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Branding Tips For Internet Marketing

2009-07-14T10:18:00.000-07:00

One key to creating a successful business online is to brand yourself or your business. This post offers a few branding tips for Internet Marketing.

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It makes no difference whether you manage a large online company or you are developing your own one-person home based web biz, branding can be a huge factor in determining the speed and degree of your success.

Branding is the process of getting your name or your business out to your prospective customers in ways that consistently influence how they feel about your products or services. In other words, when they see your emails, ads, articles or website, the image they get of you and the quality of your service is immediately positive.

The most successful branding takes it a step further. Not only do your targeted customers get a positive feeling when they see your marketing materials, but they also remember you as a possible supplier when seeking the kinds of products or services that you provide.

A good thing to remember with branding is that people still like to deal with people. You see it often on television where a store owner or business operator appears in advertisements and extends to the viewer a personal invitation to visit his or her business.

Here is a case in point: a couple of years ago, I began seeing a TV ad for a certain household alarm system. What caught my attention was the owner's presence in the ad. Actually, what really caught my attention was the fact that he was stiff, nervous and robot-like in his presentation.

However, I was impressed that he overcame his discomfort to personally present a very important message of home security. Every time that ad came on, I stopped what I was doing to watch and listen.

Well, guess what? His commitment to his business, his industry and his customers was such that through the year, each time the company created and broadcast a new ad, the owner's presentation improved. He worked hard at developing his presentation skills for each new ad.

Now, everything about his manner is relaxed and comfortable; he comes across as friendly, personal and sincerely concerned for your home safety. I like the guy! I remember him, the name of his company and even the company's ad jingle.

That is branding.

You can, and should, apply the concept to your home based web biz. Here are some branding tips for Internet Marketing:

1. Write, or have written, a report of useful information related to your industry or niche and of particular interest to your prospective customers; information that is focused, helpful and effective. Make it simple to read and easy to follow. Offer it free to your prospects and encourage them to give it away to others. This is a form of viral marketing which can be extremely powerful.

2. Promote the report in online discussion forums and social networking sites; include it in your profiles and signature files. That is all that some marketers promote in their profiles and signatures; they don't promote their website or blog. The idea is to focus on getting the report out to as many people as possible.

3. Use an autoresponder to deliver the report so you can collect names and email addresses for future follow-up. This provides you with ongoing opportunities to reinforce your branding efforts.

And give people permission to give your autoresponder email address to friends and associates; provide it in the report.

4. Make the report available to visitors on your website and blog. Place the sign-up form at the top of the page where everybody will see it. Include your photo to strengthen the personal aspect of the branding process.

5. For consistency of recognition, wherever you post your photo on the Internet, use the same picture.

The ultimate key to successful branding is getting your name and your picture out as many ways and as many places as possible. Work at developing a positive image, instant recognition and a brand that people will remember when they are in the market for what you have to offer.

Use these branding tips for Internet Marketing and you will move your business in the right direction.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Marketing Mentors Make Life Simpler

2009-07-13T10:08:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest keys to success in life and in business is to learn from proven achievers because marketing mentors make life simpler.

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There is a continuing upward trend towards Internet Marketing. It isn't just economic conditions that drive people to want to start their own home based web biz. Many are simply looking for a change, or a way to learn or apply new skills, or ways to earn a few extra dollars each month without working themselves silly.

While the Internet Marketing business offers a tremendous amount of income potential, many aspiring home based business entrepreneurs are finding that it involves education, training, practice and determination just like any other form of business start-up.

Some people have the skill and determination to do whatever it takes to succeed. Others get frustrated and either quit or try to put the blame for their lack of achievement onto the company or product or service they are trying to promote.

The one thing that can help ALL entrepreneurs accelerate their progress is marketing mentorship, learning from the experienced, because as has already been stated, marketing mentors make life simpler.

Marketing mentorship is like the difference between travelling a straight line from Point A to Point B with a guide, or trying to navigate over a rocky mountain ridge completely on your own. The guide knows the shortest route and which obstacles to avoid or how best to get around them. On your own, you could spend years attempting to blaze a trail.

Home based web biz enthusiasts have many choices for mentorship online. One such choice is the Niche Power Group, a membership group that provides experienced, committed and accessible mentors, marketing resources and access to a peer group of members who are equally committed and focused on Internet Marketing success.

More information about the Niche Power Group can be found in this web biz review:
Niche Power Group Review

There may be some aspiring entrepreneurs who prefer to go it alone, learn entirely from their own experiences, make their own mistakes, challenge the "mountain ridges" with no help or guidance from others. That is their choice.

However, for those who want to speed up the process and reduce the stress of building a successful home based business online, the choice is clear: Marketing mentors make life simpler!

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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The Perfect Home Based Business Opportunity

2009-07-12T09:57:00.001-07:00

Everybody has their own preferences, their top choice work from home opportunity, but what is YOUR idea of the perfect home based business opportunity?

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Regardless of what enthusiasts and promoters say about their own opportunities, your perfect home based business opportunity will likely have to be something you are personally interested in. If you hope to succeed in a home based web biz, you need to be comfortable with your choice.

Years ago, back in the 70s and 80s when I first started looking into home business ideas, I got a hint of the type of product and service I would want to promote and sell. I didn't realize, back then, that it would develop into a marketing niche that would eventually become available to home based enthusiasts as a business opportunity. At that time, I looked at it simply as a training resource that would help me develop into a better person and a better marketer.

I am referring to personal develop products and the entire personal development industry. This now includes written material, audios, videos, Internet technology, seminars, webinars, workshops and more.

Personal Development topics cover anything and everything imaginable:

- Sales, Sales Strategies and Sales Management
- Life Balance
- Goal Achievement
- Psychology of Wealth
- Parenting
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Investing
- Real Estate
- Starting a Business
- Public Speaking
- Entrepreneurialism ...

... and this is just the SHORT list!

In the beginning, the personal development industry focused largely on qualities of character, like Positive Thinking, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Persistence, Attitude and so on. Since then, it has expanded to include training and education in every possible area of human existence.

Never suspecting it would one day become available as a home based business opportunity, I immersed myself in the personal development products of the day and still refer to books, audios and videos I have purchased over the years.

As a home based freelance writer I have used or referred to a variety of personal development themes and authors in my articles and blogs on numerous occasions.

And now, having discovered what is for me the perfect home based business opportunity, I am applying my interest and enthusiasm for personal development to the benefit of others. At least, I am making them aware of the availability of the opportunity and inviting them to check it out to see if it fits with their needs and interests.

