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Saturday, August 23, 2008

How to start your business-Lesson 2

First of all I need to apologize!



First of all I need to apologize! It took me longer than a few
days to post this next lesson. David Cheyne referred me to an
AWESOME tool and I never expected the results that I recieved. I
have been swamped to say the least, anyway



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Now you need to generate traffic. There are many ways to develop
traffic, and I can't list them all now, however I will list many.
I will list the ones that have been most beneficial to me in a
short time.

1- traffic exchanges (manual)

This is the fastest way to develop website traffic, IF used
correctly. The only way to use them properly is with a squeeze
page. Sure, you can use a web page on traffic exchanges but you
will wonder why the exchanges aren't working for you. Also you
need to surf at least 1 hour a day. I surf at least 2 hours
daily. My wife does this for me and then as I get my work done,
usually 2:00 a.m., I will surf as well. Here lately I have been
able to have to surf as much, but this is what I recommend for
you.



2- blogs, guestbooks, and forums-

Find relevant blogs, guestbooks, and forums and post comments and
or questions. Place your link/url in them. Make sure your url is
in your signature. Do not spam! If you sign guestbooks, don't
just say hi and post your link. Look around at the sites, and
talk about something that helped you, or something you liked. I
will tell you a "secret" that everyone knows but not
everyone will apply it. "The quality you give out, is the
quality that you will receive" Think about that and apply
that to your business.

3-Auto surfs/safelists/ad link exchanges

I wont go into details about these because they are lessons all
in themselves. Just like anything else they will bring you
traffic. Just remember the "QUALITY" secret. The
'quality' secret applies to everything.

4-Video's-

Video's are a great traffic tool. If you don't have video's on
the net, you will get trampled by your competition! The web is
constantly growing! Are you growing with it? Video's are so easy
to make. Technology has made it so easy to make a video and
upload all over the web. You don't even have to have a camera.
You can make a slideshow with music or you talking. The
possibilities are endless. That tool that I was talking about
earlier, that David Cheyne referred me to-That is the tool I use
for submitting my video's to all of the sites automatically!more
info-TRAFFIC GEYSER.Video
submission automation TRAFFIC GEYSER

5-Get links

link to other sites that are relevant and get links back to you.
There is software for this or you can manually do this but it is
very time consuming. I use IBP because this program does
everything. It optimizes your site. Then you can run an
optimization test-this scans your site and tells you everything
you need to do to optimize, also this will give you a percentage
of how close you are to full optimization. This tool will
increase your links and create a link directory on your site for
you. more info TOP GOOGLE SPOT(click on this link to get a free scan)

6- Submit your blog,sites, and rss feeds

You can do this manually, but there is software to automate this
process. I am currently looking for a few blogs to link to on one
of my new sites, if interested-go here: ADD YOUR LINK

RSS submit software:

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BLOG SUBMIT SOFTWARE:

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7-Submit Articles-

Write articles and submit them either manually or with Article
submission software. you write articles and at the bottom

write an about the author section that includes your url. Writing
articles isn't as hard as people make it to be.

You can write your articles on any thing you already know about
or do some research on a certain topic and then

write about it.



I tried to make this as short as I could while still providing
useful information. If you follow this guide, you will

have traffic soon. The next lesson will be on:

list building

social networking

safelists

I will post this by monday. Thank you for taking the time to read
this. Stop by GREAT RESOURCES for other

resources.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Huh? 31.95% DON'T know what a "Squeeze Page" is?

Recently, James Grandstaff revealed something
that I found quite interesting…

If you’ve been around the IM (internet marketing) scene for awhile, you’ve most likely heard the term “squeeze page” before, right?
At least that’s what I thought.

Well, James surveyed approx. 500 people on his list who are interested in making money online. Many stated they were interested in affiliate marketing, product creation, MLM, etc…
One of the questions was “Do you know what a

“Squeeze Page” is?”

68.05% answered yes and 31.95% answered NO.

