This is something I saw being discussed today by some Internet Marketers. It's regarding the moment you realize that you know enough. A lot of people get into a trap or "loop" of buying eBook after ebook and course after course looking for the magic formula to success.
I honestly believe some of it stems from laziness. We think this online stuff should be easy... So we search in vain for the easy formula. Until that day we realize the formula is never easy and that we already know how to be a success online.
I've seen people who have spent 1000s of dollars looking for the magic formula. But they never find it. Why? Because there isn't one. Or when one emerges it doesn't last long; the market becomes saturated with people running after the opportunity and overnight the opportunity loses it's power.
That why I think it is so important to hang out in forums, read all the free stuff out there and then choose a path that is suited to YOU. After you've decided what path is best, then maybe buy a few eBooks related to that path... But commit to it and don't be distracted because you see everyone else running to the New Big Thing.
Everyone's going to be selling you something. All of them will convince you it's the next best thing, but they are just SELLING something.
I'm not saying don't buy anything. I am saying focus on a specific area and get to work. Don't get bogged down by purchasing every new thing that comes along... This will never stop. There will always be new products to google over...
You need to know when to stop. It's a bit of an addiction, but admitting you have a problem is the first step:)
So take a look at what you have. Take a look at yourself and make a decision to start acting. Start putting your money into your business instead of info products.
Start today!
Showing posts with label Unique Marketing Ideas. Show all posts
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Forums a.k.a Message Boards -Way of Marketing
Forums/Message Boards Can also be a potential marketing partner for your buisness provided that if you use it promptly. Here are the details.
How to Enter a Forum... That sounds silly doesn't it? Why would I have to learn how to enter a forum? I just sign up and post right?.
It would seem on the surface to be that easy, but I see a lot of people have a real hard time... Over time forums create a very tight community. Everyone learns the rules and looks out for each other.
That's the first thing... Read the rules. Different forums approach how you display links differently or even what you can talk about.
The other thing is don't come in gang busters!! Don't try to prove yourself and get to excited about showing everyone your knowledge etc.
Get to know the community first. Hang out for a while. Introduce yourself politely... Usually there is a separate area set aside for intros... And then start browsing. Get to know the other posters... Remember a lot of these people have known each other for a while. They may even be doing business behind the scenes.
Once you have a feel for it, start helping out. Helping out... If you have any knowledge to contribute, provide it... Help people with things you know about.
Learn... Read... Learn... Read some more... Ask questions... Then let it rip if you want to.
The bottom line is very few people can go crazy right off the bat... There is an exception here or there, but usually the community wants to see you contribute for a while before you get bold. They need to get to know you.
Definitely don't provide a sales pitch in your first post... You will getting flaming posts and anger the community. Everyone will see it as spam. It's just like building any relationship. Easy at first until you get to know each other. Forums are powerful things. Don't abuse that power. And don't ruin your reputation...
For Your Reference:
All in One Online Biz Forum
How to Enter a Forum... That sounds silly doesn't it? Why would I have to learn how to enter a forum? I just sign up and post right?.
It would seem on the surface to be that easy, but I see a lot of people have a real hard time... Over time forums create a very tight community. Everyone learns the rules and looks out for each other.
That's the first thing... Read the rules. Different forums approach how you display links differently or even what you can talk about.
The other thing is don't come in gang busters!! Don't try to prove yourself and get to excited about showing everyone your knowledge etc.
Get to know the community first. Hang out for a while. Introduce yourself politely... Usually there is a separate area set aside for intros... And then start browsing. Get to know the other posters... Remember a lot of these people have known each other for a while. They may even be doing business behind the scenes.
Once you have a feel for it, start helping out. Helping out... If you have any knowledge to contribute, provide it... Help people with things you know about.
Learn... Read... Learn... Read some more... Ask questions... Then let it rip if you want to.
The bottom line is very few people can go crazy right off the bat... There is an exception here or there, but usually the community wants to see you contribute for a while before you get bold. They need to get to know you.
