Getting my store up and going.?

Question

I have created an online store using CafePress. I have heard of the success stories and all, and thought I would try it out. My store is called UltimateBandGeek, and I sell designs for bands "marching bands". I am not much of an artist, and have been working to get good designs. I have filled my store with a few designs to start with.

The only problem is with advertising. I know I can advertise with traffic exchanges and what not, but where can I find good advertising for my type of store? It's not fit to advertise a band shop on a football fan site...you get the point.

Does anyone have any advice and know of any good places to advertise my store?

Answer 1

Why not advertise in the high schools?  Most of them have a Battle of the Bands type of performance where several schools get together to compete. This is usually in the fall and spring. That would be 5-6 bands & at least 500-600 kids. Most of them have a program book that thrives on advertising.  The advertising is usually cheap.  In my area you can do a full page ad for $150 in one of these books. Contact the local high schools within a 10-20 mile radius and ask for the Band Director or Band Boosters contact.  The ad can be simple with your name, website address, phone contact, some graphics, etc.