Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Social Network Chiropractic Video Marketing Secrets

By Matthew Loop, DC

No one saw it coming; the phenomenal success of web 2.0 sites like YouTube, MySpace, and Facebook is unheard of. Back in 2005, I began to sense the use of web 2.0 for chiropractic marketing, and had humble expectations for the results I'd get. Little did I know the remarkable power of web 2.0 and video marketing would propel my chiropractic practice and other ventures into the stratosphere.

Discovering how to leverage social media and video marketing for my chiropractic practice was one of the best things that I could've ever done. As many are aware, this type of marketing / advertising is free so there is virtually no risk to the chiropractor. In 2005, I first began meeting and interacting with people from my local community on Myspace. I was literally meeting 50 people every single day which was getting me tons of free traffic exposure very fast. Initially, I was testing and tweaking certain things on my profile for greater conversions and how I was presenting myself. Then, I began to notice the phone calls and the new patients coming it. I have to say, I was pretty thrilled when this began to happen.

The results and success that I experienced with this kind of online marketing was almost instantaneous. In fact, I experienced dramatic results within 24 hours. I successfully was able to brand myself as the chiropractic authority in my community, and therefore entice countless new patients to utilize my services. I was able to constantly keep in touch with my new friends online and send information to my massive amount of subscribers. When you're keeping in touch with several thousand people on a regular basis, there's basically an avalanche of success that begins to flow your way.

Perhaps the greatest goldmine that I discovered for chiropractic marketing and other forms of marketing is online video submission. When you make and upload online videos, it's a simple and easy thing you can do that yields huge results in your chiropractic practice and its popularity in your community. There are a couple tricks to learn though, like how to properly compress your video through Windows Movie Maker or iMovie. It's vital that you do this before trying to upload to YouTube or video sharing sites.

Videos get indexed extremely well by search engines, if you understand basic and advanced optimization strategies. I've been able to drive massive amounts of highly-targeted visitors to my website with video, which has basically made me a local celebrity. In conjunction, I've been able to bring in many new patients that have seen my direct response videos. They feel like they know me before they ever step into my office. They are able to follow me on my channels to get new health information, as I overwhelm them with consistent value and not spam-based advertisement.

Now is the time to learn the power that chiropractic video marketing can have on your practice. Nearly 52% of online content today is video! When people go online to look for solutions to back pain and neck aches, they want to ideally find videos for "one on one" instruction and information online. The more videos and material you have online, the more they trust what you have to say and believe your credibility in the business. There is no better way to literally stifle the competition.

Take people on a journey with you through your office and in many different locations. I always bring my video camera and tripod with me wherever I go because I never know when I'm going to have a great idea for an educational or promotion video for my chiropractic practice or other business ventures. I've shot videos at the office, at home, in Costa Rica, at the golf course, in the mountains, on the ocean, and many other locations. Viewers love to tag-along with you on your journey and see a change of scenery. Also, in my opinion, natural light is the best and most flattering.

Keep in mind that volume is really important when it comes to chiropractic video marketing. You want to make at least 1-2 videos a week to begin to successfully canvas the search engines with your material. This helps you to gain credibility in the market. When you outsource the videos production, you're going to pay a lot of money. It really is so simple and easy to do it yourself. Ask people to subscribe to your YouTube video channel at the end of each one.

Make sure you're relaxed and having a good time while making these videos. You want to present yourself as being the warm, professional, and friendly person that you are. That way, people will feel like they know you, and they'll want to stop in to your office and utilize your services.

You need a good coach to teach you the secrets of SEO and chiropractic marketing using web 2.0. When you learn the skills from someone who found success doing the very same thing, you are then perfectly equipped to create your own success and take your chiropractic practice to new heights. You can't learn any of this from a so-called "guru". When you find the right coach, there's no stopping you! - 15433

About the Author:

Koolphone is the Best Way to Get Your Free Wireless Phone

By Free Wireless

There is a better way to get a free wireless phone. No standing in line and filling out forms. Koolphone makes ordering online quick, secure and easy. Click here for FREE Cell Phones

How do you choose a cell phone and calling plan that is right for you? Over the life of your phone, the calling plan service will cost much more than the phone itself-especially if the phone is free. You should choose the most cost-effective calling plan from a carrier with good coverage in your area. With all the competition for subscribers among carriers, monthly and per-minute costs of wireless calling has gone down dramatically.

Subscribers can keep their existing wireless phone number and even their landline based numbers when starting or transferring service to a new carrier. With the right calling plan, a wireless phone shouldn't cost much more than a landline phone. Every day more people are switching to wireless and giving up their landline service altogether.

There are a few terms you need to be familiar with. TALK TIME: The total amount phone use, typically measured in minutes, for both calls placed and calls received. PEAK MINUTES: Talk time minutes used during the prime calling periods when the carrier networks are most active, typically between 6am and 9pm Monday through Friday. OFF PEAK MINUTES: Talk Time minutes used outside of prime calling periods. ROAMING: Wireless phone used outside of a customer's home calling area or carrier network coverage. MOBILE-TO-MOBILE MINUTES: Minutes used for calling or receiving calls from another customer on your carrier's service network.

Today's wireless phones enable you to receive and send instant messages, check or send e-mails, and synchronize with your PC contacts, e-mail, calendars, and more. These features make the truly wireless lifestyle a reality.

After choosing the wireless carrier you want, your activated phone will be shipped direct to you. The Koolphone Wireless Store is powered by InPhonic the nation's leading online provider of wireless services and phones providing secure shopping, rapid activation and real-time online order status and tracking. Click here for FREE Cell Phones

With Koolphone you can compare prices and availability from all major U.S. carriers. Verizon, T-Mobile, Cingular, Nextel, Sprint, Alltel and Liberty Wireless. Wireless phones by every major manufacturer including Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and more. Only name brand wireless phones with full U.S. warranties. - 15433

About the Author:

New Shopfittings Solutions for merchandisers : Slatwall

By David Murphy

The quality of the slatwall components used in slatwall displays, can make or break the display! Quality slatwall components, that are durable, will lead effortlessly to more efficient retail displays, as well as a longer life of all displays. Whether a display is freestanding, full glass, or glass front, a kiosk, video shelving, a custom checkout, or any other custom display, the slatwall components are an integral part of any display's overall success.

Existing fittings on walls that require a solid slatwall panel, can be taken down effortlessly, by replacing the solid panel with a slatted panel, saving costs to the retailer in both fixtures and man hours to complete the changes. These panels are usually the panel of choice for displays requiring a tiered effect, with retail items displayed in as many tiers as wished, top to bottom. This "viewable" set up can be a great sales booster and one of the many reasons the slatted slatwall panels continues to be so popular.

Everything from timber applications to plastics exists now, alongside aluminum products, and quality retail fixtures have advanced to the point where many times the organizational needs of business offices as well as homeowners are being met with slatwall components

Of course, this all ties into the quality and flexibility offered by a shopfitting service, and care must be given when purchasing to both the quality and flexibility, or the slatwall components will not necessarily fit the needs of the purchaser.

For new shopfittings, the panels are also space effective, leaving more floor space available to merchandisers. The total use of wall area is also another great feature of the slatwall panels. The panels usually provide a very neat appearance, with a clean look to the display.

Fixtures give the needed flexibility to panels and the panels then can be used for both wall-mounted displays and freestanding floor displays. From small, individualistic freestanding displays, to the display of heavier, bulkier, wall-mounted merchandise, panel store fixtures live up to the task each and every time. Set up and take down times are cut drastically with the use of panel store fixtures, leading this to be a very cost effective and time management effective method of retail display.

Everything from timber applications to plastics exists now, alongside aluminum products, and quality retail fixtures have advanced to the point where many times the organizational needs of business offices as well as homeowners are being met with slatwall components.

