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- 3 Ways to Fail Developing a Business Online - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping a business online will take time therefore do not be fooled by how easy it is to simply get started! In most cases your business success will be determined more by your efforts than anything else! It is mostly for this reason in the majority of cases that aspiring internet marketers ...
Views: 1103 - How Time Management Techniques Can Kill Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThis is not an argument against the use of time management techniques but rather a point to be made about the common misuse of otherwise sound and strategic tactics. Many interpret effective time management as a way to unknowingly introduce complacency into their scheduling habits! Whether it is ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - 3 Realities of Small Business Ownership - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSmall business ownership is a risk and reward type of existence from the standpoint as an entrepreneur you really have to 'put it out there' but when you succeed, it's sweet! Internet entrepreneurs in particular are a breed that tend to 'push the envelope' a little bit more since financial risks ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Defeating Writer's Block By Walking Away - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWriter's block is something that commonly affects those who are constantly using content when working online! I guess that pretty much means all internet marketers since the use of information is a very popular and effective way to increase your exposure online! The topic of discussion here ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Attention Affiliates - 5 Reasons to Blog - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere are numerous reasons to blog when selling affiliate products, chief amongst them is the ease with which it takes to launch your site! What we're addressing here today is not the technical simplicity of maintaining a blogging platform however but more importantly how it helps you to build ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Blog Posting - Quality vs. Quantity - You Decide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog posting consistency is one thing all bloggers need to maintain in order to attract and maintain traffic. Another variable involved concerning posting is the frequency of which fresh blog entries appear on a site. There is little doubt that in the early stages of blog building the frequency ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - How Your Attitude Can Limit Your Success - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from TJ PhilpottYour attitude has a significant affect upon the outcome of any of your actions. In fact having a bad attitude is almost a guarantee to make just about any aspect of your life more difficult than it may already be. In life attitude is everything since it will not only dictate the mood you are in ...
Views: 1095(6 votes) - 5 Key Components of Popular Blog Posting - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour blog posting efforts are the key to the development of your site. Site visitors are attracted to the content since it is in line with their personal or professional interest. It is important however that the blog reader 'maintains' their interest in what you publish or they will simply not ...
Views: 1094 - Does Blog Posting Have You Overwhelmed? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne of the most challenging aspects of running a blogging business is being able to maintain the necessary blog posting regiment required to attract traffic. The foundation of any popular blog is the frequent updates that are posted to the site. This is why people visit in the first place and ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - How Online Social Networks Help Build Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMany have turned to using online social networks as a part of their business development strategy and for good reason! Marketers have come to recognize that social networking online is a very effective strategy in terms of growing a solid foundation for their businesses! Here are 3 important ...
Views: 1093 - Why Internet Marketers MUST Evolve - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn order for internet marketers to be able to earn a long term income they must be willing to evolve with any changes they encounter! It's very easy to get comfortable with the way you're marketing your business or even the products you offer but changes will and do occur that you'll need to ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Improve Your Writing When Blogging - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from TJ PhilpottLearning to improve your writing is the very first step towards becoming a good blogger! Sure, content creation is a factor but if you fail to make your point with readers your efforts are useless! In fact it is extremely important to recognize that the satisfaction of your blog readers is your ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - 3 Challenges Facing Every Small Online Business - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe great thing about the internet is that it allows a small online business to start up with very little financial investment. Lowering or even eliminating financial barriers of entry like this allow many a more than decent opportunity to own a profitable business. With that being said however ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Why Online Affiliates Prosper More When Stressed - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOnline affiliates all tend to prosper more when they bring a sense of urgency to their business! This makes perfect sense considering that this business model is fast moving and always changing! Working in such an environment often calls for immediate action to be taken to successfully maximize ...
Views: 1090 - 3 Can't Miss Online Branding Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline branding is a very shrewd strategy for any business looking to gain a competitive edge when marketing on the internet. Developing a unique business brand will help to make you more easily identifiable setting you apart from the pack online. This will result in you being able to deliver ...
Views: 1089 - Copy Writing - The Art of Tactful Persuasion - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottSuccessful copy writing is based upon the authors ability subtly persuade the reader into taking a desired action. The challenge is to do this all with 'written' words and no physical contact whatsoever. Learning how to write persuasive sales copy is one of the biggest assets one can have when ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Not Making Money Online – 3 Possibilities Why - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from TJ PhilpottDo you have a business that's been online for a couple of months and you're still not making money? Well assuming you offer products of good quality and do have an online presence such as a blog or website, there are other areas that may need adjusting! Fear not since adjustments like the ones ...
