Word of Mouth Advertising: Don’t Let it Turn Against You

[otto101]

Hello folks,

It’s long been known that there is no more powerful form of advertising than word of mouth. When people hear about a product or service or business from someone not paid to tell them about it, it means much more than anything you could possibly buy. But while word of mouth advertising is always happening, is it working for your company or against it? what are some things you can do to make sure word of mouth doesn’t wind up being your worst enemy.

[Zap]

Originally Posted by otto101

what are some things you can do to make sure word of mouth doesn’t wind up being your worst enemy.

Treat clients the way you would want to be treated. I think most things you could do would boil down to that piece of advice.

[ewomack]

And don't tell off-color jokes about hamsters, such as the following:

Why do you duct tape a hamster?

So they don't explode when you...

What? Did someone say something??? Hmmmmmm...

[G10]

I said that to a woman for a laugh when I was out once Ed. She never saw the funny side.

I think that one is best saved for when you meet their parents.

[sleepyhead]

Originally Posted by Zap

Treat clients the way you would want to be treated. I think most things you could do would boil down to that piece of advice.

sounds exactly like the universal law.

[D3n!ss3_gÜrL]

Word of mouth has been our friendly companion until now!

And yeah, don't ever - ever treat your clients that bad coz it will cause it wil blow your business off!

[otto101]

Thanks for the input folks.We naturally promoting something we like right?Or something we don't like also.