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SEVERAL POSITIONS - Marketing Manager, PPC, Astronomy Writer, etc.  

SEVERAL POSITIONS - Marketing Manager, PPC, Astronomy Writer, etc. is project number 168021
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Status: Cancelled

Selected Providers: -

Budget: N/A

Created: 08/14/2007 at 18:10 EDT

Bid Count: 36

Average Bid:
$ 658

09/18/2007 at 18:10 EDT

Project Creator: mapkellogg
Employer Rating: 10/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/10 (4 reviews)

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Description

INTRODUCTION:
I operate
(1) an online retail site selling astronomy items like telescopes and binoculars, and
(2) an online informational astronomy site.

I am looking to grow traffic and sales very significantly and need to hire one or more part-time freelancers to work on an as-needed basis in the following areas:
- Marketing / Web Promotion
- SEO
- PPC and Affiliate Marketing
- Copywriting / Article Writing

If you are interested in applying for one or more of these positions, please read my “Application Requirements” towards the end of this post before responding.


POSITION 1: NEWSLETTER AND ADVERTISING MARKETING MANAGER

Tasks:

- Develop a fortnightly email newsletter for each of my two astronomy sites.
o This includes coming up with long and short term marketing strategy, special promotions, coupons/discounts, all content, and overall layout of each newsletter. You write the content or manage another freelance astronomy writer that we hire (see position 2 below).
o You will not be required to do the graphics for these emails, but you will provide ideas, layouts and requirements for my graphics freelancer. You will also be responsible for interacting with the graphics person and be responsible for the end product.
o Use a commercial email/newsletter management software to manage all aspects of the campaign, including managing subscriber lists, managing opt-outs, tracking ROI, etc. If you cannot to this part and are primarily a writer, we can consider hiring someone else to manage this for us.

- Develop and manage online and print advertising campaign
o Develop and post regular small ads and announcements on a weekly basis at 3-4 astronomy community sites (I will specify which ones)
o Develop content for print ads occasionally. Work with graphic designer to bring these to fruition and manage all advertising communication with the print publications.

- Develop special email campaigns as required to attract former customers with specials, etc.

- Manage my SEO and PPC campaigns, or work closely with another freelancer who does this for us (see position 3 below)

- Own all marketing responsibility for my astronomy sites. Maximize marketing synergies between both sites. Explore new avenues to advertise effectively and increase sales and traffic.

Requirements:
- Impeccable English writing skills (creative and technical)
- Good knowledge of astronomy and astronomy products, including leading brands and product types (telescopes and accessories) will be immensely useful.
- Must have experience running newsletter campaigns before
- Must have experience using one or more newsletter management software packages (or we’ll find someone else to outsource this to)
- Must be entrepreneurial, creative and VERY proactive. I will work closely with you but I expect you to take the lead and grow in this role. Our bottom-line is to increase traffic and sales.


POSITION 2: ASTRONOMY WRITER

Tasks:
- Write enticing and detailed product descriptions based on bullet points or links to other sites that I provide (typically 200-300 words per product)
- Write attractive text for my web site pages as required
- Research the internet and write articles on any other astronomy topics I specify

Requirements:
- Impeccable English writing skills (Creative and technical)
- Good knowledge of astronomy and astronomy products, including leading brands and product types (telescopes and accessories). We cater to knowledgeable astronomers, not to beginners or to people with a casual interest in astronomy. So your knowledge and writing has to reflect this.
- Excellent skills at merging text material from multiple sources (like competitor’s product descriptions) to come up with our own unique descriptions.
- Must be willing to complete one or two small sample projects (like a product description) before I hire you.
- There will be a fair bit of work initially, with lesser work on an on-going basis. I am not looking to spend more than $1-$2 per product description, so please bid accordingly.


POSITION 3: PAY PER CLICK MARKETING / SEO

Tasks:
- Keyword research
- Creative PPC ad development and campaigns using Google Adwords
- ROI analysis and reporting on a weekly basis
- Experience with other PPC systems beneficial
- This is a pretty small project. I don’t have the need for a large PPC presence, but I can certainly use some help for the little that I do advertise.
- I also do not plan to do SEO until a later time. However, if you have SEO experience, it is something we could work on if you are already working on PPC for me.



APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:
- If you want to know the URLs of my sites before applying so you can get a better idea of what I do, please PM me.
- When applying, bid an amount per position assuming that you will work for 10 hours. Do not provide a bid amount using a different unit or a different number of hours.
- Be very clear about which position(s) you are applying for. Provide as much information as you like to support your application (resume, writing samples, astronomy background, past experience, etc.)
- I will respond to all legitimate and complete applications. I will not acknowledge applications that do not meet the above requirements.
- You must be frequently plugged in to the internet and be available via email, phone, IM, etc. almost on a daily basis. Must have great attention to detail and must be able to meet deadlines.
- I will assign a small project initially to see how things work out before committing to on-going work.

Thank you for your interest. I look forward to having you as a member of my team!



Additional information submitted:

08/14/2007 at 18:29 EDT:
Please READ THE ENTIRE ad before bidding. I refuse to corresponding with meaningless company responses like the first $5000 bid submitted. I have no interest in your products or service if you cannot respond SPECIFICALLY to my needs and requirements.

08/15/2007 at 10:49 EDT:
1. Please remember to clearly specify which position(s) you are interested in (1, 2 or 3). And place a bid for 10 hours of work in that position.

2. I envisage these projects not exceeding a few hundred dollars per month. If you are bidding at a much higher rate, you will be too expensive for me. These are for a small, part-time, home-based business and I do not have a budget of thousands of $.


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100

3 days

08-19-2007 01:58 EDT

Pls see pmb

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1000

30 days

08-15-2007 08:54 EDT

Please read pm

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100

30 days

09-14-2007 00:54 EDT

HI, bidding $100 since I dont have any idea of how many product descriptions there are to write. I can complete about 5 each day with the exception of Saturday and Sunday, I will charge $2 each description. Thank You

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30

1 day

08-31-2007 01:37 EDT

I would love to work with you on this project. Please see private message board

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2700

30 days

08-15-2007 05:03 EDT

POSITION 1: NEWSLETTER AND ADVERTISING MARKETING MANAGER Hi, Having managed marketing campaigns for both B2C and B2B companies, which included creating newsletter, advertising and post sales customer communication campaigns (online /offline). As a successful web innovator, I have written website content, developed online events (microsites), managed e-mailer marketing campaigns and created online-offline marketing collaterals,e-mailers and advertisements. With over 13 years of work equity, I have leveraged the web to win customers and stay ahead since 1999. I am attaching my credentials and copy of a newsletter article for a (US) mortgage newsletter that I was managing till recently. My bid amount is a monthly retainer and I am based out of India and will be available 7 days a week on phone, IM and Skype. Lets win the business battles together!

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80

2 days

08-15-2007 11:14 EDT

I have gone through your requirements. Please check PMB for details.

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200

2 days

08-15-2007 10:02 EDT

My bid is for the writing-research position only, for 10 hrs of work.

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120

5 days

08-15-2007 12:34 EDT

Hi mapkellogg, i applicate to the Position 3. Pay Per Click | SEO. I'm a Marketing B.A. and Google Adwords Certified Professional; i've been managing PPC campaigns for US clients and agencies since 2004. For keywords creation i use more than 4 softwares. For ads i have a special client-focused eye as i'm a marketing pro. For bid management i have a way to operate created by myself after more than 3 yrs of expertise. I use advanced tools to make uploading faster and more efficient as well as Analytics. Any other concern you have about my job, just let me know. All the best, Adrián Teira, Marketing B.A.

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100

3 days

08-17-2007 00:37 EDT

Please see PMB for details of my bid. Thanks

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3000

30 days

08-16-2007 20:42 EDT

We are interested in Position one and two only. Please refer to PM for details. Regards BizShip

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80

1 day

08-17-2007 07:18 EDT

Hi, Thanks for giving an opportunity at Pollux Softech, your reliable, quality-centered, offshore IT Development Centre. Further to meet your requirements please find a sample outlining your needs in PMB for your kind perusal. Feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of further assistance in the decision-making process to shortlist and collaborate with a permanent offshore partner. Regards, kspollux “Your Offshore Business Associate”

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100

7 days

08-18-2007 10:58 EDT

Sent a message to your PM. This bid is for 10 hours only.