Making space is almost a necessity in many businesses and homes, and the shopfitting industry as a whole is seeing an upsurge in purchases of their products from both businesses and homeowners. - 15433

About the Author:

What Are The Most Popular Types Of Display Stands?

By Amy Nutt

When it is time to promote your products at a trade show, the right type of display stand can make or break the event. There are a number of different types of display stands available for purchase that can enhance the look of the trade show display and each one have a number of different properties that may make them more or less appropriate for your particular display. When choosing a type of display stand for your trade show display, it is important to keep in mind what type of area the display stand will be used in, the amount of space available, and what you will need to have displayed.

One of the most popular types of display stands used for trade shows is the table top display. These display stands are typically designed as a tri-fold display and are proportioned to be able to stand on the top of the typical display table. These are some of the smallest types of display stands available, even though they can be found in multiple sizes from small to large. These are also some of the most inexpensive types of display stands as they are typically created from inexpensive materials that are completely covered by colored paper or fabric.

Another popular type of display stand for a trade show display is the banner display stand. These display stands are one of the tallest types of display stands available, but are not very wide. The banner display stands are typically purchased in pairs to place on either side of the trade show booth and will either display the name of the company or the name of the product that the people at the trade show would be interested in. Many companies like these type of display stands because they are attention getting and are high enough to be seen over other types of display stands.

If the person is looking for a larger display stand that is easy to set up, they may be interested in a pop up floor display stand. These display stands are typically between 8 feet and 20 feet long and come in a number of different styles, including curved wall and straight wall styles. The pop up floor display stands can be ordered with fabric panels or with a custom design printed on paper covered panels. A matching podium can also be purchased to create a well put together trade show area.

There are a number of different styles of display stands available for use in trade show booths and many of the styles can be combined to create a unique configuration for the trade show. It is very important that the person ordering the display booth rentals stand have an idea of how they would like their items displayed before calling to order the display stand to make sure that they are ordering the right display stand for their needs. Having a great display stand to showcase your company or your products can be invaluable for attention during a trade show and, in many cases, that is what gives your company the edge over the competition. - 15433

About the Author:

Business Marketing - Get Your Business Up And Running Fast

By Amanda Beaty

While we are writing about home businesses in this article, it still remains untrue that we can easily accomplish things. The money will multiply even when we're not working. In the web that offer too-good-to-be-true fantasies,don't be lured with business opportunities. Anytime that a company post quotes like "Make more money in one month than what you have made all year", then it probably is too good to be true. As you know, you must work hard to succeed. Only those who have a perfect combination of events and ideal attitude towards works would be the people who can be showered with success.

It remains false that we can get things easily, even in home based business. Or that it's possible to make several hundred thousand dollars while we're in bed. If an online opportunity sounds too good to be true, it is usually a scam. One red flag is if they're using a motto such as "be a millionaire in just a month." You know that success is not going to come easy. Only those who are having a perfect combination of the events that are ideal attitude towards the works that would be for the people who can be very much offered and showered with victory of success.

That is the truth. All of these benefits and many more can be yours when you start working at home.

That is correct. You'll gain even more when you switch to home base jobs and perhaps you really would have these benefits.

However, it is not always an easy task to continue keeping up with internet businesses. Internet business ventures have the same hazards as off line business ventures. It's just that we want you to open your eyes to truths that you would sooner or later face,we are not putting a scare in here. For the good internet business transactions truths are inevitable

As a home-based entrepreneur, you will gain a bit of freedom, but also will lose many things you took for granted. if home based internet business works well for you, those losses will become insignificant as compared with the gains you have acquired through taking risks.

One great risk is you'll stop getting your fixed source of income. To this,there are good and bad sides. They may either make or break your business life,and depending on your case.

A big risk is that you will no longer receive a fixed source of income. You have to look at the good and the bad to this, and like most things it does have both. It depends on your case, it will make or break your life in business.

Don't forget that even the biggest and best businesses sometimes don't work out. There is no guarantee that Internet sales will continue. The unpredictability of trends will lead you to having both good and bad months and the truth is the only thing you can rely on is that you can rely on nothing. A regular income is what most people look for if they are not risk takers.

An important truth to remember as an entrepreneur of a home based, internet business is that the business will be your life. This is like turning your work into an obsession and this eliminats all the work factors. After leaving work, it becomes necessary to leave your old job. Most entrepreneurs practice breathing their own business so they need not experience fatigue while working and will therefore be able to dedicate long hours on their work without even getting fed up with it.

As an entrepreneur, you need to understand that once you begin a home based internet business, it will be very time consuming. It's like your work becomes your obsession this way you can take away the work attitude and all the things that come with it. When you stop working, you actually have to quit your previous job. To avoid fatigue during the long hours they must spend on their business, most entrepreneurs do breathing exercises.

Sweat and toil are the only real paths to success, even if we talk in terms of its many facets. Eventually, you'll be pleased with what you've accomplished. After all, all of your effort will go into your income. - 15433

About the Author:

Buying Apple Refurbished and Used Mac Laptops is a Wise Choice

By Harley Hamilton

Apple refurbished and used Mac laptops are a great option when considering buying a computer. Whether you are looking to upgrade from the computer you already have, trying to meet business or personal needs or have a student in need of a system for schoolwork a refurbished Macintosh computer is a smart choice. It will meet all your technical needs as well as be easier on the pocketbook.

Lets face it; we all want the best value for our dollar. And refurbished computers provide just that. These computers are often never used, having been ordered but not shipped or having been returned without even being turned on. The computers that were used are put through rigorous testing and must meet the same standards as any new computer leaving the plant. All your computer needs can be easily met with a refurbished Mac laptop. Anything that you want to do with your computer, from CAD projects to playing your favorite movies to all your business accounting can be done just as professionally and easily on a used computer ordered through Apple as it can on a new one and for half the price.

You can get refurbished Apple laptops with features that you will not find on a new PC and you get amazing support with your purchase. There are all the same options available in refurbished models as you can with brand new ones, wide screen glossy monitors, built in cameras and lots of great software already for you to use.

Refurbished and used Mac laptops sold through the online Apple site also come with technical support and a warranty just like new computers. You can shop from the comfort of your home, see all the options available, get customer service, and have it delivered to your door all for a much lower price then you will find anywhere else.

The Apple site is simple to use and answers even the most perplexing questions any time of day from anywhere you want. You can buy a quality computer in the middle of the night while wearing your pajamas or on your lunch hour at work. It is a quick, secure, and straightforward process that caters to the needs of every customer.

Once you find the refurbished computer that suits your needs there are lots of support available to you from on site customer service by knowledgeable employees of Apple to an owners manual that will be shipped with your computer. You will have all the technical support available and can even purchase the appropriate features that will be perfect for you. Apple has the highest standards for each computer to make sure that it will be as problem-free as any new computer you might find yet is easy on your budget as well. There is no excuse to keep putting off getting the computer you always wanted.

Apple refurbished and used Mac laptops are a great answer to anyones computer and technological needs. There is a product available to meet even the pickiest of customers needs and Apple offers them all from their client friendly site. There is no need to put off getting the computer you have always dreamed of because Apple refurbished and used Mac laptops are the top of the line and most economical choice available today. - 15433

About the Author:

Should I exchange links to Improve SEO?

By Brent Sweet

I have done a lot of research on this subject. I have tried for years to just get one site I build visible to people searching in the Google index. When I studied Search Engine Optimization back at the start of the internet, the key was apparently Meta Tags. I started by slamming my pages with meta tags. Making sure my code was just a step better than the competition. I looked at sites ranking toward the top and I was astounded at what I found their keywords to be. Reputable businesses had meta keywords like Free XXX, Nudity, etc. Why? Because it that day these were big search terms, even though not related to their business, they wanted to pull any free traffic they good. One specific one selling contact lenses had stuffed their keywords with all kinds of crazy things. But they were ranking number 1. As you can imagine, I duplicated everything I could in their code I waited months, and I was never ranked anywhere.

