 hours and finally
f) Open and click rates are the highest on Sundays!
Interesting? Happy Marketing to your Database!!
(Update posted on 10/05/2011)
This is another surreal moment in Christchurch as we are all affected in different ways! Don't forget to use BillboardMe to easily update your clients by sending or posting lastest information right here on your site! Let them know opening hours, availability or just remind them you are there for them! Be safe...
Take care - Any questions don't hesitate to call me on mobile!
(Update posted on 22/02/2011)
Hi Catherine
I instantly knew that BillboardMe was for Flax when you told me about it; and I am excited to tell you about the results I have had in just 3 days!
Since my first update went out I have received 4 orders (3 new customers) as a direct result of it - Fantastic! WOW – what a great business tool this is!
So ….. I would just like to say A VERY BIG THANKYOU to yourself for introducing my business to ‘billboardme’.
Cheers
di
Click Here to read more testimonials for BillboardMe! Thankyou Di we love to hear such fabulous results - Keep up the great work!
(Update posted on 9/02/2011)
Thank you for your support in 2010, and we hope to be of service to you again in the coming year. Looking forward to a great 2011 with lots of exciting plans ahead.
Have a Wonderful Xmas and Best wishes to you and your loved ones! xx
(Update posted on 22/12/2010)
Frustrated? We were, but at last it is here! See
Instructions for how to do it are shown on the Create Update page or simply call me for assistance!
(Update posted on 16/12/2010)
Now you can have all your social media buttons in the one place with BillboardMe! We have added Blog, Linked In, and You Tube.......check out The Personnel Factor on Billboardme to see how its done!
Click here to view a great example!
(Update posted on 9/12/2010, modified on 16/12/2010)
BillboardMe Tandem ridden by Celebrity Cyclist Hayden Roulston and thankfully for me, Husband Shane!! Congratulations to all for a Fabulous Event!
(Update posted on 7/12/2010)
Great to meet lots of wonderful people yesterday at the Expo! CONGRATULATIONS to our Website winner Jeff Lowe - For all your floorsanding requirements! Olivia Smith for the JellyBeans 1643 in total!
Please call me if you have any questions or would like more information on Billboardme!
(Update posted on 24/11/2010)
Now you can contact individuals in your subscribers list! Let them know their GST is due, their car is due for a service or whatever it may be?
Click on Email selected subscribers - then add your update!
(Update posted on 10/11/2010)
Now your email updates are easily shared and so is your profile! Lets spread the word and get customers and clients to SHARE your news!
(Update posted on 9/11/2010)
Easily resend old updates by clicking on EDIT - this will now load them straight back into your - Add an Update - make changes if required, choose your email option and click SAVE!
Simple!
(Update posted on 25/10/2010)
In edit profile under the box where you select the category you will see a hyperlink - additional categories - clicking this will allow you to select as many secondary categories as you wish!
Don't get overlooked! - Be found under other appropriate categories today.....
(Update posted on 21/10/2010)
Easily checkout the latest updates for ALL businesses on BillboardMe in the black bar at the top of your page with the new UPDATES tab! View the latest specials and promotions at the touch of a button
Add or email your update today!
(Update posted on 5/10/2010, modified on 6/10/2010)
NEW - upload multiple images at one time by browsing and holding down control, for ease and speed! Then edit to add text if you wish!
Happy snapping!
(Update posted on 26/09/2010)
We have now added a column on the network page where you can click (Keep at top) to keep certain profiles displaying on your front (profiles or home) page!
Otherwise you can leave it alone and they will display randomly everytime.
(Update posted on 19/09/2010)
As many websites hosted in ChCh went offline we are pleased to see ours never did! With the generator instantly firing and downed phone lines switching to wireless! Ensuring your site remained live.
Our thoughts are with our Canterbury clients who have experienced property damage or injury.
(Update posted on 6/09/2010)
Make sure you are using the keywords you want "would be clients" to be using! As we are getting first page hits for most of you using your chosen keywords!
Change and Update them at anytime! Great work by all to be generating the traffic we are!
(Update posted on 10/08/2010)
A site I am finding handy is "Zamzar" - Free online file conversion. Simple to Use and No Download Required!
www.zamzar.com
Convert those files and start uploading to your site today!
(Update posted on 8/08/2010)
Upload your Advertisement in Add an Update! With none of this text! Advertisement must be saved as an image file and Upload Image Only. Ideal for Sales or Promotion!
