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- 3 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Articles - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Carma SpenceThere truly is nothing new under the sun, and this is especially so in article marketing. So why not jump start your process with a little help from those who have blazed the trail before you? Here are a few ways to find inspiration for your own articles. Keyword Phrase Research What key words ...
Views: 1252(2 votes) - Article Marketing Tips - How Often to Submit to Directories? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Carma SpenceOne question I see asked often about article marketing is, "How often should I be submitting articles?" There is no hard and fast answer. It really depends on: how prolific you can be, how many articles you are submitting at one time, and what you are using this technique to accomplish. Let ...
Views: 1916 - Article Marketing Promotion For the Local Business - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Carma SpenceArticle marketing is an excellent way to market your business online. But if you're a locally focused business, how can article marketing help your business? The trick is in geo-targeting this technique for a local target market. So how do you do that? Read on to get a few pointers. Answer ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Article Marketing Tips - Answer Burning Questions - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2010 from Carma SpenceHere's an article marketing tip: You need to get your articles read in order to have them help you accomplish your goals. One way to get your article read is to answer your target market's burning questions. What keeps them up at night? What are they combing the Internet in search of answers ...
Views: 1694 - What is Branding and Why Should You Care? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Carma SpenceBranding in business is much like branding in cattle raising. A brand identifies you, your product or service and makes it stand out from the competition. It can be a name, like "Kleenex", a term, like "roller blades", a sign or symbol, like Target's bull's eye, or any combination of ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Trolling For Topics - On Autopilot - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Carma SpenceHow do you keep finding fresh topics to talk about on your blog, podcast or ezine? One good way to keep up with your favorite subject is by subscribing to RSS feeds and creating RSS feeds for the keywords you choose. Who are the "big fish" in your market? If you've niched your business ...
Views: 1343 - Traffic Driving Articles - 4 Things ALL Articles Must Have - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Carma SpenceIt is said that content is King, and for good reason. Content, in the form of articles, video, audio and images are what brings traffic to a website. Of the four primary types of content, articles are the most flexible and easy to work with and, in the end, are the main producers of ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Three Tactics to Build a Profitable Opt-In List - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Carma SpenceTo have a successful business, you really need to have a responsive, loyal list of prospects and clients. This is called an "opt-in" list -- a list of people who have given you permission to send them your marketing messages. But how do you build this list? There are plenty of ways, but these ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - What is the Purpose of Your Home Page? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Carma SpenceNot all home or landing pages are created equal, nor do they have the same goal in mind. So, if you want yours to do its job, you need to know what that job is. Your home page can accomplish several different goals... just not at the same time. That's why most online business owners have ...
Views: 2940(2 votes) - Is Your Website Doing Its Job? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Carma SpenceIs your website in alignment with the goals you have for your business? Before you launch a new landing page or website ... and even if it's been more than 3 years since your last website makeover ... ask yourself these four questions: 1. What is the purpose of your website? Is it ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - Home Page Design - Know Your Website's Target Market - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Carma SpenceIf your website is going to be effective, it needs to speak to your target market. In fact, to be truly effective, it needs to speak to your ideal client. Do you know who that is? One way to define your market is to take a good look at your current clients and identify those characteristics ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - How Your Blog Statistics Can Help You Improve Your Traffic - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Carma SpenceDid you know that your blog's analytics can tell you the best time and best topics to increase traffic to your site? It's true, for those statistic can help you write posts that people want to read and when they'll want to read them! The statistics you want to pay particular attention to ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - Choosing The Right Business For You: Part 2 - The Pros and Cons of Buying Into Other People's Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carma SpenceBe sure to read Part 1 of this series, The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Business Yes, you may have decided to become your own boss, but you don't feel up to starting a business from scratch. That leaves you with two options. 1. Buy an existing business, or 2. Purchase a ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Choosing The Right Business For You: Part 1 - The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Company - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carma SpenceSo you've decided to become your own boss. Good for you! But now you're faced with a very important question: What kind of business will you start? Will you turn your hobby into a money-making venture? Buy an existing business? Purchase a franchise and capitalize on the franchiser's ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - 5 Tips for a Better Business Blog - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Carma SpenceDo you want your blog to be read, subscribed to and shared with others? Then consider these five tips: 1. Keep your audience in mind ... always. Even if your blog is generally personal, you should consider the interests of your readers. If your posts don't encourage visitors to read them, ...
