Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Rules to Follow for Internet Marketing

Internet marketing can be confusing for most people. If you are at all familiar with the Internet, then you may believe that content riddled with keywords is the key to success. However, this is not necessarily the case. The content needs to read well, be informative, and not consist of mindless plastering of keywords throughout the copy. Content is EVERYTHING!

Many of us have limited time and cannot be troubled to write the articles that will sell what our company has to offer. Also, many of us simply do not have the necessary skills.

There is no need to go reinventing the wheel, so here are four simple tips to help you with your web content.

One: Humorous Quotes are Always a Good Idea

Try crafting a web page geared towards famous and amusing quotes. This is an often missed method for attracting visitors to websites. You can use books already out there to help you such as: "Great Quotes from Great Leaders" by Peggy Anderson. Or, try typing some popular quotes into search engines and this will lead you straight to sites filled with great quotes to use.

Finding the perfect quotes takes some effort so be sure to make some time to finding them. You can either copy and paste them to your website or, if you have the means to do so, pay someone to do it for you but be sure there is a link to your website somewhere on the page.

Two: Existing Internet Articles

You will seldom see any online copyright laws enforced. You can basically copy text, rewrite it, and then sell the material you locate. While investing money into a copyright website is an option, it is often too costly for most small businesses. You will generally find it pretty easy to research the material, then reword it, rather than start from scratch.

It is unethical to "steal" the material, but it isn't uncommon to use the material as a resource.

3. Use Directory Pages

The popularity of the Internet is in no small part due to the fact that it is a great resource for locating information. Surfers are constantly browsing topics on self-improvement, home decor, and a number of products and services. Every link they use gets them that much closer to finding the information they seek. Your site would gain more traffic than you would think simply by adding in a directory page.

Adding a directory will put your site up next to the search engine directories. Visitors are likely to bookmark your site, which means they will return. Of course, you don't want to lead business away from your company. Instead, add link partners that are not direct competitors. This will add to your exposure.

Four: Content For Free

Other people's work is the best time saver you can find. Why spend all of your time holed up next to the computer when the world is filled with writers just itching to take care of it for you? Use an online directory to find people willing to help you with your articles and help market your website. There is a site named www.arciticlecity.com that can help you locate the right writer for you and your business.

In the end, you will have a fully operational site in far less time and with less hassle. Keywords and content are vital for success but why worry about them yourself when people with far more experience are willing to provide it to you at lightning speed?




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Joint Venture and Affiliate Tips Every Internet Entrepreneur Should Know

Whether you are new to the Internet business world or a seasoned professional, joint ventures are a powerful way to increase your business presence, reputation, and income. Therefore, many Internet entrepreneurs seek out joint venture partnerships to get their business rolling or improve their earnings from a last year.

One common question about Joint Ventures is where can you find these opportunities? One option is to log onto ClickBank at http://www.clickbank.com. ClickBank is the Internet’s leading retailer of digital products. You can search for your niche and find products that relate to your niche. If you are satisfied with the products then you can contact the creator of the product to set up a Joint Venture partnership.

However, you may find that all the products in your niche on ClickBank are of low quality. They are so low quality that you feel promoting these products would tarnish your reputation in your niche. What should you do? Create a product of your own! The presence of low quality products demonstrates the need for a better product. You can create this product and crush your competition in the process.

What product should you create? You can create a book or eBook. It may seem like a daunting process, but is in fact easy. You can create an audio of the contents of the book and then turn this content into a book or eBook.

Why should you create a new product? One reason is tat you will be selling your own product and will take all the profit instead of a 50-50 split in a Joint Venture partnership. Meanwhile, you will have other Internet entrepreneurs clamoring down your door asking to start a Joint Venture with you.

Now let’s take a look at affiliates. The big question about affiliates involves figuring out ways to get people to sign up to be your affiliate. The sad fact about many affiliates is that they don’t really sell any of your products. Either the incentive is not high enough to constantly promote your product or they just simply won’t put forth the effort. Therefore, many times you won’t make much money from affiliates.

However, there is a way to conquer the low sales through affiliates. The key is to get your affiliates involved. People love to be a part of something and are more apt to promote your product if they are invested in the entire process.

For example, let your affiliates know that you have a new product coming out. Let them know explicitly what your goals are for this product. Also provide a specific date of when the product will be launched. Enroll people into your idea so they sign up as affiliates and sent out an email for your product. You need to put a deadline or date; otherwise affiliates won’t take the initiative to sell your product. Running a contest is also an effective way to garner affiliates.



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