The next thing I noticed is that all sites in a great position had thousands of pages in the Google index. The problem with this is many of my sites are simple sales pages, and I can't create that much content. I then stumbled across Traffic Booster Pro. This program seemed fantastic. I would generate unique content pages for a site and show them to a search engine, but then redirect the users to my website. I used this and it worked very well until Google crawled my site so much it crashed my data center. My rankings instantly disappeared, and even after the site was back up, and I scaled back the amount Google crawled. My rankings never reappeared. I had be penalized by Google for all the generated content. This was a short lived method to get some traffic and I spent 100 bucks on it.

I then went on to exchange links. I bought programs like SEO elite, which I do recommend for anybody to use, but not for this purpose. More on that program later. I also joined Linkmarket.net. I exchanged links like wild fire, making sure that my anchor text changed, following all the Guru's advice. They claimed this is how they got their rankings. Bull, exchanging links is absolutely worthless. After doing this for a month, I went to see if the Guru's were still offering link exchanges on their sites, if they had partner directories. Yeah right, there was no directories. They had already realized this was an ineffective strategy. Now links do help, search on Google for click here. Adobe ranks #1 and they don't even have click here text on the page.

To answer the question no you should not EXCHANGE links. There are two ways to get links to your site that impact your rankings. First of all you share information like this. This article is going to get a bunch of links to my site, and help my rankings, and all I do is share my experience. I do this several times a day with several topics that have to do with my sites. So how do I get links that help my site.

There really are two ways like I said. Link bait, and content sharing. Link bait is like the chicken website for Burger King if you can remember that. If you saw it you would remember it was a guy in a chicken suit on video that did stupid things. It ranked Burger King number one for the single word chicken. That is quite a jump. It was people liked it an virally linked to it from their sites. The drawback to link bait is you better be extremely creative, or have someone build link bait for an astronomical price. There is a better way.

Content sharing is exactly what you are looking at. I published this informational article for webmasters to add to their site. If people like it several website will publish it. A SEO site trying to provide free advice my put this article online. This helps them because if they constantly add content Google will spider frequently. This can help them if they make a change to their site, to have it updated in the index quickly. The catch is to use the content that I write they have to include my resource box. The resource box talks about me and then gives me a link to a site that I want. I submit a bunch of free content to the directories where webmasters go find it. When they find it an publish it I get a link back to my site. The best part is even if a webmaster doesn't publish my article the directories they go for publish my article and that creates links. I don't link out on my site at all. I do have meta tags, but they don't really do much. I also only have a 3 page website and it still ranks nicely.

In conclusion, it is not a big site, nor meta tags, nor code for that matter. The best rankings I have received are from writing articles just like these and distributing. Plus it is so much fun to share information with the world through these articles. It is also manual, Google likes to punish folks inflating their results with quick fix scams like getting 1000 links in a day and such. These articles though, Google knows I took the time to write it, so it weights it very nice when it ranks my site. Like I said my basic job for promotion is to share free information, and then link it to my site. - 15433

About the Author:

Opt in Instantly Gain Trust how to

By Ben Hartsuff

While the rest of the world has developed many barriers and protection to keep their e-mail accounts spam-free, there are also those that subscribe to e-mails that promote their products, services and their site. This is mainly because these subscribers want to know more about what these sites are offering and can be beneficial for them. They expect to be kept posted on what they are interested in and what's new in the market or field they have chosen.

Businesses would be so lucky to have these kinds of customers; the basic element needed to get these types of people is trust. When your customers trust you they will reward you with their loyalty (money). Many internet users have gone to great lengths in protecting their email accounts from spam mail. Some free-mail internet providers and internet service providers offer spam protection while there are also some internet based companies that screen your mail for you.

With an opt-in mailing list, the mail you send containing your promotional materials such as newsletters, catalogs and marketing media will go through. Your intended recipient will be able to read and view what you have sent making it a successful transfer of information. To be allowed to do so, you will need permission from your recipient, to get this permission; you need to be able to earn their trust. With the great lack of disregard for privacy in the internet, gaining the trust of an internet user you don't personally know is a big achievement.

To build a solid opt-in list you need to build trust with you potential clientele as rapidly as possible, for a faster and quicker build up, you need to get your opt-in subscribers to trust you FAST. The faster you build your opt-in list the faster the buzz about your site and company will grow and spread. The bigger the scope of your opt-in list the more traffic you get attracting more profits. Its easy math if you think about it. Getting the numbers is not that simple, or is it?

Getting the trust of your clientele shouldn't be so hard especially if you do have a legitimate business. Getting your customers trust should be based upon your expertise. People rely on other people who know what they are talking about. Gather all the knowledge and information about your business. Frankly if you decide to go into a business you probably have an interest in it. Like how many basketball players become coaches, you don't see to many people venture into something they don't have any interest in.

Show your clients that you know what you are talking about. Provide them with helpful hints and guidelines that pertain to what you are selling. Talk about how to install a roof if you are into hardware products or provide articles on insurance settlements if you're a settlement lawyer. You don't have to be a big corporation to make use of an opt-in list. If your customers see you as someone who knows what he is doing, they will trust you quickly.

Be true to your customers, if you want to hype up your products and services, provide guarantees. The more satisfied customers you accumulate, the greater the probabilities are that they will recommend you. Generally, people will trust someone they know, when that someone recommends you then you're a shoo-in. They will go to your site and check it for them selves and be given a chance to experience what others have experienced, so make sure to be consistent in the service you provide.

Another tip in getting a customer to trust you quickly is to provide them an escape hatch. Show them that you are not there to trap them. Keep a clean list that would enable them to unsubscribe anytime they want. Elaborate your web form by providing information on how to unsubscribe from the list. Guarantee them that they can let go of the service whenever they want to. Many people are wary when they may be stuck for life and would have to abandon their email accounts when they get blasted with spam.

Remember that when you get the trust of your clients don't lose that trust. If you do anything with their email addresses like sell them or give them out, you will lose many members of your list as well as potential members. The true quickest way to gain the trust of your subscribers is when you are recommended by someone they trust. - 15433

About the Author:

Incredible Method To Integrate Keyword Analysis and SEO

By Mason Jones

Keyword analysis is the foundation of search engine optimisation and whole SEO campaign built on this. Through the keyword analysis phase you are going to select the keywords which will originate targeted traffic towards your website. It is very important you should be very careful about selecting keywords that are used by people to find your website. If you are fail to select good keywords for your website then all your efforts for getting ranking and the traffic will waste.

Keywords could be single word or the combination of different words. Most of the time multi phrase words generate huge and highly qualified traffic. Single keyword or the most competitive phrases are really hard to get ranked and these are also not generating very qualified traffic. If you don't have the qualified traffic its mean your conversion rate is not very good. Selecting targeted and accurate keywords and density analysis serves the dual role of offering your visitors important information in their very own words, and it gives search engine spiders an accurate depiction of your site contents.

A highly targeted keyword may bring your fewer hits than a broader search term, but it could bring more qualified traffic toward the site. More qualified traffic results in more sales. For example, you are appearing under the search terms cars, you will get so much traffic but that is not a qualified traffic. But if you are appearing under the key term used car dealer, it may give you less traffic but this will derive targeted traffic towards your website.

During the campaign you need to repeat the keyword analysis as and when necessary because the changing trends of the market. You need to keep an eye on the latest search behaviours of your target audience. It is important thing for an SEO to learn the language of the client's industry and the language of their customers. This will help you to selecting the right keywords for your campaign. Customers of your industry are great source of keywords.