To be honest…
I was shocked that 31.95% said no.
What about you?
In light of this shocking survey data I decided to
write this post today to go over the very basics
of what a squeeze page is and why you should
be using them in your business (if you are not
already.)

And for those of you who already use them, pay
attention. You will probably learn something too.
Here goes…
A squeeze page which is also known as a “lead
capture page” or “name squeeze page” is a simple
web page with one purpose; to get your visitor
to give you their name and email address so you
can follow-up with them. That’s it.
One of the best ways to get someone to opt-in
to your squeeze page is by offering something
of high perceived value such as a mini ecourse
or a highly targeted eBook.
For example, let’s say you are promoting a multi-
level marketing business opportunity. The products
are great and you are a raving fan.
Most people would just start promoting the website
the company supplies. I say no. This is a perfect
opportunity to implement the use of a squeeze page and offer something of value first.
That way, you collect the leads, you follow-up with
an introduction of yourself and begin building a
long lasting business relationship.
In sales, what we are really selling is “us” first,
then the product.
You always want to provide value first. Once your
prospects warm up to you, then it’s time to ask the
right questions to determine if your product or
business opportunity can help solve their needs.
If you’d like to see a high quality, high converting
squeeze page that James has put together, you
can visit the link below.
It’s important to read the “thank you” page on the
other side you can get an idea of how the whole
process works.

SQUEEZE PAGES

Until next time…

Yours in success,

mark

Friday, May 16, 2008

My Prospecting Secrets Revealed!

Let me start off by explaining the biggest benefit of providing your downline members with a viral prospecting system.

It boils down to this...

When you have a viral prospecting system in place for your team members, your downline has the potential to take on a life of its own and continue to grow effortlessly while you're focusing on more important things such as family and friends.

A gentleman I recently discovered managed to accomplish the difficult task of duplication while maintaining his full time job and family life.

He mentioned that ever since the beginning of his online ventures he was searching for a system that brought interested prospects in automatically.

He didn't have time to do the traditional recruiting methods because they required a lot of time and commitment.

What he wanted instead, was a huge downline that duplicated on auto-pilot from his part time efforts.

"But did such a solution exist?"

If it did, he said he couldn't find it...

So after many years of struggling to build a solid residual income through network marketing he decided it was time to take the bull by the horns (so to speak) and he created a 3 step marketing system that literally exploded his downline within a few months.

The part that amazed me the most was the fact that he didn't spend a dime on advertising. And his downline is now over 11,460 strong and growing monthly on auto-pilot.

Ultimately I learned that being a successful sponsor involves providing some type of system that helps people build their business, not sitting around wondering why your downline isn't doing anything.

I guess the quote from Zig Ziglar holds true:

"You can have everything in life you want, if you just help enough other people get what they want."


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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Making Money with Articles: Learn to Use Search Engine Optimization Techniques

Making Money with Articles: Learn to Use Search Engine Optimization Techniques
Copyright © Mark Simmons
http://www.StartUrFuture.com

Making Money with Articles: Learn to Use Search Engine Optimization Techniques

Learn to use search engine optimization techniques when writing your articles. If hiring a writer to write articles for you,

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Monday, April 28, 2008

The Importance of a Website to a Home Business

The Importance of a Website to a Home Business
Copyright © Mark Simmons
http://www.StartUrFuture.com

The Importance of a Website to a Home Business

There are two types of home businesses. One type sells products and the other sells services. For a product based home business there is nothing that is more important to success then a website. A products based home business must have a website because that will become the actual face of the business.

In the online environment, websites are everything. Without a website a business is not going to make it because there will be no place for customers to come and see or buy the products. Basically, for the home business a website is the storefront. It is exactly like a physical store for them. Imagine a business in the physical world trying to sell products without a store. That would be quite difficult and not very profitable. A business must have some place from where they sell their products. That is the bottom line.

With that in mind, a business owner needs to set up a website because it is important. Setting up a website requires some skills. Fortunately there are so many options that allow a person to set up their own website without having to hire expensive programmers or other professionals to do it. There are many website making programs that handle all the programming and involve simply the aesthetics of website creation.