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500

7 days

08-15-2007 14:35 EDT

Greetings, I am applying for position 3: PPC/SEO. Please check the PMB for further details. Thanks, Jana

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1500

60 days

08-16-2007 03:34 EDT

Hello mapkellogg, we are a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a professionally managed IS0 9001:2000 Company with 6 offices in 3 continents. Our telemarketing agents have a sound practical knowledge with excellent communication skills; that helps them to build rapport and respond to customer needs. They are proficient in retaining customers, managing customer expectations, dealing with aggressive customers and handling complaints. We look forward to getting in touch with you on a Private Message Board and working on your valued project. Thanks Mike.

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1500

18 days

08-14-2007 18:35 EDT

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**********Let's Start PMB*********

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30

1 day

08-14-2007 23:59 EDT

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I would love to do affilate a ppc promotion.

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500

30 days

08-15-2007 00:33 EDT

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hi, kindly see my PM for details.

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1500

10 days

08-21-2007 15:04 EDT

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POSITION 3: PAY PER CLICK MARKETING / SEO Google Adwords Professional Individual love to handle PPC campaign. Have SEO & Affiliate Marketing knowledge. pls see PM

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250

1 day

08-15-2007 09:27 EDT

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Please see PMB for details

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1800

30 days

08-15-2007 11:32 EDT

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for positions 1 and 2. the amount quoted is the monthly retainer fees. i have experiance as creative writer/visualiser in advertising agencies. i can fullfill all your writing/visualising/promotional/strategy needs. mail me a scenario and some pointers, and a clear breif of what you want done. lets say you want to advertise something or want a specific write-up or need a strategy. mail me a clear cut brief on sanyaldreamz@yahoo.co.in. i will revert back with samples. lets walk the talk.

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500

7 days

08-15-2007 14:26 EDT

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Please check PMB for all details. Kind Regards, Nick

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500

25 days

08-16-2007 02:38 EDT

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i will be full fill in right time .

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100

1 day

08-17-2007 03:17 EDT

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Hi! I'm interested in your project. Applying for position 1: Advertising and Marketing Manager. Bid is for 10 hours only. Please see PM for more details.

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600

1 day

08-17-2007 13:01 EDT

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Hello! I have a bachelors degree of trading and marketing from the german chamber of commerce and some experience on this matter. I apply for position 1. I'm a native german and english speaker.

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99

2 days

08-18-2007 21:52 EDT

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Hi! I have gone through your requirements . I am interesting in job 2 $ 3. I am a teacher and have too much interest in astronomy . I love research . I think i am the right person .

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400

1 day

08-19-2007 03:24 EDT

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Sir, I went through your terms and job requirement details. Well impressed. It is clear and no ambiguity. Now I would like to apply for the positions (1) and (2). In this connection I may inform you that I am a Post Graduate Diploma holder in Journalism and work as a freelancer engaged in creative writing and web content writing/academic writing. I have got some basic knowledge about astronomy and am able to enhance it to your requirement. Also I am willing to prepare and submit sample writings as per your directions. I attach my resume on the PM. My bid is $400 only for one month. Best regards Yours sincerely Punalur Chandrasekharan

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650

10 days

08-20-2007 10:55 EDT

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I AM ALL OVER THIS!!! Twenty-plus years of marketing management experience and peripheral knowledge and interest in astronomy. I can be the marketing manager that you can trust to manage projects and people, if necessary. Check out my resume and let me know if I fit your needs: 2001-present Salt Marketing China Grove, NC Sole Proprietor Provide sales, advertising and marketing services to local and regional companies. 2000-2001 clickitgolf.com Fort Mill, SC Co-Founder/Director of Sales & Marketing Developed concept for and led expansion of this quick growing e-commerce business. 1998-2000 Madison Avenue South Salisbury, NC Co-Founder, Managing Partner Established a full-service advertising and public relations firm. Managed quick growth that included competing against “big city” agencies to win several noteworthy accounts, including: - Videogate, Inc. - The Draft Elizabeth Dole 2000 Presidential Campaign - Brad Farrah Pontiac-GMC Nissan - Queen City Lincoln-Mercury 1996-1998 The Jordan Group Salisbury, NC Vice President, Management Supervisor Led business development efforts (sales) for this $2.5 million advertising and public relations firm. 1994-1996 HERCO, Inc. Hershey, PA Director of Marketing, Hersheypark Led sales and marketing efforts for this 100-acre theme park in Central Pennsylvania. 1991-1993 Price/McNabb Charlotte, NC Senior Account Executive, New Business Development On team that established and grew the Charlotte office of this $40 million advertising and public relations firm. 1990 Stern Advertising and PR Pittsburgh, PA Senior Account Executive Directed public relations efforts for 200+ McDonald’s Restaurants in Western and Central Pennsylvania. 1989 Hardwood Manufacturers Association Pittsburgh, PA Director of Public Relations Led the public and media relations efforts for this hardwood lumber production trade association. 1986-1989 Burson-Marsteller Pittsburgh, PA Account Executive Provided account service and gained a wealth of experience at this, the largest public relations firm in the world. Education 1986 Clarion University of PA Clarion, PA Bachelor of Science, Communications Interests Playing golf, traveling with my family, active member of my church.

