Why Do You Want 5000 On Your List?
Posted on July 29th, 2010 by Carrie Wilkerson
All month we have been discussing ways to promote and be seen. Have you put any of the tips into action?
Remember, a simple website or web page is great but not the only way to build your list. The most important method of creating or building your list is to build a relationship. All too often you will notice the many who join the various social networks to simply post their products or their website information. Of course that is essential but most importantly is the relationship that is established first. Many will speak of a person and you will then have some knowledge. Let me explain. [Read more →]
The last post we discussed how to create the buzz, but of course that is impossible if they can’t see you! So my question to you is this –> Can they see you?
Remember how I mentioned that a simple website is not enough. Oh yes, it’s a start but that’s not merely enough. Let’s look at how companies advertise on television and radio for that matter. What do they do to be seen? Well, not merely seen but remembered? If you watch television, listen to the radio or spend your time online, you will notice many of the logos or jingles that remind us of particular companies. [Read more →]
You hear about it online as well as offline, but how does it start? How do you go about creating a buzz? Creating this so-called buzz is essential in any business. Let’s face it hanging a shingle or developing a website will not instantly create traffic for you. So how do you go about creating the BUZZ?
Whether you are offline or online, some of the same principles will apply. Unfortunately not many businesses are including their information in the yellow pages or ads in your printed newspapers {remember those?}. Those items seem to be a thing of the past although still available if you look hard enough. [Read more →]
This is a question that I seem to be asking a lot lately. To whom, you might ask? To the many that are venturing online or perhaps have been online with their businesses but have yet to do anything. When asked their response is a bit muffled but the end result is that they are waiting for perfection. Ahem, perfection?
If we all waited for perfection, we would never get started! Many will say, ‘but my site’s not quite finished’ or ‘I don’t have enough content’ or ‘I need a bit more time or experience’ or ‘My video isn’t quite right’ and ‘_____________’ you can fill in the blank. To them I say, get up and do it! [Read more →]
As an entrepreneur we must learn to get out of our comfort zone. For some that is a difficult quest and many will never truly succeed. However, for those with a true passion, it is a MUST! Being in your comfort zone is something everyone enjoys, me included. But, how can we ever get anything accomplished that way? In the past articles I mentioned that folks are not necessarily looking for you, so what must you do? You must work at being found or make yourself available to those that thought they never needed you. Yes, some folks don’t think they need you so it is up to you to show them and tell them why they do need you.
Having a website is great and the first step. Adding videos is essential as well. Get out of your comfort zone and step in front of the camera. Most importantly get out from behind your desk and share your story. [Read more →]
Today we continue on sharing ways to promote your site, product or services. In the last post we shared how you must make yourself be seen, and not wait for others to find you. This may be difficult for you to grasp but in today’s society we must find unique ways to connect with our audience. As previously mentioned, a blog or website is the first step but not the only step. You can certainly connect with your audience in that medium but many more individuals want more.
Some of us can digest material in the written form, but many more are enticed by visual forms. [Read more →]
Does your target market or audience know you exist? What are you doing to reach out to your market? With today’s technology we must take advantage of every avenue available to us. Having a blog or website is perfect but not if your audience doesn’t know about it?
Let’s talk about publicizing or promoting your information. If you have a blog or website, that is the perfect avenue to share your knowledge. That is the first step. The next would be to market your blog or website and that’s where technology comes into play. We are all a part of some type of social networking platform. [Read more →]
In my last post – Take Your Brain to The Bank I mentioned how you can share information that you already know and build your business around that concept. Still unsure? Let me explain.
Quite often we will have knowledge that may be second nature to us but foreign to someone else. We may be a whiz at website creation, writing, or even a particular craft. Others may be interested but are at a loss on where to start. This is where you come in with the information that is natural to you. You can actually build a business if you so desire on the information you already know. This is what is meant by informational marketing. [Read more →]
Take your brain to the bank? You’ve probably heard me say this on more than one occasion but had no idea what I meant well, let me explain. In the internet marketing world or in the business world as a whole we as entrepreneurs search for ways to build our business or perhaps start a business. Many will research to discover the latest trends and morph with the trends. Some however like me, will use the knowledge that we have to build our business. Still confused? Let me explain. Instead of trying to learn something new to keep up with the latest trends, why not use the knowledge you already have to build a business? Not only will it be easier but it will be noticed by the public. For instance, if you have knowledge in the exercise field and can share that knowledge in the form of print, audios or videos that is taking your brain to the bank. [Read more →]
