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Social bookmarking has become very popular. Social bookmarking allows you to bookmark sites you find interesting and share them with other users. The number of social bookmarking sites has really sprung up in the past year.

Here’s how you can market your online business using social bookmarking sites. Whenever you make a new post to your blog, write a new article, ect., bookmark that post or article to as many social bookmarking sites as you can.

This will help build backlinks and also build an awareness with other users. Make sure your content is interesting and unique. You want to create a buzz within the social bookmarking community so that others vote for your bookmarks. The more votes you get, the better.

A word of caution… spam is a big problem with social bookmarking sites. Self-promotion is seen as spam. Some sites you’ll be able to get away with it, others you won’t. My advice is you bookmark other people’s articles first, and then your own. That way yours will be at the top of the list.

If you want to bookmark your blog posts, PostOnFire.com is specifically for blogging, and they allow self-promotion. So make sure to bookmark your blog posts at PostOnFire.com. If it’s interesting enough, people will vote for it, and it will gain in popularity. This will help bring awareness to others about your blog and what you provide.

I recommend using a service like Socialmarker or Social Poster which will allow you to submit your sites to multiple social bookmarking sites.

For a list of social bookmarking sites to submit to, just go to the above services and they provide a long list of sites you can sign up with. Once you get signed up, start posting. This will help build your online business and bring awareness to other users.

linksThe whole goal in building an online business is to build up the backlinks you have pointing to your site. The result is better search engine rankings and free, targeted traffic from the search engines. One simple and easy way of achieving this it to submit your website to link directories.

Link directories are simply a collection of websites that were submitted by website owners. Most link directories divide all the websites into categories to make it easy to find a website on a specific topic.

Every link directory is different. Some offer a free and paid inclusion, while others require a payment only. Others also offer inclusion for free if you place a reciprocal link on your site. A reciprocal link is simply a link on your website to another site in exchange for a link on that site to yours.

The best links you can get are one way links, not reciprocal links. Reciprocal links aren’t all bad, but Google places more emphasis on one way links.

Link building is only beneficial for your website when you have optimized your site for the search engines. If you don’t know what I mean then I suggest you go and read Steps for Building a Successful Online Business – Part 1 now to learn how.

Submitting your website to link directories is somewhat time consuming, but well worth it. The key here is to slowly build up your backlinks, so submit your site to ten directories a day. Make sure you use your keywords in the Title and Description when submitting your website.

Don’t stuff your keywords in there, just make it look natural as actual people will be reading it. If you stuff your keywords in the Title and Description it will be seen as spam and your submission will be rejected.

There are two ways to submit your website: Manual submission or automated submission.

Manual submission is free but also takes up a lot of time. If you don’t have much time then you may want to invest in software that will automatically submit your website to link directories for you.

Directory Submitter will submit your website to hundreds of directories for you automatically. There is a free download version, which is limited on the amount of directories it will submit to. If you can afford it I suggest upgrading to get the full benefit of the software.

I have compiled a list of resources for manually submitting to link directories on my website:

Link Directories Resources – Submit Your Site to Link Directories

Don’t underestimate the power of link directories. Boost your search engine ranking easily with this method!

Here’s another way to drive more traffic to your website and increase your visibility.

Step Three: Forum Marketing

There are thousand of forums on the internet, each with a different topic. There are forums for making money online, internet marketing and online business related. There are also forums on computers and IT. The topics and niches are wide and far.

If you’re in a particular niche and want to extend your reach, getting involved in forums is a great way to do so.

Here’s what you need to know when participating in a forum:

  • Provide value to the conversation
  • There’s no such thing as a dumb question, so just ask
  • DO NOT blatantly advertise yourself, your products or affiliate products
  • If you’re allowed to have a Signature file, then make good use of it
  • Use your keywords in the anchor text of your links in your Signature file
  • Participate! (that’s a duh!)

Okay, you get the idea. The problem now is finding a forum to get involved with. The easiest way to do this is to just do a search in Google for whatever niche or topic you’re interested in. Say you sell dog supplies and want to find dog forums, so just search for “dog forums” and see what comes up. I haven’t actually done that search, so I have no idea if there are any. I would assume so, though.

My area of interest is internet marketing, so I like to participate in forums that have to do with internet marketing and making money online. Here are the forums I participate in: The Warrior Forum, Conquer Your Niche Forum, Evan Carmichael Entrepreneur Forums, Jeff Casmer’s Work At Home Forum and the PIPS Power Group Forum (Private members only forum for Plug-In Profit Site members).

