These are a few of my favorite and most reference sites and tools for running my internet business. Feel free to add them to your repertoire of sites that help you…. [Read more →]
Avoiding Writer’s Block When Writing Articles
June 23rd, 2009 by
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What is really going on when you can’t write? It could be a variety of things that are competing for your attention that are often more exciting at the time than sitting down and pecking out an article on your computer.
Writing can be a lot of fun but it is actually hard work that begins with a great attitude.
Here are some ideas that may help you avoid writer's block and hopefully get the creative juices flowing. [Read more →]
Get More Sales Without More Traffic
June 22nd, 2009 by
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When it comes to making more sales it's natural to think we need more traffic, but more traffic isn't necessarily the best answer for making more sales. You should be also be capitalizing on the traffic you already get.
People that visit your website do one of two things, they either buy or they leave. Most of the time they leave without buying. That doesn’t mean they didn't like your site, many times it's because they have unanswered questions, they want to do more shopping, they don't readily see the benefit, they're not sure they trust your site or they just aren't ready to buy.
Even if a visitor that likes your website they may not come back. They often get distracted with all the other competitive websites, but most of the time they just don't remember your site. [Read more →]
6 Copywriting Tips for Persuading Customers
June 19th, 2009 by
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Copywriting is a skill which all internet marketers need to have under their belts. Think about that, an online marketer primarily communicates through words – if your words don't effectively convey your message and persuade your customers to buy, you won't be a selling much.
Here are 6 copywriting tips that will help you write persuasive copy that will help turn your visitors into customers [Read more →]
Affiliate Marketing “Cheat Sheet”
June 17th, 2009 by
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I've just been reading Andy Jenkins' post on the Affiliate Marketing Cheat Sheet'
The timing is perfect on this because it backs up my post from last time on making money with affiliate marketing.
Andy's Cheat Sheet offers some excellent advice about creating loyal customers that buy, but it also stresses what I said about not promoting junk and how critical that is to your affiliate promotion strategy. Andy starts out by saying 'Buy and Use the Product' and he lists out how to evaluate products.
This is extremely valuable information for being successful at affiliate marketing. These are not only the things that will help you make the most sales; they build trust among your viewers. But also, if you can do the product evaluation 'leg work' for your readers they save time and effort, who doesn't want that?
However, in my opinion owning a product yourself gives you an edge for promoting it. You're in a much better position to demonstrate to your viewers the quality and benefits of a product because you can really feel it first hand.
A comment posted by Igor on Andy's post said it very well:
"I can relate to what you are saying,
because as an affiliate internet marketer,
I do feel proud and more confident whenever
I promote something I have personally used."
