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How To Use Teleseminars To Build Your Business
May 31, 2006 - by John Jantsch - Holding educational workshops has always been a very good way to build business. The problem with this strategy though is that it has become increasingly difficult to get prospects to come to workshop type events. In addition, the cost of holding a physical event involving a room, refreshments and audio visual equipment makes this type of event a sometimes risky venture.
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Selecting an RSS Reader
May 31, 2006 - by Sharon Housley - While many have resisted the urge to decipher the meaning behind the acronym RSS, the vast majority of technically knowledgeable online surfers have begun incorporating RSS into their daily routines. Why go through the hassle of understanding something new, the novice might want to know? Because it saves time, and time is a precious commodity these days.
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How to Really Annoy your Web Site Visitors
May 26, 2006 - by Halstatt Pires - It is quite easy to build a web site. It is even easier to really annoy your web site visitors.
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Do Tradesmen Like Plumbers Need A Basic Website?
May 26, 2006 - by Densill Bosward - Small traders gain a number of advantages when they use a web builder to create an informative website.
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Social Networking Sites Keep Vsitors Coming Back
May 26, 2006 - by Rich Carter - These days, if you want to make sure that your getting, holding, and retaining website visitors that are hungry for whatever it is that you might have to offer then you will want to make sure that you keep up with the new trend of social networking.
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Choosing a Mind-jarring Name for Your Business
May 26, 2006 - by Walter Boyd - One of the most important things your new business needs is a name. Your business’ name will often be the very first thing your customers see, and the very first impression you make on any potential customers.
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What is Fair Use?
May 25, 2006 - by Sharon Housley - As the Internet matures, users and governments are
struggling to manage controversial issues. Lets face it, the
Internet did not exist when the US copyright laws were
written;let us not forget, while many countries respect
copyright laws, the Internet is global without a governing
body.
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Making It Easy for Customers To Choose You
May 25, 2006 - by Karon Thackston - Here's something every web site owner should know. When
visitors come to your site, they are looking for a reason to buy
from you. Think that's stating the obvious? You'd be
surprised!
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What Do You Have to Believe to Prosper as an Entrepreneur?
May 24, 2006 - by Molly Gordon - What do you have to believe in order to show up, serve, and
prosper as an entrepreneur?
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What Is A Traffic Exchange?
May 24, 2006 - by Stephanie Davies - A traffic exchange is, simply put, an exchange of traffic. The basic idea is to view other member's websites or ads, and in exchange, different members will view yours.
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Dealing with Spyware
May 23, 2006 - by Dale W - No matter if you are an amateur just getting acquainted to using your computer or an experienced computer user, we all have to deal with the annoyances of spyware and/or malware.
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Quality Over Quantity Crucial In Growing Your Opt-In List
May 23, 2006 - by Robbie Fanucchi - You've heard it many times: quality over quantity. This is certainly true in the field of e-mail marketing.
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How to Run a Contest on Your Website
May 23, 2006 - by Erum Zehra - A contest is a great way to attract traffic to your website.
However, handling contests manually can become very difficult
if you receive a huge number of entries.
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Top Seven Tips for Writing Internet Articles Readers Love
May 19, 2006 - by Judy Cullins - Whether you write for ezines, your own web site, or article directories, online readers love this free information, and will think of you as the savvy expert. They will then click onto your web site URL to see more. Just be sure to make your information crisp, clean, clear, and concise.
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Make Your Computer Immune To Viruses
May 18, 2006 - by Willie Reynolds - One glitch in the system in the form of a computer viruses can end up costing any type of business incredible amounts of money in downtime, repairs, and lost opportunities.
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An Introduction To eBay Consignment
May 18, 2006 - by Terry Gibbs - After I started selling on eBay, I was approached by friends without computers who wanted me to sell their items for them. They had heard stories about the outrageous prices items some ebay auctions brought.
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10 Essential Blogging Tools
May 18, 2006 - by John Jantsch - Add the ten essential blogging tools listed below and you will also be well on your way to creating and promoting a blog that is a powerful marketing tool.
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Dedicated Or Shared Web Hosting? What Does Your Business Need
May 18, 2006 - by Bedrich Omacka - The pro's and con's of both shared web hosting and dedicated web hosting packages.
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The Birth of Internet Access
May 17, 2006 - by Joseph Muhvic - Isn't it interesting how we always seem to take for granted some
of the most significant technological breakthroughs that have
helped propel our society into the 21st century? Internet access
is one such technology that has changed the way we work, live,
and play.
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Taking Orders Online - Are You Portraying the Right Image?
May 16, 2006 - by L A Parmley - If you want people to order online, make sure you have an easy, secure online ordering system in place.
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How To Make The Most Of Your Ebay Auction
May 16, 2006 - by Mark Woodcock - Though it is an easy way to unload your stuff, there are a few techniques involved with having a successful eBay auction.
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Surefire Ways to Pack a Punch With Your Ezines & Newsletters
May 16, 2006 - by Diana Ennen - Newsletters, or ezines, can be extremely effective marketing tools for your business. They put your name in front of your potential clients, regular clients, and peers while showing your expertise and professionalism.
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Social Bookmarking for Business
May 16, 2006 - by Sharon Housley - Associations and trade organizations are great places to meet individuals. Usually organizations have a common theme, and it is an understood implication that all members participate to improve themselves and their businesses.
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Mentoring Programs for Professional Service Firms: Creating Mentoring Relationships that Serve the Individual and the Firm
May 15, 2006 - by Gayle Lantz - Contrary to popular belief, mentoring programs are not solely for the young and new in their careers. Even more seasoned professionals find benefit by addressing issues related to personal development, business development, and life/work balance. Mentoring conversations are less about learning the ropes, and more about thinking strategically about goals.
