Viral Marketing

[rahulsingh]

What are the drawbacks of viral marketing ?

 

[Milesgeek]

When it comes to viral marketing, it is important to know the target audience and market through the right channels. The viral marketing strategies should be created in accordance with the nature of the products or services you are selling. As viral marketing is a fast means, make sure you portray the right image.

 

[DedicatedServer4You]

Viral marketing is a high-risk marketing communications technique, since it requires significant initial investment in the viral agent and selling. However, there is no guarantee that the campaign will ‘go viral’, in which case the investment will be wasted.

 

[fpforum]

I agree that it's important to target your audience. Unless you have a broad product that lots of people use (for example...Shoes, T-Shirts, Cars..etc) then it can be difficult. Viral marketing is great if your product targets a large audience though!

 

[J.Robin]

Thе mаin disаdvаntаgеs оf thе virаl mаrkеting аrе:

Аssосiаtiоn with unknоwn grоuрs – Thе strеngth оf virаl mаrkеting dереnds оn thе trаnsfеr оf mеssаgеs frоm реrsоn tо реrsоn. During this рrосеss, it mаy rеасh sоmеоnе yоu wоuld rаthеr nоt bе аssосiаtеd with. Sраm thrеаts – If mаdе bаdly, virаl mаrkеting саn guidе tо signifiсаnt sраm issuеs.Kеер аwаy frоm mаking mеrеly finаnсiаl-bаsеd оffеr

 

[rz3300]

Well like other users have mentioned, and in all facets of marketing and advertising, knowing your target audience is key. I would not think that it is as high risk as some are making it out to be, but it can certainly be a waste of resources, particularly time and money, if you go through all the trouble and fail to do it correctly. Do your research and explore your options first, as with anything.