Here I would also like to explain the keyword popularity. This refers to how many times a keyword or phrase has been searched for. If a keyword has been searched so many times and it is a natural phenomena that key term will be really competitive as well. Most of the SEO's are concentrating only really popular key terms and forget about the other traffic generating keywords. It is really hard to get ranked for the really competitive key terms and during this you are also losing your other potential visitors. I only want to say during the SEO campaign you must have to the other keywords which will derive the targeted traffic to your website and you also can concentrate on the really competitive or popular key terms with the passage of time.

There are several tools are available in the market to determine the keyword(s) popularity. Google AdWords and Overture are the mostly common used and free tools. Results of these tools are not 100% accurate but you will be able to find the popularity of a keyword. There are also paid tools are available in the market which provided deep analysis of a key term, most popular tool is WordTracker. - 15433

About the Author:

Explore your 'Giving Bumblebee' type

By David Anttony

Bumblebees are all giving by nature. They are natural givers and maintain the world of abundance. But each bumblebee actually takes a different focus in maintaining the hive as well as the flower garden. So, I thought human beings are the same. We are all naturally giving and sharing. But we tend to express our giving in different ways. So, here it is a 'giving bumblebee ' chart where you can find your own bee type. Watch out for the following bee analysis! The more you share your value as a giving bumblebees, the more we can do together to make a difference.

Check here to see the image : http://www.buy1-give1free.com/images/What-type-of-giving-bee-are-you-Global-Giving-Village-sml.jpg

Bee Analysis

1. Change-making bee

A giving bee who likes to see and create change - who spots every opportunity to do something better and worthwhile. A change-making bee often starts up new inspiringprojects for others to participate in. A flexible and nimble thinker who can collaborate well with others while often taking a leadership focus in creating change. Many business leaders and creators are this type of giving bee. They are'n't afraid of creating change.

2. Believing bee

A giving bumblebee that believes in one core ideas very strongly and always inspire others to follow. Rather than changing all the time and being too flexible, this giving bumblebee attracts people by being solid just like a rock and totally integral to the immovable belief and vision. Some of the religious leaders as well as politicians are this type of giving bee. Believing bees makes a great leader who attracts huge numbers of followers. This bumblebee can also be a great follower who strongly supports an existing belief and excites others to come together.

3. Caring and nurturing bumblebee

A giving bee who may not stand out as a firm leader yet actually are the biggest heart focused giver. A caring and nurturing bumblebee is egoless in giving and is often first to take the giving action when seeing anyone in need. Though this bee seems gentle and subtle, the strong desire to give and care for others propels this giving bee to exhibit some amazing giving acts. Many people who dedicate their lives to giving (volunteering, community giving etc) are this type of bumblebee. Giving comes totally natural to them.

4. Supporting and uniting bee

A giving bumblebee who views the biggest value in connecting and cooperating in effective partnerships. This giving bee is extremely focused on looking for existing great ideas, mechanisms, philosophies or beliefs to benefit the community. It tends to support what resonates with him/her more often than coming up with a brand new way. A supporting and uniting bee is less attached to own way and has more flexible thinking while being quite strategic about what to support. Rather than taking direct action emotionally, this bumblebee looks at the value in creating the long-term unity. Long-term 'quiet' charity givers and those who take lower profile in community giving but stick to the same project for a long time are usually this type of bumblebee.

Original article can be found at : http://www.buy1-give1free.com/index.php/598-What-is-your-giving-bee-type.html - 15433

About the Author:

The World of Freelance Copywriting

By Ray Edwards

Copywriters write for a wide range of mediums, like: television, radio, magazines, brochures, direct mail, and others. In fact, every word written on advertisement was most likely written by a copywriter. Copywriters are merely salesmen behind a typewriter, they write the written content of an advertisement. Previously copywriters were restricted to working in-house or for a marketing firm, but with the onset of the Internet, independent freelance copywriters are beginning to find a great new career opportunity.

Freelance copywriting allows you to completely control your work experience. Unlike a regularly employed job, you aren't confined to a strict work schedule; you can work whenever you want. Since you are your own boss, you get to dictate when you work, where you work and how much you earn. You can even work from anywhere that has an Internet connection. You can't find that kind of freedom in too many different places.

Freelancers also control every aspect of copywriting. They must effectively sell themselves, meet deadlines, and properly manage their resources and time. They must also learn about their audiences, so many freelancer copywriters do extensive research into their target audience in order to be effective. All this control also means more responsibility, but it's well worth it when you consider all the benefits freelancing offers.

HOW TO START BEING A COPYWRITER

There are different kinds of copywriters out there, so first you have to choose what you want to do. Some copywriters specialize into a smaller portion of the market, like Search Engine Optimization (SEO) copywriting, while others write for many different kinds of clients and people.

Freelance copywriters are expected to write great copy in all different arenas. It can be a bit demanding, but that's just part of the fun of having an extremely flexible and rewarding career such as freelance copywriting.

If you want to become a freelance copywriter, here are some tips to help you succeed:

1. Educate yourself. Good copywriters never believe they have learned "it all." Successful copywriters recognize that there are always new things to learn and see themselves as lifelong students. It?s really important to learn new things and improve your skill set. You can start out by going online and searching for "copywriting tutorials."

2. Do some work for free. This is a great option if you lack any real experience as a copywriter. Doing some initial work for free allows you to build a client base and get your name out there.

3. Learn from the best. Most of the successful copywriters offer coaching courses or workshops to help people learn how to be a successful copywriter. These are great opportunities to learn and get first hand experience learning from a successful copywriter.

4. Constantly look for work. There are a lot of copywriters out there, so in order to stay on top of things you need to be vigilant in your hunt for work. Get involved on a freelance Internet marketplace and try to keep up with local businesses that may need your services as well.

5. Have a website. This will give you a great advantage over the many copywriters who do not have websites. Your website should allow your clients and customers to easily browse through examples of your work and credentials. It will help you win projects. Therefore it should be neat, well organized, and professional looking.

These were just a few pointers to help you see how to get started as a freelance copywriter. Freelance copywriting is a very rewarding and flexible career. If you're interested in pursuing it as a career, you should definitely do some more research into this exciting career opportunity. - 15433

About the Author:

Successful Lead Generation For Your MLM Business

By Jeff Dedrick

According to some marketing gurus, lead generation is the future of targeted advertising. Online lead generation is the way to go if the industry reports are to be believed. Reportedly, numerous businesses have achieved mind blowing sales figures and remarkable return on investments (ROI) using online lead generation. MLM businesses are not far ahead and are reaping the benefits of online lead generation.

There is no denying the fact that a steady supply of leads is the life line of any MLM business. Even though MLM leads are normally quite expensive, it is possible to generate free leads online. Free MLM leads do help as they do not affect your return on investment adversely.

Video marketing, on free sites such as YouTube is a popular online lead generation method. The leads generated by video marketing are mostly good quality leads that are pre qualified, and hence there is a higher chance of such leads being converted. The videos should not only be informative, but should also include interesting tips that would get a viewer hooked on to them. You can even include short video presentations on your website that answer frequently asked questions. This helps build credibility for your MLM business.

Optimizing your website for relevant and targeted keywords also helps in attracting quality traffic. By 'quality' traffic, we mean visits that get converted to leads. Believe it or not, your website does affect your sales figures. Successful businesses realize this and strive to create a strong web presence. How do you create a strong web presence through your website? The answer is simple. Your website must be able to address the visitors' concerns. A website for MLM business should be as informative as possible and should be able to capture leads through forms such as 'contact us' or 'request for information'.

You can also consider adding a call back option where interested visitors can leave their numbers and request you to call them back as per their convenience. You could also create a free blog and generously post useful information there related to the products or services you market. An informative blog which is updated regularly is sure to bring you a steady supply of MLM leads.

