Comments on: Dance Marketing vs Online Technology. Holla Back?! http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/ Measurable results for dance marketing & other commentary Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: leoniecampbell http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-45 leoniecampbell Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:19:02 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-45 Hi <br><br>I ve opened a small dance studio in Southampton, UK. I have website, i ve done general flyer drops and have put my details on as many free listing websites as possible i.e. gumtree and freeindex etc and i have no money but desperatley need to get more people through the door Hi

I ve opened a small dance studio in Southampton, UK. I have website, i ve done general flyer drops and have put my details on as many free listing websites as possible i.e. gumtree and freeindex etc and i have no money but desperatley need to get more people through the door

]]> By: Gene http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Gene Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:05:49 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-43 Im quite curious about these processes that you mention in your post, now one thing that I find is that there is a lot of clutter in the dance studio industry where I am, and almost every studio claims to be the best, and have the best instructors in the world and such.. Quite out there claims, but to people who are unaware of these instructors often believe what they hear. One thing our studio does have is truly exceptions teachers ( I know I may be falling into my own trap here) whose credentials are far exceeding any of the competition. But I imagine something like this wouldnt necessarily be a key selling point because of the competition claims. <br><br>What would you say some key selling points would be to truly differentiate from competitors?<br><br>Also when it comes to dance software, what would you recommend as a top software that would be quite efficient, and cost effective. Im quite curious about these processes that you mention in your post, now one thing that I find is that there is a lot of clutter in the dance studio industry where I am, and almost every studio claims to be the best, and have the best instructors in the world and such.. Quite out there claims, but to people who are unaware of these instructors often believe what they hear. One thing our studio does have is truly exceptions teachers ( I know I may be falling into my own trap here) whose credentials are far exceeding any of the competition. But I imagine something like this wouldnt necessarily be a key selling point because of the competition claims.

What would you say some key selling points would be to truly differentiate from competitors?

Also when it comes to dance software, what would you recommend as a top software that would be quite efficient, and cost effective.

]]> By: Gene http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Gene Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:05:49 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-31 Im quite curious about these processes that you mention in your post, now one thing that I find is that there is a lot of clutter in the dance studio industry where I am, and almost every studio claims to be the best, and have the best instructors in the world and such.. Quite out there claims, but to people who are unaware of these instructors often believe what they hear. One thing our studio does have is truly exceptions teachers ( I know I may be falling into my own trap here) whose credentials are far exceeding any of the competition. But I imagine something like this wouldnt necessarily be a key selling point because of the competition claims. <br><br>What would you say some key selling points would be to truly differentiate from competitors?<br><br>Also when it comes to dance software, what would you recommend as a top software that would be quite efficient, and cost effective. Im quite curious about these processes that you mention in your post, now one thing that I find is that there is a lot of clutter in the dance studio industry where I am, and almost every studio claims to be the best, and have the best instructors in the world and such.. Quite out there claims, but to people who are unaware of these instructors often believe what they hear. One thing our studio does have is truly exceptions teachers ( I know I may be falling into my own trap here) whose credentials are far exceeding any of the competition. But I imagine something like this wouldnt necessarily be a key selling point because of the competition claims.

What would you say some key selling points would be to truly differentiate from competitors?

Also when it comes to dance software, what would you recommend as a top software that would be quite efficient, and cost effective.

]]> By: danceMarketing http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-29 danceMarketing Wed, 20 May 2009 20:53:39 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-29 Word of mouth is and always has been the strongest form of marketing. Plus, it's free. Now, the internet is really connecting people if you do it right. Linda get's it.<br><br>A fundraiser is a nice way to get some PR if done right as well but I think going after people with word of mouth is more direct.<br><br>I made a service for dance studio owners and whatnot here. I think it's really that important:<br><br><a href="http://www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com</a><br><br>Dominating online has really, really helped the studios I've worked with. EVERYONE is searching for stuff online.<br><br>The problem a lot of people have but don't know it, is that they think *having* a website is enough. Denise says having a site will change everything but it won't. I won't argue that it's not a great first step. And, it's essential. The problem is, everyone in their brother has a website. <br><br>So what?!<br><br>It's what your website DOES for you that matters. Word of mouth is and always has been the strongest form of marketing. Plus, it's free. Now, the internet is really connecting people if you do it right. Linda get's it.

A fundraiser is a nice way to get some PR if done right as well but I think going after people with word of mouth is more direct.

I made a service for dance studio owners and whatnot here. I think it's really that important:

http://www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com

Dominating online has really, really helped the studios I've worked with. EVERYONE is searching for stuff online.