People can then click that image to enlarge if they need to read any fineprint!
(Update posted on 16/07/2010)
In Edit Profile we have a new field at the bottom of the page called - Home Image. A great place to drop a timetable on your landing page, use for marketing or business image!
See the position when you view MY BILLBOARD! Bottom Right - Images Only.
(Update posted on 15/07/2010)
On the login page there is now a tick box to remember you on your computer.
No need to re-enter your password each time you want to login!
(Update posted on 5/07/2010)
If you are running out of Professional Images for your site or for Email Updates!
Login and use - stock.xchng - the leading FREE stock photography site!
www.sxc.hu
(Update posted on 30/06/2010)
Add your Facebook and Twitter Accounts in Your Profile so clients can follow your Business Easily. You can view the icons on our page beneath our contact details.
You will find this addition under "Edit Profile" on your dashboard.
(Update posted on 24/05/2010)
View your dashboard - to easily add as many videos as you want!
Its simple!
Update your Profile Today!
(Update posted on 18/05/2010)
Business Files
Links, pricelists, latest catalogues, and downloads.
Catalogues
Downloads
LinksVideos
If you have never failed - You have never lived!
Mindboggling - By Sony
Cloud Computing Here and Now--Our Youngest Experts Explain the Cloud
Meet the New Twitter! Rolling out now....
A Tribute to Our Home Town Christchurch - 7.1 Earthquake - 4th September 2010
Around Venezia on Vimeo
Testimonials
What have others had to say about us and our business?
I got a referral from the Cashmere Club due to the Online Business Networking and being on the front of their page on Billboardme!! yippee
- Bev Dickey - Bev Dickey Mortgages
BillboardMe was so effective I have added another 40 clients to my email database because of the successs I enjoyed from my latest update!
- Nerina Higgins - Harcourts Real Estate Salesperson
This has to be the best form of advertising ever, it seems to be capturing a wider audience and I have had people coming up and requesting to be put on our database.......
I have been telling all and sundry about your marvellous website so hopefully your business will grow!
- Gretchen - Robbies Bar & Bistro - Belfast
Hi Catherine
I instantly knew that BillboardMe was for Flax when you told me about it; and I am excited to tell you about the results I have had in just 3 days!
Since my first update went out I have received 4 orders (3 new customers) as a direct result of it - Fantastic! WOW – what a great business tool this is!
So ….. I would just like to say A VERY BIG THANKYOU to yourself for introducing my business to ‘billboardme’. Cheers di
Thankyou Di we love to hear such fabulous results - Keep up the great work!
- Di of Flax - Gifts of Distinction
This has been incredibly successful advertising for Ali's, I recommend you to all sorts of people!
Oh thankyou Ali, we love referrals and are glad you know what we already do and lots of businesses (big or small) need too! x
Thankyou
- Ali Woodhouse - Ali's Cupcake Bouquets
Awesome!!! you guys rock and are so quick and onto it!!!!!!!
- The Personnel Factor - Sharron Le Riche
Just received a call from Auckland from a gentleman that found us on Billboardme! He purchased over the phone - Great stuff!
- Sharon - The Tight Outfit
After sending our latest email we sold 3 months worth of stock in 4 nights! So simple and with a response like that we are happy to recommend Billboardme to everyone! Thankyou
- Martin - The T Shop
Willow Creative launches onto BillboardMe and jumped to page 1 on Google in 4 days!! CHECK IT OUT! We have to say we are impressed with your website and the service you have provided in this first week!
- Willow Creative Group Ltd
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We have enhanced your Image Gallery Again
If your image gallery is getting larger and larger, we would like to keep it as simple as possible for you to manage.With this in mind we have just completed another great new upgrade within the image gallery on your dashboard.
You can now;
* change the image order by dragging and dropping images.
*Specify cover image by dragging into 1st position.
*There is now an edit button so you can change the names of categories,
and finally you can order your categories by dragging and dropping.
I have to say these chilly mornings make it harder to climb out of bed, but the still sunny days are keeping me doing it and I am enjoying it while it lasts.
Any questions don't hesitate to call me
Talk soon regards Catherine


















































































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