Views: 1362(4 votes) - 7 Hot Tips for Getting Your Articles Read - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Carma SpenceYou're putting a concerted effort into your article marketing ... writing, posting, doing it again ... so I would think that you'd want your articles to be read. I am right? For article marketing to be effective in bringing your website the traffic you seek, you have to write articles with ...
Views: 1376(4 votes) - 5 Steps to a Winning Continuity Program - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Carma SpenceOne of the best ways to make a passive income is to offer a continuity or membership program. According to my mentor, Daniel Hall, you just need to follow these five simple steps and you'll be able to create a continuity program that will not only provide regular income, but can also support a ...
Views: 1530(6 votes) - The First Step to Turbo-Charging Your Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Carma SpenceIs your business blooming and growing? Are you seeing regular increases in income or customer base? Do customers and clients come looking for you? If you answered "no" to these questions -- if you are working overtime looking for new clients and customers -- you may have a stale or ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Advertising, Marketing and PR: What's the Difference? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Carma SpenceSure, They Are Related ... But Each Serves a Different Function You hear the terms "marketing," "public relations" and "advertising" talked about all the time. But, they seem to mean the same thing sometimes ... it can be very confusing, especially for small or solo-businesses owner. So, in ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Uncover Your Passions and Skills to Build a Business You Love - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Carma SpenceThe first step in starting a business you love is to uncover what your core passions and strongest skills are. One way to do this is to embrace your inner child. Here's how: Do you remember what you dreamed about when you were just a kid? What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Powerful Marketing Stories in Just Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Carma SpenceWhat is it in your marketing that people are most likely to respond to? According to marketing guru Seth Godin, it is the story. So how do you come up with stories about your products, services and brand that capture your target market's attention and draw them into a client relationship with ...
Views: 1175(3 votes) - Qualify Your Business Niche: Ask these Four Questions Before You Develop Your Products or Services - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Carma SpenceBefore you start developing products and services for your niche, you need to know whether this niche is worth pursuing. To find out, ask yourself these four questions and be sure to do the research you need to get the correct answers. Gut feelings don't count here ... you need cold, hard facts ...
Views: 1416(4 votes) - 5 Powerful Public Speaking Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceImagine if public speakers were super-heroes. What wold their powers be? If I were to describe the powers of Public Speaking Woman or Orator Man, this is how I would do it: The Power of Eye Contact Sincerity is a great element in public speaking. No other part of the body can show it better ...
Views: 1825(3 votes) - Build Your List with Article Marketing in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceAre you looking for an inexpensive way to build your list over the long-term? Then I suggest you write great articles and post them on articles directories. Although not a "build your list fast" technique, article marketing can be a powerful way build your list and grow your perception as an ...
Views: 1273 - 5 Ways to Use Your Blog - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceWe all know that blogs have emerged as powerful marketing tools, especially for the solo entrepreneur. This is, in part, because blogs fare so well in search engine results. This fact alone has led to the evolution of many marketing tactics using the blogging platform as their base. Here are ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Plan Your Blog for Success - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceAs a solo entrepreneur, it is especially important that you have a plan for your business, including your blog. The key to having a successful blog as a business owner is keeping your goals clear and concrete at every step of the way. Believe me, I know how easy it is to get sidetracked by new ...
Views: 1218 - Design Your Blog for Business - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceA blog for business is a bit different from a personal blog, as you probably already guessed. When you plan your blog for success, you should also give some thought to what your business blog will look like. Your blog's layout and design plays a big role in how effective it will be. Here are ...
Views: 1260 - How Not Having a Marketing Funnel Hurts Your Practice Without You Knowing It - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Carma SpenceMiss Sally Jo Coaching Prospect knows she needs some help in her life, but isn’t sure what it is. In her search for answers, she stops by your website and is intrigued with what you have to offer. Then she sees the price. She doesn’t know anything about you and doesn’t feel ...
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