The problem a lot of people have but don't know it, is that they think *having* a website is enough. Denise says having a site will change everything but it won't. I won't argue that it's not a great first step. And, it's essential. The problem is, everyone in their brother has a website.

So what?!

It's what your website DOES for you that matters.

]]> By: Linda http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Linda Wed, 20 May 2009 20:19:40 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-28 Who updates the facebook page? <br><br>Perhaps among the studio customers there might be a home based biz person or virtual assistant who would be willing to help with marketing. Perhaps they would be willing to trade web design/marketing time for dance lessons.<br> <br><a href="http://Wordpress.org" rel="nofollow">Wordpress.org</a> has many themes that are easy for even a beginner to install, especially if you only need a simple brochure page. It would be a great start. Who updates the facebook page?

Perhaps among the studio customers there might be a home based biz person or virtual assistant who would be willing to help with marketing. Perhaps they would be willing to trade web design/marketing time for dance lessons.

WordPress.org has many themes that are easy for even a beginner to install, especially if you only need a simple brochure page. It would be a great start.

]]> By: danceMarketing http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-16 danceMarketing Wed, 20 May 2009 18:53:39 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-16 Word of mouth is and always has been the strongest form of marketing. Plus, it's free. Now, the internet is really connecting people if you do it right. Linda get's it.<br><br>A fundraiser is a nice way to get some PR if done right as well but I think going after people with word of mouth is more direct.<br><br>I made a service for dance studio owners and whatnot here. I think it's really that important:<br><br><a href="http://www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com</a><br><br>Dominating online has really, really helped the studios I've worked with. EVERYONE is searching for stuff online. Word of mouth is and always has been the strongest form of marketing. Plus, it's free. Now, the internet is really connecting people if you do it right. Linda get's it.

A fundraiser is a nice way to get some PR if done right as well but I think going after people with word of mouth is more direct.

I made a service for dance studio owners and whatnot here. I think it's really that important:

http://www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com

Dominating online has really, really helped the studios I've worked with. EVERYONE is searching for stuff online.

]]> By: Linda http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Linda Wed, 20 May 2009 18:19:40 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-15 Who updates the facebook page? <br><br>Perhaps among the studio customers there might be a home based biz person or virtual assistant who would be willing to help with marketing. Perhaps they would be willing to trade web design/marketing time for dance lessons.<br> <br><a href="http://Wordpress.org" rel="nofollow">Wordpress.org</a> has many themes that are easy for even a beginner to install, especially if you only need a simple brochure page. It would be a great start. Who updates the facebook page?

Perhaps among the studio customers there might be a home based biz person or virtual assistant who would be willing to help with marketing. Perhaps they would be willing to trade web design/marketing time for dance lessons.

WordPress.org has many themes that are easy for even a beginner to install, especially if you only need a simple brochure page. It would be a great start.

]]> By: Denise http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Denise Wed, 20 May 2009 13:50:32 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-14 That's a stupid answer pal - Tell her to fundraise and get a friggin website. Geez. Real Dance Marketing Moron. That's a stupid answer pal – Tell her to fundraise and get a friggin website. Geez. Real Dance Marketing Moron.

]]> By: danceMarketing http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-13 danceMarketing Tue, 12 May 2009 21:30:02 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-13 Hmmm....<br><br>How about we make a trade. YOU tell me everything you know about 'dancing' and I'll tell you everything I know about 'marketing'? ;) Hmmm….

How about we make a trade. YOU tell me everything you know about 'dancing' and I'll tell you everything I know about 'marketing'? ;)

]]> By: danceMarketing http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/learn-what-you-wanna/comment-page-1/#comment-12 danceMarketing Tue, 12 May 2009 21:17:18 +0000 http://www.realdealdancemarketing.com/blog/?p=37#comment-12 Crystal,<br><br>I'm so sorry to hear about that. :(<br><br>Unfortunately I've heard this story before with other studios too... <br><br>Right now, it's really about the studio with the best marketing that wins. Being a little behind with computers and the web is pretty tough to deal with because most people are online looking for stuff nowadays. Being there is pretty key in my opinion.<br><br>What you can do is play to your strengths and do a big word of mouth campaign. Facebook is great for networking so I'd start there. Play up the fact that you have a great teacher and she's only at your studio. Get people talking and networking for you. Crystal,

I'm so sorry to hear about that. :(

Unfortunately I've heard this story before with other studios too…

Right now, it's really about the studio with the best marketing that wins. Being a little behind with computers and the web is pretty tough to deal with because most people are online looking for stuff nowadays. Being there is pretty key in my opinion.

What you can do is play to your strengths and do a big word of mouth campaign. Facebook is great for networking so I'd start there. Play up the fact that you have a great teacher and she's only at your studio. Get people talking and networking for you.

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