Submitting Press Releases and posting article (with rich keywords) also help you to generate quality leads to your site. The article must contain information which is relevant to your niche and the Press Release must be remarkable. You must include'Media Contact' in the PR. This helps you in two ways, the first thing is it helps to build a strong link back to your website and increase search engine rankings. And the second benefit is, out of 10 people at lease 3 who read you articles and PR will visit the website, and some may even contact you directly by getting info from Media contact. You can generate hundreds of leads by making implementing these kinds of strategies. - 15433

About the Author:

Online Surveys - Best for Women Looking for Cash

By Hailey Gates

Are you a stay at home or work at home mother trying to make ends meet? Women just like you get paid taking surveys for major companies on a regular basis. It's a fast way to make a few extra dollars - and those dollars can add up fast! Most attractive of all, you can do it from the comfort of your own home.

In many households, the moms are the ones making the decisions about everyday products to use for daily tasks or needs. Each household is run a little differently, and every woman has her own particular preferences when it comes to what they buy. Some purchase only name brands; others, generics - and some buy whatever is on sale!

Companies who manufacture the products you buy want to know which ones you prefer, what other things you buy, and how happy you are with the items that are available. They need this information so badly that you can get paid taking surveys that provide them with your opinion! The research is always ongoing, meaning there is never a shortage of surveys to take.

The main step towards getting paid taking surveys is to register with a survey site - or more than one! This should be free, so don't let anyone trick you into paying to sign up for surveys to take. Survey sites are already being paid for connecting the company with would be survey takers, so they should be eager to offer you the opportunity.

You have to be registered to receive surveys to take. Make sure you sign up with a legitimate survey site - if they ask you to pay THEM money, they are probably a scam! You will need a username and a password for secure login. Make these simple so you can remember them. DON'T use a password you use for any of your personal or financial information!

After you go through the registration process, watch your new email inbox for a confirmation email. Check to be sure it is from a site you signed up with before clicking on the verification link - links from sites you have never heard of should NOT be clicked on as they could crash your computer! Once you have been verified with the survey site, prepare to get paid taking surveys!

One last step you might be asked to complete is to fill out some demographic profiles. These collect information about you so the survey site can qualify you for surveys to take. Once you have given them the required information, you can get paid taking surveys on a wide range of products. Just keep an eye out for notification emails that let you know a survey is waiting!

It will take a little while to build a reputation as a serious survey taker, but eventually you should notice that you are receiving regular notifications and your earnings will start to climb. Keep it up, and you can make some serious money getting paid taking surveys! - 15433

About the Author:

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Contemporary Office Design Made Simple

By Bob Morris

Keeping one's eye on office design and building maintenance are important aspects to doing business that many corporation owners ignore. The design of office interiors can have a deep consequence on the disposition and productivity of staff members and executives. Providing a well-maintained place of work is crucial in terms of health and safety issues. Through the use of proper design and upkeep, companies are able to benefit from some kind of control over the gladness, well-being, and efficiency of not only their staff members, but themselves also.

It would appear to be obvious that the better off and healthier someone is, the more productive that individual will be. Even though business owners possibly recognize this idea, they quite repeatedly disregard the results that office design can have on their workers. Many times, building maintenance is disregarded, resulting in bad air quality or hazardous areas inside the workplace. Furthermore, the wrong colors, equipment setup, or noise level can harmfully impact the temperment and fortitude of those functioning within such conditions.

One great way to start improving office design is to consider the amount of untidiness that is presently in the office. Office interiors that permit little room for movement can create thoughts of being "closed in" or claustrophobia. Many home offices end up structured in this manner, with extra office equipment or furniture taking up all available space. By opening things up and producing space, many workers will get a sense of freedom. What needs to be realized is that these emotions can translate into a more constructive mood, more contact with others, and more cooperation.

Transporting in plants and flowers can have a positive effect on the individuals working in a place of work. Office interiors full of nature can have a soothing effect. When an office is experienced as too sterile, individuals can again feel closed in, which might result in a more combative office space. Try using windows that expose fresh lawns or garden areas. An additional effective manner to perk up office design is to be attentive to the noise level. If workplace equipment or nearby traffic are too deafening, the noise can have a depressing impact on the people working. Try adding extra carpet, drapes, or office partitions to assist with any extra noise.

An office design modification may be necessary when the office interiors are comprised of design schemes and furniture from two to three decades ago. Many older office spaces are made gloomy with dark colored furniture, rugs and drapes. By restructuring the office with more vivid colors and additional open spaces, the work surroundings can be transformed from a routine experience to one that aids to bring a cheerful and peaceful feeling to each person who enters the new space.

Building maintenance must be looked at when going through any office design modifications. Maintenance is necessary to keep all aspects of the office in proper working condition. Normal office cleanings keep the workspace free from dust and dirt. Things such as the roof must be sustained in order to prevent water leaks, which will just bring about more costs to the owner when the inside of the office endures water damage.

One part of building maintenance that is frequently ignored is the air quality. Any office design arrangement must include the right amount of garbage cans to collect waste correctly. Refrigerators must be in any kitchen spot to keep food from going bad. All garbage must be disposed of in a punctual manner. Plants and flowers should be kept watered and cared for. Keep furniture away from all vents and be sure to keep up all heating and air conditioning systems.

Even though all offices have precise actions that need to be acted upon during the course of each work day in order to be fruitful, don't ever underestimate the control that the right office design and building maintenance can have on the individuals in charge of finishing each job. Whether operating in a home office or a huge corporate building, office interiors are a huge facet to creating the environment that best facilitates to bring in the revenue everyone is concerned about . - 15433

About the Author:

How Much do Portable Display Stands Cost on Average?

By Amy Nutt

Having a trade show display is something that more companies need to try. This is because a lot of people come to trade shows. They not only come to see what they can get their hands on, but they like to see what the different companies are offering. Yes, some do come just for the freebies, but there are plenty of individuals who come for the educational value of it all. That is why it is very important to have portable display stands as a part of your trade show display.

There are different types of portable display stands that you can use for your trade show display. It is basically up to you which you get. You can base it on your budget and your style.

Different types of display stands

First of all portable display stands can have several different holders. This means that you will be able to hold more than just one brochure or flyer. You're going to be able to hold much more than that. So here is a rundown of what you may encounter when looking for the right portable display stands for your trade show booth:

- You can get curved display stands or a literature rack that holds multiple pieces of literature for anywhere between $175 and $200. These are units that sit on the floor, but they can set up quickly. They usually fold up in some way.

- There are fabric displays that can cost you under $100.

- You can find tabletop displays for under $100 and still hold multiple pieces of literature.

- You may even find that a rotating magazine rack is the way in which you can display your literature. This is something that may still cost you anywhere from $90 to $125.

- There are lighted displays that may cost you around $500. This is one of the most expensive units you can invest in.

There are so many different types of display stands. What you pay depends on what your style and of course if you decide that display booth rentals is the way to go. You may choose something super sophisticated, which will come packed with a sophisticated price. Then again, you may choose something that is modest with a modest price. You have so many choices and so many price ranges to choose from. That means you're not going to have a hard time choosing the right display stands for your trade show booth.

Why use display stands?

When distributing literature, you don?t want to have to lay the literature down flat upon the table you're using in your trade show booth. This is because it gets knocked around and can look really messy. People will sit their things on top of them. Fanning them out on a table also means you're using up space that could be used to display your product or something else important. Even using a tabletop display stand will save a lot of room and keep things organized.

