This is the result of Gemini turning my last post and conversation with qwen2.5 into a simple marketing plan
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Free Online Marketing: Growth Hacking the Megacorps
You don't need a megacorp's budget to build a powerful online presence. By strategically using free online tools and growth hacking techniques, you can grow your website and community from the ground up.
1. Content Creation & SEO
Your content is your most potent weapon. Focus on creating high-quality, relevant content that establishes your website as an authority.
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Blog Posts & Guides: Write in-depth articles on topics that intersect with your audience's interests. For instance, "Exploring the Ethics of AI" or "A Beginner's Guide to Digital Privacy." Use free tools like Google Keyword Planner to find what your audience is searching for and optimize your content accordingly.
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Guest Blogging: Write for popular sci-fi blogs or gaming websites. This builds backlinks to your site, which is crucial for SEO, and exposes your brand to a new, relevant audience.
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Visuals & Media: Use free resources like Canva and Unsplash to create stunning, cyberpunk-themed visuals for your articles and social media. A strong visual identity reinforces your brand and makes your content more shareable.
2. Social Media & Community Building
This is where you'll engage directly with your audience and build your community.
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Hootsuite or Buffer: Use the free plans on these platforms to schedule posts and manage your social media accounts. This ensures a consistent presence without constant manual effort.
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Engage with Fandoms: Join online communities on platforms like Reddit, Discord, and specialized forums. Participate in discussions, share your content, and genuinely connect with people who share your interests.
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Go Viral: Encourage others to share your articles by allowing them to be republished with credit. Enable social share buttons on your website to make it easy for your community to amplify your message.
3. Email Marketing & Automation
An email list is the ultimate tool for direct communication, allowing you to bypass algorithms and connect directly with your audience.
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Mailchimp or Substack: Both platforms offer a free plan to get started. Use them to create a newsletter that delivers your latest articles, exclusive content, and event announcements directly to your subscribers' inboxes.
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Community Engagement: Host polls or Q&A sessions in your newsletter to foster a sense of community and gather valuable feedback from your most dedicated followers.
By combining these free strategies, you can build an effective and authentic marketing plan that not only drives traffic but also forges a loyal community of digital activists and futurists.
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Learn to Hack the system and get your message heard: Become a Cyberpunk: Hacking the Behavioural Architectures of Coercion and Control