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== Quick and Easy Marketing Activities ==
 
== Quick and Easy Marketing Activities ==
  
Per Louis' suggestion, I have started this page to list easy things people can do to promote OpenOffice.org in their spare time.  
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Want to help market Apache OpenOffice but don't have a lot of time?  Here are some ideas for ways that even the busiest marketing volunteer can help.
  
[[User:Bhorst|Bhorst]] 03:02, 22 May 2007 (CEST)
 
  
=== If you have 0 minutes ===
 
* Wear an [http://ooogear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=2 OpenOffice.org polo shirt] instead of your normal gear and be a walking advert
 
  
=== If you have 7 minutes ===
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=== If you have 5 minutes ===
* Watch this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2kM6bTh_XY inspirational video] about how to convert schools, public administrations, and others to OOo
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* "Like" our [https://www.facebook.com/ApacheOO Apache OpenOffice Facebook page]
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* "Follow" our [https://twitter.com/apacheoo Apache OpenOffice Twitter feed]
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* Subscribe to our [https://plus.google.com/u/0/+openoffice/posts Apache OpenOffice page on Google+]
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* Join the [http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/44772/2008E3625DC0 Apache OpenOffice group on LinkedIn]
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* Watch this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2kM6bTh_XY inspirational video] about how to convert schools, public administrations, and others to OpenOffice.
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* Add a signature to your email account that links back to the OpenOffice home page (http://www.openoffice.org)
  
 
=== If you have 10 minutes ===
 
=== If you have 10 minutes ===
* Support OpenOffice.org by adding it to your resumé. I wrote about this on [http://www.solidoffice.com/archives/527 SolidOffice.com]:
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* For the social networks above, help us magnify our reach. This could be done in various ways:
** "If you know or use OOo, you can promote yourself and subtly promote open source and open data formats at the same time. The process could not be simpler: just mention your knowledge of OpenOffice on your resume or CV! You’ll look smart, differentiate yourself from other candidates, and maybe even find a more comfortable, open source-friendly work environment at the same time."
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** If you "like" a post from the AOO page, Facebook lets your network know about it.  A +1 in Google+ does the same thing.  This social sharing is powerful because you are sharing an AOO post with people that know you, and presumably like and trust you.
* Join the [http://mugshot.org/group?who=CvWWx7GN474Gs1 Mugshot.org OpenOffice Group].
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** Retweeting a tweet in Twitter shares it with your network.  Similarly you can share a Facebook or Google+ post with your network and insert an additional comment. This can be more effective than merely "liking" a post, since you have the opportunity to preface the post with your own comments recommending it to your network.
** Mugshot is an open source, meta social networking site. When you join a group, you can elect to receive updates when members make changes or add posts to their blogs.
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* Sign up for [http://www.google.com/alerts Google Alerts] and be notified about new information related to OpenOffice posted on the web.
* Add a signature to your email account that links back to the OpenOffice.org home page.
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** Help be our eyes and ears, and let us know when you see new material, positive or negative, that we should act upon.
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* Support Apache OpenOffice by adding it to your resumé.
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** If you know or use AOO, you can promote yourself and subtly promote open source and open data formats at the same time. The process could not be simpler: just mention your knowledge of OpenOffice on your resume or CV! You’ll look smart, differentiate yourself from other candidates, and maybe even find a more comfortable, open source-friendly work environment at the same time.
  
 
=== If you have 20 minutes ===
 
=== If you have 20 minutes ===
* Email your friends and coworkers a quick message reminding them of the benefits of OOo and open source programs for their personal use.
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* Email your friends and coworkers a quick message reminding them of the benefits of Apache OpenOffice and open source programs for their personal use. Give them a link to the [http://why.openoffice.org Why?] micro site.
* Burn half a dozen CDs and give them to your friends. If they are typical Windows users, give them a 'CD for dummies' like [http://www.theopencd.org/ The OpenCD].
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* Burn half a dozen CDs and give them to your friends.
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* Create or print some flyers about OpenOffice to hang in your college dorm or common space.

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Quick and Easy Marketing Activities

Want to help market Apache OpenOffice but don't have a lot of time? Here are some ideas for ways that even the busiest marketing volunteer can help.


If you have 5 minutes

If you have 10 minutes

  • For the social networks above, help us magnify our reach. This could be done in various ways:
    • If you "like" a post from the AOO page, Facebook lets your network know about it. A +1 in Google+ does the same thing. This social sharing is powerful because you are sharing an AOO post with people that know you, and presumably like and trust you.
    • Retweeting a tweet in Twitter shares it with your network. Similarly you can share a Facebook or Google+ post with your network and insert an additional comment. This can be more effective than merely "liking" a post, since you have the opportunity to preface the post with your own comments recommending it to your network.
  • Sign up for Google Alerts and be notified about new information related to OpenOffice posted on the web.
    • Help be our eyes and ears, and let us know when you see new material, positive or negative, that we should act upon.
  • Support Apache OpenOffice by adding it to your resumé.
    • If you know or use AOO, you can promote yourself and subtly promote open source and open data formats at the same time. The process could not be simpler: just mention your knowledge of OpenOffice on your resume or CV! You’ll look smart, differentiate yourself from other candidates, and maybe even find a more comfortable, open source-friendly work environment at the same time.

If you have 20 minutes

  • Email your friends and coworkers a quick message reminding them of the benefits of Apache OpenOffice and open source programs for their personal use. Give them a link to the Why? micro site.
  • Burn half a dozen CDs and give them to your friends.
  • Create or print some flyers about OpenOffice to hang in your college dorm or common space.
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