Here are some resources that may help you in finding an appropriate forum for your topic of interest:

Once you find a good list of forums, it’s time to get to work. Start participating and provide value and be of help to others. Get your questions answered and answer other people’s question. Get involved!

If you haven’t done so yet, read the first two steps in building a successful online business:

Steps to Building a Successful Online Business – Part 2

Steps for Building a Successful Online Business – Part 1

As I discussed last time, the first step in building a successful online business is web page optimization and SEO. If you haven’t read that step then go re-read Steps for Building a Successful Online Business – Part 1 now because that is the foundation on which you will build your online business. You can’t skip that step! These next steps will mean nothing without proper web page optimization, and your work will be in vein. You don’t want that to happen. This is your online business we’re talking about.

Okay, so without further delay, let’s get to the next step…

Step Two: Article Marketing

A hand writingThis is perhaps the easiest method to building your online business. Article marketing is the basic idea of writing an article on a particular topic or niche and then submitting that article to article directories. It helps build your brand, and you’re seen as an expert in your field. It doesn’t matter what niche you’re in… article marketing works!

Now before I go any further I need to mention about the overall benefit of article marketing and how it directly relates to building your online business. This is where the SEO factor comes in.

You see, Google rates a website based on how many one way backlinks the website has pointing at it. The more backlinks, the better. This is where article marketing comes into play. In the resource box of your article you have the opportunity to place a link to your website, but not just any link. You want to use an anchor text link that uses the keyword phrase you optimized your website for. See, this is why step one is so important.

Write an article related to the niche of your website. Use your keyword phrase in the anchor text for your link in the resource box. It’s that simple. But… were not done yet. Now you have to get your article out to as many people as you can, building backlinks for your website. Read my article on the proper way to write an article and use the resource box with Article Marketing – Getting the Most Out of Your Marketing Efforts.

You want to submit your article to as many article directories as possible. This will create numerous one way backlinks all pointing to your website. The problem is that this can be quite time consuming, but it’s well worth it. There are also automated software submissions you can use to do this for you. It’s your choice. I will tell you what I do and what has worked for me.

Take a minute to watch my video to see PROOF that article marketing actually works…

I submit my articles to EzineAritcles, perhaps the most trusted and used directory. I also use Article Marketer, which distributes your articles to thousands of directories. They have a free and paid distribution, but I only use the free distribution. I also submit, by hand, to a number of other article directories, which you can find by visiting the link below.

Here is a list of resources to help you in your article marketing effort:

A list of high Page Rank article directories (the higher PR, the better for your website), Article submission software, article writing software and much more.

Everything is all on one page, so be sure to check it out. Here’s to your article marketing efforts…

Be sure to check back as I will discuss the third step in the online business building system.

Oh… and leave me a comment if you found these tips useful. Thanks!

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The WebIf your online business consists of a website promoting products or services, then your business depends upon getting traffic to your site. It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to sell if no one ever finds it. You must continually work to get traffic to your site on a daily basis. I’m going to detail the steps I take to build my online business, and how you can do the same.

Step One: Web Page Optimization

SEO, or search engine optimization is important for your website. Specifically, I’m going to talk about web page optimization. This first step is THE most important step that you can take to build your online business. Your website’s survival depends on it! Skipping this step is futile for you and your business. If you want to succeed, then make sure you do this FIRST.

Make sure you optimize your web pages for the search engines, importantly your homepage. Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science. Just follow the steps below, and you’ll be well on your way.

