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- Make Building Your Business A Resolution for 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBuilding your business will and does take as much persistence as sticking to a new years resolution! In both cases in order to become successful you must first set a course of action and one that is realistic or your efforts will fail, guaranteed! This will involve some smart goal setting which ...
Views: 574(1 vote) - Marketing on the Internet - Learning to Manage Frustration - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen marketing on the internet there is one guarantee you can count on and that is there will be times, perhaps even days and weeks you will want to pull your hair out. When you chose to become an entrepreneur online you also probably figured success would come overnight and without the trials ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Maximizing Your Content Marketing Efforts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottContent marketing is an online marketing strategy that requires both effort and patience for it to yield the best results. In fact many online businesses rely upon these subtle marketing tactics to 'trickle' out their messages while expanding their presence on the internet at the same time. The ...
Views: 474(1 vote) - Online Affiliate Marketing Business - Concentration vs. Diversification - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAn online affiliate marketing business is one of the best ways to start earning an income on the internet. In addition to the low startup costs this particular business model allows online entrepreneurs to focus exclusively on learning how to generate traffic. Another reason affiliate marketing ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - Success Online Requires More Than A Plan - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from TJ PhilpottHaving a plan is a great start for achieving success online however there's more to it than just that! Of course some type of action will need to be taken but that is simply the first step! As any internet marketer will tell you building a profitable business takes time! It is this time that ...
Views: 531(1 vote) - The Evolution Of An Internet Marketing Guru - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe internet marketing guru is highly regarded as a reliable source of knowledge for many entering into this arena for business purposes! The fact is these gurus are held in high regard for their marketing experience and willingness to help others trying to get established online! Quite frankly ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - The Role a Positive Mental Attitude Plays in Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEnough can not be said about the influence a positive mental attitude can have on your life. By adjusting your attitude to think primarily positive thoughts you can literally make all your efforts easier and more enjoyable as well! As a result your ability to become successful in any facet of ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - Using The Summer To Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThere are various ways to improve your business on the internet even during the dog days of summer when both traffic and sales drop! Let's face it the allure of spending more time with family and friends while enjoying the warmer weather is reason to 'unplug' from the computer! Even without the ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Using Time Wisely When Writing Articles - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting articles can actually take a good amount of time when you combine all the necessary preparations along with the writing process itself. In fact it is not unusual to begin monitoring the time you invest in this process which can than lead to writer's block. The more time you realize you ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - What To Expect Running A Small Business Online - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from TJ PhilpottRunning a small business on the internet can be a very exciting and rewarding experience! On the other hand many start out with great expectations online that are simply unrealistic! This results in many quitting before they experience any type of financial success! The fact is that small ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - Why Fast Action Means Greater Success - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottOnline marketing often times requires that fast action be taken due to the dynamic nature of the internet. In fact it can be argued that taking action very quickly will actually increase the amount of success online you experience. Although this may seem to contradict the need for being ...
Views: 526(2 votes) - Working Online and Living the Dream - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWell OK working online is not always a reflection of the dream existence however it sure beats the typical 9 to 5 grind! For many however operating their own internet based business is a very realistic way to achieve their financial freedom. Having a profitable business online however will ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - Why Managing Email is Important When Working Online - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen marketing on the internet, managing email is a critical component of your business operations. Often times this aspect of the business is overlooked or ignored since many feel most messages are meaningless and therefore a waste of time. Well this belief is only partially true since many ...
Views: 584(4 votes) - 3 Steps to Success as an Online Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe steps to success when starting an online business always begins in the form of some type of inspiration from which everything evolves or develops. Being inspired is one thing however, it is what is done with the inspiration that separates the successful business entrepreneur from the ...
Views: 636(2 votes) - 3 Things Every Successful Entrepreneur Has - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBeing a successful entrepreneur is something many dream of due to the independence and freedom it offers! However your success is dependent upon much more than simply focusing on the benefits this lifestyle may present! The fact is that being successful as an entrepreneur involves vision, the ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - A 5 Step Keyword List Development Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping a keyword list is one of the very first things to be done if you intend to place anything on the internet from a website to an article. The purpose of this is to attract search engine traffic. This type of free online traffic is also referred to as organic and is very highly targeted. ...
Views: 525(2 votes) - Online Success Requires Proactive Measures! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn order to achieve any degree of online success an internet entrepreneur must be willing to take clear and decisive measures. This means there is little or no room to 'sleep on it' when making business decisions since the internet is such a fast paced environment. Although thinking fast and ...
Views: 540(4 votes) - 5 Traits Needed to Get Rich Online - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFirst off everybody has a different interpretation as to what getting rich online means! Most people of course think in terms of financial success, and rightfully so, but the difference is to what degree of income are they referring. For the sake of this discussion achieving financial ...
Views: 617(4 votes) - 3 Drawbacks To Mimicking Popular Bloggers - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIt goes without saying that popular bloggers hold a certain appeal with readers due to their interesting content and unique style of delivery! Having said that it certainly makes sense that these same sites are also used as a 'model' for others trying to build their own successful site! The ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - 5 Possible Scenarios of Google's Project Loon - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottProject Loon is a current undertaking by Google that offers many possible scenarios but its intended purpose is to carry internet signals to the most remote regions on earth! The concept is to deliver signals to those who can't find internet service otherwise by deflecting signals off high ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - How Instant Gratification Undermines Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from TJ PhilpottInstant gratification is a very common attitude that's prevalent in our society today! Now how that attitude can actually sabotage the success of entrepreneurs online today is the topic of our discussion below! The attitude of "I want what I want and I want it NOW' does not transition over well ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - How to Become the Best Blog Site in Your Niche - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from TJ PhilpottBeing the best blog site in your niche carries many advantages especially if you blog to make money. Operating a blog that has a strong following is a reflection of the dedication and commitment invested into the ongoing process of the blog development itself. Any blog owner/operator knows what ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - How Your Confidence Initiates Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYes it's true that motivation plays a huge role in being productive but it finds its roots in your confidence! Being self confident is what actually motivates you to take a particular action that can contribute to you increasing productivity in any field! Lacking confidence in yourself or your ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Increase Sales By Overcoming Customer Fears - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottOne of the biggest obstacles any business encounters when trying to increase sales is overcoming the fears of potential customers. On the internet this is particularly challenging since marketing efforts are pretty much limited to the written word. The success and/or failure of many online ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Internet Entrepreneurs Are Not Opportunity Seekers! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottInternet entrepreneurs will pounce on viable income opportunities and that's for sure but they possess attributes far different from the typical opportunity seekers! Whereas some are merely looking around online for ways to earn an income the true entrepreneur chooses in most case to make it ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Marketing Your Business – 5 Important Steps - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottWhen marketing your business on the internet you must learn to think in terms of connecting with people by building relationships! Yeah I know the internet is a technically advanced environment however your success online requires you focus on those you promote to and not the latest and greatest ...
Views: 464(1 vote) - Micro Niche Marketing Offers 5 Advantages - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from TJ PhilpottNiche marketing offers many advantages in terms of less competition but locating a profitable micro niche can be even more beneficial to online entrepreneurs. Simply stated a niche market is merely smaller and more specialized segment of much larger market. When you locate or define an even ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Qualities You Will Need For Business Success Online - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe internet offers very few barriers to people looking for business success but that is not to say every aspiring internet entrepreneur can expect to make money. The infra-structure does indeed exist to do well however certain 'intangibles' will need to be added before financial success can be ...
Views: 465(1 vote) - What College Fails to Teach the Small Business Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThe small business entrepreneur typically comes from all walks of life but our focus here today are the internet entrepreneurs with college educations! Being one myself I naturally assumed my educational background had taught me all I needed to know, WRONG! The fact is much of what I've learned ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - Why Fear Increases Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFear increases productivity primarily due to its ability to instill a strong sense of purpose in people! Fearing the loss of anything we covet is one of the most intense motivating factors a person can experience! This motivation pushes you to focus your effort on doing whatever it takes to ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Why the Demand for Online Quality Content - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe internet is a hungry beast and quality content is the only thing that satisfies that hunger. This is the case quite simply because everyone is constantly looking for useful information and the internet has proven to be a great source for it. Frankly many businesses rely upon the seemingly ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - 3 Step Plan For Earning An Income Online - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from TJ PhilpottEarning an income online can be done in a countless number of ways but in almost every case it requires a business plan outline! In order to be successful marketing anything on the internet you need to establish your objectives and how you intend to achieve them! Don't be intimidated by ...
Views: 458 - 3 Steps to Developing Online Brand Recognition - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from TJ PhilpottHaving some sort of brand recognition as a marketer helps to make you more distinguishable from the competition online. When building a business on the internet it is advisable to do what you can to gain separation from your competitors and developing an online brand is the perfect way to ...
