Archive for August, 2009

Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 31 - 2009

As we discussed earlier, when we covered commenting on articles, RSS and Ezine notification features are assets for your article marketing efforts.
Besides commenting on articles these tools provide you another valuable resource for website content, used in tandem they are a great resource.
RSS
You can use article directory RSS feeds for your website, blog, Squidoo lens, [...]

categories: Web Traffic
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 31 - 2009

1. You’ll brand your web site, business and yourself  by submitting articles to e-zines. You could include  your name, business name, your credentials, web site  address and e-mail address in your resource box.
2. You will become known as an expert on the topics  you write about. This will give you and your business  extra credibility [...]

categories: Web Traffic
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 31 - 2009

Do you post to message boards, e-mail discussion lists, classified ads sites, FFA sites or newsgroups? People will usually read the subject line before they read your ad or message, so it’s important they get noticed. Below are ten simple, but powerful tips to get your ads or messages noticed.
1. Use extra white space creatively [...]

categories: Advertising
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 28 - 2009

Think web 2.0.
Oh crap…not that Web 2.0 thing again…as people start running for the hills. Really though, if you want to stay relevant in today’s online business world you need to embrace Web 2.0. It is a hard fact and if you’re not prepared to start then hang it up now. I don’t mean [...]

categories: Web Traffic
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 28 - 2009

1. Solve an existing problem for people. There are thousands of problems in the world. Create a product that can provide a solution to one of those problems.
2. Find out what’s the current hot trend. You can find out what the new trends are by watching TV, reading magazines and surfing the net. Just create [...]

categories: Business building
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 28 - 2009

1. Create a free ebook directory on a specific topic at your web site. People will visit your web site to  read the free ebooks and may see your product ad.
2. Turn part of your web site into a members only  web site. Instead of charging for access, use it as  a free bonus for [...]

Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 26 - 2009

1. Find a strategic business partner. Look for ones  that have the same objective. You can trade leads,  share marketing info, sell package deals, etc.
2. Brand your name and business. You can easily  do this by just writing articles and submitting them  to e-zines or web sites for republishing.
3. Start an auction on your web [...]

categories: Profit & revenue
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 26 - 2009

1. Save time and money using ad submitters. You will reach a larger part of your target audience far more quickly than by manually submitting your ad.
2. Create a good first impression. You will not be able to sell very many products if your visitors think your web site looks unprofessional.
3. Stop procrastinating and start [...]

categories: Profit & revenue
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 24 - 2009

1. Use the word “fast” in your ad. People want fast results, fast delivery, fast ordering, etc. Nowadays, we usually value our time more than our money.
2. Use the word “guaranteed” in your ad. People want to be assured they are not risking their hard earned money buying your product.
3. Use the word “limited” in [...]

categories: Profit & revenue
Posted by Ross Vaughn On August - 24 - 2009

An online community could be a chat room, e-mail discussion list, discussion forum or other technologies that allow groups of people to communicate at your web site. When you have a popular online community it will increase your traffic and sales. Below are ten ways to attract people to participate in your online community.
1. Tell [...]

categories: Business building