  • Keyword Research – Web page optimization begins with keyword research. Find and pick keywords that people search for that are relevant to your site. Here’s what I mean by this. If you sell dog toys on your site, then keywords you might choose are “dog toys,” “dog accessories,” etc. The more relevant, the better. These are keywords that people actually search for in the search engines to find your site.
  • Keyword Tools – It helps to know how many times a certain keyword phrase is searched for. Keyword tools can be very helpful for determining the best phrases to optimize your site for. Here’s a good list of keyword tools: Google’s Keyword Tool, Keyword Discovery, SEO Book Keyword Suggestion Tool, and Wordpot. They are all free to use and will give you a pretty good idea on how many people search for a given term. You want a good amount of searches per day for each keyword phrase, at least 200-300 a day. Here’s where it gets tricky. You don’t want much competition for those keywords, either. Once you find a few good keywords, do a search on Google for that phrase in quotes. If you want to rank for online business, then do a search for “online business” including the quotes, and see how many pages are returned. This will give you an idea of how much competition you will be up against.
  • Keyword Placement – Web page optimization is achieved with proper keyword placement. This requires you know a little bit about HTML. Don’t fret, it’s not a big deal. If you don’t know much about HTML you can take a look at this Basic HTML Tag Tutorial. There’s more on HTML on that site, so have a look around and learn something new. Okay, back to web page optimization. Make sure to place your keyword phrase between the <TITLE> and </TITLE> tags of your page. Only put one of your phrases in the title, as Google will give more emphasis on it. If your page has a Header tag, described as <H1> and </H1>, then put it between them as well. If you’re not sure about this, then check the HTML source code and see. If you need an HTML editor, you can grab one for free called Nvu. Also, if you want, create a Header 2 tag, <H2> and </H2>, and put your keyword phrase between them as well. Make sure to use your keyword phrase throughout the content of your page. Sprinkle it here and there, but make sure to use it at the beginning and end of the content. This is very important.

Okay, no it’s not rocket science, and yes, web page optimization is work. Building an online business isn’t easy, but with a little work and effort it can be achieved. Remember, this is the first and most important step to building your online business. If you want a more in-depth look into SEO I suggest you grab a copy of the 3 Steps To Search Engine Success. I have seen this ebook firsthand, so I know the kind of value that it contains. It’s simple and easy to follow. It would be a wise investment for someone that needs to learn how to optimize their site.

In part 2, I will discuss the next step you should take in building your successful online business. Keep in mind that this first step is the foundation for the next steps to come, so DON’T skip this step!

P.S. If you found this useful please leave me a comment :) as you’ll be rewarded with a backlink. It’s what makes SEO work!

The other day I wrote a review of the Plug-In Profit Site and highlighted the key benefits. Today I want to review the bonuses that Plug-In Profit Site members receive and how they can help you start to build your online business.

So let’s get started shall we?

Bonus #1: The 30 Days to Success Guide

30 Days to Success

I talked about this training guide in the PIPS review. It is very powerful when you put the techniques into practice. There is a lot to take in and it’s best to take it slow. You don’t need to rush through it, and it’s not necessary to get everything done within 30 days. That’s impossible, and most of the techniques will be done on a continual basis to help build your business.

Bonus #2: The Plug-In Profit Site Affiliate Program

Plug-In Profit Site

This consists of your sales page that you market and use to build your online business. Learning how to market your sales page will help improve your success with the business. Again, refer to the 30 Days to Success Training Guide.

Bonus #3: The Plug-In Profit Site Advertising Co-op

Co-op Advertising for Plug-In Profit Site

I personally don’t recommend joining the Advertising Co-op. It doesn’t provide a good return, as the monthly fee is $99 to join. There are far better methods you can use like article marketing and blogging to help market your business, and these methods are free. But, I had to mention the Co-op because it is there for members if they want to use it. There are some benefits to joining, but I personally feel they aren’t worth the money that is required to invest.

Bonus #4: 100 Free targeted website visitors through Traffic Swarm

TrafficSwarm

You’re provided some pre-written ads you can use to advertise your sales page. I recommend making your ads unique and maybe creating a squeeze page to build your list using your already written newsletter campaign that you received with your membership.

Bonus #5: A Branded copy of “Dotcomology – The Science of Making Money Online

Dotcomology

This ebook is free to download and contains 325 pages of very useful information on how to make money online, including numerous resources and tools that can be very helpful to build your online business.

The idea is to give this ebook away to as many people as you can. Within it are links that automically point to your PIPS sales page. If someone signs up through your link, you make all the commissions for each program.

It’s not a bad idea to use TrafficSwarm to promote your ebook. You can also put it on your website or blog and make it easy for people to download it.

Bonus #6: 49 Newbie Internet Training Videos

Newbie Internet Training Videos

These videos are literally priceless. Check out the Newbie Training Videos and see what all is included. These are perfect for anyone that wants to learn how to market their online business. Check them out and see the value that you get. There are sample videos included that you can watch right now.

Bonus #7: Access to the Internet Marketing Warriors Site

The Internet Warriors Homepage

The Internet Warriors is the only home based marketing group that has actually helped thousands of people make money on the internet. This is a huge value, and I would recommend taking advantage of this membership so that you can maximize the effectiveness of your online business.