The opportunity I am referring to is iLearningGlobal with Brian Tracy, but I'm not going to write much about it here. Instead, I'll recommend that you click a couple of links for more information:

- First, look for this article currently on my StarrBizz.com home page: Personal Development: Your Best Choice Home Business

- Second, read this previous blog post that tells about a recently new iLearningGlobal business presentation: iLearning Global Presentation

Here are three good reasons why I consider this to be my perfect home business opportunity:

1) iLearningGlobal products build my character, my knowledge and my skills. (Applied knowledge is power.)

2) iLearningGlobal products help other people do the same. (It is my joy to see other people develop and achieve!)

3) iLearningGlobal pays me to help other people! How great is that? Getting paid for something you enjoy doing and already do?

What is YOUR idea of the perfect home based business opportunity?

What I like best about the personal development business is that it completely fulfills that old adage that says, "Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime."

If your perfect home business fills your needs, builds your qualities and helps others do the same, then I say you are on the right track to personal achievement and great success!

If you see the benefit and potential in the personal development industry as a perfect home based business opportunity, what are you waiting for? Click the two links mentioned up above for more information and insight, then join my iLG Team as we work at improving lives, one person at a time.

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Increase Website Traffic With The Power Of Suggestion

2009-07-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

Suggestive selling is nothing new, but some home based Internet business marketers may not know how to increase website traffic with the power of suggestion.

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Many years ago... many, many years ago... I got my start in the business world as a management trainee in the restaurant business. Yes, I started as a dishwasher in high school, then worked my way into a cooking position and eventually into management.

I learned many valuable lessons in those formative years: customer service, quality control, resource management, staff relations, not to mention scheduling, goal setting, focus, determination, perseverance...

One element of the restaurant business that really stood out to me was the emphasis my trainers and mentors placed on Suggestive Selling: customers respond well to the power of suggestion. And this principle applies to every industry.

In the restaurant business, here is the best example of suggestive selling and the power of suggestion that I can think of. See if you recognize it:

The server asks, "Would you like fries with that?" or "Would you like that supersized?"

That's it. The server or seller (in any industry) simply plants the seed of suggestion into the mind of the customer and leaves it there to germinate. In many cases, the customer responds favourably.

Sales trainers through the ages tell us that if you don't ask for the sale, you may not get the sale. So ask.

The other thing is, the customer can't make a decision if he or she doesn't know what the options are. It stands to reason, then, that in order to do their job effectively the seller or server has to "suggest" the options to help the customer make a decision.

Years ago, in the restaurant business, we trained our servers to "suggestive sell" dessert at the end of the meal. They didn't just ask if the customer wanted dessert. They actually presented each and every customer with a tray of various types of desserts and asked which one they wanted. The customer clearly knew that the cost of the dessert was extra. Even so, presented with the options, the majority of the customers couldn't resist taking one. That is the power of suggestion.

How to Increase Website Traffic

Now, let's bring this concept into the 21st Century; the present day, as it relates to Internet Marketing and how to increase website traffic with the power of suggestion.

Here are several "suggestive" phrases that you can post on your website that will help increase your web traffic. This info is taken from the StarrBizz.com Home Internet Business Tips Newsletter available free to subscribers. It's not new information; you may have seen some of it elsewhere on the Internet:

1. "Bookmark This Website Now": Actually tell your website visitors to bookmark your site. Their bookmark will act as a reminder to return. And if you also suggest a reason to bookmark and return, such as "new content added regularly," this will strengthen the power of the suggestion.

2. "Subscribe to Our Free Ezine": Point your visitors to your sign-up link and tell them to sign up. Not only will this help you build your list, but each time they read an edition they will be reminded to return to your website.

3. "Sign Our Guestbook": Ask visitors to sign your guestbook. The power of suggestion will produce more responses than just placing a guestbook link on your homepage. The feedback they leave will help you improve your site to attract more visitors. Here is a source to get a free guestbook for your website: Bravenet, Free Guestbook

4. "Use Our Free Content": Consider the exposure you can get by letting other marketers post your articles on their sites or in their ezines. Be sure to ask them to include your resource box with any content they use.

5. "Refer Our Website to a Friend": Ask your visitors to refer your website to others. They may know someone who would benefit from visiting your site.

6. "Fill Out Our Online Survey": Again, don't just post the survey link, ASK your visitors to fill it out. Many people see the survey and think it's a good idea, but some need that extra prompting to actually do it. Surveys can be an excellent way to get valuable feedback to help you improve your site.

Suggestive selling can be powerfully effective in both generating sales and in motivating visitors to do something you would like them to do, such as the things listed above and more.

Providing a list of links to these features on your website is one thing. Taking it to the next level by asking or telling your visitors what to do is much more effective because it plants the seed of action in their mind.

Now that you have more insight into how to increase website traffic with the power of suggestion, take some action. Select a couple of the suggestions from the list and apply them on YOUR website! Oh, and one more thing: would you like fries with that?

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Ezine Advertising

2009-07-10T14:41:00.000-07:00

Whether you pay for it or find free sources, ezine advertising can be an effective way to promote your Internet business and get your offers distributed far and wide in a timely manner.

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Just like any consumer, web biz enthusiasts are cautious with their money and want to know they will receive fair value when they spend it.

When it comes to advertising on the Internet, marketers want the biggest bang for their buck. One way to achieve this is to advertise in online ezines - electronic magazines or newsletters - because these publications typically reach targeted audiences and the ads are not expensive.

Like many newbies to the world of home based web biz marketing, I struggled to find dependable sources for advertising on the Net. My budget was limited and I could not afford to advertise in any of the big, well known online publications. Then I was introduced to a handy directory of ezines and found a fast and economical way to reach targeted prospects.

This directory includes more than 150 ezines with a combined subscriber base of well over two million readers. Advertise to these prospects to build your mailing list, sell your products or services, or sign up new affiliates into your marketing programs. Ads start at just $15.

The main advantage of this service, aside from the low cost, is the time-saving convenience. Ordering is easy and once you provide your details, the ad submission process is completely automated and taken care of for you.

Another advantage is that you can choose to send your ad(s) to five different subscriber groups. Choose one group, several groups or all of the groups.

Now, here's a bit of personal insight about advertising. A number of years ago I used to sell advertising in print publications. Being involved in the industry, I knew that the best kind of advertising was consistent, steady repeat advertising - no matter what the media, whether print, radio, television or Internet.

All too often, I heard customers complaining that they ran their ad once and didn't get the response they were hoping for. On the other hand, advertisers who budgeted for several ad runs in a row were much happier with the overall results. And if you look at the Big Dogs in any industry, they don't run ads; they conduct advertising campaigns. They spend big money keeping their names in front of their targeted audiences continuously.

Small home based web biz marketers don't have that kind of budget. However, if you listen to Internet Marketing mentors, they tell you that testing, testing, testing is the order of the day for any kind of advertising, marketing and promotion you do. In other words, you need to run ads several times to test the results; you need to test your ads in a variety of publications; and you need to test variations of the ad to find out what people respond to the best.

The process is not necessarily quick, but if you want to develop a successful business, it is important.

As I mentioned earlier, you can choose to pay for advertizing or you can spend time seeking sources of free ads, which are definitely out there. You can also engage in blogging and social networking, however it is also recommended that you use all the marketing methods at your disposal and ezine advertising is one of them.

Take a look at this directory of ezines and consider the benefits it has to offer. Save yourself some time and effort by taking advantage of the great ezine advertising rates available. If you can, budget ahead for several monthly ad insertions.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Blogger vs. WordPress: Which is Best?

2009-07-09T10:30:00.000-07:00

Active web biz marketers are well aware of these two main services for free blog hosting, but when considering Blogger vs. WordPress, which is best?

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Ultimately, the answer to that question comes down to your individual needs and preferences. Each of these two popular blogging platforms offers particular benefits and features, and each can serve your blogging needs quite effectively.

In fact, many of my web biz marketing friends and associates host blogs on both services in order to take advantage of the best of both worlds. Over the past week or so several of us have been discussing this topic in the Entrepreneur Forums at EvanCarmichael.com. Guests are welcome to browse the topic at Poll: Blogger or WordPress Blog?

At present, I use the Blogger.com service because it was recommended when I first started blogging and it is what I am accustomed to. The service is free and you can either move the hosting to your own server, as I have done, or you can leave the hosting with Blogger.com.

One advantage of hosting it on your own website is that it gives you more freedom in what you choose to post in your blog articles and on your blog template page. If you leave your blog hosting with Blogger.com, you must be careful to obey their Terms of Service (TOS) or risk having your Blogger account closed without warning. The same holds true for the WordPress.com service.

Now, back to the question of Blogger vs. WordPress, which is better? Here are a few comments from the discussion in the Entrepreneur Forums topic thread:

Alan Mater said: "WordPress is simply way ahead of the game. I'll admit it's more complicated than Blogger, but it's worth it. When I started my new niche site, I used WordPress. Had it up and running in about a minute or less thanks to Fantastico."

Alan lists some of the WordPress advantages as being the ease of use and customization, plugins readily available, SEO benefits and "do follow" capability.

David Hurley said: "I use both. I love how easy it is to set up a Blogger blog, and I like its close relationship to Google. I'm setting up a new site now with what will be a fairly stable html site and Blogger blog which will serve as the main article directory and the dynamic part of the whole site. I would recommend Blogger to newbies simply because it is so quick and easy to set up."

Tanny Lahav said: "I own one WordPress blog and several Blogger blogs. Both services have their advantages and disadvantages. I love working with both of them. I recommend both, depending on your needs and abilities to learn new stuff."

Tim Stokes said: "When I joined the PPG (PIPS Power Group) last year and found out how important blogging was, I had the free WordPress blog installed for me and I haven't looked back since. I absolutely love it."

Michelle Jayes said: "Like Tim, I got the free WordPress blog installed for me and must admit that I love it."

Trent Brownrigg said: "They both have advantages and disadvantages. Blogger is easier to get set up and I think it is better if you are building niche blogs, or a blog just for the purpose of posting content to rank in the search engines. I think WordPress is better for flagship blogs and other blogs that you want to look good and have a lot of functionality."

These are just a few highlights from the Poll: Blogger or WordPress Blog? forum topic at EvanCarmichael.com. Visit the forum for more comments and insight. Feel welcome to participate in the discussion: the more the merrier!

And if you still find yourself asking the question, "Blogger vs. WordPress, which is better?" the best thing to do is first, visit several blogs being hosted on each platform to get a sense of their look and feel; and second, visit the Blogger.com and WordPress.com sites to review each of their benefits and features. From there, all I can say is, Happy Blogging!

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Brian Tracy Wants You ...

2009-07-08T14:40:00.000-07:00

Brian Tracy wants you ... to achieve, to succeed, to enjoy a more fulfilling life, to be more productive in your business, to be an inspirational leader in your home, in your work, in your community. Let Brian begin coaching YOU today.

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For many years, recognized and acclaimed success coach Brian Tracy has been guiding people from all walks of life to greater personal success and achievement.

Early in his career Brian recognized the need for high quality instructional materials and resources that would be easily accessible to anybody interested in personal development, but who could not attend one of his training programs in person. As a result, he began developing a library of instructional aids that would grow to encompass nearly every aspect of human existence, from personal to family to relationships, business and beyond.

I have been enjoying the benefits of Brian's programs for many years and have written about it in previous Web Bizz Blog posts. One of my favourite audio programs is The Universal Laws of Success and Achievement. I invite you to read my earlier blog post highlighting this comprehensive program:

* Universal Laws of Success and Achievement

That blog post gives some general information about the program. Today, I will list the topics that the program covers.

Where Do You Fit In?

Read through this list and see in which areas you, personally, would like to experience some improvement. Keep in mind that when you go through the actual audio program, it is like Brian is right there with you, bringing his words and wisdom to life and encouraging you to become the best you can be in whichever area of your life you happen to be focusing on.

Laws of Success: Cause and Effect; Belief; Value; Motivation; The ABC formula of human motivation and action; Habit; Attraction; Optimism; Change.

Laws of Achievement: Definition of Success; Goals; Responsibility; Service; Creativity; Persistence and Flexibility.

Laws of Happiness: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; Seven ingredients for happiness; Stretching your limits.

Laws of Love and Relationships: "Since good communication is essential to good relationships, bear in mind that men and women communicate differently."

Laws of Economics: Law of Ambition; Law of Minimum Effort.

Laws of Negotiating: Nierenberg's Law; Covey's Law; Cohen's Law; Dawson's Law; Five keys to business success.

Laws of Money: Law of Abundance; Law of Accelerating Acceleration.

Laws of Wealth Creation: Importance of role models; Desire; Purpose; Persistence.

Laws of Selling: Ambition; Persuasion; Positioning; Preparation.

Laws of Business: Law of Purpose; Creating and keeping customers.

Laws of Luck: "Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity."

Laws of Self-Fulfillment: Your most important job; Law of Self-Development; Law of Excellence; Being master of your own destiny.

As mentioned, The Universal Laws of Success and Achievement audio program is one of my favourite Brian Tracy programs. I listen to the audios and refer to written material that accompanied the program. Brian offers insight, wisdom and recommendations that can be applied to every aspect of life.

As a dedicated lifelong learner and one who places great value in continued personal development, I wholeheartedly recommend any of Brian's training resources and coaching materials. However, being most familiar with The Universal Laws of Success and Achievement, this is one that I recommend you be absolutely certain to add to YOUR library.

If you've ever listened to Brian Tracy, you know he is sincere when he says he wants to help people become the best they can be. This is your chance to invite him into your home today. Remember this: Brian Tracy wants you ... to achieve and succeed!

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Top 10 Words Used in Email Subject Lines

2009-07-07T13:37:00.000-07:00

MailerMailer.com has just released its ninth bi-annual Email Marketing Metrics Report highlighting the latest trends in email marketing. Included: The Top 10 words used in email subject lines.

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MailerMailer is a do-it-yourself email list management provider located in Rockville, D.C.

In addition to revealing the Top 10 most popular terms used in email subject lines, MailerMailer's bi-annual Email Marketing Metrics Report "also provides instructional material for designing mobile-friendly emails (because) with more people viewing email on Blackberrys, iPhones and other hand-held devices, there is an increasing need for marketers to pay attention to (that) segment of their target audience."

Available to the public, the 38-page report summarizes the data of over 300 million messages sent in the second half of 2008. Included in the report are charts, tips and data providing businesses and marketers with "information to help them adjust their email marketing strategy to cater to their audience's changing needs."

The reason I am highlighting this report in my Web Bizz Blog is because first, I believe the information is highly relative to my readers who are primarily home based web biz and Internet marketers. Second, because the Top 10 list of words used caught my eye and quite frankly, I am surprised at some of them.

However, since the report covers recent performance data from 21 different industries, I will have to accept the statistical results.

You can click the link to download a copy of the report yourself, but here are the Top 10 words used in email subject lines along with the MailerMailer word cloud depicting their popularity relative to a number of other close contenders:

1. news
2. party
3. newsletter
4. free
5. night
6. sale
7. com
8. update
9. holiday
10. week

(NOTE: The above graphic is active in real time, meaning that it is linked to the MailerMailer system and MailerMailer will update the popularity of the words regularily. After the graphic is posted here on July 7, 2009, the words in the cloud may not always correspond with the words listed above the graphic.)

The report is well worth looking into. Among other things, it notes that emails are being opened sooner, email deliverability keeps increasing, religious/spiritual emails get the highest open and click rates compared to other industries, and more.

Report: Email Marketing Metrics Report

Press Release: MailerMailer.com Press Release

As marketers, we know how quickly things change and how important it is to keep up with the times. I present to you the Email Marketing Metrics Report from MailerMailer along with the Top 10 words used in email subject lines because together, they can give you a true advantage over your less-informed competition.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Website Visitors Seek Quality Content

2009-07-06T11:19:00.000-07:00

Getting visitors to your website is a tough business. Getting them to return can be tougher unless you start off on the right foot. The thing is, website visitors seek quality content.

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The object for most home based web biz enthusiasts is to sell stuff on the Internet. To do this, you need to set up an attractive website and drive visitors to it. There are numerous ways to drive traffic. A few examples: blogging, social networking, online marketing forums, article marketing, advertising, viral marketing via ebooks, e-courses, newsletters and other informational or instructional materials.

However, driving traffic to a website is not the ultimate answer. There are only so many potential customers and once they pass through your web space, then what? An Internet Marketer needs to place a great deal of emphasis on getting the same visitors back again.

The best way to get visitors back again is by giving them a good reason to return. Think about this: what did they come to your website for in the first place?

Information! They came looking for information, in some format, that you promised them. It might have been in the form of an advertisement for a product or service, or a program review, an article, a solution to a problem they have.

Whether or not they will remember your website and ever return again will depend on two key factors:

1) Did you live up to your promise? Did you deliver the goods, whatever it was that they came looking for? If you did and they left happy, chances are they might return again.

2) Content! Website visitors seek quality content. Something got them to your website, but in order to motivate them to return, your site has to demonstrate some degree of promise that they will receive additional benefit on each return. Fail to do this and they will likely not make the effort to come back.

On the positive side, the more effectively you do this, the more likely they will return. And if you do your job well, they might even tell others to check out your website.

Despite what some contemporary marketers try to tell you, the old cliche that "Content is King" still holds true. You can design the fanciest website, but what attracts people and what they remember best is the value you give them, and more often than not, that value comes in the form of content.

When using content to encourage visitors to return again and again, there are two important elements to keep in mind:

1) The best content is rich content. That is, informative, insightful, authoritative content that is focused on your niche or theme or whatever pitch you use to attract visitors.

2) Content must be updated regularly; it must be fresh. The more often you can add new, beneficial content, the better. Even loyal visitors will tire of going to a site that seldom exhibits any change.

In my opinion, web biz marketers should look beyond the simple act of just attracting traffic to their sites. Their plans should include the next step in the process: how to motivate and encourage visitors to return. Content rich information is the key because when all is said and done, website visitors seek quality content.

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Twitter Unveils New Pages

2009-07-05T21:41:00.000-07:00

One of today's most popular social networking sites has just introduced some new design upgrades as Twitter unveils new pages when you click the Following and Followers links.

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Log in to your Twitter account, click on Following or Followers, and you will discover some new features and options.

On your Following page, you can now choose to see an Expanded view or a List view.

In List view, you see the member's avatar picture in miniature plus their Twitter ID and their name.

In Expanded view, you see their full-size avatar pic, their Twitter ID, their name, where they are located and their most recent Twitter post.

In either view, there is an icon beside each member that produces a drop-down menu letting you choose to send an @message, Unfollow, or Block.

The Followers page has the Expanded or List view options, a "Follow" icon, and the drop-down menu offers these choices: @message, Direct Message, Follow, Block.

Also on the Followers page, you will see a check mark beside other members who you are reciprocally following.

By the way, these new page features are available on any member profile you visit.

More details are available in the official Twitter blog. Look for the June 30, 2009, blog post.

It's nice to see these upgrades, but personally, I don't expect them to improve my Twitter experience. Still, human nature is a fickle thing and as resistant as many of us are to change, we also respond well to new things because we have a tendency to get bored with things that remain the same for too long.

Check out the changes for yourself as Twitter unveils new pages and other design upgrades.

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How To Sell Stuff Online

2009-07-04T13:47:00.000-07:00

If you've got stuff sitting around that you want to get rid of, here's how to sell stuff online today and get into the home based Internet Marketing business immediately!

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Just a few short years ago you had to be a pretty big operation to effectively sell things online. Now, thanks to advances in technology, anybody anywhere can sell anything online right from the comfort of their own home. Look around the Internet and you're sure to find a number of companies and services that will help you advertise and sell your stuff online for cash.

What kind of "stuff" can be sold online? Well, to answer that question, look no further than your own closet or attic or basement or garage. Get pen and paper and jot down a few notes. What have you got to sell?

Do you have:

- clothing
- books
- collectibles
- arts and crafts
- electronics
- jewelry
- magazines
- movies, music and games
- tools
- toys
- kids and baby items
- miscellaneous items not listed above

Remember, whatever you have that you no longer want or need, someone somewhere will want it. You can use the power and reach of the Internet to find them and clear the clutter from your closets.

Here is a company that has a long, successful history of selling things online and now they are helping people around the world sell THEIR stuff online:

TripleClicks

In addition to making it quick and simple for you to sell your stuff online, TripleClicks also offers such features as a money-saving Deal-of-the-Day, bargains galore on thousands of items, and even an opportunity to earn commissions on sales made by other people you refer to the service.

The best advice I can give right now is to check it out for yourself:

- Previous Blog Post: Sell Your Stuff Online

- TripleClicks, Quick, Simple, Easy: TripleClicks.com

- Free Listing: TripleClicks, Free Listing

So once again, if you've got stuff to sell and you want to earn some extra cash, be sure to take a look at TripleClicks and find out How to Sell Stuff Online ... today!

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Power of the Master Mind

2009-07-03T19:50:00.000-07:00

The book, Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill, is a treasure trove of inspiration. Chapter 10, Power of the Master Mind, offers some particular wisdom for entrepreneurs.

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Seven decades after it was first written, Think and Grow Rich remains a highly influential guide for personal development. References to this amazing book often appear in posts in the various online business and marketing forums I participate in regularly.

Most everybody has heard of the book. Most everybody who has read it, loves it.

I was thinking about the power of the master mind lately, how it can benefit an entrepreneur to partner with other likeminded individuals, either in business, directly, or simply to brainstorm ideas or offer feedback to each other. Of course, recalling the chapter in Napoleon Hill's book covering the subject of the master mind, I had to grab my dog-eared copy and check it out once again!

In this chapter, Hill explains that "power" is required for personal achievement and the accumulation of money. Power, he says, is "organized and applied knowledge" and there are three particular sources of knowledge:

- Creative Imagination
- Accumulated Experience
- Experiment and Research

The bigger the project or the grander the plans, the more "power" is required to bring them to pass and, therefore, the more "knowledge" is needed. At some point, an entrepreneur needs a boost with this and that's where the "power" of the master mind comes in.

Hill relates the stories of two successful and famous businessmen of his day who benefited from the application of the master mind principle.

First, Andrew Carnegie, the person who inspired him to research and write the book.

Carnegie's master mind group consisted of a paid staff of about 50 men, each contributing ideas and knowledge to advance Carnegie's business interests. "He attributed his entire fortune to the power he accumulated through this master mind," says Hill.

Henry Ford was another businessperson who applied the master mind principle successfully. Once he befriended Thomas A. Edison, notes Hill, Ford began to make rapid strides in his business. Outstanding achievements continued when he formed the acquaintances of Harvey Firestone, John Burroughs and Luther Burbank.

Today, it may not be as easy to form master mind alliances with people of obvious great talent. A person may first have to prove their own value in order to win the attention and approval of others.

However, the 21st Century entrepreneur does have a few promising avenues to consider:

1) Seek like-minded individuals - entrepreneurs with similar goals and aspirations; develop relationships of mutual respect and support with them ... and watch for the cream to rise to the top! The best places to find such individuals are in online business and marketing forums and social networking sites.
I recommend:
- Entrepreneur Forums

- ConquerYourNiche Forum.

2) Seek personal mentorship from experienced marketers. There are a number of online membership organizations that offer this form of mentorship and marketing support.
I recommend: Niche Power Group

3) Seek advanced training from recognized business leaders, coaches and trainers. Again, there are a number of online organizations that provide this service.
I recommend: iLearningGlobal

Napoleon Hill said, "Success comes to those who become success conscious."

When you focus your thoughts on the successful achievement of worthy goals and you do so with a definiteness of purpose, persistence and a burning desire, your goals will surely be realized. The Power of the Master Mind can accelerate the process.

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3 Steps to Web Biz Success

2009-07-02T09:25:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I wrote about Speed vs. Stamina. Today, here is a true story offering seeds of inspiration to apply to your home based Internet business. Here are your 3 steps to web biz success.

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This brief story is about a young woman who demonstrates focus, commitment and determination.

She is a wife, a mother and is active in the community. She also participates in marathons and recently entered a team in a charity-focused five-person relay race. On the day of the event, the other four members of the team failed to show due to illness or conflicting schedules.

Undaunted and determined, committed to the charitable cause, the young woman pressed on and ran the entire 25-kilometre five-person relay by herself on behalf of her team members.

She was able to successfully complete the relay race for three very good reasons:

1 - Commitment to the cause: She was driven by purpose, inspired by those afflicted with the disease that the event was raising funds for.

2 - Skill and Stamina: She had trained well for the event. She was prepared both physically and mentally.

3 - Focus: Her goal was clearly defined. Her focus was on the finish line. She didn't set out to see how far she could make it. Her aim was to complete the entire course despite the demands and challenges.

The young woman raised $1,600 for the cause and set a shining example of commitment, dedication and determination.

We who seek Internet Marketing success can apply these same qualities:

- we must be committed to success;
- we must be dedicated to developing the skills and stamina necessary;
- we must set clearly defined goals and cultivate an unswerving focus on attaining them.

In a nutshell, there are your 3 steps to web biz success. If your efforts falter at any stage of your business development, return to these three steps for inspiration, determine where you have strayed from your plan, and get yourself back on the winning track!

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Home Based Internet Business: Speed vs. Stamina

2009-07-01T10:27:00.000-07:00

It has been said that the Home Based Internet Business is not a race, it is a marathon. Speed is not as important as skill and stamina.

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Today, July 1, the second annual Summer Contest got underway at the PIPS Power Group (PPG). The PPG is an online membership site offering a wide variety of marketing information, resources and personal mentorship from experienced members of the Plug-In Profit Site (PIPS) marketing group.

The primary purpose of the Summer Contest is to make PPG members aware of a particular list of best marketing practices and encourage them to develop daily habits of applying those best practices. Beyond awareness and skill-development, the ultimate goal is to help each contest participant advance their home based Internet business and increase their sales.

In launching the annual contest, one thing that our PPG mentors have emphasized is the fact that the contest is not a race: it's not how fast we achieve the contest requirements, rather it's how consistent our efforts are and how we stay focused and committed until the contest ends.

Also, our progress will be measured in a couple of specific areas. For example, the progress of our Alexa Ranking will be monitored throughout the contest as will the development of our Yahoo! inlinks (backlinks).

To remain in the running for the prizes we need only work steadily on the list of tasks, submit daily reports of our efforts ... and stick it out to the end.

What I like best about this contest is that the playing field is level. The tasks to be done and the process of measuring progress are designed to give each participant an equal chance. There is enough variety to compensate for the fact that different people have different skill levels and different areas of expertise.

The other thing I particularly like about this contest is that even though there are prizes to be won, everybody wins simply by participating. As mentioned, one object of the contest is to help PPG members improve their marketing habits and increase their marketing success. Every task a participant completes serves to promote and improve their home based business in some way.

One of the strengths of this contest is the simple fact that it is not a race, it is a marathon. And that is the best model I can think of for any home based web biz.

In tomorrow's blog post, I will share a story about a local woman who was in a relay race recently and how her focus, commitment and determination can be inspiring to us all.

For now, remember that when building your home based Internet business, speed vs. stamina should be taken into account when making plans and setting goals.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Home Based Web Biz Ideas

2009-06-29T21:09:00.000-07:00

When it comes to Home Based Web Biz Ideas, what options does an entrepreneur have? It all depends on what you are interested in.

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Ideas and options for a Home Based Web Biz are plentiful. Do an Internet search for terms like "web biz ideas" or "web biz opportunities" or "home based web biz" and you will find numerous sites offering a wide selection of online opportunities.

Finding the opportunities is not the problem. Choosing the ones that are best for you is where the challenge lies.

Do you want to sell a product? A service? A subscription to an online marketing resource site? Online training or personal development programs?

What kind of products do you want to sell? Physical products that require shipping? Digital products that can be delivered electronically immediately upon payment? Services that can be accessed online 24 hours a day, seven days a week?

Before deciding on the actual products or services, some marketers prefer to select a particular marketing niche to focus on. The niche will help define the most appropriate products to promote. Determine a likely niche market then create a detailed outline of the audience you plan to sell to. Profile your ideal target market. Get a clear picture of the kinds of products and services they will be interested in and most likely to buy.

When deciding what types of products or services to sell, there are two additional considerations that can help make the decision easier.

First, is it a product or service you feel comfortable promoting? If you have any doubts about the quality or function or value of the item, chances are you will have difficulty promoting it with any confidence or enthusiasm and that will drastically affect your marketing efforts.

Second, is it a product or service that you are familiar with and enjoy using? If it is something you have experience with, you are going to be much more confident and enthusiastic in promoting it and you will enjoy better results from your marketing efforts.

As a closing thought, it is good to note that all of marketing is a process of trial and testing no matter whether you are a new home based business enthusiast or an experienced web biz marketer. Each step of the way, all you can do is make the best decision possible with the information currently at hand, then make adjustments to your efforts over the course of time.

However, the starting point is to do some research to discover what Home Based Web Biz ideas are out there and which ones appeal to you the most.

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Website Traffic Ideas

2009-06-22T15:58:00.000-07:00

I know that home based web biz marketers appreciate website traffic ideas because the more traffic to a website, the more opportunity there is to get paying customers.

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It's that time of the year when I'm on the fly, off visiting family in faraway lands (well, over in the next province). Since I have only a few minutes to write this post, I'll keep it simple.

For the Internet Marketer, one of the biggest challenges can be attracting traffic to a website. With time, experience and effective Search Engine Optimization practices traffic will begin to grow naturally. In the mean time, a marketer needs to consider all opportunities for attracting traffic.

Here are a few website traffic ideas to think about:

- Offer free, original content. If you can be the only source for certain resourceful information, you will attract visitors.

- Offer a free newsletter or e-zine. If you set this up as a subscription in your autoresponder, subscribers will be reminded at regular intervals to visit your website for more great info.

- Offer other free stuff, like samples of your products or services or free software.

- Provide current, up-to-date links or full news stories that relate to your marketing niche or USP (Unique Selling Proposition).

- Provide a free onsite directory. It can be a directory of websites or certain topics or services, each related to your niche.

- Set up a free contest to attract visitors and return visitors. A quiz format is popular. Offer a prize or prizes. If you can, set it up so visitors can earn extra points for referring others to the contest, or to your website.

These are just a few website traffic ideas. Perhaps something here will spark some traffic ideas of your own!

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Always Ask For The Sale

2009-06-19T17:06:00.000-07:00

Always ask for the sale, because "Life is a series of sales situations, and the answer is 'no' if you don't ask," says Patricia Fripp, Faculty member with iLearningGlobal

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In recent Web Bizz Blog posts, I've touched on a few business and marketing subjects such as competitive advantage, Unique Selling Proposition (USP), branding, Internet business strategy, and the difference between "marketing" and "selling."

In this post, I'll just make a few comments about the act and importance of selling.

Patricia Fripp points out that if you don't actually ask for the sale, how can you expect to make the sale?

Too many home based business marketers put a lot of admirable effort into "marketing" but neglect the "selling" part of the equation. Brian Tracy, iLearningGlobal Chief Learning Officer, explains that, basically, marketing is all the things you do to get the prospect's attention, and selling is the act of persuading them to buy.

Once you have the prospect's attention, your presentation must then focus on the specific needs, wants and desires that prospect may have. You move from a general "here's what we have to offer" to a more specific "this is what it will do for you."

You can improve the odds for sales success by targeting a specific audience and developing a Unique Selling Proposition.

Your marketing may attract qualified prospects, and your selling may go a long ways towards persuading them to buy, but ultimately, the success of your efforts will come down to telling the customer exactly what action to take and asking them to take it; that's the all-important sales question.

Always ask for the sale. Without prompting, many prospects hold back at the point of decision. If you ask for the sale, this will encourage them to make a decision and if your marketing and selling efforts have been effective, your prospect will happily say "Yes!"

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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* Read these related web biz blog posts for more info on marketing and selling:

- Internet Business Strategy

- Learn More, Earn More

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Internet Business Strategy

2009-06-16T20:45:00.000-07:00

It has never been easier to start a home based web biz, but to be successful, you need a proven Internet business strategy; you need to get the competitive advantage.

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The Internet has opened up a world of opportunity for entrepreneurs at all levels. However, the same open environment is also creating a marketplace that is becoming more competitive with each passing day.

Brian Tracy, bestselling author, professional speaker and successful businessperson, says, "If you want to win in today's marketplace, you have to engage in marketing warfare."

To be successful, you are going to have to take a much more aggressive role in identifying your targeted audience and getting out there doing the things you need to do to get their attention and persuade them to buy from you. You need to develop an Internet business strategy.

I just reviewed an iLearning Global presentation featuring Brian Tracy, titled Engage in Marketing Warfare, and I posted the review in the Entrepreneur University section of the EvanCarmichael.com Entrepreneur Forums.

In the video, Brian highlights the difference between "marketing" and "selling."

Basically, marketing is "the way you tell the world that you have a product or service that they can use" and selling is "the process of persuading people that what you are offering is the best choice among all choices that are available." More detail about this is given in the review.

Brian also outlines the four key principles of marketing strategy: Specialization, Differentiation, Segmentation and Concentration. Again, more detail can be found in the review, This is Marketing Warfare!, posted in the Entrepreneur University forum.

