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Jog for Your Health, Write for Your Wealth
Copyright © 2005 John Woon (Sung-Liang) http://www.johnwoon.com
If your doctor advised you to run, jog or walk for the sake of your health, I’d advise you to write for the sake of your wealth…….. from Internet business!
Since I ventured into this very interesting and exciting Internet marketing business, I’ve been writing for some time, something I happen to be enjoying doing. Since the day I learnt to construct my first complete and grammatically correct sentence in English, writing to covey to others my thought, ideas and opinions has been a very fascinating process for me.
For many years friends and business associates have been seeking my input to assess, correct and improve their own writings. Before I knew it, strangers from the Internet have also approached me to help them in copy writing their sales letters and web content.
Having been immersed in the intriguing English language for about 4 decades and after writing articles pertaining to Polymer Technology, punctuated with occasional feature articles, I now find myself in the midst of Internet business that “demands” that I should start to delve into the possibility of writing about Internet-online-home-based-businesses. What a refreshing and welcoming prospect!
Despite my “advanced” age, Internet online business is relatively new and foreign to me compared to Polymer Technology. A considerable amount of effort in the form of research work has to be put in through both primary (mainly interviews) and secondary market research (Library and the Web). The part I enjoyed most was the interviews I held with the so-called Internet “gurus” most of whom are young enough to be my children!
It has therefore been a very challenging, interesting and rewarding experience. Equally, the “gurus” found the interviews utterly amusing, sometimes jaw-dropping with disbelief, having to answer questions on matters that are so basic and simple (to them but definitely not to me!) which they have taken for granted for so long!
You must be agonizing yourself with burning questions in your mind at this juncture wanting to know what writing has got to do with Internet business, that is if you happened to belong to the uninitiated-soon-to-be-obsolete group of individuals. Relax, I’d put you out of your agony this very instant!
You see, I’ve found to my pleasant surprise that one of the best ways to drive traffic to your website is by writing articles. Of course, by “driving traffic”, I’m not for a moment suggesting that you rev your car and zoom it aggressively towards some one! “Driving traffic” simply means directing the traffic flow of visitors to your websites. Needless to say, visitors are your potential customers.
Getting your own articles written, distributed and published on the Internet is one of the very best Internet marketing techniques in existence.
Once you have become an author of an article containing quality content, you become an instant authority. When visitors locate and read your article they would obtain some useful information from it. As a result they would most probably appreciate you. When appreciation turns into trust, it is very likely that they would click the link in your article resource box to visit your websites to get more information. The “resource box” is a special space at the end of your article allocated for a short description of the author with the all important URLs of his websites.
Chances of them signing up with you in one of your recommended business opportunities or buy one of your recommended products or services would be greatly boosted.
You get the idea? Of course you do!
The question is how to write the relevant articles which would demand some of your effort and time?
If you have a flare in writing and enjoy doing it, you might decide to write your own articles. You could follow the steps I mentioned above. Otherwise you could join some article cooperatives to get access to private label articles (meaning using others’ articles) or hire someone to write articles for you. Of course you know now that I’ve chosen to do my own writing as it gives me a sense of achievement and satisfaction knowing that my own articles are touching and benefiting many people across the globe!
The following e-mail is one of the many which I have been very delightfully receiving:
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Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 14:37:53 -0800 (PST)
From: ArticleSubmission@linkgrinder.com Add to Address Book
To: johnwoon@*********
Subject: YOUR ARTICLE SUBMISSION – LinkGrinder.com
Dear John Woon,
Thank you for submitting your article titled ‘Come Blog with Me and Ride the Crest of The Blogging Wave of Internet Business’ to Linkgrinder.com. Your article has been approved and is now in the process of being indexed by the search engines. You should be able to find your article on our website within the next couple days.
Thank you Again!
http://www.linkgrinder.com
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Note the e-mail says “…Your article…..is now in the process of being indexed by the search engines…”
Once my article is indexed by the search engines, it means that they (the search engines) love it! The ranking of my website would be enhanced and this in turn would lead to an increase in the popularity of my website.
By virtue of the Internet etiquette, authors quite often allow others to re-print their articles for further publication in other ezines, newsletters, websites etc on condition that the content of the “resource box” be left untouched. This allows the new groups of readers to still be able to click on the authors’ URLs.
Hence, through this simple process, your website could be spread like a virus. Many Internet marketers refer this to as “VIRAL MARKETING”. This is by and large my main objective of writing. The joy I obtain in doing so is incidental but definitely a welcome bonus!
The next question is how can you ensure that your articles will reach the maximum amount of potential web visitors? To do so, you have to submit your articles to Web version of publishers.
I normally submit my articles to Article Directories, Article list/Newsletters and Ezine Directories. This could be done either manually by yourself or get some organizations to do it on your behalf by paying them a monthly fee. It is tedious to do it yourself manually because there are at least hundreds of directories in the Net. However the biggest benefit of submitting your article by hand is that it’s absolutely free.
Organizations who charge a fee for doing this are using software that allows them to submit articles to hundreds, if not thousands of interested parties in an instant just by the click of the mouse.