Views: 1088 - Overcoming 3 Common Sources of Self Doubt - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSelf doubt can be a dream killer that keeps you from becoming successful at whatever you may pursue! This feeling can give you a total lack of confidence making it very difficult or even impossible to focus your efforts and maximize your own potential! In many cases people are so frozen by their ...
Views: 1088 - Developing a Keyword List in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping a keyword list is one of the first matters of business that needs to be completed when starting an online business. Keyword optimization is critical to your success since it is the easiest way for you to attract search engine traffic to your website. This type of traffic is the best ...
Views: 1086(7 votes) - 3 Tips For Blogging Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe best tips for blogging you can follow are those that focus more on work habits along with your personal growth and development within the field! The best bloggers found online have come to realize that if they don't grow as individuals their traffic tends to decrease! Remember a successful ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Content Development Has 5 Objectives - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent development, among other things, involves pulling together useful information relevant to the needs of the author. This information is usually circulated and made freely available for others to read. Using content in this manner is a popular online marketing strategy that has been found ...
Views: 1085 - Creating User Friendly Business Blogs - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottConsidering that business blogs are created with the intent to make money doesn't it make sense to make them user friendly? The blogging business can be and is very competitive therefore it stands to reason that the site should be developed with the blog reader in mind. Their visits should be ...
Views: 1084 - Increasing Squeeze Page Conversion Rates - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe key to building a list for an online business is the squeeze page. In order to build a list you have to first drive traffic to a page designed to collect their contact information which is what squeeze pages are intended for. Now traffic generation to this page is one thing but what we are ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Great Blogging Offers People 3 Things - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from TJ PhilpottGreat blogging starts with a keen focus on the interests of the people who land on your platform! Since visitors stop by to view the content you've published based upon your blog topic, you already know their interests! Now it is up to you to play the role of a good blogger and continue to offer ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Life Lessons Learned From Running a Small Business Online - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from TJ PhilpottRunning a small business on the internet can benefit you in ways that don't involve income or financial independence! Right from the start as an entrepreneur you MUST be willing to work and of course this means taking action on any ideas to make things happen! The journey people typically ...
Views: 1082 - How Building Self Confidence Brings Greater Success - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBuilding self confidence is something that will DIRECTLY influence the level of success you or anybody else may experience! It all stems from the fact that the more self assurance one may feel the more incline they will be when it comes time for actually taking action! Most people tend to shy ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Stimulate Creative Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWhether you're an artist, a writer, an online business owner or somewhere in between your efforts likely require a healthy mix of creative thinking. In fact creativity and innovation are crucial for business success or to excel in most any other type vocation. Realizing the important role ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - 3 Objectives of Any Email Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from TJ PhilpottImplementing an effective email marketing campaign is commonly a key component to the success of entrepreneurs working online! Nowhere will you find a more effective marketing strategy that also helps boost your business efficiency as well! To get the best results from using email to help boost ...
Views: 1077 - How Your Confidence Influences Online Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour confidence level acts very much like a directional signal insofar as its influence on whether you become successful or not! Nowhere is this more the case than your marketing success online because if you lack confidence in yourself you'll likely fall short of your online business goals! You ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Why People Shop Online - Tax Break or Convenience - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottPeople shop online for a lot of reasons but some feel that the proposed internet sales tax, if passed, will significantly cut back on internet purchases! Although nobody really likes to pay taxes, it's the feeling of this author that shopping convenience and not tax savings is the driving force ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Thinking and Accomplishing More! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe power of positive thinking has been linked to better health but it also can help you to boost your level of performance as well! The fact of the matter is that having a positive mental attitude can help motivate you to accomplish more than you would have ever imagined possible! Here are 3 ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Breaking through the Barriers of Writer's Block - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriter's block occurs when we lose our train of thought or have seemingly run out of ideas. When this occurs it is only natural to increase your determination to get the writing process back on track. Actually this can make the situation worse since it introduces more pressure which further ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Content Marketing - The Perfect Promotional Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMany complain of the labor involved in content marketing and that there are easier 'alternates' for promoting online. Well both claims are true however what other online marketing strategy can offer you so many 'deep rooted' benefits? Publishing content is not a one dimensional approach to ...
