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www.OrganicSEOSEM.com
Every candidate for political office in the twenty - first century NEEDS to have a website. Yard signs and campaign buttons are alright - but for quality voter contact a website is not a luxury - it is a necessity. No matter what political office you are seeking - at the federal, state, or local level -
We can provide you with the professional appearance your website needs. Impress the voters so they will become your constituents. That, along with strategic search engine marketing will build a long-term presence on the Web. And that's what you want - a long-term presence in politics. Put it on your checklist of the important steps you should take in starting the campaign.
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Make a personal assessment of your situation.
- Do you have the time necessary to make a run for public office?
- Is your family supportive of your political aspirations?
- Do you have "name recognition" - a well-known name or one easy to remember?
- Are you tough enough to withstand the political fires requiring a thick skin?
- Are you competitive by nature with a will to win?
- Are you a good public speaker with above average people skills?
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Get involved in your community .
- Join civic organizations such as Rotary, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus or the Lion's Club.
- Join a political party which reflects your views or values.
- Improve your public speaking skills through active involvement in Toastmasters.
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Learn about the crucial issues.
- Read the local newspapers to learn about issues important to your constituents.
- Listen to local talk radio shows.
- Read about the topics you are passionate about - maybe the reasons you are considering a political career.
- Talk with your colleagues and co-workers.
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Volunteer for Causes and Interests.
- Participate in charitable efforts such as Breast Cancer Walks or the American Red Cross blood drives.
- Take part in organizations important to you and the voters such as Neighborhood Watch groups where crime prevention is paramount or the PTA or YMCA where education is a vital interest.
- Build name recognition and credibility by holding office in an issue advocacy group - for the issues you are running on.
- Become a writer for organization newsletters or serve as media contact for an issue group.
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Build grassroots support.
- List your family, friends, colleagues and club partners that you think might provide support.
- The longer you list - the stronger your campaign will be.
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Research the office you seek.
- Determine what legal obligations or filings you will need to satisfy.
- Identify the specific group of voters or their localities that will be participating in the election.
- Attend public meetings of the office you are seeking.
- Talk with the Board of Elections for assistance with demographic or legal questions.
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Build the optimal tools for the political run.
- Build a quality website with professional design.
- Identify appropriate marketing strategy including search engine marketing and website optimization.
- Evaluate political advertising - yard signs, bumper stickers, campaign buttons - and their cost.
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