Welcome! What options do I have?

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Welcome!

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to utilize your website to

increase the value of Chamber membership and add non-dues revenue to your bottom line.

What options do I have?

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Do it yourself –

Use the provided materials here to explore, research, create and run your own campaign to market ads and listing enhancements to your members.

Within this document you will find definitions, descriptions, additional links to instructions on how to implement the features, sample documents, videos, recorded or live webinar access, and other useful tips.

Not feeling comfortable with how to implement this?

Here are two more options:

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We do the work –

Participate in a revenue sharing relationship by inviting ChamberMaster to provide a full-service campaign on your behalf. Contact gena.buchite@chambermaster.com for details.

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We show you how to do the work –

Benefit from the expertise of our Internet Marketing Consultant who will analyze your website metrics, consult on how to price your ads, recommend the marketing approach to take in your community and provide other helpfultools and tips. Contact gena.buchite@chambermaster.com for details on this additional fee-based service.

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Where can I get help using the Marketing Package?

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Live webinar offered every month – view current webinar list at

http://events.chambermaster.com/events/calendar

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Recorded webinar available anytime -

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/745560282

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PowerPoint used during live and recorded webinar

http://education.chambermaster.com/pdf/IntrototheMarketingPackage.pdf

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How-to instructions at

http://education.chambermaster.com/help

or under Marketing Package on the

Contents tab. Also available by clicking Help/Info when logged into your ChamberMaster database.

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Unlimited phone support at 1-800-825-9171 option 4 or email

support@chambermaster.com

Not feeling comfortable with how to implement this?

Here are two more options:



We do the work –

Participate in a revenue sharing relationship by inviting ChamberMaster to provide a full-service campaign on your behalf. Contact gena.buchite@chambermaster.com for details.



We show you how to do the work –

Benefit from the expertise of our Internet Marketing Consultant who will analyze your website metrics, consult on how to price your ads, recommend the marketing approach to take in your community and provide other helpfultools and tips. Contact gena.buchite@chambermaster.com for details on this additional fee-based service.

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What type of advertising can I do with the Marketing Package?

 Advertisements on your website – Banner ads may be placed immediately, without any additional website code, on any ChamberMaster integrated module pages like the Member Business Directory, the Events calendar, Hot Deals, Member to Member Deals etc. Ads may also be placed on other non-ChamberMaster pages if the appropriate code is added by a web master.

 Member listing enhancements – the member’s listing in your Business Directory may be enhanced to catch the eye of visitors in the search results and also if the visitor clicks through to the member’s information page. Priority placement in the Business Directory is also included with these enhancements.

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How can I use the Marketing Package for revenue generation or adding value?

Your Marketing Package may be used with a goal to generate revenue, add value, or for other reasons not

even identified here. Here are some ideas on how to implement these two targeted goals.

Revenue generation - - Sell enhancements and/or banner ads

1. Sell year round – A dedicated staff member or volunteer should learn the software features (see “Where can I get help with the Marketing Package”), promote sales, and manage upgrades.

2. Sell during a specific time frame with a focused sales effort

a. A dedicated staff member or volunteer should learn the software features and manage upgrades (see “Where can I get help with the Marketing Package”)

b. A dedicated staff member or group of volunteers (i.e. Ambassadors) could be used to promote the campaign and generate sales

3. Combine year-round selling with a focused set of campaign weeks

Adding value - - bundling ads/enhancements to provide extra value

(which could justify a fee increase, but does not necessarily support independent cash flow) 1. Bundle with tiered memberships – see Tiered Membership Bundling example

2. Bundle with other sponsorships

3. Use in member retention efforts

4. Use enhancements/banners as promotional tools for events sponsors, in-service trades, etc.

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What website prep is recommended prior to an ad campaign to ensure online value

for my members?

To ensure your members will see and understand the value of advertising on your website, consider the following ideas. 1. Drive traffic to your site

a. SEO/Search Engine Optimization - increases Chamber/member listing ranking results via search engines (Bing, Google, Yahoo, etc.) and gets members in front of more potential online

consumers

i. Contact setup@chambermaster.com for SEO integration information

b. Prominent Online Business Directory Link on all pages of the Chamber website to funnel traffic to members

i. Upper left hand link– Americans reads left to right from top to bottom

c. Funnel any ‘category’ pages (i.e. lodging, dining, shopping) to corresponding Online Business Directory Category page or QuickLink

2. Promote your website - include your web address in a. Prominent display at Chamber

b. Outgoing voice system messages – general and personal c. e-Signature in all Chamber, committee and volunteer emails d. All printed material – business cards, decals, etc

e. Promotional gimmicks, games and activities

f. Trade member upgrades for advertising promotion – radio, newspaper, etc. g. Chamber staff should proactively and reactively refer to site

3. Encourage members to update their online business information to increase rankings in online search results and within the Chamber site (see ‘How do I train my members?”)

a. Business description b. Hours of operation c. Driving directions d. Key words

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If running an ad campaign, what suggestions do you have for promotion and

maintenance?

1. Promotion

a. Clearly indicate sales timeline if condensing efforts into a certain time frame

i. Sense of urgency can create excitement about opportunities and prompt decisions ii. Coordinate promotional items to support effort

b. Clearly indicate pricing and package inclusions

i. See “Are there any examples of promotional materials and member communication?” and “Sample pricing, banner ads, and forms” for pricing/package examples

c. Word of mouth

d. Add upgrade opportunities to your newsletter, website, press releases etc.

i. See “Are there any examples of promotional materials and member communication?” for some samples

e. Announce opportunities at events or Chamber functions f. Add to Hot Deals, Calendar of Events, Social Networking

g. Proactively send emails/faxes to membership and/or targeted categories/groups regarding upgrade opportunities

i. See “Are there any examples of promotional materials and member communication?” for some samples

2. Timely fulfillment and maintenance of member upgrades

a. Ensures that the member receives the full value of their purchase

b. Determine whether you have staff to create member banner ads, outsource or ask the member to provide

c. See ‘Where can I get help using the Marketing Package?” for technical directions to execute upgrades in database

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If running an ad campaign, is there a suggested timeline?

Ad Sales Execution Check List

Timely execution is fundamental to the success of sales focused during a specific time frame. Here is a rough 4 week campaign timeline with links to provided materials.

Week Action

Pre-campaign

Encourage members to update their business listing

1 Announce Campaign/Ad Opportunities

 Place advertising banners on your site

 Within monthly newsletter or at events or use provided material to create a series of six newsletters to use throughout the campaign

2 - 3 Inform Members

 Send member emails

o 1st email sent within 2 weeks

o 2nd email sent the following week  Provide to new members

o Basic Member Benefits

o Enhanced Member Benefit

o Listing Comparison handout

 Provide information as requested

o Ad Package Promo/Pricing info

 Small market sample

 Large market sample

o Listing Comparison handout

 Proactively call or visit members 4 Follow up with member requests and complete

Website Sponsorship Proposal form 5

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Inform Members

 Provide Basic Member Benefits and Enhanced Member Benefit handout to new members year round

 Provide ad package and pricing information as requested and/or proactively year round – Small market sample - Large market sample

 Promote ad opportunities year round

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What’s the difference between a basic listing and an enhanced listing?

Basic Listing –

available to all members with or without the Marketing Package

 e-Brochure/Member page (Figure 1)

o 200 character Business description

o Driving directions

o Hours of operation

o Personalized keywords

 Search Results Listing (see Figure 2 below)

o Random placement

below priority placement listings

o

Basic business info  Name  Address



Phone

Enhanced listing on the next page…scroll down.

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Enhanced Listing - available to members that you choose (only available with the Marketing Package)

 Search Results Listing (Figure 2)

o Priority Placement over Basic listings

o Logo/Image next to listing

o 200 character description under company name on Search Results

o Website link above

phone number on Search Results

Figure 2 Search Results showing Enhanced and Basic listings

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o Logo/Image next to company info

o Expanded description of 1600 characters (standard 200)

o Bulleted highlights

o Additional website links o Slideshow of additional photos

or video is available for SEO integrated Chamber sites.

 Enhanced Map features (not shown on figure) o When clicked on:

 Picture/Logo  Name

 Phone Number  Address  Description  Web Link  Contact Email  Directions Link

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Where do Banner ads display and what options are available?

Banner Details (Figure 4):

 Available on all ChamberMaster module web pages

o Business Directory and subpages  Search Results

 Category

o Calendar of Events

o Hot Deals

o Job Postings

o Info Request

o Other available modules in use  Non-ChamberMaster module web pages

can support our banner system

o See ‘How To’ manual for details  Direct link to member’s website

 Standard 480 x 60 px banner dimensions on ChamberMaster module web pages

o 360 x 60 px option available

o Custom dimension available  See ‘How To’ manual for

details  Supports .jpg or .gif files

 Automatic 4.5 second rotation per ad in a single location

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How do I train my members?

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Email templates are available in your ChamberMaster database. Check out this video to learn how to

use these existing templates.

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Sample email

included in this document encouraging members to login and update their listing.

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Share links to any of these videos that demonstrate how to use these features

o Update your basic listing - http://www.screencast.com/t/YTAxOTRlZ o Update enhanced listing - http://www.screencast.com/t/y8jVcYw8epd9

o

Post a Job, Hot Deal, M2M deal, and register for events - http://www.screencast.com/t/y4kELg0zCQ

o Check your categories, password, & mailing lists - http://www.screencast.com/t/6xc6KARMCDz

o

Online listing & benefits (comprehensive video – includes all 4 videos above) - http://education.chambermaster.com/mem/videos/p006/p006.html

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Use this promotional video to describe the upgrade opportunities available

o

Upgrade opportunities video

-

http://www.screencast.com/t/DIxZGmdo6fX

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Live webinars for members are available on a per fee basis. ($150 per each webinar confirmed and scheduled) Contact support@chambermaster.com to request this webinar.

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What are the specifications for the banner ads?

****For the official technical information required by your web designer, please see http://kb.chambermaster.com/resources/banner-ads/ .

Default Banner ad size:

 Business Directory (Premium Page): 480 X 60

 All other ChamberMaster Pages (Standard Page): 480 x 60

 Non-ChamberMaster Pages default to 480 x 60

Note: default size may be altered within the ChamberMaster database under Setup>General Options and Setting>Sponsorship Ads; banner code dimensions must match size in Setup

Format:

 .gif or .jpg

Rotation:

 Default: Up to 5 banner ads will rotate each time you refresh a page. If you have uploaded more than 5 banners per page, each time you refresh that page the system will randomly select half of the ads to display. Change the default within the ChamberMaster database under Setup>General Options and Setting>Sponsorship Ads.

o The number of ads rotating can be changed in the ChamberMaster Setup area and in the banner code if using the banner code with ‘…&maxAds=X…’ (insert number in place of X; should correspond with number assigned in ChamberMaster Setup). See code below.

 Ads will display 4.5 seconds

Page Location options: Change the location within the ChamberMaster database under Setup>General Options and Setting>Sponsorship Ads.

 Top of Content

 Embedded in Header

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How do I add banners to non-ChamberMaster website pages?

****For the official technical information required by your web designer, please see http://kb.chambermaster.com/resources/banner-ads/ .

ChamberMaster will provide an HTML code snippet that can be used by the Chamber's web designer to display

ChamberMaster banner ad content on non-ChamberMaster pages.

The code snippet is (see notes below code):

Default

src="http://www.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/Sponsors.jsp?ccid=XXXX&context=XXX&rotate=1" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" width="480" height="60"></iframe>

With added ‘max ads’ parameter

src="http://www.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/Sponsors.jsp?ccid=XXXX&context=XXX&rotate=1&maxAds=X" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" width="480" height="60"></iframe>

IMPORTANT CODE NOTES:

The CCID number will need to correspond with the chamber’s specific CCID.

The CONTEXT value will need to be set on a per-page basis, unless the same set of banners should display on

each page using that code. Allowed context values are 101-199 and the page(s) associated with each context

value should be sent back to ChamberMaster for reference when banner ads are uploaded for these pages.

The &maxAds= number needs to correspond with the rotation number in ChamberMaster Setup>General Options & Settings>Sponsorship Ads (Banners)>Max Banners in Rotation.

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Are there any examples of promotional materials and member communication?

PDF read-only versions* of the following are included in this document.

*Documents that can be modified are available with our fee-based consulting services.

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Newsletter promo text

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Email text to encourage members to update their listing

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Two Email promo texts for using in campaign –

Email #1

,

Email #2

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Member handouts detailing upgrade opportunities

o

Listing comparison: Enhanced vs. basic features

o Basic Member Benefits information/handout

o Enhanced Member Benefits information/handout

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Material for six newsletters

that can be used if running an ad campaign

(downloadable, editable copies are included for these six newsletters)

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Sample Newsletter Promo Text

POWERFUL VISIBILITY ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE!

People on our website have already made an important decision;

they are looking for a business right here in our area.

Statistics indicate that people searching the internet are experienced, educated consumers who use the web to help make purchase decisions! In fact, 78% of American adults use the internet and 83% of users have purchased a product/service online.*

Are you reaching this targeted market?

Many members realize the benefit of their membership and the value of targeting the market already driven to the Chamber’s Online Business Directory. It is about utilizing the web and the Chamber name to promote your business. Upgrade opportunities are available, including the ability to display your logo in our Online Business Directory, increase visibility to your own web link, and provide enhancements that give a professional first impression. Contact the Chamber for more information.

Stand Out from the Crowd!!  Enhance your Listing

 Logo, Photos, Priority Placement in the Online Business Directory, a 1600 Character Business Description, with an additional 200 Character Description right in the Search Results

 Receive an Enhanced Map Listing

 Pin which includes more information when clicked

 Be Highlighted in your Business Category

 Display a custom banner ad as one of our Limited Business Category Sponsors

 Select Premiere Visibility on High Traffic Pages  Choose to become a Complete Website Sponsor

Also available - A Free Basic Listing instructional video can be provided! Your FREE Listing on the Chamber’s Online Business Directory includes:  200 character business description

 Hours of operation

 Driving directions

 Personalized keywords

 Free online job postings

 Free online promotions

 Ability to register for Events

 Update the Chamber’s database without having to call or email

The basic listings require your attention to update your business description, 8 key word/search terms, hours of operation and driving directions to enhance your ‘searchability’.

For more details regarding these opportunities, please contact the Chamber.

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Sample Email Text to encourage members to update their listing

DON’T FORGET, Your Chamber Membership Includes Searchable Visibility Through Our Online Business Directory!

Thousands of people visit the Chamber website’s Online Business Directory each year looking for an area business. As a member, you have a listing in the online directory. Make sure your information is complete, accurate and searchable. To drive consumers to your listing, or directly to your website, complete your online information:

o business description

o hours of operation

o directions/location information

o eight keywords (these help identify your business when a website visitor does a Business Directory keyword search)

You can review and update this information through the Chamber’s website, or by going directly to www.chamberlogin.com. Contact the Chamber for your login and password if you don’t have it. To view an instructional video about the online features, click on the link below:

Online Listing & Benefits

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Sample Email promo text #1 for using in campaign:

Did you know that thousands of people use our Chamber’s Online Business Directory to find a business right here in our area? Statistics indicate that people searching the internet are experienced, educated consumers who use the web to help make purchase decisions! In fact, 78% of American adults use the internet and 83% of users have purchased a product/service online.* Were these online visitors able to find you?

BE THE LEADER IN YOUR INDUSTRY

Within the Online Business Directory, be a featured industry/category and have the first right of renewal each year.

LIMITED TIME

You only have a few seconds to make an impression. Find out what the Chamber’s website can do for you!

People are searching for local business information; the Chamber’s website has high credibility, and marketing trends are moving to local online advertising. Now is the time to take action and gain valuable visibility from your Chamber’s website. Contact the Chamber for more information.

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Sample Email promo text #2 for using in campaign:

Dear Chamber Member, we don’t want you to miss out!

The Chamber can provide an opportunity to grow your business through the Chamber’s website and Online Business Directory.

Online featured positions available: - Banners on the Chamber website - Featured business in your category

- E-brochure with map, photo gallery, and more

- Map pin upgrade with logo, description, and contact info - Banner on the main business directory search page - First right of renewal each year

- Affordable

People are searching for local business information; the Chamber’s website has high credibility, and marketing trends are moving to local online advertising.

NOW is the time to take action and make money from your Chamber’s website. Contact the Chamber for more information.

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Enhanced vs. Basic listing comparison

Enhanced Listing Details - listing upgrade

 Search Results Listing (Figure 1)

o Priority Placement over Basic listings

o Logo/Image next to listing

o 200 character description under company name on Search Results

o Website link above phone number on Search Results

o Logo/Image next to company info

o Expanded description of 1600 characters (standard 200)

o Bulleted highlights

o Additional website links o Slideshow of additional photos

or video is available for SEO integrated Chamber sites

 Enhanced Map features

o When clicked on:

 Picture/Logo  Name

 Phone Number  Address  Description  Web Link  Contact Email  Directions Link

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ENHANCED LISTING AND BASIC LISTING COMPARISON FEATURES CONT’D

Basic Listing Details - listing features included with membership:

 Search Results Listing (see Figure 1)

o Random placement

below priority placement listings

o

Basic business info  Name  Address



Phone

o 200 character Business description

o Driving directions

o Hours of operation

o Personalized keywords

Figure 4: Basic listing e-Brochure/Member page

Banner Details (Figure 5) – upgrade opportunity:

 Available on all ChamberMaster module web pages

o Business Directory and subpages  Search Results

 Category

o Calendar of Events

o Hot Deals

o Job Postings

o Info Request

o Other available modules in use  Non-ChamberMaster module web pages

can support our banner system

 Direct link to member’s website

 Standard 480 x 60 px banner dimensions on ChamberMaster module web pages

 Supports .jpg or .gif files

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Sample Basic Member Benefits Handout

Chamber Membership Opens the Door to Online Benefits

!

People on our website have already made an important decision;

they are looking for a business right here in our area.

Contact the Chamber for more information.

BENEFITS

Personal login and password allowing access to add and update your benefits from any computer that has an active connection to the internet – anytime – day or night!



FREE Listing on the Chamber’s Online Business Directory

 200 character Business description

 Hours of operation

 Driving directions

 Personalized keywords



FREE Advertising

 Hot Deals – Enter ads or coupons that display prominently on the Chamber’s website

 Job Postings – Post job openings for those actively seeking employment

 Events - Submit events for consideration on the Chamber and Community

Calendar

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Real-time, Up-to-Date Access

 Keep the Chamber’s Database current

 See the categories where your Business is listed

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Sample Enhanced Member Benefits & Opportunities Handout

Using Your New Online Benefits & Opportunities!

People on our website have

already made an important decision;

they are looking for a business right here in our area.

BENEFITS

Accessing Your Online Benefits

 From the Chamber’s website, select Member Login or access www.chamberlogin.com  Enter your login: ________________________

 Enter your password: ________________________

 Use the menu on the left hand side to access your online benefits  Always remember to click Save if you make any changes

KEEP IT UPDATED!

 MEMBER INFO - The Chamber’s Database

 Business Information

 This is the information the chamber has for your business

 If something is incorrect or missing, simply enter updates and click Save

 This changes the Chamber database

 No emails or phone calls needed to inform the Chamber of your changes

 Business Categories

 This shows where your business will be listed in the Chamber’s Online Directory

 Notice that each specific Category has a general QuickLink category assigned

 Your business is listed under each of these assignments

 Please contact the Chamber if you are listed in an incorrect category

 If your Chamber only prints each member under one category in the printed directory, the category you have marked as primary will be that category

 Employees & Reps

 Keep the Chamber current on staff changes; If people are hired or leave, all you have to do is change it here to keep the Chamber up-to-date

 The Rep marked as primary will be considered the main contact for your business

 For each Rep, you can also choose whether or not to display their name (title, email, phone, fax) in the your Online Member Information Page

 Check Display on the Member Webpage check box and any other info you would like displayed for them and click Save

 Login/Password

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 WEBPAGE INFO: Your Listing on the Chamber’s Website

 Webpage Info - Update your business description, hours of operation, and general location information

 Map Pin Info - Make sure that the map is pinpointing your business

 Photos & Logos – Generally not part of the Basic membership package, but can be added as an Enhancement (see Opportunities below - You can add

your logo, additional photos/images and a larger description)

 Keywords- Additional words that help identify your business when consumers search for your business

 Links – Instructions and tools to help you connect your Chamber listing to your existing website and/or gives options if you don’t currently have your own website

 This section tells you how to buy a domain name for your business if needed, how to send people directly to your Online Chamber Listing from your own website, and provides the tool to generate the URL that may be copied into your own website for a link back to your Online Chamber Listing

 View Homepage

 View what visitors will see when they visit your Online Chamber Listing. Click Save throughout the Webpage Info section to display the results immediately in the Chamber’s Business Directory

OTHER FEATURES!

 ADVERTISING

 Hot Deals – Post ads, coupons, and specials on the Chamber’s website  What is a Hot Deal?

 Anything you want to print or post, can be considered a Hot Deal

 Don’t have to be discounts or specials; consider them free, extra exposure

 Do you do free estimates? Are you giving a seminar or special event?

 Click Add a Hot Deal and fill in the template

 The expiration date is what will show/print on the

‘coupon’, not when the ad runs which is selected at the bottom

 Toward the bottom you select the dates you want it to appear on the Chamber’s website. Benefits from selecting your own dates:

o You don’t have to worry about having to delete an ad when it is over

o You can proactively put a number of them out in queue ready to appear when you want them

 If you want to supply more information and you already have a webpage with this information, you can change the Website Address in the Hot Deal to go directly to the desired website

 Click Submit (It will go to the Chamber for approval, plan on 24-48 hours)

 The Chamber will post it for you

 Job Postings – Post job postings on the Chamber’s website  Click Add a Job Posting

 Fill in the template, making sure to select the dates you want it to run at the bottom

 If you list jobs on YOUR website, you can create a general posting and change the Website Address to go directly to that page on your website

 This is also handy if you have an online application process or form

 Click Submit (It will go to the Chamber for approval, plan on 24-48 hours)

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 Calendar – The Chamber and Community Calendar

 You are able to see Chamber events, click on them for more detail, RSVP right online if asked and in some cases, even prepay by credit card for the event

 The Chamber needs your help keeping the Community Calendar current

 Are you involved in an organization with an upcoming event - Relay for Life, Red Cross Blood Drives?

 Click Add an Event, fill in the information and submit it to the chamber as a suggested event for the Community Calendar

MEASURE THE TRAFFIC!

 REPORTS

 Sponsor Ad Hits: Ifyou have upgraded to have banners ads on the Chamber website (seeOpportunities), you are able to view a report any time, by page and by day, to see how many times your banner has been viewed

 Hot Deal Hits:For any Hot Deals, you are able to see how many people clicked to see the details of each of your Hot Deals daily

 Job Posting Hits:For any job postings, you are able to see how many people clicked to see the details of your posting daily

 Profile:View all information in your Member record and choose to print if desired. Some members need this for compliance, for corporate records, or for their files

OPPORTUNITIES

Upgrade Your Listing – Stand Out from the Crowd

Contact the Chamber to learn more about or participate in these and other marketing opportunities.

Banner Ad & Enhanced Listing Opportunities

 Prominent Banner Ad Visibility on:

 Business Directory Page

 Quick Link Results Page

 Primary Category Page

 Other Available Frequently Visited Pages

 All Banners are linked directly to your website  Recognized as Sponsor in Primary Category  Guaranteed Top Priority Placement

 Enhanced Listing (see details below)  Enhanced Map (see details below)

 Search Engine Optimization/SEO (if available)

Enhanced Listing Details

 Search Results Listing

 Priority Placement over Standard Members

 Logo/Image next to listing

 200 character description under company name on Search Results

 Your Website link above phone number on Search Results

 E-Brochure

 Logo/Image next to company info

 Expanded Description of 1600 characters (standard 200)

 2 additional Website links

 Slideshow of additional photos

Enhanced Map Details

 Pin mark

 When clicked on:

 Picture/Logo

 Name

 Phone Number

 Address

 Description

 Web link

 Contact Email

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Material for six newsletters that can be used if running an ad campaign

Included here are promotional articles, customer testimonials, web tip articles and graphics to create content for six newsletters. Customize and tailor these pieces to create a series of six email blasts for an ad campaign that is focused during a specific time frame, often a 2-3 week campaign.

Newsletter Title:

If desired, title your newsletter eMarketing Minute (This graphic is included for your use in the newsletter content)

How to use the material:

Copy and paste information from each of these word documents to create your own newsletter. Each newsletter is designed to be sent at a different time before, during, or after the 2-3 week campaign.

Content of the materials:

Each document contains a sample email message to your members, personal note for your dedicated member representative to use, a marketing article or tip, plus an example of a testimonial. These are real examples that other chambers have used.

Initial emails are sent to prep your members, reminding them to update their current free listing and then progresses to emails that describe banner advertising, priority placement in the business directory and enhanced member listings.

Editing the content:

The text highlighted in red indicates an area where you will need to enter your own information. However, any text may be edited for your needs. We recommend reserving one or more staff members for a 2-3 week period to assist with member questions, providing their name as a direct contact within these emails.

Links to newsletter content:

Newsletter 1 – Send 1 -2 Weeks Prior (see an example layout)

Newsletter 2 – Send 1 Week Prior (see an example layout)

Newsletter 3 – Send 1-2 Days Prior (see an example layout)

Newsletter 4 – Send End of First Week

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Newsletter examples

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Newsletter example #2 demonstrates a potential newsletter format for promoting the campaign:

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Newsletter example #3 demonstrates a potential newsletter format for

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Sample pricing, banner ads, and forms

PDF read-only versions* of the following are included in this document.

*Documents that can be modified are available with our fee-based consulting services

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Ad Package promo sheet with pricing ideas – Small marke

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Ad Package promo sheet with pricing ideas – Larger market

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Tiered Membership Bundling matrix

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Banner ad “Order Form”/Website Sponsorship/Member proposal outlining features

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Marketing Package Resource Guide – 1/2012

Sample Ad Package Promo Info – Small Market

Powerful Visibility on the Chamber Website!

People on our website have already made an important decision; they are looking for a business right here in our area.

Statistics indicate that people searching the internet are experienced, educated consumers who use the web to help make purchase decisions! In fact, 78% of United States citizens use the internet and 83% of users have purchased a product/service online.* Are you reaching this targeted market?

Many members realize the benefit of their membership and the value of targeting the market already driven to the Chamber’s Online Business Directory. It is about utilizing the web and the Chamber name to promote your business.

Call or email the Chamber for more information regarding these upgrades/opportunities and how to gain additional, exclusive visibility in front of the Chamber website traffic.

Available Ad Packages

Annual payments reflect 1 month FREE – incentive

Complete

$1749 annually or $159 monthly

Premium

Category

Enhanced

$228 annual only

Main Business Directory

Banner Ad X

All Other Available

Banner Ads X

Select Other Available

Banner Ads X X

Map Pin Upgrade with additional text, web

link, photos X X

Category Banner Ad (your category only =

lodging or restaurant, etc.) X X X

Business Directory Quick Link Search

Results Banner Ad X X X

Business Directory Alpha/ Keyword Search

Banner Ad X X X

Priority Placement in Business Directory

Search Results (above basic listings) X X X

Recognized as Chamber Website Sponsor X X X

Banner Ad Display Tracking X X X

Enhanced Member Page Listing: X X X X

 additional photos X X X X

 1600 character description X X X X

 5 bullet points X X X X

 logos X X X X

 map link X X X X

 20 key words (improves search

results) X X X

X

 additional website link on search

results page X X X

X *PEW Research - 2010; FCC Broadband Performance Report – 2010

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Sample Ad Package Promo Info – Large Market

Powerful Visibility on the Chamber Website!

People on our website have already made an important decision; they are looking

for a business right here in our area.

Statistics indicate that people searching the internet are experienced, educated consumers who use the web to help make purchase decisions! In fact, 78% of United States citizens use the internet and 83% of users have purchased a product/service online.* Are you reaching this targeted market?

Many members realize the benefit of their membership and the value of targeting the market already driven to the Chamber’s Online Business Directory. It is about utilizing the web and the Chamber name to promote your business.

Call or email the Chamber for more information regarding these upgrades/opportunities and how to gain additional, exclusive visibility in front of the Chamber website traffic. Available Ad Packages

Annual payments reflect 1 month FREE – incentive

Complete

Premium

Category

Enhanced

$348 annual only

Main Business Directory

Banner Ad X

All Other Available

Banner Ads X

Select Other Available

Banner Ads X X

Map Pin Upgrade with additional text, web

link, photos X X

Category Banner Ad (your category only =

lodging or restaurant, etc.) X X X

Business Directory Quick Link Search

Results Banner Ad X X X

Business Directory Alpha/ Keyword Search

Banner Ad X X X

Priority Placement in Business Directory

Search Results (above basic listings) X X X

Recognized as Chamber Website Sponsor X X X

Banner Ad Display Tracking X X X

Enhanced Member Page Listing: X X X X

 additional photos X X X X

 1600 character description X X X X

 5 bullet points X X X X

 logos X X X X

 map link X X X X

 20 key words (improves search

results) X X X X

 additional website link on search

results page X X X X

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Marketing Package Resource Guide – 1/2012

Sample Tiered Membership Bundling

Membership Levels Platinum $4,000 Gold $2,000 Silver $1,000 Bronze $500

Additional Features & Benefits X

 Tickets/highlighted recognition

– Annual Banquet X

 Tickets/highlighted recognition

– Annual Golf Tournament X

 Spotlight recognition in

newsletter X

 Home page banner ad on

chamber website X

 Annual Banquet recognition X X

 Annual Golf Tournament

recognition X X

 Banner ad in online directory X X

 Online directory search results

website link & logo X X

 Enhanced online directory

listing X X X

 Chamber meeting

room/equipment use X X X

 Newsletter insert X X X

Core Membership Benefits X X X X

 Advocacy & referrals X X X X

 Basic online/printed directory

listing X X X

X

 Chamber newsletters X X X X

 Networking opportunities X X X X

 US Chamber

discounts/services X X X

X

 Member to member discounts X X X X

 Chamber events X X X X

 Authorized use of Chamber

logo X X X

X

 Volunteer opportunities X X X X

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Chamber of Commerce

Website Sponsorship Proposal

MEMBER INFORMATION: Member:

Contact: Email: Phone:

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS: Amount:

 ENHANCED LISTING

 Priority Placement over basic members

 Search Results Description, Logo and Website Link  20 Keywords, 5 Highlights

 1600 Character description, Logo, Map link & Social Networks  6 - 10 Photos & Link to YouTube Video

$

per mo. or $ annually

 CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP

 Banners in General & Specific Business Category  Top Priority Placement

 Recognition as Sponsor  Limited Based on Category Size  Banner View Tracking

 Plus - Enhanced Listing

$

 PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP

  Additional Banner Pages  Search Engine Optimization  Map Pin Upgrade

 Plus - Category Sponsorship

$

 COMPLETE SPONSORSHIP

 Limited in Availability   Additional Banner Pages

 Banner in ALL Unsponsored Categories  Business Directory Search Page Banner

 Home Page Banner

 Plus - Premium Sponsorship

$

ADDITIONAL PAGES REQUESTED:

Hot Deals Events Contact/Info Job Postings Weather

Relocation    Home Page

NOTES:

PAYMENT METHOD:____________________________________________________________________

PRESENTED BY: ACCEPTED BY:

CONTACT INFO: DATE:

Final agreement and payment instructions will be issued within 2-3 business days via email. Unless otherwise specified, agreement will run for one year (12 months) from date of issuance.

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Sample banner ads to display on your site to advertise available ad space

ChamberMaster provides two sample banner ads that you may use to advertise your available ad space. These banner ads are 480 x 60 pixels and fit on any ChamberMaster module page and any

non-ChamberMaster page with a 480 x 60 dimension.

Upload or modify global promotional banners:

To change the banner ad or modify the settings for the ad that is running automatically on your site to advertise your banner sales, select Advertising->View Sponsors and select the Member Name

“Marketing Banner”. Here you can change banners, their start/end date and location. If you do not have a Member Name titled “Marketing Banner” on the View Sponsors list, contact

support@chambermaster.com.

Sample banners:

Click on the desired banner below to access the .jpg file. Then right click and select to save to your own computer.