So for the sake of your image, it is a good idea to use portable display stands for your literature. That way you look really professional and people are able to freely grab information about you and your product. People like it when literature is made available to them and you're going to like it too. You?re going to like it because that means you have possible new customers. That means you're going to make even more money, which is made possible by setting up a trade show booth and being organized with that booth. That means you have made the trade show and your display work for you. It's just a matter of finding the materials that will serve you best. - 15433

About the Author:

Affiliate Marketing Basics

By Don Bethune

Affiliate marketing are a group of marketing programs which allow advertisers to reimburse webmasters for putting up advertisements on their webpage or within the e-mails they send. In the same way an particular company would pay for space in the newspaper or on a billboard, they pay for space on your website.

The ease with which a webmaster can participate in affiliate marketing programs has made it one of the most well known ways to earn income without leaving the comforts of home. Many people have their own websites and this allows almost anyone (housewives, homebound, etc.) to have their own 'home business' and realize monetary freedom.

So how and why do advertisers pay the webmasters hosting their ads? First, it is important to understand how sites are ranked when someone searches the web. When a web user searches for a particular site or term, the listing the search engine provides is from website rankings. These rankings are produced when someone visits or browses a website. The higher a website is listed in the search results, the more hits per day it receives, thus improving its ranking furher.

The more traffic the site sees, the more likely a user is to click through the ad link on a website. Paying for ad space on these popular sites can potentially result in hundreds of new customers each day. Advertising space is therefore priced based on the hits that the website receives.

There are different versions of affiliate marketing program. Some of them include cost per click, cost per thousand, cost per action, cost per lead and so on. Cost per click as the name says is getting paid for every click on the advertisement of the advertiser.

In a pay per click the advertiser pays the webmaster each time a web site user clicks on the hosted ad. Likewise, in the per thousand click scale the webmaster is paid for every thousand times a web user clicks on the ad's link. A per action scenario requires that the web user must not only click through the ad link, but also complete a particular action, such as filling out customer information, signing up for a contest, or perhaps completing a purchase before payment is generated to the webmaster. Another payment scale type is cost per lead which is similar to cost per action, but the webmaster sends potential customer information to the advertiser much like one company you purchase airline tickets for might sell your information to their credit card company.

How do you as a webmaster choose the right affiliate marketing program for your websites? Many webmasters simply search the internet! The best way to determine which program best suits your site is to search for affiliate programs, evaluate the payments schedules offered, and determine if ad placement is suitable for your site based on size and location requirements.

Income from affiliate marketing can vary widely and is highly dependent on the number of hits your website receives. Another consideration is that part or all of the income generated may be considered taxable income on the city, state, or federal level; it is best to check with your local tax office. Regardless, the income potential is boundless and worth looking into if you have the space on your website. - 15433

About the Author:

What Happened To The Marketing In Network Marketing?

By Carlos Alston

Are you happy about being in your new network marketing business? Excellent! Perhaps though, you've been in the business for some time. Way to go for hanging in there. What steps are you taking get your network marketing business to your audience? Whats different between where you are now and the successful big guns? Answer: These folks know how to MARKET their network marketing opportunity and THEMSELVES each and every day of the week.

Is your network marketing strategy limited to the old school warm market list and invite-a-friend-and-hope-they-show-up-to-my-opportunity-meeting strategy?

I'm not poo-pooing those tactics mind you, however the most successful network marketers are implementing game-changing elements that eclipse the old school tactics. Most network marketers just don't understand basic marketing elements when they become involved in network marketing.

These network marketers are incredibly intelligent in terms of marketing. They know how to use battle-tested marketing tactics and make heavy use of marketing psychology. They've built a set of marketing skills which they use influence others into their networking businesses. This is the reason you are always hearing about these networkers and why they have large network marketing lists.

These folks are sweeping the internet, branding themselves with Web 20 audio, video, etc. and all sorts of communication tactics I'll bet you're already following them on twitter and on a number of their lists. You listen to what they say. You buy what they recommend. Also, they're marketing themselves in the offline world.

A lot of us just aren't given info on HOW to market like this. So what's the answer? We could ALL use convenient 24/7 access to a service that will teach you about iron-clad proven marketing principles for our network marketing business.

So, about 2 months back, I was invited to a marketing program that has truly transform how I work my network marketing business. Nadira Haniff sent me and invitation to join this new 180DaysToGreatness program, which forges business and marketing, skillset, mindset together with near real time coaching. I was skeptical, but then Nadira just kept astonishing me with her intense passion to help others, marketing insight, and pure desire to share.

180DaysToGreatness is just one situations that come along once in a great while and you realize it really is something special. I feel like I've been treated to an amazing opportunity to truly understand how to market my network marketing business (or any other for that matter) and now there is no limit to how far I (or you) can go with it. I suggest you see if it might be right for your networking business. - 15433

About the Author:

How Business owners profit during challenging times

By Jay NaPier

Focusing on the positive is very important during challenging times. Today's ever changing economy makes it tough on business owners, but the smart business owner focuses on the positive and asked great questions. One of those being what can I do to increase the revenue in my business.

Start out by taking a close look at what you sell. How profitable is it? Could it be more profitable? Are there additional products or services that you could sell to make more profit? When was the last time you increased your price? These are just a few of the questions you should be asking yourself to increase the profits in your business?

staying connected with your customers and clients is important to every business. It easier to keep a customer than it is to find new ones. What are you doing to thank your customers for their business? Are you sending out Christmas cards? Anniversary discounts? what about wishing your customers a happy new year and letting them know that you're not increasing your prices for the new year?

It's easier to keep the customers you have that is to get new ones. Smart business owners know that there are only two ways to increase your business, get the customers you have now to purchase more product or purchase more often. Packaging your products or services together makes it easy to increase your bottom line. A dry cleaner might price their shirt services at $1.25 per shirt or $10 for 10 shirts. They could also offer to clean customers close by the pound, which is cheaper and simply charge a monthly membership fee.

It's a great idea to offer bonuses with a purchase. Our company gives away free Flip Mino HD video camcorders with purchase of our monthly video marketing program. a dry cleaner might give away a free lint roller with every $50 in cleaning.

Where you advertise is just as important as how you advertise. Many business owners are still using the Yellow Pages to advertise their business, but I ask you one key question: "When was the last time you picked up the Yellow Pages?" These days most customers go online to find listings for businesses it's much simpler to Google a business and find what you're looking for than it is to go out and find the heavy phone book and flip through all the pages. a well-run e-commerce campaign can get you better results for less money than the Yellow Pages.

Build a list. This might be one of the most obvious answers to the financial challenges of today for business owners. When you have a list of your customers you can very easily send them an e-mail with specials that you're having, so if you have a bad week you simply send a promotion out to your list. This process is easily done and can make you thousands of dollars over a 12 month period.

Another great way to build your business and continue profitability is by running a buy local campaign. Start with your family and your own business, buy everything you can from a local business owner Instead of a big-box retailer. Chambers of commerce have been a popular way to focus on local business, but few have put any effort into promoting it by local campaign. start by putting together 50 to 100 business owners who will each commit to putting a sign in their door or at their counter promoting the Buy local website And their membership. "A recent study found that for every $100 spent in a chain store, $14 went back into The local economy. For a locally owned business, $45,", says Stacy Mitchell author of "Big-Box Swindle.

When you consider your options are sink or swim, I've always found that swimming is a lot more fun. - 15433

About the Author:

Phone words

By Buck Thompson

A telephone number that spells a word is called a phone word. Each telephone key is linked to a group of letters, which are written under the numbers on the keypad. You can use these effectively to catch the attention of both current and potential customers. Many marketers use this method to spell their brand name.

Though this strategy is quite niche in Australia, its full potential is yet to be uncovered. When used, results have been easily observable through a boost in profits. The right number positions itself in the minds of the customer, creating a long term impact. For example 1300 SPARK can be dialed if you are in a need for an electrician. The numbers associating the brand name are easy to remember. It also has the added benefit of imprinting the brand in the customers mind.