Bonus #8: Adminder Ad Tracking System

Tracking the performance of your ads is crucial to your success. This bonus is probably the best value as it allows you to track every link you have and all signups you receive through those links. There is one drawback that you should be aware of, though. You free account is only good for 90 days. But… a normal trial only lasts 15 days, so as a PIPS member you do get an advantage. Just be sure to upgrade, otherwise your links won’t work anymore, and that could be bad for your business.

Bonus #9: Access to the Warrior Forum

Warrior Forum Homepage

The Warrior Forum is an amazing community of successful and beginner internet marketers and online business owners. Within the Forum is the Plug-In Profit Site support forum. Here is where you get to ask any questions and have them answered by other PIPS members. The support and guidance is phenominal.

Bonus #10: The Web Army Knife

The Web Army Knife

This little tool is awesome! It’s every webmasters dream come true. Within it contains a MiniSite Machine, Website Colorer, Deadline Generator, Magic Word Jumpstarter, Meta Tag Generator, Email Scrambler, Timed Bonus Popup, Affiliate Link Cloaker, Popup Generator, Opt-In Alert Generator, Tell A Friend Generator, Favorites Adder and a Profit Pulling Resources area.

You can obviously see the value that this tool provides, and it’s included with your PIPS membership.

Bonus #11: Over $300.00 In FREE Pay-Per-Click Ads

I’m not sure how much value there is with the pre-chosen search engines. Stone specifically states that it would be wiser to use Google Adwords rather than the search engines he provides the $300 in free clicks for. But nonetheless, you get the free clicks. You may not see any results, though. I haven’t personally used any of the Pay-Per-Click search engines that he provides.

Bonus #12: Money & Power

Money & Power

Money & Power is a rare interview with the founder of the Warrior Forum and Host4Profit – Allen Says. Allen is a marketing genius and this one-of-a-kind interview will give you a glimpse into the mind of a true master.

Bonus #13: Plug-In Profit MEGA Site Software & Service

Plug-In Profit Mega Site

The Plug-In Profit Mega Site creates more profit pulling webpages for your current PIPS website. More products are added so that you can instantly earn commissions on each and every sale that is made through your site. Plus, more conent. The content is a real bonus as this will help your website rank better.

Bonus #14: Confessions of an Affiliate Millionaire

Confessions of an Affiliate Millionaire

This is an interview with who other than the creater of the Plug-In Profit Site, Stone Evans. Read his confessions as he details his strategies and secrets for becoming a successful affiliate on the internet.

Bonus #15: Get Your Website Submitted to Over 880,000 Search Engines & Directories – 100% FREE!

I personally don’t recommend using this bonus, as it’s not necessary to submit your website to 100′s of search engines. That can actually be detrimental to your website. It’s much better to let the search engines naturally find your site. You can do this by getting backlinks to your site from already indexed sites.

Bonus #16: A small list of useful and free tools that Stone uses for his business

Okay… that wraps up the bonuses that are currently offered to Plug-In Profit Site owners. Hopefully you can see the tremendous value that PIPS members receive. The support, training and guidance is priceless when learning how to start and market an online business.

Be sure to check out the Plug-In Profit Site System and see if it’s the right online business for you.

Alright… a guy I know is throwing a blogging contest and giving away some pretty cool prizes. If you want to make money blogging then pay close attention. If you can fill out your email address then you have what it takes to win. Yeah… it’s that easy! Or, just write a review or post about the contest, and you can have a chance at $50. This is super easy, folks!

Here’s the rules… Sign up to his RSS feed (This is mandatory and the easiest way to win). Or, if you want to earn some cash, write a review about his blog. Check it out at Make Money Blogging With Pei Profit and earn some cool prizes and cash. Some prizes include exclusive t-shirts, ebook cover software, some free advertising for your website or a review of your blog. You can do the extra work for a chance at $50. Not a bad deal at all.

If you want some easy cash or cool prizes, and it truly doesn’t get much easier than this, then just go to Make Money Blogging With Pei Profit and check it out for yourself.

Oh… and according to his contest rules you have until November 8 to “Git-R-Done” so don’t delay and sign up now!

Why are you still here? Go check it out now… I’m serious!

Make Money Blogging With Pei Profit

The Plug-In Proft Site (PIPS) is a making money system designed by internet marketer Stone Evans. In his recorded testimony, Stone detailed how he was a restaurant owner working 16 plus hours a day just trying to make ends meet. He spent little time with his family and wanted more freedom in his life. He started looking for a way out; an exit from his job. He started reading a book called “Multiple Streams of Internet Income” by Robert G. Allen.