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Building eCommerce Website
May 11, 2006 - by Nowshade Kabir - The approach you should take to build your eCommerce site should
be same like when you start a new business, launch a new product
or start a new marketing campaign.
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What's In A Name? The Six Essential Elements You Need To Know
May 11, 2006 - by Susan A. Friedmann - Selecting a name for your new business is not easy. A name
does more than identify your company.
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The Confidence to Create Your First Information Product
May 11, 2006 - by Alice Seba - It’s no secret that information products can be a highly profitable online business. For products like ebooks, mp3 recordings and other digital downloads, the start-up and overhead costs are minimal – allowing for a high profit margin.
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Basic Things All Affiliate Marketers Need To Survive Online
May 10, 2006 - by Eugenijus Sakalauskas - With these top three marketing
tips, you will be able to able to increase your sales and
survive in the affiliate marketing online.
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Don't Give In To Business Burnout
May 10, 2006 - by Kelly McCausey - I have identified a few sources of Business Burnout and each has a distinct flavor and requires a different response.
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Is Your Downline Needy?
May 10, 2006 - by Anita DeFrank & Kara Kelso - Of course as a team leader, it’s your responsibility to be there and help your downline as much as possible. However, having overly needy team members can be detrimental to your business.
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Tips For Writing A Good Newsletter
May 10, 2006 - by Ellen LaFleche-Christian -It seems like everyone has a newsletter for their business and it’s a great way to communicate with your customers and potential customers. But are you really getting the most from your newsletter? Here are a few tips to get you started.
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How Aggressive Is Your Marketing?
May 09, 2006 - by Charlie Cook - Whether you scored 1 or 10 on the quiz, there are steps you can take to improve your marketing and grow your business. You understand what your prospects want; use your marketing to motivate them to buy from you. Remember that aggressive marketing is about demonstrating your determination, energy, and initiative.
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Low Cost Ways To Make Money Online
May 09, 2006 - by Alan Liew - Many people have realized that they can turn their computer into a money making machine. There are many ways you can make money with your computer. This article will show you several low cost ways to make money on the net.
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How To Avoid Negative Feedback On eBay
May 09, 2006 - by Dan Thompson - If you are a seller on eBay, your feedback profile is the most important part of your business. One negative comment from an unscrupulous buyer could damage your reputation and more importantly damage your sales and profits! As a seller on eBay you want to avoid getting negative feedback comments at all costs, let me show you how to do this.
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List Building - What Is It?
May 09, 2006 - by Gina Marie Capatar - We all know what an email list can do to our business. If you
know how to manage your email list right, it can be your
ultimate opportunity to upsell something, make big sales, gain
more traffic and boost your popularity among others. So what
does it really take to grow your email list?
Growing your email list is called list building.
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Marketing: Where To Place Your Offline Ads
May 09, 2006 - By Aaron Turpen of Aaronz WebWorkz - Many people new to business or who have just started their own business are at a loss when it comes to marketing. I know I was when I first started. Marketing your business online is one step, but what about offline?
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Friends, Family and Neighbors
May 05, 2006 - by Shannon Lavenia - Friends, family and neighbors - the do-gooders who are always willing to give you advice about your life. Ever wonder why, when you are about to take a leap of faith into something awesome, your friends, family and neighbors are all too eager to warn you of the pitfalls. I call it the "Get By Rule".
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How To Use Your Blog to Market Your Business
May 05, 2006 - by Biana Babinsky - Have you just started blogging? Or have you been blogging for a while? As you may already know, a blog is an excellent tool to let the world know about your business or your product, to connect with potential customers and promote your expertise. But how can you maximize your blog's impact? Here are five tips to do just that.
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Seven Things to Avoid When Looking For Link Partners
May 05, 2006 - by ezimedia - Designing a Reciprocal Link Campaign can be a tricky endeavor. As a webmaster, you must choose your linking partners wisely. Generally, a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself one question: "Will this be a valuable resource to my readers?" If you view it as a legitimate, valuable website, chances are Google will too.
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Education is the Key for Success in Internet Marketing
May 04, 2006 - by Mike Paolieri - More and more people are considering the World Wide Web as a great opportunity
to offer their products and services to a new, bigger market or even as a chance
to create entirely new businesses online.
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eBay Listing Tips
May 03, 2006 - by Jennifer Clason - Believe it or not, the success or failure of your eBay Store comes right down to your listing practices.
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Web Site Theme- Is Your Sites Theme Search Engine Friendly?
May 03, 2006 - by Dawn Rowlett - Your websites theme is very important to its success. When your site is indexed by search engines, they actually review your sites theme as well as other content. The theme must be carefully planned. Here are some tips for developing a proper web site theme that will make search engines happy as well.
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The Son Of Spam - The Splog!
May 03, 2006 - by www.spam-site.com - What is a splog? You need to know more about them and what you can do to stop them.
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Does Everyone Ignore Your Newsletter?
May 02, 2006 - by Matthew Coers - As Internet marketers we all know how important it is to have a successful newsletter to help us keep in touch with our customers. But it can be pretty frustrating to spend all those hours developing content and campaigns only to have the program flop. Open rates can dive into the single-digits and click-through rates can fall to mere fractions of a percent.
So if this happens, what do you do?
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Podcast Promotion Tips
May 02, 2006 - by S. Housley - Podcasting is a great new medium, but creating a podcast is
only half of the work. Promoting a podcast is equally
critical to it's success.
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The Best Way to Avoid a Work-At-Home Job Scam
May 01, 2006 - by Leslie Truex - Here is how to avoid looking for the wrong work in the wrong places.
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