Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:15:33 -0400 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:15:33 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Internet Business Category http://quikonnex.com/channel/page/kicktheemailhabit-businet Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Business - Internet Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Business - Internet http://quikonnex.com/images/channelicon.gif http://quikonnex.com/channel/page/kicktheemailhabit-businet Article Bank by KickTheEmailHabit - Internet Business Category en Quikonnex Publisher 60 Contact Publisher - Kick the Email Habit http://quikonnex.com/QMTP/feedcontact/kicktheemailhabit-businet ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:15:33 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/QMTP/feedcontact/kicktheemailhabit-businet Essentials for internet marketing http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=30602
It is incumbent to become knowledgeable of affiliate strategies, traffic and list building techniques.

With all the websites piling on top of each other, It is essential to put together all of the building blocks for success. 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.

Achieving 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.

There is a temptation to go it alone in this endeavor but that is a mistaken strategy. Instead, reach out and explore joint venture possibilities. 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.

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.

Speaking of involving others you can literally multiply yourself and your efforts by operating an affiliate program. There are many products available which make the administrative tasks much easier than a few years ago.

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. Just make sure to incorporate all of the features that you like in other affiliate programs and avoid the aspects you dislike.

Developing a list of subscribers is an essential that is currently being hyped all over the net. The reason is that repeated sales pitches are necessary to make a sale and you cant make them without capturing the email address of your prospects.

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.

All of the suggestions above cannot be successfully implemented unless one becomes thoroughly knowledgeable about his/her market. 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.

An affiliate marketer may have 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.

Employing these essentials will go a long way toward achieving that goal.

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R. L. Thomas is the punlisher of "Hub Notes" an ezine geared to small home based businesses and provides affiliate strategies, traffic and list building techniques at http://www.homebiz-hub.com.

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[COMMENT]]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:15:33 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=30602 Does Your Motto Begin with "if Only"? http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=28296 Does Your Motto Begin with “if Only”?
By Ron Thomas Enterprises

Are you engaged in internet marketing? If so, you know it can be very frustrating, especially in the midst of gurus shouting “I made 315 million dollars in 6 months.”
(Yes, I saw a similar claim recently – that’s the GNP of a third world country and this guys still working, but, I digress).

In comparison to these guys, your disappointing site visits, hits, clicks, etc may be causing you to internalize your own personal motto. Do any of these sound familiar?

If only I had started sooner.
If only I had more time.
If only I had more money for advertising.
If only there weren’t some many technical hurdles.

“If only” is a lament similar to a way station. You’ve gotten off the train of progress to dwell on the absence of ideal conditions. While you whine, others embrace, even invite challenges to overcome. Check out successful, respected CEOs. They are not respected because the road was smooth and without obstacles, but rather because of their determination and ingenuity in surmounting challenges.

The internet is still the best vehicle to come down the pike for would-be small business owners. Below are just a few reasons to abandon those negative mottos and slogans:

If only I had started sooner – internet marketing success can be made in leaps and bounds. You can discover a method or technique that makes up for lost time if you persevere.

If only I had more time – Unlike manufacturing widgets, where 8 hours put in equals x number of widgets produced, on the internet, a little time employing the right techniques can produce great results.

If only I had more money for advertising – The amount of free and low-cost advertising alternatives on the internet is taken for granted. Ask your favorite television station, radio station or daily newspaper for free advertising and get escorted out of their office. Start small, test your advertising, and channel profits into more expensive advertising when you are ready for it.

If only there weren’t some many technical hurdles – The internet is crawling with free how-to information, as well as forums used by people more than willing to help you solve a variety of html roadblocks. Seek them out and take advantage of them.

In short, stop your pity party and get back on the train to success.


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Ron Thomas has been engaged in internet marketing since 2002, after a long and varied career in the public sector. Ron has navigated through a sea of internet hype during this time and found the lead capture tools and resources available at the link provided to be both user-friendly and cost effective. Click Here to visit Ron's site.

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[COMMENT]]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:56:23 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=28296 3 Things You Must Do If You Want To Earn Monthly Commissions http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=16756 3 Things You Must Do If You Want To Earn Monthly Commissions


Many Internet Marketers are missing the value of Residual Income. They are busy working hard, not smart. You can do the math its very simple. It costs just as much to earn a sale that will recur month after month as it does to sell a product one time. Joining affiliates that pay a residual income is the key to internet cash flow.

1. Learn to recognize a good affiliate program

First and foremost, find out how long the affiliate program has been around. You don't need it to be ancient, but it’s a good sign if the firm is established and has withstood a test of time. Read the about page and other info on the programs you have in mind.
If the firm is well established, chances are it will attract other affiliates who could bring you second-tier income. Second tier possibilities expand your income potential.

Not all affiliates are alike in the marketing materials available to assist you. Are the graphics bland or exciting, persuasive or flat? Are its graphics boring or dynamic? The answer is subjective for each person. Go with themes that represent you well.

How much is the commission percentage or dollar volume per sale? Be sure and note the dollar threshold each company establishes before it will send out a check. Also note how frequently checks are sent. Some companies have high thresholds or pay quarterly.

A good affiliate will provide tools that let you track your sales and number of site visits as well as other helpful statistics.

2. Search, Find and Select an Affiliate Program

There are numerous pathways available for one looking for good affiliate programs. The internet offers a plethora of compilations and directories. In addition, one can find valuable tips on how to hone in on the most popular affiliates.