That book spawned Stone’s own interest into creating a system for himself that would earn him multiple streams of income on the internet. He knew that multiple income streams was the answer, and with time and effort he could deliver himself from the time-consuming job.

He spent what little time his job allowed to work on his making money system. In a few months Stone started making progress, learning the trade and improving his techniques. Eventually Stone was able to quit his job and perfect his system even more. Now he makes over $10,000 a month from home on the internet. He felt that if someone followed his same steps, they could duplicate his results.

The Plug-In Profit Site system was born. Stone realized the need to create a simple and easy to follow, step-by-step system that anyone could understand, even complete beginners to the internet. The start-up cost also had to be minimal. Stone was $20,000 in debt while working at his restaurant, so he didn’t have much money to invest in his new home business.

The only required cost to get started is $24.95 for web hosting through Host4Profit. A domain name also costs $15 for an entire year. Stone chose Host4Profit because they pay you $10 for every referral. That is the only required cost to get started with the PIPS.

Stone wanted a good return on his investment (time and energy put into his online business). He needed to find legitimate companies to work with that had good compensation plans. The companies that form the Plug-In Profit Site include Empowerism, Strong Future International (SFI), Success University, Traffic Swarm, The Internet Warriors and Maximum Paid Surveys.

The first five companies have been the core companies of the system. The sixth company that Stone chooses changes from time to time. I have seen several come and go now. Other companies included the Internet Marketing Center, Leisure Audio Books and Clickbank. All but Success University and Empowerism are free to join, but it is not necessary to join a program if you can’t afford it.

The compensation plans all differ for each company, so when joining one of them, be sure to understand how you will get paid. The idea behind the Plug-In Profit Site is to promote the sales page and get people to sign up under you for each of the companies. But… here is where the system really stands out among other similar online money systems.30 Days to Success Guide

The Plug-In Profit Site includes a “30 Days to Success Training Guide” that explains in simple terms how to market your new business. It gives in detail what has helped Stone acheive success with his making money system and how you can do the same. He also provides advertising resources that has helped him build his business, but most require a fee. They are not necessary to market your business, especially if you’re on a tight budget.

With your Plug-in Profit Site membership you have access to your back office, where you can find your training guide, member bonuses, marketing tools and more. I have seen the training that is provided in the “30 Days to Success Guide” and can assure you that it’s top notch.

It’s easy to understand, and like I said before, designed for complete newbies. That was a benefit for me when I first became a member. I didn’t have a clue about marketing or advertising a website.

The main features that make the Plug-In Profit Site stand out are the customizable website, that is setup for you for FREE, and a pre-written autoresponder series to help you build your own list of subscribers.

When you sign up for the Plug-In Profit Site, Stone sets up your website, within 24 hours. It is ready to start earning you money. However, if you want to change your website like the layout, colors, etc., you can. It is yours; you OWN it. You have full access to every page of your new website. Change it however you want; make it your own; make it unique.PIPS demo site

I highly suggest you do change your website in some way or another. If you don’t then it will look the same as other members. To the right is an example of what the standard look of a Plug-In Profit Site website looks like. Other members have taken advantage of being able to customize their

Customized PIPS sites

site how they want. To the left is an example of other PIPS sites that have been modified, usually completely redesigned.

The PIPS website incorporates an opt-in form for your site visitors to sign up for your newsletter. This is the series of autoresponder messages I mentioned. This is a very powerful tool for you to make good use of. Every prospect that comes to your website and signs up for your newsletter will be introduced to the Plug-In Profit Site system. This helps to make more sales for you automatically.

Stone obviously knows the importance of capturing your visitors’ name and email address, which is why this feature is so important and plays a big role in the system. He sets this up for you as part of your membership. Your newsletter subscribers will receive a 400 day ezine providing tips and tricks that they will thank you for.

There are many more benefits that I could discuss here, but you can take a look for yourself. There are numerious benefits and bonuses to signing up. Anyone looking to start their own internet business would find it easy to get started with the Plug-In Profit Site. Even experienced marketers can benefit as well. Just promote PIPS and add six more streams of income to your bottom line.

I hope you gained some insight on the Plug-In Profit Site with my review. If you would like to know more or sign up and take it for a test drive, visit the Plug-In Profit Site today! Again, the only initial cost is just $24.95 a month. That is a very small investment compared to the value you receive with the Plug-In Profit Site.