The website should have some key characteristics. They are as follows:

Showcase the business. This includes what the products are and information about the company. Nothing should be left to question. When a customer comes to the website they should easily be able to find the information they need.
Develop a strong image. Every business that is well known has strong image that is recognizable. This may include using a slogan or a mascot, but not matter what it should be a major point of the website.
Make it easy to use. People want to shop where it is easy to shop. Giving them an easy to use website is a great way to make it easier for them to buy and make it more likely they will want to shop there.

There are plenty of things a website should have, but these are the main points. Basically, the whole idea behind a website is that it is the communication point between the customer and the business. These three points make that clear and also bring up the fact that a website is also the main representation of the business.

People are going to look at the business website for an idea of what the business is all about. If it is not professional then they will assume the business is not professional. People do not do business with unprofessional companies. It is easy to see the major importance of a good website to a home business.

Many times home businesses fail because they just do not get the point of a website. This is a critical point to being successful in a home business. It can not be stressed enough that for a home business to succeed, it must have a strong website.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

7 WAYS TO DRIVE TARGETED TRAFFIC

7 WAYS TO DRIVE TARGETED TRAFFIC
Copyright © Mark Simmons
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7 Ways to Drive Laser-Targeted Traffic


An affiliate marketer may have all the things needed for him to be able to succeed in a business such as affiliate marketing. He may have the necessary drive, diligence and perseverance to be able to understand how the system works. He may have all the tools necessary in maintaining the business, including a really unique and interesting website which could earn him a fortune if only the whole world could see it. However, all these would prove useless if he does not know how to drive traffic to his website. His business would sink into oblivion together with all the sales, fortune and dreams that he might have realized if he only knew how to do this particular task.

Getting people who matter to see one’s website is a difficult undertaking if he tries to consider the fact that there are rivals everywhere waiting to pin him down. The immensity of the internet as well as the affiliate marketing world has given birth to the fierce competition between affiliate marketers, each of whom has his own great product to offer. With all the websites piling on top of each other, how would one be able to stand out? The seven best ways to drive laser-targeted traffic to one’s own website would help those who are bent on sticking it out with this business wherever it is bound to take them.

The first step in driving traffic to one’s website is by relying on search engines and what they can do for the affiliate marketer concerned. Because they are popular for driving free targeted traffic, they should not be ignored by all means. Having top search engine rankings is vital in building popularity links, and the use of the right keywords is important in attaining this goal. Once a website is on top of the list, it is easily accessible to anyone who wants to see it for himself.

The second way in driving traffic to one’s website is by contacting other webmasters for a possible link exchange partnership. Locating websites that are related to one’s own website is the primary task. Once there, he should be able to establish communication by personalizing everything as much as possible. It is then possible to make reciprocal link exchanges between webmasters whichever way the affiliate marketer prefers.

The third way is through writing one’s own articles. This is an effective way in promoting a website, because good content that are appreciated by readers will lead them to visit the writer’s very own website out of sheer interest.

The fourth way is through joint venture marketing. This is one of the most effective ways of promoting a product or a service. Having a partner through ad swap or link exchange is beneficial to both parties as it allows them to reach a wide customer base in a short amount of time.

The fifth is through joining affiliate programs. Having affiliates to do the work means allowing them to bring tons of traffic to a website. Skyrocketing sales would be realized as a result, and both the affiliate and the website owner will benefit from the situation.

The sixth is by having a list of subscribers that one can refer to every so often, because they are those which would prove to be valuable assets for the marketer concerned. The use of autoresponders and personalized newsletters is one way of keeping track of them all, and holding on to them by letting them know about new products and services is an essential task that should be done by the affiliate marketer concerned.

The seventh is by knowing one’s market through and through. It is important for traffic to be targeted to those who might have a special interest in the theme or topic of one’s website. This way, a solid customer base is going to be created. Once a potential customer shows an interest in a particular website by paying it a visit, one must not waste time in trying to show him that his effort is worth it.