In fact, one can become swamped with information on the various possibilities. This is why we suggest scaling back and looking at each companys’ pros, cons and essential elements, side by side with your own wish list of features and elements. Good how-to content and a convenient search engine will launch your search with focus.

3. Start earning residual income by joining affiliate programs

Once you have sifted out the losers, and have identified those affiliate programs that offer products or services you want to market, you have to join them! You see, the start-up costs or lack of sales literature and graphics are no longer barriers to participation in the american dream. Many, if not all affiliate programs are free to join, most if not all provide you with marketing tips and materials to aid your success. At this stage all thats left is your inertia and procrastination, so get over it and you can be in business tomorrow, working right out of your home and earning steady, predictable residual income.

If you want to gain insight into the best residual income affiliates, get easy access to companies paying monthly commissions and second-tier income review the information at www.homebiz-hub.com go to Residuals Rule baby There every company listed is easy to join, most are free to join and all provide home business guides, text links and graphics to help you succeed. Remember, knowledge = action = success.

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Ron Thomas is publisher of "Hub Notes" an internet marketing Ezine geared to small business owners and those operating home businesses.
The HomeBiz-Hub is a website providing home business guides, tools, and resources. Ron is the former publisher of The Indianapolis Small Business Clearinghouse, a monthly print newsletter serving the small business community.

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[COMMENT]]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:46:55 -0500 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=16756 Top Seven Ways to Promote your Ezine http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8267 Judy Cullins ©2004 All Rights Reserved.

To grow your ezine subscriber numbers, you need to let people online and offline know about it. Here's seven ways:
[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Sat, 04 Dec 2004 09:20:00 -0500 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8267 Who Would Use RSS? http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8288 Who Would Use RSS?
by Kim Bloomer

My previous two articles
“What is RSS and Why use RSS” focused on how we can give our customers a better
online experience while lessening the hassles for the online marketer. In this
article I’m going to offer you another way to look at RSS – from the standpoint
of a new
emerging profession: the channelmaster or newsmaster as Robin Good calls it.
These are going to be the “Who’s Who” of RSS in the coming months and years.



I remember when email was
the new thing for the average person; everyone was excited about the “new”
technology. It had been around for awhile in the tech world but not with the
average person. When we all started using email, it was so fascinating to be
able to send out a message anywhere and get an answer back the same day!


[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:45:00 -0500 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8288 Why Use RSS? http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8287 Why Use RSS?
by Kim Bloomer

So
why use RSS? Well, I can find a whole lot of reasons why. Although I’m not
technically inclined I do understand the power behind syndication. Anyone who
watches television can get that idea. Still why would I want to use RSS for my
viral marketing campaign? Well, let’s look at what some of the “experts” are
saying.



Robin
Good is well-known in the blog and RSS forums and venues. He is also known for
being a successful online marketer selling viral marketing tools. I’ve read
lots of his articles and interviews, not to mention buying his Top 55 RSS sites
tool for submitting to blogs and RSS feeds. I like what he said in one of his
posts in his blog “No RSS, no party”.



[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:15:00 -0500 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8287 What Is RSS? http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8286

WHAT IS RSS?

by Kim Bloomer









Recently I
did an interview with a well known email Internet Marketer. He wanted to share
with his readers a viewpoint on what RSS is from someone who is using it in
place of traditional email marketing. Of course this interview was geared
towards other Internet marketers so they all somewhat “get” what RSS is, at
least in theory.

So, what
IS RSS? Again, I find myself laughing, as I did in that interview because I’m
fairly new to this RSS business myself. RSS is really an acronym for REALLY SIMPLE SYNDICATION – well at
least that’s ONE definition and the one I tend to use. Many people have heard
the word syndication tossed around in
other media venues, but not when it comes to the Internet until recently.
Although RSS has been around for quite some time, it is finally coming into the
mainstream like a snowball rolling downhill growing and gathering momentum.


[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:45:00 -0500 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=8286 Be Famous--Host a Seminar! http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=7297 (c) Copyright 2004, Tracey Lawton
http://www.traceylawton.com


Imagine hosting your own seminar. Whether you dream of hosting clients for the weekend, prospects for a few hours, or colleagues for a lunch-hour workshop, let's make this year the year you realise that dream!


Planning and hosting a seminar, workshop, or other event's not nearly as hard as you might expect. And today I'd like to share with you the five secrets to a flawless event.

[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:48:42 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=7297 How to Test Your Web Headlines and Web Site Home Page to Sell More Products and Services http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=7050 Judy Cullins ©2004 All Rights Reserved.

A client asked me, at what point do you change your Web site when not making enough sales? My answer? Within a month because as long as your ad copy is weak, those weak sales numbers will continue.

Your coach is number one on Google and 35 other search engines with the key words, "book coaching." While web site hits were high, I noticed a below 2% conversion rate for one top eBook. The culprits? My homepage headlines lead my visitor to the book's sales letter. My sales letter lacked enough benefit-driven headlines and benefits to convince people to buy.
[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2004 11:18:00 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=7050 A five minute task that is saving me $750 A MONTH! http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6849 Copyright 2004 Richard Grady

As my regular readers will know, I often share my own
online experiences in my articles in the hope that it will
help some of you. As my regular readers also know, despite
the fact that I have achieved a degree of success with my
Internet ventures, I can be pretty lazy when it comes to
the more mundane aspects of running an online business. It
is usually these 'boring' tasks that end up saving or
making me large sums of money (when I eventually get around
to dealing with them!). One day I will learn..... :-)

[READ MORE] [COMMENT]]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2004 08:52:43 -0400 http://quikonnex.com/channel/link.php?id=6849