Views: 653 - 3 Ways Link Building Sends Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anyone marketing on the internet getting traffic to your website is the name of the game. A very strategic and integral method used to increase website traffic is by building links with other sites online. This is done by leaving comments at blogs or forums and is also accomplished by ...
Views: 422 - 5 Great Ways to Develop Unique Content - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating unique content is the core to any strategy that circulates useful information of any sorts online to promote a business or cause. In fact this particular online marketing strategy has been around for a while and stills remains one of the most effective in use on the internet! The only ...
Views: 467 - Building a Bullet Proof Business Foundation Online - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping a strong online business foundation is the difference between long term marketing success or constantly 'hustling' to simply make a few sales! The core of any successful business starts with your online reputation and if it is not favorable it will make all your efforts much more ...
Views: 391 - Finding Additional Business For Old Products Online - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFinding additional business for any products or services well after their initial launch is a very efficient way to generate more profits! In fact one of the best internet marketing strategies in terms of resourcefulness is to find new uses for older products! In doing so any marketer can avoid ...
Views: 471 - How Daily Planning Increases Profitability - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from TJ PhilpottDaily planning is an absolute must for anybody who expects to build a profitable business on the internet. In fact failure to do so will only result in wasted time and effort therefore it is essential that you establish your works goals each and every day! To many this may seem like more work ...
Views: 867 - How to Use Twitter for Online Business Development - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to use Twitter for business purposes starts with first realizing it is a social networking site. With that said in order to accomplish anything one must first establish some type of relationship with other Twitter users. Having successfully established a comfortable rapport with ...
Views: 377 - Why Recycle Your Traffic Generation Efforts - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from TJ PhilpottTraffic generation is quite possibly the most important component of any 'successful' internet based business! The reason for this is simple without people you have zero chance of making a sale no matter how good your offer or copy writing may be! The ongoing effort to get more traffic however ...
Views: 433 - Writing Great Content Involves 3 Main Objectives - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting great content and circulating it online is a surefire way to create a positive image for yourself and your business. Using content to market your business likes this also carries an additional benefit. Creating content and distributing it for promotional purposes can also help build your ...
Views: 415 - 3 Advantages of Blogging to Build a List - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottUsing a blog to build a list offers some intriguing advantages you would not find when using the more traditional squeeze page. With the growing popularity and increasing acceptance of business blogging there is now the opportunity to incorporate your list building efforts right onto your home ...
Views: 487 - 3 Advantages of Building a List With Your Blog - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBuilding a list when working online is one of the most efficient ways to develop your business and this is commonly achieved through the use of a squeeze page. With the growing popularity and acceptance of business blogs however let's explore the possibility and advantages of using your blog as ...
Views: 560 - 3 Advantages of Working Large Niche Markets - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAlthough 'marketing experts' recommend against setting up an online business in very large or competitive niche markets it does offers some advantages. Firstly having a niche business requires that you clearly define your market and thus focus your efforts on just that particular market ...
Views: 449 - 3 Areas That Consume Time Working Online - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThere will be many things that will consume time on you as an internet marketer but certain areas will do so more than others! Firstly let's understand that to build a money making business online will not be something that happens overnight! Secondly there will be many distractions therefore ...
Views: 683 - 3 Arguments for Disabling Blog Comments - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAre blog comments something you look forward to moderating or do you feel they are holding you back from more important tasks? Blog commenting has long been considered a way to allow your readers to take a more active 'role' in the growth and development of your site! For the site administrator ...
Views: 751 - 3 Benefits Every Content Curator Experiences - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from TJ PhilpottBeing a content curator holds certain responsibilities of course, such as crediting all your sources and properly arranging the information you've gathered! On the other hand curating content is NOT without certain benefits which is what we are going to discuss below! Let's review 3 ways in ...
Views: 879 - 3 Benefits of Marketing thru Bookmarking Sites - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottUsing online bookmarking sites when marketing on the internet can be a very efficient way of gaining exposure for your business. For many sharing social bookmarks may seem too time consuming a task but if done correctly the benefits of doing so far outweigh the time invested. Social ...
Views: 416 - 3 Benefits of Page Linking on Your Blog - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor any blogger the task of page linking can be tedious and time consuming. To anybody involved in the blogging business there are already way too many other tasks that need to be done. But on further inspection the benefits of an internal link on your blog are more than worth the time investing ...
Views: 361 - 3 Big Advantages of Building Lists Online - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBuilding lists is an accepted and even standard practice for anybody developing a business on the internet. Although some may balk at this strategy since they choose to believe list building is a waste of their traffic generation efforts, this strategy is actually a very cost efficient way to ...
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