Be sure to check back as I will be doing a review of the PIPS Power Group, a group of mentors who are serious and dedicated to helping you succeed with your Plug-In Profit Site business.

The internet revolves around information. You can’t escape it; it’s everywhere! User generated content… blogs, articles, news, etc. People are always looking for information. It’s what makes the internet thrive. No wonder Google likes new, fresh content and rewards those who provide it.

There’s one problem I see constantly with content providers. It has nothing to do with the content itself. The content is sound, for the most part, and is valuable to the majority of people. The problem is that a lot of the content I read doesn’t look professional.

Here’s what I mean by this. You write a great article… one that would benefit others because of your useful knowledge. However, you lacked the effort to read over it before you decided to submit it to article directories. If your article is accepted, it is read by hundreds if not thousands of people.

That’s cool right? Yeah it is, except for the fact that your article has numerous spelling and grammar errors. The people reading your article are appalled by this and click off your article. Has that ever happened to you? Would you even know if it did? Are you aware that your articles have poor grammar and spelling, punctuation, or perhaps the lack of punctuation entirely?

I see it every single day. Not just articles. Website text on home pages, web pages, sales letters and the list goes on. That’s very unprofessional in my opinion, that you couldn’t take a little extra time to proofread what you wrote before you let every one on the net read it.

I understand it’s hard for people to catch their own mistakes. That’s usually the case, actually. It takes practice, practice and more practice to master. No joke! Then you have another scenario. Someone who doesn’t have English as their primary language. Their intentions are good with solid information that would be very useful to anyone who reads it. The problem here is the same.

Software that a lot use to translate what they write does a pretty decent job. But… not good enough. Sometimes ideas get crossed and a sentence ends up saying something different than what it’s suppose to mean. Grammar can be downright horrible. It’s not their fault, though. Or is it?

I feel it’s everyone’s responsibility to present a professional image. If you’re trying to make a name for yourself on the internet and earn others respect, then this should be your top priority. This means proofreading what you write or having someone proofread it for you.

You want others to understand what you’re trying to say. Write in a clear, concise manner without spelling and grammar errors. If this is impossible for you then get someone to proofread it… it’s that simple. You can easily hire someone to do this. There are many freelancers who would be more than happy to help you out. It’s up to you, though, to seek out their help.

Does your online reputation matter to you? It should! You want to make a name for yourself and have people respect you. So… do yourself a favor and make certain you’re presenting a professional image.

The saying has been around since the age of the internet. You know, “the money is in the list.” Every “guru” under the sun speaks those words. If you have a list then you can make thousands by a click of the mouse. Yeah, that might be true, for the GURUS!

They preach this stuff right and left. But let’s be honest here. The money is in the pockets of the people in your list. That’s obvious, right? Here’s the kicker… what if you have an absolute crappy offer you’re sending your list? Well, the money is still in the list, but that’s all the further it’s gonna get.

If you think you can just drum up any old offer, zip it out to your list and watch the money role in, you’re dead wrong. Now there are ways to make a crappy offer look good. You know what I’m talking about. Movie previews?? Yeah, I’ve been a sucker for good-looking previews, but the movie downright sucked!

You don’t want your subscribers thinking the same thing about your offer after they pay you, if they even get that far. You’ll never see them again. Your subscriber only has one concern when it comes to you offering them something. What’s in it for them? How will they benefit by purchasing what it is you’re offering?

You must know your target market, or in this case, your subscribers. How? Well, you could send a survey to see what they’re interested in. Why did they sign up to your list in the first place?

Knowing your subscribers will allow you to know what kind of promotions you can send them. Sometimes it’s just hit and miss. It’s not an exact science by any means. This will allow you to target them better, providing a benefit for them and helping them with a problem. Solving a problem they have is the key here.

Alright… you know your subscribers, or have a pretty good idea of what offers they may be able to benefit from, so now it’s time to find the solution. What product or service will they be able to benefit from the most? Answer that, and you have a winner.

So this goes back to my original question. Is the money really in the list? I’ll let you be the judge of that. Of course, you have to have a list first!

My thoughts… the money is in the promotion. The benefit or solution causes them to spend their money to make their lives easier. Hence, money in your pocket. A thank you for helping them.

A crappy offer sent out only with your best interest in mind? The answer is simple there… no money!

You must keep your subscribers’ best interest in mind. They can tell when you’re only looking out for numero uno. Something to keep in mind.

If you want to be treated like a person and not just a dollar figure then sign up for my free newsletter where I will show you how to make money online.

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