Definitely don't provide a sales pitch in your first post... You will getting flaming posts and anger the community. Everyone will see it as spam. It's just like building any relationship. Easy at first until you get to know each other. Forums are powerful things. Don't abuse that power. And don't ruin your reputation...
For Your Reference:
All in One Online Biz Forum
eZine and Joint Ventures! - Explode Your Business!
eZine Joint Ventures(in Short -JV) :The Way Of Explode Your Business
eZines have become very popular and if it's a decent size list, niched, relevant to your product, why wouldn't you be successful at it? You have more control. You know what your audience will be.
Ezines are especially a good thing if you can write an article for an eZine. You establish your expertise and create interest within the article and have a link to your site or product... I like the sites that send out their eZines and post your article on their site (with a link back to your website)... best of both worlds. WebProNew.com does this.
Like anything there is going to be a lot of factors involved... Volume, Quality of the content, how qualified the list is (hopefully an opt in crowd)... not everyone will produce. It's text, it's relevant and targeting a group of people who have interest in what you're doing.
There are places like FreeZineWeb , SwapEzineAds and e-zine articles where you can track down an eZine related to your product and contact the publisher.
You know you can certainly pay to advertise in eZines, but I personally love FREE advertising. And doing a Joint Venture with someone that has something like an eZine is a perfect way to do it.
You can create an eBook or Report targeted to an eZines readers, To give away!. There are a lot of eZine publishers that would love to do that. Why wouldn't they want to give their subscribers something free. It's a great reflection on themselves.
That's how a lot of people build their e-mail lists. They swap advertising or put together mutually beneficial deals.
There's very little investment... just a little effort.
Here's a good article I found about Joint Ventures that somes it up nicely...
50 Benefits of Joint Venture Marketing...
(Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com)
I just know from my research it's a great method used by many. I wish I had more time to pursue it... I can't do everything.
It's not necessarily limited to any particular product. If there is an eZine related to your product or website, there should be no reason you couldn't get traffic.
eZines have become very popular and if it's a decent size list, niched, relevant to your product, why wouldn't you be successful at it? You have more control. You know what your audience will be.
Ezines are especially a good thing if you can write an article for an eZine. You establish your expertise and create interest within the article and have a link to your site or product... I like the sites that send out their eZines and post your article on their site (with a link back to your website)... best of both worlds. WebProNew.com does this.
Like anything there is going to be a lot of factors involved... Volume, Quality of the content, how qualified the list is (hopefully an opt in crowd)... not everyone will produce. It's text, it's relevant and targeting a group of people who have interest in what you're doing.
There are places like FreeZineWeb , SwapEzineAds and e-zine articles where you can track down an eZine related to your product and contact the publisher.
You know you can certainly pay to advertise in eZines, but I personally love FREE advertising. And doing a Joint Venture with someone that has something like an eZine is a perfect way to do it.
You can create an eBook or Report targeted to an eZines readers, To give away!. There are a lot of eZine publishers that would love to do that. Why wouldn't they want to give their subscribers something free. It's a great reflection on themselves.
That's how a lot of people build their e-mail lists. They swap advertising or put together mutually beneficial deals.
There's very little investment... just a little effort.
Here's a good article I found about Joint Ventures that somes it up nicely...
50 Benefits of Joint Venture Marketing...
(Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com)
I just know from my research it's a great method used by many. I wish I had more time to pursue it... I can't do everything.
It's not necessarily limited to any particular product. If there is an eZine related to your product or website, there should be no reason you couldn't get traffic.
Press Releases - An Unique Way To Market!
Press Releases
Press Release's are An Outstanding Tool To Market Your Products, Service's & Website.
Do you have a new product your launching?
Do you have a new service you
are rolling out?
Is it a new website?
Whatever it is, let the public know!.
Here is the reference for Press Releases.
Press Release Information and Directory
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