Phone words, if used well, cut down on competition. Nobody will try the yellow pages or the classified columns if they can remember a number and dial it at ease. A company can gain a larger customer base by being exclusive with their number.

Another advantage is that you do not end up spending a whole lot of money attracting new customers. Using Phone words helps to generate quality leads for better results. It also helps to give businesses a professional advantage. If one customer promotes the company to another, Phone words can help to ensure that they convey the both the company name and the correct phone number.

With Phone words, a business is better advertised and response rates are higher; so is the profit for the company. It is important how easily one can remember the phone word and what the message is, when one is marketing via this method.

In Australia, where this concept is in vogue, big names such as AAMI, Hyatt Regency, Telstra, Subway etc have had great responses to phone word campaigns. Leasing the phone word is cheap when compared with other marketing strategies. Service providers like 1300 Easy Dial offer simple, easy to use phone word facilities. You can choose your phone word number from 1300, 1800 or 13 numbers. A 1800 number puts the total call cost on the business that leases the number whereas costs for 13 and 1300 are divided between the customers and the company. Simply communicate your preferences and they will find the best deal for you.

Getting a phone word is easier than cutting your birthday cake. To obtain a word, one simply needs to be granted exclusive rights for a particular area. To do this the word needs to be registered with a phone word service provider. Once you have contacted the service providers you are able to lease the number and for an initial investment you get the maximum revenue from minimum efforts. Phone words also provide a feature, wherein businesses are able to keep their existing service provided and number along with the new phone word number.

Results of phone word campaigns have led to it being considered a marketing breakthrough. It has given businesses an edge enabling them to earn increased profits quickly for a long term at a low cost. Because of these proven results Phone words are a must have for any business. - 15433

About the Author:

Easy Fast Marketing Tips To Instantly Get More Views

By Marketing Genius Guy

Tip 1. See what other people are doing already to promote themselves online. There are tons of people already out there online getting all kinds of traffic all you need to do is study what they do and where they do it and do the same. It is a fast way to skip over "reinventing the wheel" and super charges your plan.

Tip 2. Visit all the sites that marketers leave ads,comments and footprints and signup. Read the rules so you know the in's and out's of the site then jump right into it. As you register at these sites remember to save the passwords and login names Most people after 1 month don't remember the website or their login information.

Tip 3. Video Marketing website are the largest venue for free marketers Don't Miss It. Most people submit 1 video and wait for a load of views and traffic.....all wrong You must create short eye catching videos that people will want to watch. Keep creating videos and ask for comments,rating and subscriptions to your videos

Tip 4. Join other peoples Blogs, Newsletters, Articles and Forums for more exposure. When you do this other people will see your coments and want to see more of you. Search engines will pick up your channel and index it and your views will skyrocket! Active blogs and videos get pushed to the top in their area on the website as well.

Tip 5. Never Stop! - Most people give up right when they are at the point of success so keep going..it's close! To become a successful marketer you need to give youself time for search engines to index your blog,website or forum. Simply this..Winners never quit and quitters never win...Now Market and Get 500 Visitors Daily! - 15433

About the Author:

The Smartest Ways to Make Money With the Internet

By Dave Thomas

First of all, let's get one thing straight. There are hundreds of dumb ways people try to make money online. Everything from traditional multi-level marketing to flat out pyramid schemes - none of it works.

If you really want to learn to create income on the internet - in a way that creates a relatively passive income you can enjoy from any location - you need to master the art and science of ranking web pages high on Google. There is no better, more passive source of web traffic.

But there's a hard truth you have to face - most of the dishonest marketers out there know that Google traffic is the most desirable traffic out there - so they buy massive amounts of internet ad space, sending the message that they can teach you how to reach the top of Google's results. You need to watch out - they only thing they're actually good at is convincing ambitious people to give them money for tactics that are not going to work.

So how can you find out if a guru is offering you something of value? It's actually very simple - just go to Google and search the terms "make money online" or "make money on the internet." If you find a guru in the organic search listings for those terms, it's very likely they're legitimate and can offer you something of value.

Whenever you're on Google and you perform any kind of search, you're going to see two kinds of results on the page: the sponsored results on the right side, and the natural results on the left side. The natural results - on the left side of the page - can't be bought, so when you see your prospective mentor's website in those listings you know he only achieved them through work and expertise.

On the right hand side of every pag you'll see the section entitled "Sponsored Links." These are ad positions that businesses bid on in order to drive traffic to their websites.

I'm sure you can see how strange it would be for someone to try to sell you a program about creating passive traffic and income with a website, claiming they can show you how to capture lots of unpaid traffic, but having to pay for traffic themselves? That doesn't make sense to anybody.

Basically, the surest and simplest way to verify the credibility of your future mentor is to ask them to show you examples of how they make money online using free traffic from Google. If you can see that they're doing it in their own business, you have every reason to believe they could help you do the same with yours. - 15433

About the Author:

Case Study: Does Hypnotic Writing Really Work?

By Dr. Joe Vitale

If you've ever wondered if the words on a website were very important, then keep reading.

Brad Yates is a master at EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques. EFT is a method for tapping away psychological issues so you are free to have, do, or be what you want.

Some people call is "psychological acupuncture." You use a finger or two to "tap" on certain areas of your body, which releases stuck energy so you can move forward without any internal blocks.

Snicker if you like. EFT has been used for well over ten years and is now practiced by tens of thousands of people. They can't all be faking problems and then faking resolutions. EFT works.

Brad Yates was one of my guests when I did my "Attract a New Car" teleseminar a while back. I liked him and told him about an idea I had for a series on "Money Beyond Belief." It would be a course to help people remove their barriers to having money. Brad would teach people EFT so they could remove their blocks to receiving money.

Brad loved the idea, we conducted the seminars, and then quickly put up a website to sell the audios. Now, Brad knows EFT but he doesn't know marketing, so the site wasn't the strongest in the copy area. The words left something to be desired. I offered some advice but didn't have the time to rewrite the site. So we left it alone and opened it for business. You can see it at http://www.bradyates.net/page45.html

Take a moment and look at the site.

What do you think of it?

Is the copy strong?

Is it hypnotic?

What's missing?

And here's the million dollar question:

Does the copy make you want to buy the product?

Brad and I told our lists about our product. We stood back and waited for orders.

And waited.

And waited.

Orders trickled in.

Weeks later, we still didn't have enough orders to make either of us very happy. We ended up using EFT on our disappointment.

While I wanted to rewrite the site, I just couldn't get to it with my books, projects, media appearances, travels and more. Thank goodness a young copywriter by the name of Sam Rosen came to Brad and offered to help. Sam had studied all of my Hypnotic Writing materials and was game to prove his skills.

Sam completely rewrote our site. You can see the new copy at http://www.MoneyBeyondBelief.com

Take a moment and look it over.

Now here are the same questions as before:

What do you think of it?

Is the copy strong?

Is it hypnotic?

What's missing?

And here's the million dollar question:

Does the copy make you want to buy the product?

Here are the results:

The first website, which we'll call exhibit A, bombed. It barely made 100 sales in 100 days.

The second website, exhibit B, blew down all the doors and made $8,500 in sales in only one day.

So, does copy make a difference in selling?

Consider:

* The product was the same. * The price was the same. * The audience we promoted it to was the same.

The only change was the writing.

Please note: The only change was the copy.

The next time you scratch your head and wonder if hypnotic writing will help your sales, re-read this article.

And then expect money beyond belief. - 15433

About the Author:

Tips - Your Customers Wallet

By Jonas Milkei

One way of promoting your website and product can be achieved for free. As an additional bonus, this "free" method can boost your sites and sales, doubling and even tripling your income. How does this work? Write articles relating to your website and submit them to "free content" submission sites. Easy to do, takes little time and can increase your website traffic, sales and of course, your income.

