tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post1050829365605167258..comments2023-10-15T04:42:29.610-04:00Comments on owen's olivia: Fat Quarter Bundle GiveawayNancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comBlogger404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-44771154363779925212012-05-25T19:24:28.595-04:002012-05-25T19:24:28.595-04:00I think that giveaways are a great way to market y...I think that giveaways are a great way to market yourself. Not everyone does facebook/twitter (I do neither), but quilty people loooooove blogs and that in my opinion is the best platform for giveaways.<br /><br />I'm off to check out your shop!Heather D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07536310683899818314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-22967191951085231462012-05-25T19:23:37.824-04:002012-05-25T19:23:37.824-04:00I think a blog ...plus giveaways & being pers...I think a blog ...plus giveaways & being personal.<br />I love the organic fabrics.....just bought some of the<br />Ed Emberly alligators !<br />Off to check out the Etsy shop.....Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340081195714675744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-44059841042391970412012-05-25T19:13:38.169-04:002012-05-25T19:13:38.169-04:00Beautiful fabric. I find blogging is the best way ...Beautiful fabric. I find blogging is the best way for sewists and quilters to connect. I don't use twitter or facebook fro my business, and etsy is just for my shop. I do leave comments on Flickr and always link back to my website. Anyhow, thanks for the chance to win!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041098797818254207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-17789239128582658292012-05-25T18:53:24.117-04:002012-05-25T18:53:24.117-04:00I think great customer service is key. Word spread...I think great customer service is key. Word spreads from there.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933725069172360568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-90626815366099448502012-05-25T18:50:47.624-04:002012-05-25T18:50:47.624-04:00facebook is my favorite. I look at it daily to ke...facebook is my favorite. I look at it daily to keep up with my daughters who are all over the country. This puts everything in one place.Judy H https://www.blogger.com/profile/13685822567236742303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-85910996267254039642012-05-25T17:53:48.695-04:002012-05-25T17:53:48.695-04:00What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance t...What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!Made for You by Amy Plewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428022103206311359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-47734711453205980022012-05-25T17:50:43.924-04:002012-05-25T17:50:43.924-04:00Great question! I think that offering things like...Great question! I think that offering things like tutorials is a great way to A) showcase fabrics and B) get more people to see your blog/website! Anything that can get onto pinterest can go viral, right? :) PS -- I really LOVE your fabrics!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12376358444360250511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-63613660385083796182012-05-25T17:45:07.395-04:002012-05-25T17:45:07.395-04:00I think building relationships with customers is a...I think building relationships with customers is a great marketing tool because those are the businesses I support. It's cool to get a package from an online fabric store with a little thank you card enclosed or a hand-signed invoice. I work for a company that's all about customer service so I notice it elsewhere (or lack of it, in some cases).Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501571622564830957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-84666073987139474302012-05-25T16:53:35.344-04:002012-05-25T16:53:35.344-04:00I think the personal relationship is most importan...I think the personal relationship is most important. And I'll like you on Facebook just not to be a turd.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104565945520530658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-51015941738098120862012-05-25T16:29:51.059-04:002012-05-25T16:29:51.059-04:00I think social media is the way to go! Thank you f...I think social media is the way to go! Thank you for the giveaway!karaminohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654861502830953988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-84634494588385623482012-05-25T16:27:47.209-04:002012-05-25T16:27:47.209-04:00I'm a fan of personal attention and building r...I'm a fan of personal attention and building relationships. I think that FB and Twitter can support that.tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208234688212146544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-26202450749407470962012-05-25T15:59:55.842-04:002012-05-25T15:59:55.842-04:00Great question! Thank you, it will be interesting ...Great question! Thank you, it will be interesting for all of us in reading the comments. I think a combo of giveaways/blogging and facebook. I don't use twitter as much as blogspot and facebook. Whether virtual or facetoface time, I think customer service can be acheived equally using either venue. Thanks for participating in the giveaway. The fabric is awesome :)Nancy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290873406016587211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-79526403059753662162012-05-25T15:55:46.613-04:002012-05-25T15:55:46.613-04:00I think word of mouth is the best advertising, esp...I think word of mouth is the best advertising, especially when those "mouths" are bloggy ones :)Paskiaqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04608198049164077076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-89339752529842448682012-05-25T15:54:24.359-04:002012-05-25T15:54:24.359-04:00Beautiful fabric! I think facebook is good with a...Beautiful fabric! I think facebook is good with a fun blog too. People view FB lots, so a link to more details works for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-79932640771977439662012-05-25T15:42:15.248-04:002012-05-25T15:42:15.248-04:00I love this line, thanks for the chance to win :o)...I love this line, thanks for the chance to win :o) I don't really do Facebook, but what makes me sit up and notice is when I get a personal touch from people I buy from, be it a thank you card, or a little charm, or whatever, it certainly makes me spread the word on my blog about themKaty Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-63701992407605120272012-05-25T15:35:14.629-04:002012-05-25T15:35:14.629-04:00A combo of everything, but interacting with the cu...A combo of everything, but interacting with the customers and doing so fast is what holds my attention.Bluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591132890075654721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-38571525754315272202012-05-25T15:24:41.879-04:002012-05-25T15:24:41.879-04:00Thnaks for an awesome giveaway! I think giveaways ...Thnaks for an awesome giveaway! I think giveaways are a fabulous pr tool. It's a small investment on the business's part, but can reach a lot of people!M-R Charbonneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089657334279122457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-44968884427676835072012-05-25T14:46:46.751-04:002012-05-25T14:46:46.751-04:00I would say personal relationships and word of mou...I would say personal relationships and word of mouth@prilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505886848369684004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-75235083915473700962012-05-25T14:37:45.857-04:002012-05-25T14:37:45.857-04:00My sewing world is on facebook - I have a custom l...My sewing world is on facebook - I have a custom list and I can keep up with all the blogs that way - thaks for the amazing giveaway! I've liked you on facebookJo Robertson (thejoyofthehousetomyself)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08134709901555517393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-24189560579799738132012-05-25T14:29:51.212-04:002012-05-25T14:29:51.212-04:00My personal small business experience is not in th...My personal small business experience is not in the creative world, but in engineering consulting. My firm's business is strictly based in personal relationships with our clients - word of mouth is an amazing marketing tool :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197374842992761751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-73026943201914167442012-05-25T14:16:37.427-04:002012-05-25T14:16:37.427-04:00I think it is a combination of building a loyal cu...I think it is a combination of building a loyal customer base and social media.<br />smcintosh12(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-8364666270848332642012-05-25T14:14:40.219-04:002012-05-25T14:14:40.219-04:00While I think FB is more prevalent, I think a lot ...While I think FB is more prevalent, I think a lot of people don't care for it and so I think Twitter is the better way to go.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583024164286542774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-63121211854157518912012-05-25T14:13:54.084-04:002012-05-25T14:13:54.084-04:00I would say Facebook is a great marketing tool for...I would say Facebook is a great marketing tool for small businesses. If it's very small like a 1 or 2-person business then a blog can make it much more personal and feel like you know the person you're buying items from and I think that helps a lot.enbartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044487947432302489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-50057747032568677322012-05-25T14:12:53.720-04:002012-05-25T14:12:53.720-04:00I think good customer service is essential. Thank...I think good customer service is essential. Thanks for the giveaway. =DKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173759638785956038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-10396821734888091012012-05-25T13:48:51.963-04:002012-05-25T13:48:51.963-04:00I think the best tool is to just be you and do wha...I think the best tool is to just be you and do what makes you feel good - the rest will follow. I've seen so many small business people spreading themselves too thin with all the marketing gadgets that they drop all the balls. I mean, I liked your store and FB page cause you used the word turd - so what sold me on you as a business owner is the fact that you are funny! So be you, and you will get a following that appreciate you and will be loyal to you :)<br /><br />Thank you for a great prize and the chance to win it.<br /><br />Marilize<br />marilize (dot) paulsen (at) gmail (dot) comMarilizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342872962017727175noreply@blogger.com