I had compiled 20 effective ways that I had been using to promote my web business ever since I started my freelance till now. Without delay, below are the 20 ways that you may consider in implementing it into your business.

1. Pass your name cards to whoever you meet
2. Using world oldest marketing tactic – Word Of Mouth
3. Write letters to editor to publish or interview your products/services in magazines
4. Contribute your articles in magazines within your field or expertise
5. Design your own brochures and send to printing house or if you are on budget, you may print it on your trusting printer
6. Stick your signatures everywhere, be it forums, emails or groups
7. Build up your sales speech not more than 30 secs. This is particularly useful if you going to meet your potential client
8. Call and/or write to your potential, past and current clients
9. Remember your clients birthday and send out greetings cards
10. Start a newsletter mailing list to build up your customer base. Most effective if you are a affiliate marketer
11. Use online FREE press release to get free publicity. Example prweb
12. To get the latest updates in you industry, talk with your former employer, associates or friends
13. Set a sales quota for your services/products
14. Follow-up on a sales lead. Send them your brochure, then follow-up with a phone call and a meeting
15. Get listed in online directories
16. Use online marketing services like yahoo and google
17. Review your marketing, customer and service program
18. Tightly integrate your promotion online and offline
19. Upsell your services/products to your current customers
20. Having a smile goes a long way

Any comments or more pointers are welcome