Frequently Asked Questions
This page was created to inform and educate. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information.
Q: WHAT IS POPON?
A: POPON is a powerful online network that brings the Packaging, Display, Retail and Printing industries together all under one roof. Along with over 900 categories that you can list in, POPON offers great links and other valuable resources within these 4 industries. POPON is not affiliated with any 'PARENT" organization and is positioned as a neutral, un-biased, open minded resource serving your industry. We offer far more for less!
Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF POPON?
A: To provide you with comprehensive and cost effective resources in a user friendly, industry driven environment. It is our goal to be the premier online guide that continually offers fresh and positive information in a platform designed around your industries needs.
Q: ARE THERE ANY MEMBERSHIP FEES?
A: Absolutely not! Our mission is to be a low cost provider for our clients so that you can list with us and still continue to invest your monies into traditional marketing media.
Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO LIST ON POPON?
A: POPON has restructured our Supplier Packages to an Ala-Carte Menu format which gives advertisers the ability to customize listings based on their budget and marketing objectives. This initiative will allow you to select elements you want from a menu rather than having to conform to expensive pre-packaged options.
Q: WHY ARE YOUR PRICES SO LOW COMPARED TO OTHER INDUSTRY SITES?
A: POPON understands the importance of online marketing and its impact to your bottom line which is why we positioned ourselves as a low cost provider. Don't be fooled into thinking that low cost = low quality because it doesn't at POPON. We showcase your companies products and services to a huge audience by networking with key partners across our 4 core industries, offering you optimal exposure to a vast array of potential clients.
Q: HOW DO I FIND SUPPLIERS ON YOUR SITE?
A: Quite simply. Select the industry of choice by using one of the 4 color coded buttons that will allow you to access that particular industry module. Once there, select a category which will bring up a list of suppliers that offer that product or service in the category you chose. Next, select a supplier. This will activate their detailed listing on the right side of the page. All of our listings will allow you to view supplier capabilities and access their website or chosen contact. To date, we are hosting well over 2000 suppliers on the site!
Q: HOW DO I USE YOUR SEARCH ENGINES?
A: Just like any web based search engine. The main difference between us and other general search engines is that our suppliers provide us with their keywords so that you can find your information much quicker. Our search engines are customized to each of the 4 industries and will not bring up unrelated keyword topics.
Q: HOW DO I BECOME A SUPPLIER ON POPON?
A: Simply just click on this Advertising Options link and you will be taken to all of the advertising options we offer. Choose the components you want from our menu, fill in the form and we will have your listing up and running in no time.
Q: HOW DOES POPON PROMOTE ITSELF?
A: Through many vehicles such as mailings, emails and media exchanges. POPON continually seeks out opportunites to partner up with key organizations within our 4 industries. We also make sure that we keep our name out there in the limelight via press releases and advertisements in major industry publications.
We are also working with several other organizations on the implementation of a cross marketing venture that will prove to solidify our position in the market.
Q: HOW DOES POPON COMPETE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS?
A: We dont. As we mentioned, POPON is positioned as a neutral, unbiased organization. We are more than willing to work with other organizations to bring these industries together rather than isolate them and ourselves.
Q: DOES POPON HAVE A NEWSLETTER?
A: Yes. It is sent out on a monthly basis right now. We will not inundate you with an abundance of emails that you probably don't want to receive. Please sign up to join our mailing list.
Q: HOW DO I COMMENT ON THE SITE?
A: Click this link to access our comments page.