Boulder Co: internet guy gone to physical products...

[physicalproducts]

hi all, I've been running an Internet business for 19 years and got the bug to do a physical product two years ago which I launched on Kickstarter. Everything is going well although slower than I like because I'm still running the old company and have spent a lot of time on patents, selling through my own website (not just FBA), new product development and such.

I've put a lot of time into developing my own website to avoid having all my eggs in one basket with Amazon - I was burned badly by Google's algorithm changes in 2009 and don't want to relive anything like that...
I was in the SEOBook forum for many years and then dropped out around 2009 when just the thought of SEO would make me want to vomit.

I'm here to meet other physical product entrepreneurs and at the moment I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone that does their own outreach to bloggers and social media - I've just started using buzzstream for blogger outreach, looking to give away my products as a way to build back links and social media buzz.

So far I'm off to a good start with that but I know there are probably subtleties that anyone more experienced would be able to help clue me into...

Warmly,
Eric

 

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[AllenCrawley]

Welcome to the forum @physicalproducts. Glad to have you here. We have a good number of members that sell physical products. Dig into some of the Gold Threads and Progress Threads and I'm sure you'll find some great content.

 

[AndrewNC]

hi all, I've been running an Internet business for 19 years and got the bug to do a physical product two years ago which I launched on Kickstarter. Everything is going well although slower than I like because I'm still running the old company and have spent a lot of time on patents, selling through my own website (not just FBA), new product development and such.

I've put a lot of time into developing my own website to avoid having all my eggs in one basket with Amazon - I was burned badly by Google's algorithm changes in 2009 and don't want to relive anything like that...
I was in the SEOBook forum for many years and then dropped out around 2009 when just the thought of SEO would make me want to vomit.

I'm here to meet other physical product entrepreneurs and at the moment I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone that does their own outreach to bloggers and social media - I've just started using buzzstream for blogger outreach, looking to give away my products as a way to build back links and social media buzz.

So far I'm off to a good start with that but I know there are probably subtleties that anyone more experienced would be able to help clue me into...

Warmly,
Eric

Welcome Eric!

I live in Boulder, CO as well - Right now i'm on Table Mesa and Im moving up near Pearl street next week. I run a magazine publishing business where I do a lot of outreach to bloggers/influencers and I can provide my feedback there.

I'm actually heading out the door to go to a startup longmont group right now - http://www.meetup.com/Startup-Longmont/events/229841119/

Two other entrepreneurs are going to be moving out here in a few weeks - we all should meet up to talk business and stuff.

 

[JoIIygreen]

@physicalproducts welcome aboard. I am heavily researching FBA vs retail vs dedicated e-commerce right now. Glad that you're off to a good start! I'm just south of you guys in the Denver metro area.

 

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[Growth & Learn]

hi all, I've been running an Internet business for 19 years and got the bug to do a physical product two years ago which I launched on Kickstarter. Everything is going well although slower than I like because I'm still running the old company and have spent a lot of time on patents, selling through my own website (not just FBA), new product development and such.

I've put a lot of time into developing my own website to avoid having all my eggs in one basket with Amazon - I was burned badly by Google's algorithm changes in 2009 and don't want to relive anything like that...
I was in the SEOBook forum for many years and then dropped out around 2009 when just the thought of SEO would make me want to vomit.

I'm here to meet other physical product entrepreneurs and at the moment I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone that does their own outreach to bloggers and social media - I've just started using buzzstream for blogger outreach, looking to give away my products as a way to build back links and social media buzz.

So far I'm off to a good start with that but I know there are probably subtleties that anyone more experienced would be able to help clue me into...

Warmly,
Eric

Welcome! What niche or area are your physical products in Eric?

By the way, I wouldn't shy away from SEO just because you had some challenges years ago. SEO is still a viable option. I wouldn't put all my eggs in that basket but it's a damn good basket.

 

[OldFaithful]

Greetings from another physical products guy. I'm in the startup phase, but focusing on B2B sales so my approach to sales & marketing is a bit different. Looking forward to more info on your approach to the various physical product specialties. This is a great resource and hope you find it to be the same. Godspeed.

 

[physicalproducts]

Welcome! What niche or area are your physical products in Eric?

By the way, I wouldn't shy away from SEO just because you had some challenges years ago. SEO is still a viable option. I wouldn't put all my eggs in that basket but it's a damn good basket.

thanks, I am getting back in the game!

 

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[physicalproducts]

Welcome! What niche or area are your physical products in Eric?

By the way, I wouldn't shy away from SEO just because you had some challenges years ago. SEO is still a viable option. I wouldn't put all my eggs in that basket but it's a damn good basket.

oh, I make massage and recovery tools..

 

[physicalproducts]

Welcome Eric!

I live in Boulder, CO as well - Right now i'm on Table Mesa and Im moving up near Pearl street next week. I run a magazine publishing business where I do a lot of outreach to bloggers/influencers and I can provide my feedback there.

I'm actually heading out the door to go to a startup longmont group right now - http://www.meetup.com/Startup-Longmont/events/229841119/

Two other entrepreneurs are going to be moving out here in a few weeks - we all should meet up to talk business and stuff.

thanks, I got kind of overwhelmed after posting... congratulations on your magazine and making it to Boulder! this is a fun place.