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Afraid To Take A Vacation? Put Your Business On Cruise Control

Nicole Dean — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:10:34 +0000

“I started my business so that I’d have freedom, but I’ve never felt more trapped….”

How to Make Your Own Web Page

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:06:48 +0000

Whether it’s for business or personal use, it seems like everyone has a web page these days. That may be because it’s become so affordable and easy to put a web page together. Web page building is no longer for the “tech geeks”.

Do I Need a Web Designer?

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:06:08 +0000

When business owners decide to take business online, the question always comes up, “Do I need a web designer or can I build my own website?”

A Long-Term Strategy for Securing Affiliate & Joint Venture Details

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:03:55 +0000

If you want star affiliates in your market to join your affiliate and promote your products, you really have to go out and find them. You can certainly promote your affiliate program on your own website and to get people to sign up, but the best results come when you go out and find your own joint venture partners…and it sounds like you already understand that.

Going Beyond Ebooks - Adding Value & Usability to Your Info Product

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:26 +0000

Many people immediately think of ebooks when they hear the words “information product”, but there’s so much more you can do with your information products that will make your products more useful to your customers AND will help you make more money.

The Confidence to Create Your First Information Product

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:59:24 +0000

It’s no secret that information products can be a highly profitable online business. For products like ebooks, mp3 recordings and other digital downloads, the start-up and overhead costs are minimal - allowing for a high profit margin. In addition, the ability to attract affiliates with high commission percentage gives you a great advantage in the online marketplace. But maybe you just don’t think your idea is good enough. Or maybe you don’t think you’re a good enough writer. Enough! You’re a smart cookie with great ideas - and with the right plan, you can make your information product a success.

The Key to Internet Success – Getting to Know You

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:58:05 +0000

I can’t seem to get the song from the “King & I” out of my head as I prepare to write this article

Easy Steps for Creating your First Information Product

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:43:14 +0000

If you’ve been thinking of writing your own information product, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Why Every Smart Marketer Should Have Their Own Information Product

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:42:19 +0000

There are lots of reasons why you should be selling your own information products online. If you sell standard products but don’t have a lot of money to invest in new stock or inventory then Information products allow you to add a new product with little expense.

Information Products – Your Action Plan

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:41:15 +0000

If the thought of writing your first information product is leaving you feeling overwhelmed, here are a few sure fire tips to help you break through and start writing for success.

Local SEO Tips – Don’t Ignore the Gems in Your own Backyard

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:38:37 +0000

If you sell a service or product online you may not want to ignore the potential customers right in your own backyard. There are a number of potential local businesses who may be interested in what you have to offer, and as more and more people are using the internet for local searches you’ll want to make sure your website is optimized to attract these local clients.

Why “Perfect” Optimizing Doesn’t Always Mean More Traffic

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:37:48 +0000

You may already know how to do your keyword research and find the right phrases to target for your site, but did you know that too much of a good thing can actually do more harm than good?

Writing Articles without Having the Over-Zealous Copyright Police Coming After You

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:36:20 +0000

Recently one of my readers wrote to me and asked:

3 Commonly Asked Questions about Affiliate Managemen

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:35:32 +0000

People have all kinds of questions about starting their own affiliate program and it’s always a good idea to be prepared. Starting and managing your own affiliate program isn’t something that can be done on the fly. It takes carefully preparation and planning, but the results are well worth it. Here are 3 commonly asked questions:

Information Sells: How to Use Content to Sell More Products

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:34:30 +0000

Unlike offline, when you run a business on the web, words often speak louder than actions. What your potential customers read is what will ultimately determine if those people make the decision to buy from you.

How Do I Get More Traffic? That’s EASY…with Content!

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:33:25 +0000

We’re frequently asked how people can get more traffic to their website, set themselves apart from their competition, and generate more leads for their business. Of course, there are many things that play a factor in this, but one of the simplest ways to do all of the above is with content.

Want to Make Money from Home Quickly? Offer A Service, But Don’t Let it Take Over Your Life (Part 2)

Alice Seba — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:10:27 +0000

If you’ve ever set up a service-based business or are just starting to develop one based on the advice in Part 1 of this article, you probably know this:

But There Aren’t Enough Article Topics to Reach My Target Market

Alice Seba — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:09:03 +0000

Recently a subscriber asked me about how she could continue to publish articles on her website if there weren’t enough topics to write about. Here’s her question:

Writing Articles without Having the Over-Zealous Copyright Police Coming After You

Alice Seba — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:08:05 +0000

Recently one of my readers wrote to me and asked:

Are You Helping Yourself or Hurting Yourself When You Network

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:46:54 +0000

We all talk about networking. We all seem to know that networking has something to do with meeting enough folks to continue to build our referral network, which in turn will continue to build our businesses.

How To Market On The Internet

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:45:47 +0000

Something very strange happens when folks turn on their computers. People who are normally very polite, forget their manners. People who always make sure to mind all their P’s & Q’s suddenly don’t realize there are rules on the internet too. For some reason many folks when they turn on their computer, they shut off their common sense.

Networking with MySpace

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:44:46 +0000

If you are not using MySpace as a means of networking, you are missing a huge opportunity.

Respecting The Email Addresses Given To You

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:07:49 +0000

Most everyone who owns a website wants to capture the email addresses of those who visit their sites. There are several ways to accomplish this “capturing”. One way is to offer a newsletter. When you offer free information on an ongoing basis, folks who are interested in the topic you are writing about will subscribe. I believe this is actually the best way to capture email addresses.

Strategies For Article Marketing

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:42:50 +0000

You’ve read all the articles telling you that you should write articles, but there are hundreds of article databases out there. How do you decide where to submit your articles? I have a couple of strategies that bring me results.

Choosing Titles For Your Articles

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:42:23 +0000

Very often when I search the web for information, I’m taken to articles that have been written about the very topic I am looking for. I just can’t say enough how important a well written article is to your marketing strategy online.