In Brian's iLearning Global presentation, he asks such questions as:

- What is your area of specialization?
- In what ways are you better than your competition?
- What is your Unique Selling Proposition and who is the customer that will most appreciate it?
- How do you want to be described by your customers? This description will influence everything you do to attract and keep your customers.

Brian also highlights the importance of "branding." Branding has been defined as "the promises you make and the promises you keep."

As a business leader and professional business coach, Brian's insight and recommendations have proven to be effective time and time again.

In these challenging times, whether you are looking to establish a traditional business offline or an Internet based home business, if you truly desire success, you are going to have to look at ways to step up your marketing efforts.

The best way to gain the competitive advantage in your field is to develop an Internet business strategy. For more inspiration from Brian Tracy, read the review, This is Marketing Warfare! Also, consider the membership benefits of iLearningGlobal.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Internet Based Home Business

2009-06-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

Not everybody desires personal success and financial independence. For those who do, there are few better opportunities for achievement than through an Internet based home business.

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While there are some people who do seek formal business education before starting an Internet based business, the majority of entrepreneurs get into Internet Marketing without any special training because it is very easy to start a part-time home business. All a person needs is a computer, connection to the Internet and a few hours each week to devote to their new venture.

Advantages of a home business that is Internet based include:

- the freedom to work on it during hours that best fit your schedule

- the costs to start and run a home based business are minimal for a computer and Internet access

- a wide variety of products, services and delivery can be provided by online suppliers

- marketing training and sales aids such as websites, banners and other advertising materials are often provided by the online supplier

- you might be in business for yourself, but you are not by yourself; information, support and encouragement is easily available online from other home business entrepreneurs through online business forums and social networking sites

- additional sources of sales and marketing training and personal development are readily available from a variety of sources online 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Of course, all success, whether business or personal, must begin with fervent desire, a sense of purpose, clearly defined goals, the ability to focus both attention and effort, and a firm commitment to the end result.

Success does not come from half-hearted efforts. You'll never get anywhere if you simply wade into the river up to your knees, then rush back to shore frightened by the current or the temperature of the water. Success means setting your sights on the opposite shore and diving in for a no-excuses, no-turning-back swim all the way across the river.

Famous race car driver Mario Andretti had this to say about personal success: "Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."

If you are the kind of person who wants more in life, who sincerely desires the rewards of personal achievement and financial independence, perhaps the time has come for you to consider a legitimate Internet based home business. There are many to choose from. Read this blog post that recommends an ideal place to start: iLearning Global Presentation

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Learn More, Earn More

2009-06-09T12:17:00.000-07:00

One vital element of personal and business success in this, the Information Age, is knowledge; when you learn more, you earn more. However, for true achievement, the act of learning is not quite enough.

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The experts used to say that knowledge is power. We now know that knowledge on its own is not power; knowledge simply carries the promise and potential of power. Therefore, it's not what you've learned that counts, it's what you DO with what you have learned that makes all the difference.

In the Information Age, the experts now tell us that applied knowledge is power.

The quickest route to any kind of personal success, traditional business success and home based web biz marketing success, is to learn from others who have already travelled the path you seek to follow. You can shave years of time, effort and expense off of your journey if you are willing to learn from the experts and apply the knowledge they are happy to impart to you.

As a member of the EvanCarmichael.com Entrepreneur Forums, I have been reviewing and posting highlights from motivational and instructional programs in the iLearningGlobal online library of business resources. The two most recent reviews are:

- Change: Becoming More of Who You Already Are: This review covers the iLG program presented by iLG faculty member Dan Clark. Dan reframes change as a process of empowerment.

- What to do When You Have No Money: This review covers the iLG program presented by iLG faculty member Jay Abraham. Jay talks about the cashless philosophy of business growth and gives five methods for doing this.

In a previous blog post, I mentioned several other iLG program reviews that I posted in the Entrepreneur Forums at EvanCarmichael.com. The blog post is: Inspiration For Entrepreneurs

If you are interested in learning more about iLearningGlobal and what the iLG programs can do for you, your business, your employees and your sales force, visit:

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Then, for additional company details, access to product samples, and subscription information, visit:

- iLearningGlobal.tv

In the Information Age, knowledge offers the promise and potential of power, but true power comes from applied knowledge.

Ultimately, the best way to accelerate your success is to learn from the experts. The formula is simple: Learn More, Earn More. What's holding you back?

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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iLearning Global Presentation

2009-06-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

NEW Corporate Presentation Now Online!

© GT Bulmer
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Success education is absolutely vital to personal and business success ... but it is typically not taught in school.

Now, you can get the success education you, your family or your business needs directly from the greatest mastermind ever assembled - learn from the experts online!

iLearningGlobal has just released a new corporate presentation that covers the importance of success education and how to use it for personal and business success.

The new online presentation begins by highlighting successful industrialist Andrew Carnegie who surrounded himself with the best and brightest people he could find and sought to be mentored by them in their areas of expertise. We can all learn from Carnegie and emulate his mastermind process for success.

The video also lists some of the basic "success lesson subjects" that can help a person become more prosperous:

- Money Management
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Parenting
- Relationships

You might be able to line up capable people to "life coach" you in each of these areas, but this kind of mentoring is often time-consuming and expensive.

Quantum Leap in Technology

Now, thanks to a quantum leap in Internet and video technology, iLearning Global has opened the "Vault of Success Education," making it vastly more accessible (24/7 to fit your schedule) and much more economical.

The iLearning Global faculty is comprised of the top 100 of the who's who in the business and training world. You can access this prestigious group of online mentors for just dollars a day. Imagine the benefits to you, your family, your business and your employees.

Included in the new online corporate presentation is a section on how to determine your EvE Ratio and how it can have an enormous impact on your income and your future. EvE stands for Entertainment vs. Education.

Get the EDGE!

The video presentation also highlights one of iLearning Global's best selling learning systems, the EDGE Program. EDGE stands for Expert Directed Guided Education.

EDGE is a full curriculum of courses complete with workbooks, videos, audios, eBooks, action strategies and more to help guide your education. EDGE is beneficial to the individual and ideal for small businesses with a team of employees or sales people.

A lot more is covered in the presentation than is mentioned here. If you are interested in improving your future, this online video presentation will show you where success education fits in and how it relates to your dreams of personal and business success.

For your own benefit, invest a few minutes of your time right now to watch this brand new iLearning Global presentation. Remember, success education is vital for you, your family and your business.

* First, watch the online video: iLearning Global Presentation

* Then visit iLearningGlobal for more information and sign-up details. Sign up as a Subscriber OR as a Business Partner. It's your choice.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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iLearningGlobal: Learn From the Experts! Become a Subscriber OR a Business Partner

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Start Today!