Views: 1073 - The Passive Niche Business Development Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWorking niches is a very passive business development strategy compared to the majority of marketing strategies and tactics used online! The internet environment is a vast and competitive one that typically calls for aggressive steps to be taken simply to be noticed! On the other hand working ...
Views: 1073 - 5 Tips for Achieving Success in Business - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from TJ PhilpottIt can be said that achieving success in business is similar to realizing your own personal success insofar as the steps required are quite similar. Accomplishing any professional goals always begins with an established and well thought out plan. Once the plan has been set it is then your ...
Views: 1072(3 votes) - Your Blog is a Communication Platform - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from TJ PhilpottUnderstanding that blogs are primarily used as a communication platform is a necessary first step towards building your business on such a site! The fact is that the blogging business requires a good investment of time and patience since creating content and not making sales is the primary ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - 5 Simple Writing Strategies For Great Blogging - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing writing strategies you can pick and choose from to satisfy your readers is a must for every good blogger! The focus here needs to be on engaging your readers in different ways in order to earn their loyalty and build your following! Of course this all starts by using good quality ...
Views: 1064 - Content Development – Tips, Tricks and Ideas! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen marketing on the internet one of your very first priorities will be to establish some type of content development strategy. The reason for this is actually quite simple since you will find the need for engaging and useful information in many aspects of your online endeavors. Ranging from ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - How to Write a Blog Post Your Readers Enjoy! - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write a blog post people who visit your site will enjoy is really not all that difficult! Actually composing something people find interesting to read involves applying a bit of awareness and common sense! From the beginning you must first realize that as a blogger you are also ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Online Success Requires Controlled Passion - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour online success will require you have a passion for what you do but this must be controlled or it can keep you from becoming successful! How's that you may ask? Well simply stated being passionate is actually an emotional state, and make no mistake, you can NOT build a profitable business on ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Using Social Media for Marketing – 5 Tips - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from TJ PhilpottUsing social media to promote your business is a common and acceptable way to increase sales online! Social marketing however can be very time consuming if you don't have a predetermined strategy designed to help you be more productive with how and where you invest your time and efforts! Here ...
Views: 1058 - How The Internet Environment Promotes Business Growth - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe internet environment has made it possible for countless many to build a profitable business due to typically low start up costs! On the other hand this dynamic environment also offers certain challenges due to the changing trends and how fast and frequently they may occur! Many find these ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Having the Mindset for Creating Wealth Online - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating wealth on the internet require many of the same qualities you would need offline as well. Although there are many online business opportunities available to anybody with the ambition, your efforts will be wasted unless they are channeled correctly. Serious entrepreneurs are aware that ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - Building a Business - The Little Things Count - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen building a business on the internet many people are either impatient with or overlook the 'little things' necessary for success online. The top entrepreneurs all know that patience and attention to detail are important for business success and that progress does not always necessarily mean ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - Developing a Business Using Social Networks - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping a business using online social networks is a low tech yet highly effective strategy that does however require a bit of your time! It is important to realize these social communities are not meant to be marketing platforms but with the proper approach they offer much potential! ...
Views: 1055 - Your Small Business Blog Offers Huge Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from TJ PhilpottAlthough having a small business blog does involve keeping it updated, it is a great marketing platform for anybody working online! In fact internet marketing blogs are becoming increasingly more popular due to their flexibility and undeniable effectiveness! Here are 3 significant blog ...
Views: 1055 - 3 Drawbacks of Online Social Networking For Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMany people have included online social networking in their business development strategy however this approach does have flaws! This is not to say you can't grow your business by using this strategy but these social communities do present certain challenges such as the 3 discussed below! Too ...
Views: 1054 - Should Blog Posting Be Methodical? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDoes your blog posting follow a logical process by talking about or dispensing information on the same topic? What is being discussed here is whether it is important to maintain a certain 'continuity' with your blog entries. In order to become one of the top bloggers in your field obviously you ...
Views: 1054 - 5 Characteristics of Great Content - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from TJ PhilpottWe've seen it and heard about it so now let's discuss it, what is great content and how do you create it? What does it take to write and publish something your readers really enjoy? Let's explore the 5 main components content needs to make it something that is really interesting to ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - 3 Ways A Blog Administrator Learns - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from TJ PhilpottAs any blog administrator will tell you, in order to become a good blogger the role of research is important! Successful bloggers must embrace the need for continuous learning in their chosen field if they intend to increase their sphere of influence! Actually most bloggers are able to expand ...
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