I hope you now realize the power of writing in creating wealth in your Internet business.
If you’re in Internet business but have not written a single article, it’s high time you did.
If you’re one of those who’re still groping in the dark not knowing whether or when to start your Internet business, please remember the wise words of Bill Gates: “There’ll be two types of business in the years 2000′s : those online… and those out of business!”
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What is the Definition of Affiliate Marketing? Your Key to Online Success!
<br>Bill put’s up his hand looking a little bit confused with all this new jargon he’s been hearing in class and asks ” Could someone please tell me the definition of affiliate marketing”? Bill expectantly waited for the answer in hope that maybe this would help him to take his first step to Online Success…
I don’t know if your anything like Bill but I know I was when I first started pursuing this online money making thing. Everything from Newbies to PPC to Adsense to backlinking, it all sounded french to me and I needed some help. Well If you are still at the definition stage of making money online then I will tell you this Affiliate Marketing is the best way for you to go. But, what is the definition of Affiliate Marketing and can you make money online using it?
First things first. If you are still having a hard time trying to figure out how to open up your e-mails let alone reply to them you have no need to feel as though this is not for you. The main thing is that you must have a desire to learn and an internet connection and you will be good to go. From there you are just gonna need a hand to hold to help you take your first few steps.
Listen, I don’t know what all your reasons are for wanting to get into affiliate marketing, maybe you just need to feed your family and pay the bills. Maybe your like me and want to be freed up up to spend more time with your family and stay out of debt while I’m at it. When it comes to knowing how to start that is where most people get stuck. Most people know what they need to accomplish it is the “getting there” that they are clueless about.
So, let me make it really simple for ya. Have you ever heard of the Bum Marketing Method? It’s the phrase coined by Travis Sago, an internet marketer that has found success, and his thinking is that anybody (even a bum with not a dime to his name) can walk up to a computer and start making money.
Stop rolling your eyes! This guy really knows what He’s talking about!
The Bum Marketing Method is not some hoax but a simple way to get into Affiliate Marketing that you can actually do without any out of pocket expense. It really is the safest and most effective way for you to get started in affiliate marketing, trust me.
Basically all that you do is find a product to sell, usually an informational product that can be downloaded to some ones computer right after they purchase it, use free methods to market the item online, and then make a big fat commission when you make a sale. that’s it!
I know it sounds easy, and it is if you know what you are doing… that’s where most people fall short and don’t actually take the time to really learn this method. If they did there would be more people making money online then looking for ways to, I can guranttee you that.
So my friend, what is the definition of Affiliate Marketing? I say it is the excat key to your future success and something you should stop researching and start doing if you want to finally start making money online!
I hope both you and Bill got your answer!
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Free Easy Sales Formula Training : Video Skinning Is So Simple
Have you heard about Video Skinning ? This is a simple method that Keith Wellman introduced recently for the launch of his new program called Easy Sales Formula. Even if Easy Sales Formula is a paid course, Keith literally gave away the Video Skinning technique, which is an ultra simple way to make money as an affiliate. The principle : you make a video that replace the merchant sales letter, and directly drive your visitors to the order page. Yes, you bypass the sales letter. Why would you do this, and is it effective ? This article will answer these two questions.
So why would you skip a merchant’s sales letter ?
There are several answers. The first one could be because the sales letter is not converting really well. You have spent some time marketing and preselling an offer, driving tons of traffic to only see one sale in your stats, then you can use this method. Second, the salesletter could be converting quite well, but why your visitors would have to read again a long ( and you know there are very long sales pages) to learn the same things you told them in your articles or reviews ? You could potentially lose sales as people get bored very quickly. People have a short attention span online, and this method shows you how to do short videos.
The third reason is because video converts better. That’s a fact, using video on sales page is becoming more and more popular, and that’s certainly the reason why some marketers have created their own course on the subject. Plus, these kind of videos are easy to do. You don’t even have in front of the camera ! You make a simple presentation with consecutive slides, with software like PowerPoint, and basically use the elements of the actual sales letter. But there are few rules on how to do it right, Keith tells everything in the free Easy Sales Formula training.
Is it effective ?
Well, as mentioned earlier, “video sales letter” convert better than standard text. According to Keith Wellman tests and case studies, you can generate 1200% more sales ! So even if you’re not generating this much, you can definitely triple or quadruple your sales. When you think about it affiliates and merchants can use this process. Just do the test of Video Skinning yourself, it doesn’t cost a cent !
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Top 4 Types of Information Or E-Books That Sell Best Online
Why is information the best thing to sell online? Because information is the backbone of the internet. That’s the power of the internet, where information can be available and updated with click of a mouse. Speed is a given, as you are only limited by the speed of your internet connection. People from all professions and locations log on to the web to search for various types of answers to their questions.
Some of the popular ones include researching data for a school project, understanding how to increase productivity at work, searching for alternative cures to their illnesses, and reviews of products. These are lucrative needs that your information products or e-books can fulfill.