Traffic generating strategies are important in trying to make one’s affiliate marketing career inch forward. It is always advantageous to plan one’s moves in any business that he might undertake. This is particularly so in affiliate marketing. If one knows how to get people to see what he has to offer, then he is on the right track.

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Copyright © Mark Simmons
http://www.StartUrFuture.com
http://www.myspace.com/loyalmarkmartinfan
http://profile.yuwie.com/freedomdriven

About the Author:
To find the best home based business ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home visit:
http://www.StartUrFuture.com
http://www.myspace.com/loyalmarkmartinfan
http://profile.yuwie.com/freedomdriven
THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME OUT OF YOUR LIFE TO READ THIS!
I TAKE VALUE IN ALL MY READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS. I APPRECIATE MY READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS
I UNDERSTAND IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION AND
I WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION. THESE DAYS JUST ANYBODY CAN AND DOES
WRITE ARTICLES AND POST BLOGS BUT MANY DON'T THINK ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE SAYING AND DO
NOT RESEARCH, THAT IS WHY I SPEND TIME VERIFYING I AM CORRECT. I HAVE A PASSION TO HELP
PEOPLE WITH MY POSTS. THANK YOU AND YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!

DINNER OPTIONS FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS

DINNER OPTIONS FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS
Copyright © Mark Simmons
http://www.StartUrFuture.com

Dinner Options For Those With Busy Business Schedules

Finding time for dinner when you are on a very busy schedule, especially if working in the field, can be very difficult at best. Many time when on the road, since you may not see the same people for months at a time, you will want to spend as much quality time with them as possible. This can make for extremely long days on the job and dinner may end up being an after thought.

Instead of grabbing a snack from the vending machine on your way to your motel room late at night, consider a few other options to enable you to have dinner while keeping to your busy schedule. Consider picking up the tab for co-workers or ones that you are visiting on your current trip and learn a little more about the person and how they conduct their business while you have dinner.

In any case, you are going to have to eat so the time should be scheduled on your daily planner. If you begin to run over on a visit into the field, try to remember that the people you are visiting have family in the local area and they may want to be home for dinner with them.

Choosing a nice, yet not overly expensive restaurant where you may find enough privacy to discuss business. It may even be possible to have dinner in a restaurant in the motel in which you are staying. Inviting others with whom you need to discuss business-related matters and turning it into a dinner meeting, which depending on the topic of discussion, may be tax deductible.

If you are not traveling in the field and taking calls from your spouse about getting together for dinner, you should make the time in your work-life balance schedule to make it happen. While staying on top of your business needs is important you can’t let it consume you and ruin the relationship you have with your family.

If you know ahead of time you are going to have to work late, contact the family and have them meet you somewhere for dinner. It will not always have to be at a fancy restaurant, sometimes a fast-food meal will satisfy any children you may have, but taking the time out of your schedule to have dinner with the family will do wonders for your relationship.

In some instances it may be better to have the family join you for dinner at work. You can call land order in an evening meal or have, read that beg, your spouse to stop on their way to your office and pick something up to share with you when they get there. While eating a decent meal for dinner is important, it is always important to spend time with your family.


About the Author:
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To find the best home based business ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home visit:
http://www.StartUrFuture.com
THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME OUT OF YOUR LIFE TO READ THIS!
I TAKE VALUE IN ALL MY READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS. I APPRECIATE MY READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS
I UNDERSTAND IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION AND
I WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION. THESE DAYS JUST ANYBODY CAN AND DOES
WRITE ARTICLES AND POST BLOGS BUT MANY DON'T THINK ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE SAYING AND DO
NOT RESEARCH, THAT IS WHY I SPEND TIME VERIFYING I AM CORRECT. I HAVE A PASSION TO HELP
PEOPLE WITH MY POSTS. THANK YOU AND YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!
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