Top 10 Article Writing and Submission Mistakes That Stop Sales
October 27, 2006 - by Judy Cullins - Have you submitted articles to the high-traffic web sites and article directories, but had few people come to your site to buy? Do you want your advanced article marketing to work so well, you will realize triple, even quadruple sales at your site? And, never have to go back to expensive, hard work publicity or marketing campaigns?
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27 Exhibiting Do's and Don'ts
October 27, 2006 - by Susan Friedmann - Here are some do's and don'ts on handling your exhibition.
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Part Two: How Certain Information Improves Credibility and Retains Web Site Visitors' Interest (So They Won't Click-Off)
October 26, 2006 - by Kim Krause Berg - Here is part two of the Ecommerce Usability Series - I think building web sites and dating are similar to one another. Both require skills and research. You want to present your best side. A stupid pickup line will not work for the untrusting and experienced person you run into at the bar, dance floor, salad section of the food store, or the homepage of your website. You can try, of course. However, barstool and web page abandonment may hurt until you learn the art of persuasion (and flirting.)
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Motivation and Commitment
October 25, 2006 - by John Vinturella - Why do people start small businesses? The most frequently cited motivation for business start-ups is to allow the entrepreneur to achieve independence; money is secondary. Is this surprising?
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Web 2.0 in eCommerce
October 25, 2006 - by Nowshade Kabir - If you are planning to start a new online business or upgrade your existing eCommerce site, you should consider using some of the innovative ideas related to Web 2.0 concept.
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Before You Ask For A Website Critique - Do's and Don'ts
October 24, 2006 - by Cassie Germsheid - Every day there are hundreds of requests in internet marketing and web design forums to review websites. While some of the websites or blogs are really well done and link-worthy, others are poorly written, unprofessional looking, or just plain confusing. I know that a lot of people starting out with a brand new website can be unaware of what type of pages convert better than others, so I thought I'd compile a list of "Do's and Don'ts" to clarify.
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Ecommerce Usability Series - Part I. The Homepage Interview
October 24, 2006 - by Kim Krause Berg - While landing pages are helpful in guiding searchers to your site, eventually even these folks will find themselves on your homepage. Everyone has the same basic questions. These questions revolve around Who, Where, What, When, Why and How. Answering them is fun, and not as obvious as you might believe.
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An Arm & A Leg for eCommerce?
October 20, 2006 - by Sandra Cobb - Let's face it, very few entrepreneurs and small businesses can afford to spend hundreds of dollars to set up their dot-com presence without knowing how successful it will be! We've seen the results of high expectations and over spending with the demise of many well-known companies as reported in the news recently.It doesn't have to be this way.
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Top Ten Wholesale Drop Shipping Tips For Your Success
October 20, 2006 - by Kevin Nobleman - For those who aren’t familiar, dropshipping is a business term used for a situation where a seller sets a retail price for an item, collects the payment, sends the wholesale cost to a dropshipper and the item ships directly from their warehouse.
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Networking Tips for Moms at Home
October 20, 2006 - by Demetria Zinga - Being a stay at home mom has not affected my personality, of course, so I still have a lot of creative energy pent up inside! I thought to myself one day, "what better way to use this energy than to work towards a goal—perhaps start a business?
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Hidden Market Research on Ebay, Amazon, and Others
October 19, 2006 - by Kim Roach - Are you looking to provide interesting content to your visitors? How about popular in-demand products? Do you know what your target customer is really searching for online?
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Email Marketing: Software Solutions
October 19, 2006 - by Scott Lindsay - If you wish to provide email marketing as part of your online business plan you might want to look at some of the email marketing software applications available.
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Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
October 13, 2006 - by Sherry Frewerd - Have you ever given up on a dream because you've listened to that 'little voice' in your head that tells you that you 'can't do it' or 'what's the point?' That inner voice is the critic inside of everyone that causes many bright futures to come to a screaming halt.
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What are Back-End Products?
October 13, 2006 - by Rachna - Back-end products are the escalators for your business. Back-end products are the products that you want to sell to your existing customers after they have purchased a product from you.
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Does Your Business Card Whisper or Shout?
October 12, 2006 - by BIG Mike McDaniel - Business cards are the most underutilized and misunderstood marketing tool in business. Many people spend the bucks for cards and don't make an effort to get them into the hands of those who can hire them or buy from them.
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5 Rules of Good Copy
October 12, 2006 - by Dale King - So what makes good copy ? Good copy must follow five basic rules.
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Differentiate and Dominate
October 11, 2006 - by John Jantsch - Quite often small business owners will ask me to reveal the most powerful marketing strategy I have seen. I can say without hesitation that the most powerful marketing strategy has little to do with advertising, direct mail, web sites, referrals or blogs.
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Presentation Folders: Five Secrets to Creating Great Looking Folders that Get Opened
October 11, 2006 - By Michael Joseph - Presentation folders can be your best - or worst - marketing spend. Presentation folders that look great and get opened cannot be beat for creating a lasting impression and getting your message across. But unfortunately many presentation folders get tossed. Why?
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Scam, Fraud and Phishing – How To Avoid The eBay Plagues
October 11, 2006 - by Brigitte Jaeger-Dabek - If you surf around a little on the internet, you can’t avoid hearing of the countless people, that have been scammed at eBay. It seems as if scam, fraud and phishing mails have become the plagues of eBay nowadays.
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Conducting Business through B2B E-marketplaces
October 06, 2006 - by Nowshade Kabir - Businesses, which are still sitting on sidelines and not doing business on the Internet, should think seriously about their position! If you are one of them, chances are there, that you have to pay dearly for your indecision as you might lose significant market share to your more proactive competitors in a very short period of time.
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The Freelancers Field Guide to Contract Work
October 06, 2006 - by Peter Ferrigan - Outsourcing is a great way to earn extra money or even a full time living.
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How To Set Your "Right" Price
October 05, 2006 - by Tessa Stowe - How do you set the right price for your products and services? The "right" price is the price you are happy with and the price which clients are willing to pay.
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Essential Internet Acronyms Explained
October 05, 2006 - by Azam Corry - If you're new to Internet marketing, the many acronyms and abbreviations often used in discussions on the subject can be confusing. To help you get up to speed quickly, here are the meanings of the most important.
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What To Ask For At Your Web Hosting Service
October 03, 2006 - by Ricardo D Argence - Web hosting is the backbone of your online business and it is one of the most crucial services that ensures your online presence.
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Does Your Business Phone Sound Crummy?
October 02, 2006 - by BIG Mike McDaniel - In business, what you say on the phone is important, sure, but how that telephone conveys your thoughts can be a deal breaker.
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