How can boost article written traffic and revenue? The article in the free content site contains a link to its own website. Readers, after reading your articles, you can choose to click on the link and pay an unexpected visit. Having them in the free content sites is also making these articles available to other webmasters who wish to publish the article on its website.

If so, your article will include a link to your site. And anyone who reads the article on this site can always click on the link to visit your site. As the list of your articles published bigger, and more and more of them are appearing on various Internet sites, the total number of links to your site is also increasing. Major search engines place great importance on links to Web sites so that they can determine the significance of a given site.

The more incoming links the website, more importance attached to the search engines. This certainly increase the placement of your site in search results. If site is to promote a product or service, the ties that have reached their articles mean more potential customers for you. Even if just by browsing visitors, you never know if it might be the need for what you are offering in the future.

There are also those who have specific things that they need on their heads but can not yet decide between the many choices online. Chances are, they may stumble upon one of your articles, is interested in the content that you have listed, go to your site and became seduced by your promotions. See how easy it is?

Search engines are not that the index of Internet sites, they have also published articles index. They also index any article that is written on your own Web site. So, once someone tries the same theme, the results list will be your site or may even show the articles that you wrote. And to think, no effort on your part has been used to bring them to your site. Just your published articles and search engines. Not surprisingly, many webmasters are suddenly revive their old styles of writing and to take more time to write articles on their site to make other means of promotion.

Get them known website is easier if the articles they are increasingly their links and traffic and making it available to visitors in search of the Internet. As many people are now taking their online shopping, have your site on search engines through your articles is a way of letting know about you and your business.

The good thing with articles is that you can write about things that people would want to know about. This can be achieved in the lightest mood but professional manner, with a little not-so-obvious sales pitch added. If you think about it, only a few minutes of your time is spent on writing one article and submitting to free content site. In the shortest span of time also, those are distributed to more sites than you can think of. Even before you know what is happening, you are getting more visitors than you previously had.

If you think you waste your time writing these articles, fast forward to the time when you see them printed and widely on the Internet. Not to mention the sudden attention and interest that people are giving to your site and your products or services. Trying to write a few articles and will surely was a surge of traffic on the site, link popularity and interest. Before you know it, you will need to double or even triple your earnings. - 15433

About the Author:

Ways to advertise online

By Rohndra Tanderly

In todays world online advertisments are a must. The internet makes it possible for you to reach people in more locations then ever before and produce more revenue no matter what you are selling.

Start by thinking like one of your clients. Think of keywords that you would use to find your product or item. This will help ensure that you are marketing to the correct people.

Pay per click (PPC) advertising creates a link on a page which is triggered by a keyword. You only have to pay for this advertising when a person clicks through to your website. Google AdWords is an example of this type of advertising.

Text link advertising is another, relatively inexpensive, way to go. It allows you to a select a keyword within the text of another website to direct people to your site.

Classified Ads? No not the ads found in newspapers. These are found online and are usually free. Use online classifieds to gain exposure for your site and funnel traffic to it. Go after sites with proven traffic or sites that have a huge network of partners they syndicate to, you want as much exposure as possible.

Online Advertising can be affordable and when done right can bring terrific results. Go out there and get started. - 15433

About the Author:

Why Planning the Correct Office Interiors is so Vital to Profits

By Bob Johnson

Focusing on office design and building maintenance are imperative parts to going about doing business that many corporation owners ignore. The layout of office interiors can have a deep effect on the disposition and productivity of employees and upper management. Supplying a well-maintained office is crucial in regards to health and safety issues. By utilizing proper design and upkeep, businesses are able to experience some sort of control over the gladness, welfare, and effectiveness of not only their employees, but themselves also.

It would seem to be obvious that the happier and healthier a person is, the more prolific that someone will be. Although business owners might appreciate this concept, they quite often ignore the results that office design can have on their staff members. Often, building maintenance is overlooked, resulting in awful air quality or dangerous areas inside the place of work. Moreover, the incorrect colors, equipment setup, or level of noise can negatively effect the disposition and spirits of those working within such a situation.

One wonderful way to commence improving office design is to reflect on the amount of untidiness that is presently in the place of work. Office interiors that allow little room for movement can bring about thoughts of being "closed in" or claustrophobia. Many home offices wind up set up in this style, with extra office equipment or furniture using up every part of available space. By opening the room up and producing space, many individuals will feel a sense of freedom. What should be realized is that these emotions can turn into a more constructive mood, more interaction with others, and more teamwork.

Bringing in plants and flowers can have a fantastic impact on the individuals working in an office environment. Office interiors filled with nature can have a soothing effect. When an office feels too sterile, individuals can yet again feel closed in, which might result in a more confrontational office space. Try using windows that expose green lawns or garden areas. Another effective way to perk up office design is to pay attention to the noise level. If workplace equipment or nearby traffic are too noisy, the din can have a negative impact on those working. Try adding extra rugs, curtains, or office dividing walls to help with any excess noise.

An office design modification could be needed when the office interiors consist of design ideas and furniture from two to three decades ago. Numerous older office places are made murky with dark colored furniture, carpets and curtains. By shaking up the office with more vivid colors and extra open spaces, the work surroundings can be altered from a routine experience to one that aids to bring a happy and peaceful feeling to each person who enters the new space.

Building maintenance has to be looked at when going through any office design alterations. Maintenance is required to keep all parts of the place of business in excellent working condition. Normal office cleanings keep the workspace free from grime and dirt. Things such as the roof must be sustained in order to prevent water leaks, which will just bring about more costs to the owner when the inside of the place of business suffers from water damage.

One part of building maintenance that is often overlooked is the air quality. Any office design sketch needs to include the proper quantity of garbage cans to collect waste the right way. Refrigerators must be in any kitchen spot to avoid food from going bad. All garbage needs to be disposed of in a punctual manner. Plants and flowers must be kept watered and maintained. Furniture should be kept away from all vents and be sure to keep up all heating and air conditioning systems.

Even if all workplaces have detailed actions that need to be taken during the course of each work day in order to be prolific, by no means underestimate the influence that the right office design and building maintenance can have on the individuals in charge of doing each duty. Whether working in a home office or a big corporate building, office interiors are a key facet to building the ambience that best facilitates to bring in the earnings everyone is concerned with. - 15433

About the Author:

Email Lists

By Jeff Dedrick

List building is a critical part of any business in this day and age. Building a list means that you can keep a repository of prospective customers that are within easy access of contact.

Of course, to make list building work for you, you must be able to gather the leads and have them sign up to your list. With a little bit of imagination and alot of perseverance, your email list can end up consisting of many thousands of customers and interested people.

So what are the benefits of list building? There are many, here are just three of them:

1. Building Relationships When you email your list regularly you build a relationship with them. they will learn to trust you and look forward to your emails, particularly if you are constantly providing free, helpful information that will interest them. for that reason it is also vital to know exactly what your list members want and need.

2. More Sales After you begin providing free information to your list members they will be more inclined to buy from you. even if they sign up to your list without ever buying something from you, you will have more chance of converting them after sending a series of emails. It is said that it can take up to 7 points of contact until someone buys from you. Having a list gives you the perfect opportunity to reach this point - without over doing it of course. There is a fine line between helping your members and annoying them with constant contact.

3. Build a Name For Yourself You earn recognition by building a list. You can become an authority in your niche of choice. People may start talking about you and word of mouth can of course lead to increased business and a larger email list.

There simply is no better way to build a long term business than by taking advantage of list building, whether online or offline. Both online and offline businesses can benefit from list building. Although we have talked about emailing a list in this article, the same can be done via snail mail (or regular postal mail) and you can build your offline list in similar ways.

List building should be an essential part of any business plan. It will increase your bottom line dramatically and will allow you to build unparalleled relationships with your customers and prospects. - 15433

About the Author: