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The rewards and risks of personal freedom

We all need to decide whether to "play it safe" in life and worry about the downside, or instead take a chance, by being who we really are and living the life our heart desires. Which choice are you making? One of the first things I noticed about my newly purchased parrot, was that he couldn't fly. Chico's wings had been clipped and he was stuck here on earth just like us humans. Once the weat. . .

Top 10 Companies That Offer Baby Freebies!

For your convenience, this article can also be viewed online at http://www.freestuff4baby.com/articles.htm ##Top 10 Companies That Offer Baby Freebies! By Kathleen Brookes Having a baby? Great! It's one of the few times that you will find that companies are actually eager to hand you free things. It's true! Just ask Sue Hannah, author of the new book, Free Stuff For Baby! The New Parent's Ult. . .

You CAN Be a Great Salesperson!

You CAN Be a Great Salesperson! © Terri Seymour When you are in sales, you have the choice to be successful or unsuccessful. The only one to set limits on your income and success is you! A career in sales is a challenge. Use that challenge to motivate and excite you. Meet and beat that challenge! There are five basic components to sales: prospecting making contacts qualification hand. . .

Life is not a hardship to be endured

Life is always here, ready to teach us a "special" lesson of some sort or another, if only we would take the time to notice. The street I live on in Tokyo is so narrow, that cars can barely traverse from top to bottom. Because of this, a system for lining up everyone's bicycles on one side of the street is necessary and important. My wife, my daughter, and myself, park our bicycles across the . . .

A small piece of carpet

Have you ever noticed how the way you feel about yourself sometimes depends on whether or not you get confirmation of your value from others? When you enter into challenging situations with a positive self identity you will discover that you are living your life with a greater sense of enjoyment and fulfillment. I have learned a lot about nurturing a positive identity of love and appreciation . . .

7 Step Complete No Spam Marketing Machine

Let’s face it, defining marketing is simple : Find prospects and transform them into purchasers. That is the bottom line of what you want to accomplish. Here’s your easy to follow 7 step plan. Or, is it so easy? Read on, there’s a surprise ending. 1. GIVE a gift I could’ve said "bait them" but right from the outset you need to respect your new prospect. They will "feel out" where you’re coming . . .

How To Use Banner Exchanges To Get Real Traffic

Internet This article is about a not too widely known way to get traffic to your website. Real traffic and real visitors. However, you will have to get over the stigma of using banner ads and you will have to be open minded about Adult websites. This information is what the traffic suppliers would rather you didn't know. Lets face facts. You want a lot of genuine hits? You want to do it the r. . .

Cheating Spouse: 7 Legitimate Motives for Spying

Should you spy on your cheating husband or wife? You believe you see signs of a cheating spouse. The need to know whether your spouse is cheating and EXACTLY what kind of cheating is taking place is often strong. There are a number of reasons why the drive to spy is powerful. Here are seven: 1. Trust is a big reason, not of your partner, but yourself. Probably for some time you have sensed some. . .

Our children and community development.

Community development and federal grants have always walked hand in hand. The process has traditionally been considered a matter for adults. Getting us government grants and developing your community is so much more than that. Getting grant money can involve our whole family as well as the whole community. Community development is more than “adult participation.” Some recent research and e. . .

The high costs of anger In the workplace

Leroy was a superstar in the Real Estate business, producing three times the monthly business of his nearest coworker. He was a driven, highly competitive young man who saw his manager as getting in the way of even higher production. Tension turned to irritability. Yelling and shouting followed. On the day he was fired, he shoved his manager in front of alarmed coworkers who reported his be. . .

Tips for Your Home Business

Tips for Your Home Business © Terri Seymour 1. Get biz cards made up and have them with you always. Leave them at restaurants, send them with your monthly bills, post them on bulletin boards, hand them out to people you talk to. Always be aware of opportunity. 2. Along the same lines, always have catalogs or brochures in your car. You never know when someone might ask to see your pr. . .

Do You Need A Merchant Account?

[FNAME} Deciding when to get your own merchant account for internet sales can be a confusing and expensive venture. If you have a small to medium sized business and only sell a small amount of products then having your own merchant account may not be the answer for you. Some of the costs involved include. Monthly fees. Anywhere between $25-$50 for statements and minimum fees. Per transaction an. . .

6 Key Points to Consider When Choosing a Web Host

With literally thousands of web hosting companies in the industry all vieing for your business, carefully consider these key points to ensure you make the most well informed decision possible. 1. Server Space First, think about how much space your site will take up on a server. Unless you are planning on running a software repository or an image gallery, the files that make up your website will. . .