2009-06-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for any kind of improvement in your life, stop dreaming, stop wishing, stop sitting there just THINKing about it - get up and DO something.

© GT Bulmer
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The biggest obstacle many of us face is indecision. We want change. We want a better life. We have some ideas but we're afraid to act on them in case it takes us in the wrong direction. That's human nature. It's a natural reaction.

However, if we ever want something positive to happen, the time will come when we'll simply have to get off the fence and start moving. We can't sit there indefinitely, hoping for perfect circumstances to develop. We've got to get moving now, before opportunity passes us by.

Successful people know that in order to be successful, a person has to start from where they are with the skills and resources they have. Additional skills and resources can be picked up along the way; the important thing is to just get started.

For most people, once they start the ball rolling, it quickly picks up speed and gains momentum.

What's holding you back today? Is there a project you are contemplating or an opportunity you are considering? Are you waiting for circumstances to improve or something better to come along? If so, it could be a long wait.

In reality, opportunity is what you make of it. You can enjoy success and fulfilment in ANYthing you do. It's not what you choose but how you approach it and how you frame the experience in your mind. The important thing is to take action right now. Start today!

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Words That WORK For You

2009-05-31T20:15:00.000-07:00

If you're writing an ad or drafting some sales copy, here is a selection of important words that can add new life to your message.

© GT Bulmer
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I was reviewing some files this weekend when I came across a particular article in the series that I send out to my Home Internet Business Tips Newsletter subscribers. The article highlights several words that are simple to use and can act as powerful motivators in your advertising and sales copy.

Of course, the object of an ad or any kind of promotional piece is to move the prospect to take some form of action. Here are some effective words to think about:

- Fast: People today want fast results, fast ordering, fast delivery.

- Guaranteed: People want to be assured they're not risking their hard-earned money when buying your product or service.

- Limited: People want to own or receive things that are exclusive or rare. These things are considered to be more valuable.

- Easy/Simple: People want easy ordering, easy payment; they want to know it is simple to use, comes with simple instructions.

- Testimonial: People want to see believable proof before they purchase your product. Testimonials should be specific and reputable.

- Discount/Sale: People want bargains, plain and simple. It could be rebates, one-time sales, percentage offers, get-one-free offers.

- Free: People respond well to the offer of free incentives. This lets them check the quality of your products. Free incentives could be free books, accessories or services.

- You/Your: The use of "you" and "your" helps to personalize your message, making the prospect feel like you are talking directly to them. That makes some people feel more important and it motivates them to read through your entire ad or sales copy.

- Important: People do not want to miss important information that could affect their life. When they see the word "important" they will take notice.

- New: People want new products or services that will improve their life, like new information, new technology, new results.

You may hear of other words with the power to give some extra punch to your ads and sales copy. Add them to this list and be sure to keep them ALL close at hand for whenever you need words that WORK for you.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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SEO - Seeing is Believing

2009-05-28T13:52:00.000-07:00

Despite the changing face of Internet Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is still vitally important to your online success. Here's how to get six free SEO videos to give your business a boost!

© GT Bulmer
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Some aspects of Search Engine Optimization are changing as the Internet evolves, but basic SEO is still important.

I am so grateful for the SEO guidance I have received from SEO expert Suzanne Morrison over the past few years. I am still a student with much to learn, but without question, Suzanne's SEO guides have helped me a lot.

I have used Suzanne's guides to improve my keyword marketing focus, helping me to get a higher search engine rank.

I have found Suzanne's informative SEO materials to be extremely beneficial in helping me understand how to effectively optimize my website, both in the content and in the coding.

And, following Suzanne's advice, I have improved my focus on offsite optimization techniques and practices.

These three aspects of SEO are explained in full detail and with supporting links and resources in Suzanne's user-friendly eBook, 3 Steps to Search Engine Success. This eBook is especially handy for newcomers to Internet Marketing and those who are just beginning their journey into the benefits of proper Search Engine Optimization.

Here is the best part: not only is 3 Steps to Search Engine Success priced very reasonably - just $37 - but for a limited time, Suzanne is offering some great bonuses to those who pick up a copy of the eBook now.

The bonuses are listed and explained on the eBook sales page, but one of the bonuses is SEO Education 101 - a resource that includes 6 FREE SEO videos that explain some of the best techniques for getting backlinks to improve your search engine ranking.

It's one thing to have the written word to coach you along, but instructional videos like the ones Suzanne is offering add an additional sensory element to the learning experience. Read all you can about SEO, but sometimes you just have to SEE how it works to be able to grasp the concept and do it yourself.

If you are interested in learning SEO the quick and easy way, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of Suzanne Morrison's 3 Steps to Search Engine Success. As part of the bargain, you will also get 6 FREE SEO videos. Buy Suzanne's eBook today and start YOUR SEO program right away.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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Inspiration For Entrepreneurs

2009-05-24T16:28:00.000-07:00

Regardless of the economy, there is one thing always in high demand: inspirational resources for entrepreneurs! Here is one resource to help keep you informed and motivated.

© GT Bulmer
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Whether the economy is good, poor or indifferent, the one thing that every entrepreneur needs is information and inspiration to keep them focused, motivated and moving forward with their business.

I have visited many good websites that offer a lot of great resources and inspiration for entrepreneurs. Over the past year or so the site that has managed to draw me back again and again is EvanCarmichael.com. In fact, it has almost become like a second Internet home for me, thanks to the support of site owner Evan Carmichael, marketing manager Kevin Lee and many of the members in the Entrepreneur Forums.

A few weeks ago, Evan introduced a new forum category called Entrepreneur University. It is my privilege to post reviews there of products from the iLearningGlobal online library of personal development and business training resources.

Today, I posted an overview of the video program, Checkers vs. Chess presented by Boyd Matheson.

This program compares the difference between the "Checkers style" of entrepreneurialism and the "Chess style." Boyd does a great job of making you think about how you run your business, how you strategize and how you prepare for the future.

Other iLearningGlobal programs that have been reviewed over the past two weeks are:

- Fail Forward Fast, by Tom Peters
- The 10 Goal Method for Personal Success, by Brian Tracy
- What is your EVE Ratio, by Boyd Matheson
- Reach Your Potential, by Brian Tracy
- Balance - Make time for things you love, by Jim Cathcart

The value of personal development and continuous learning can never be emphasized enough. The EvanCarmichael.com website offers an amazing array of informative and inspirational resources for entrepreneurs.

The Entrepreneur Forums is a place where entrepreneurs meet to share ideas and experiences. And the new forum category, Entrepreneur University, provides interesting reviews of video programs presented by some of the world's leading entrepreneurial experts.

If you are looking for inspiration for entrepreneurs, you now know one of the best places on the Internet to find it! Check out Entrepreneur University at EvanCarmichael.com.

Sincerely, GT Bulmer
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