The top 4 types of information that sells best online are:
1) Timely information. This is especially true for technology related topics, such as the latest software, games and their walkthroughs, latest product reviews and how to market products online.
2) Scarce info is also very valuable. A lot of information can be obtained online for free, but not all required information is there. More in depth information or specific information usually requires paid products.
3) A lot of information are readily available FREE on the internet. However, if you can re-package all these materials, re-organize them into a comprehensive, easy to read report, people will pay you for your efforts and service.
4) Teach consumers how to solve a certain problem quickly and efficiently. The common how to’s deal with how to feel better or look better, and with the given speed of the internet, people are naturally more impatient and wants quick solutions.
Selling information lowers the barrier of entry into internet trading and selling. If you are an expert in a particular niche, you can put up some information products of value and sell them to internet communities.
The additional advantages are plenty, such as no need to have inventory space, and low cost of shipping for CDs, or even none if product is download-able. The whole internet marketing game takes time to master, so learn from those who have been there to shorten your learning time, and avoid painful mistakes.
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Secrets that will Increase the Potency of Banner Advertising
The idea of banner advertisement is one of the earliest strategies in online advertising and the concept has been derived from the banners that we usually see on newspapers. Using it to promote the products and services has always been in practice for many years. They are displayed in certain strategic areas where the readers would view the most even without browsing the whole website. This kind of promotional campaigns can be beneficial to both the online marketer as well as the product owners. It is true that having banners on websites is more eyes catching than any other advertising means. But to become successful in this campaign it should be done correctly and one has to have full knowledge of its requirements. Simply creating an attractive and expensive ad is not enough; it should be presented in an effective manner and according to the customer’s preferences. Without the right expertise, it will just be a waste of money.
The company who selects banner advertisement for seeking exposure for goods and services will always try to get the highest number of visitors. For this they need a prominent area in the website to make their advertisement visible to the prospective customers. Few companies select a website on the basis of minimum number of hits that the website receives per day. Since the website that receives more visitors, ad becomes more noticeable and this helps to establish the brand image over the net. The quality of the banner reflects your brand image and so you should be meticulous with the details of your banner.
How to Create an Effective Banner
Designing has always been the most crucial part of advertising your services over internet. It is vital to follow the points to gain the highest benefits from the campaign:
• Create links and check them: Check the links that has been used in the banners as broken links are one of the major causes of failure.
• Use flash: Flashy banners are more attractive and draw the attention of the visitors in comparison to normal graphic banner ads.
• Use action calls: Visible calls like click here and find more are used by the visitors more and this helps them to view the website.
• Up to date banners: Always employ the recent trend in the industry while designing a banner. Banners that are attractive today may not remain so tomorrow, so it is essential to keep the banners updated.
• Highlight your brand: Marketing plans can be highlighted in the banners and always select a website to display it that is relevant to your theme.
• Use simple designs: Simple animation and design patterns reduce the download time and the visitors will have access to the right information at the right time.
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Vision Map Video Marketing, Become a Unique Expert
Marketing has taken a complete different twist to it lately, not only are there more and more people network marketing from home but there are more and more avenues open to us for marketing. One way to start is to consider vision map video marketing and find out the benefits of video marketing. How do we get the attention of the market and the people we want to attract? The simple answer to that question is, become a unique expert and then flood the market place with the idea. Tenacity and perseverance are a must, so make your list of where you are going to market, what your marketing plan is going to be and say; and market it daily. Another tip that I suggest to all of my clients is; review, change and update your marketing plan every three months. Look at what is working and attracting attention and if there needs to be changes and modifications and/or a complete revamping of your marketing program. Pay attention to what your closest competition is doing and how I suggest you do this; is to setup Google Alerts in the categories you are interested in so you can see what kind of articles they are submitting and what the hot topics are and how they are being indexed by Google. How do you find your unique expert niche? You take all of your information about what you are doing and research your competition, then find something that you are doing, thinking, making, and presenting that is totally different than what they are doing. I suggest you select three to four ideas and then put those together into one. Bingo, a unique expert idea. Videos are a very hot marketing tool today and should definitely be put in your marketing toolbox, there are several different twists on video marketing and the one I am going to encourage you to use is one that leans towards the entertainment end of the spectrum. The ones that have a person in them are effective in their proper place, but many people are rather bored with them as they have to think and listen. Vision map videos come at video marketing at a little different angle, which is, they are meant to grab the attention of the viewer. They have a definite message, they are short, informative, interesting and sometimes they are even produced so the viewer will want to come back on a daily basis to watch the video. They are even produced so the viewer can download them to their electronic devices and watch them anytime during the day etc., they are considered entertaining and/or with an inspiring message. Once again this kind of marketing is unique to go along with your unique marketing expert theme and you will stand out in the networking marketing field as an expert. Also if you continue to follow this procedure you will become very familiar with your product/service and that will project the fact that you are an expert to your viewers. Your marketing will become easier and easier and that will mean that will become much more fun and exciting to market because you will constantly be coming up with new ideas and marketing formats, which will keep the creative juices flowing.
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