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100

3 days

09-14-2007 06:44 EDT

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I'd like to apply for PPC Campaign management. I've been administrating PPC and Affiliates campaigns since 2004, with Adwords, Yahoo, Miva, Adcenter. I work simultaneously in English and Spanish if needed. I send daily reports on how things get done. I administrate de whole process of setting up the accounts, campaigns, find keywords, write ads, monitor them. Upon the amount of ads and keywords needed we can work on the price. Also I can keep on monitoring campaigns for very convenients prices. Thanks

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750

5 days

08-25-2007 14:49 EDT

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Position # 3: In order for me to hone a tight and cost effective Adwords PPC campaign for your project, I will have to work closely with your copywriters. There will also be be a monthly management fee to keep exposure at peek performance while managing and maintaining your month advertising budget to convert traffic to as many possible sales or leads as possible while keeping within your monthly advertising budget.

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90

2 days

08-26-2007 01:30 EDT

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I'm interested in Position 2. I am a very experienced astronomy writer, I recently just closed my astronomy website where I delivered the latest astronomy news and also introduced my readers to the basic and advanced concepts in astronomy. Many of my astornomy articles have been selected and featured in many online "Carnival of Space." If hired, I will make ssure that visitors to your website have an enjoyable experience and I will do my part by catering to all of your writing needs. Thank You.

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666

20 days

09-02-2007 00:31 EDT

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NOTICE: Try REAL hard, REAL hard deep down your heart to NOT hire me right now. I'm bidding $666 for each Project Profit 1 & 3 over 10 hours as you ask for. I'm Copywriter Xin, and my clients have pulled in sales conversion as high as 13% with Sales Masterpieces I've crafted (in fact, this happened only 2 months ago). For some reason, it feels as if Astrology has fallen into place - 'clicking' your requirements to strengths I have most -- and bringing us to working together in the future. An Entrepreneur, with an Entrepreneur. Aite, I confess that brings with it some entertainment factor to get your attention. I can write you more than 10 reasons why you should hire me right now, but I prefer to lay back and have you visit my Copywriting Sales Masterpiece at: http://www.BookedCopywriter.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon, Email me at: Copywriter.Xin@gmail.com. Keep charging upwards, Xin

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1000

15 days

09-06-2007 17:49 EDT

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I have more than two years exp in PPC industry

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250

30 days

09-07-2007 13:09 EDT

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I am bidding for position #3, Pay-per-click marketing. Please see PM for full bid details. Thanks.

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1000

30 days

09-11-2007 08:21 EDT

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Post paid per click Hello I am interested to this announcement. We provide web developer and our company based in Mauritius can handle a wide range of IT services

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300

1 day

09-17-2007 00:03 EDT

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I am intrested in position #1 and 3, I would like to get 30.00 and hour, but it is not firm. I am US based, (west coast) online 12+ hours a day and i currntly own and operate an online retail business (desertcoralaquatics.com so i am VERY familar with PPC, SEO and marketing ... oh did i mention that i do all my own work :) (on my sites as well)

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1500

28 days

09-17-2007 17:25 EDT

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I am bidding on the POSITION 1: NEWSLETTER AND ADVERTISING MARKETING MANAGER. I posted my CV on the clarification board and can email you a copy if you wish. My email address is wendy.hawthorne@gmail.com. Thanks Wendy

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