At Magnets.com we’re all about helping our customers grow their business and bottom line.  Accordingly, the next several posts will detail a number of easy, straight forward marketing initiatives that can be used to, well, help you grow your small business.  And they’re all commercial free.  We promise.

Now, you’ve probably read and heard from friends, family members, and colleagues alike a number of ideas that you should implement (some of which probably contradict others…).  And that’s okay.  With our ‘how to’ series we’ll be presenting a number of marketing initiatives that have truly worked in real world settings –be it for us or other small companies.  We’ll also present a number of statistics showing the power of each technique and what it could mean for your business.  Lastly, we’ll document the steps needed to implement each concept.

Topics covered include setting up a Web site, e-mail marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), press releases, social media, and online advertising. So, stay tuned and make a note to visit often!

The end of summer is upon us, and what better way to focus on drumming up extra business and sales than with a new promotion! Whether looking for business card magnets, calendar magnets, or pretty much any type of magnet, now’s the perfect time to order as we’ll take 10% off any and all products site wide, using promo code SaveMore.  This offer comes to an end on October 5, so save while you can.

Have you ever wanted a handful of magnets of, say, your dog, baby, or favorite photograph? Or maybe your garden or a lovely sunset? Your wish is our command: starting today, simply post your image of choice to our Facebook wall and we’ll print and send you a handful of magnets with your photo –completely FREE! Heck, we’ll even cover the shipping!

Free magnets -just one more reason to stick with Magnets.com.

The entire Magnets.com staff and our team of vendors have been hard at work designing and developing our new Web site, scheduled for launch later this year.  Filled to the brim with the newest online and e-commerce goodies, many of which our customers have asked for, some highlights include being able to:

• Track the status of your order
• Design your magnets online
• Choose the thickness of your magnet
• Easily place reorders
• Share your design with friends, family, and colleagues alike

Of course, it’ll also be easier to use and much prettier.  But don’t just take our word about the whole pretty thing –why not take a sneak peek and let us know what you think!?  What’s more, while taking a look you’ll come across a promo. code that is good for 10% off your next order, if used before 8/31/2010.  Just a little token of appreciation to all our loyal customers.

Save some money (and time), and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

We’re unleashing our inner Willy Wonka: *any and all* orders placed today through Tuesday, August 3 2010 will be shipped with your very own Golden Ticket (an actual magnet, why of course), good for 20% off your next order. Pretty sweet, huh?

To redeem your savings simply use the promo. code found on your Golden Ticket when placing your next order. It’s that easy!

Note: The Golden Ticket promo code expires on 12/31/2010, and is only good for one order.   Savor the sweet savings, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

Sure, with the country in the midst of near three digit temperatures and humidity levels are not terribly far behind the Fall season and end of the year are sure to be no more than wishful, passing thoughts.  However, with calendar magnets priced at the lowest cost of the season, the time to think about ramping up your sales, advertising, and marketing efforts for this year and next has never been better or timelier.

Highly popular with real estate agents, attorneys, florists, and anyone else looking for a cost effective and useful promotional product, now is the perfect time to order, what with 10% off custom calendar magnets, using promo. code 2011CalMag at checkout.

As always, use one of our many templates (dozens have been added!) or opt to have use design your custom calendar magnets free of charge, proudly displaying a logo, image, and your contact information.

You already use your magnets to help grow your business.  Why not continue to do so for a shot at a handsome $200 Target giftcard?

On Friday, July 16 we’ll be holding a random drawing of everyone who posted a photo on our Facebook page of themselves, their business partner, brother, aunt —anybody using and/or showing off their magnets.  If you’re a bit camera shy fret not:  just use a photo or image of your magnets!  Simply post your photo between today and Thursday, July 15 to be entered in the drawing -it’s that easy.

Don’t wait: enter today for your chance at a mini shopping spree, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

*Winner to be announced July 16 on Facebook.  Only one submission per person will be counted*

Although the 2009-2010 school year is just starting to wind down across the country, now is the ideal time to think about and plan for the next year, before hallways are once again crowded and the busy start of the new academic year quickly comes into full swing.  What’s more, add in the start of the Magnets.com 2010 Annual Back to School Promotion, and the time to order promotional school magnets has never been better.

Whether looking for academic calendar magnets, school contact magnets, or student group magnets, get free shipping, automatically taken at checkout, on all school magnets!  With dozens of new design templates to choose from, along with the option to use a purchase order, the choice is obvious.

Stay in front of students and parents alike, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.

When you think Memorial Day what comes to mind?  BBQs?  An extra day off?  Our nation’s dedicated servicemen and women?  Magnets?

Magnets, you ask?  Why, of course!  Starting today, get 10% off any and all items on our Web site with our *First Annual* Memorial Day Sale.  Whether looking for business card magnets, shape magnets, save the date magnets, or pretty much anything magnet, related simply use promo code 2010Memorial at checkout to save.

Like all good things in life, this special comes to an end on June 6.  Drum up extra business and sales this Memorial Day, along with some much needed R & R, and make your message stick with Magnets.com.