Is a Home Business Right For You

Is a Home Business Right For You? Copyright © 2003, Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-707 Every morning as people wake up and make the commute to work, many dream of the day when they will finally work for themselves. Every time the boss lets someone know that they must give up their weekend plans for the good of the company, people contemplate the benefits of b. . .

Caring for Your Customers

Caring for Your Customers © Terri Seymour You probably think I am going to say something like, "The customer is always right." Right?? Wrong. I have many philosophies when dealing with customers, but I definitely do not believe that the customer is always right. However, when the customer is wrong, you must handle the situation delicately. There are many types of customers and each one n. . .

Upload??...Download??......Help!!

Upload??...Download??......Help!! © Terri Seymour How do I upload an ebook to my site? How do I download an ebook or program? I seem to be getting this question a lot lately as well as a specific request to write an article on this subject, so here is the info on how to download and/or upload. First of all, let me explain the difference. A download is when you "pick up" an ebook, progra. . .

What Does That Error Message Really Mean?

     - by Jim Edwards (c) Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved    http://www.thenetreporter.com ===================================== Surf the 'Net for about 10 minutes and chances rate very high that you'll encounter an error of one kind or another. Whether the error message pops up on your own computer or on a website loaded in your browser, knowing what the error means can help you solve the pr. . .

The Top Ten Reasons Folks Fail In Their Online Biz or MLM Efforts

They Do Nothing and expect the business to work for them. They Try To Work Too Many Biz Offers or Businessess at Once. You will learn how to add income streams without distracting yourself or team mates. You can and should have more than one source of income, but if you try to do this wrong, especially in MLM, you are setting yourself and downline up for failure. They Run Out of Folks To Tal. . .

Your Home Business: Turning Pennies into Dollars

Copyright © 2003, Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy Henry Ford taught us that to simplify the manufacture of automobiles, that the best way to do so was to install the assembly line. That one change revolutionized the auto manufacturing industry permitting the industry to build cars at a cost whereas the average person could afford to buy one. The lesson we should take from this is that having the. . .

I Give Up!.......How to NOT Say Those Words!

I Give Up!.......How to NOT Say Those Words! © Terri Seymour Boy, I tell you....it seems the world is just going crazy these days! The economy is going haywire, the war is started, and things just seem to be out of control! Most of us know how hard it is to keep our business going with all the work and time it requires in just the everyday whirlwind of life. How in the world in such c. . .

5 Powerful Article Writing Tips

5 Powerful Article Writing Tips © Terri Seymour Writing articles is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful methods of building your reputation and your online business. Not only do you get unlimited exposure, but it is fre^e as well! If your article is well-written, you will probably get listed on numerous websites as well as in several ezines. This will establish you as someo. . .

The Basics of Starting an Online Business

The Basics of Starting an Online Business © Terri Seymour of www.seymourproducts.com If you are looking to start your own online business, the first step is to decide what type of business you want to get into. You need to choose something that you are interested in and like to do. If the passion is not there, you will more than likely not succeed! Ask yourself these questions: Can I ded. . .

5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs

5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs by Perry Gage http://www.Over50Resources.com Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%) of 'all' Home-Based Business entrepreneurs achieve success? Do an online research on your favorite Search Engine and you will understand what I mean. In this article I'm going to show you the KEY to Home-Based Business entrepreneurs success; you'll find out. . .

How Many Sex Offenders Live On Your Block?

For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives on the same block, can be a chilling discovery. The thought of it alone, can be disturbing. Most parents can't imagine that someone, who could be so potentially dangerous, may live somewhere on their block or along the path their child takes to school. However, it is highly likely that there are registered sex offenders in you. . .

Common Decency......Let's Keep it Alive!

Common Decency....Let's Keep it Alive! © Terri Seymour I recently had an experience with one of the affiliate programs I *was* involved with. This experience did not surprise me, but did however, disappoint me. It is a sad fact that it did not surprise me and I thought maybe an article on this subject might bring it to our attention. I did willingly join this program and accept the terms . . .

I'm Out of Ideas, Now What?

I'm Out of Ideas, Now What? © Terri Seymour I am actually out of ideas for an article this week, so I guess I will make that into an article. Do you have a similar problem? You write article after article and finally you just seem to draw a blank for ideas for another article! I am sure this happens to all of us at some point or other. Well, when it happens to me there are a few th. . .

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Are You Ready To Learn Something New? - Part 2

Last – but certainly not least – there’s everyone who’s looking for a great affiliate program to promote. A programs that is NOT being marketed by everyone else – and a program where YOU can be one of the first to market. Do you know about distance learning? It’s the solution for many people – and for many companies. You learn at your own pace on your own schedule. You don’t have to change your. . .

Are You Ready To Learn Something New? - Part 1

In earlier newsletters we talked about using your computer to build your website and your internet business. Although it’s certainly true that you can use pre-built websites, you might want to try your hand at building one from scratch. Keep reading . . . Some of you may be part-time internet marketers – working in an office during the day, wishing for – or needing – more advanced computer ski. . .

Ezines, Ezines Everywhere!

Ezines, Ezines, Everywhere! Copyright Terri Seymour There are literally thousands of ezines being published online these days. Sometimes it is hard to know which ones are best for advertising in, reading, subscribing to and so on. How do we know which ones are good and which ones aren't? Which ones should we advertise in and what type of advertising is best? How do we know we can trust th. . .

Market Yourself for a Successful Business

"Market Yourself" for a Successful Business © Terri Seymour Building an online business takes a lot of work, passion and commitment. Unfortunately, some people are led to believe all you have to do is slap up a website and watch the orders start rolling in!! This could not be further from the truth! One thing I have learned in my years online is that you have to "market yourself" in orde. . .

10 Power-Packed Promotion Strategies

10 Power-Packed Promotion Strategies © Terri Seymour There are many ways to creatively and affordably promote your online business. I have tried all of the following and they worked very well for me. Joint Ventures - Participating in joint ventures with fellow publishers can be a very profitable experience. This could be anything from a group pop under window to advertising each other's ezin. . .

100+ Resources for Your Online Business

100+ Resources for Your Online Business! © Terri Seymour This week's article is going to be a list of helpful resources for your online business. There are so many facets to this business and so many resources are needed. I hope you find something useful in this column. ***Ezine Publishing and Promotion*** Text Editors http://www.textpad.com http://softw.subportal.com/sn/Utilities/Text_Ed. . .

Create a Library of Articles for Automatic Promotion

Create a Library of Articles for Automatic Promotion © Terri Seymour Writing articles and submitting them for publication is a very powerful promotion tactic. BUT, this can be taken a step further to put your articles on auto-pilot. First of all, you need to get a good fr~e autoresponder such as http://www.getresponse.com or http://www.sendfree.com Each time you write an article, what you wan. . .

Re-Gaining Your Groove

Re-Gaining Your Groove! © Terri Seymour Well, the holidays are coming to a close and it is time to get back to business!! It is hard to believe it is the year 2003!! Sometimes after the hectic holidays, getting back to the day-to-day routine of running an online business can be hard. If you are like me, you kind of feel like you have lost your groove or your focus and need to get back . . .

The Fastest Delete Finger in the Midwest!

The Fastest Delete Finger in the Midwest! © Terri Seymour There are hundreds of thousands of people who are trying to make an honest living on the Internet these days. The Internet is a great opportunity for starting your own business. There is not a lot of start-up cost, you can reach the whole world from a small corner of your own house, and the income can be exceptional. However, a lot . . .

And The Award For The Best-Pulling Ad Goes To...

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Question: Does your advertising pull the way you want it to? Or does it fall short... way, way short? As people get more accustomed to online advertising, they are becoming more vocal as to why one ad appeals, while others are earning the cold shoulder. According to a survey conducted by Jupiter, a globally recognized resource on ecommerce, . . .

Getting Started: Narrowing Your Focus

Last month we talked about getting started with your Internet business by joining affiliate programs. This month we’ll talk about starting your own business. The most popular product on the internet is -- information! There’s no inventory to stock and no shipping costs are involved. And people are interested in what you have to say. Think about what interests you. What do you like doing and tal. . .

Build It.......(the Relationship) and They WILL Come!

Build It.......(the Relationship) and They WILL Come! Copyright Terri Seymour Have you ever heard the line from the movie: "Build it and they will come"? Well, this might not hold true for a website, but I do believe it is true for "The Relationship". When working an online business, you must start and build a solid relationship of trust and respect with others. This will establish you . . .

What is the Meaning of This?

What Is The Meaning Of This? (c)Terri Seymour When I first started on the internet, it was like trying to read another language. There were so many words and expressions that I did not understand. Words like webhost, ezine, upload, download, http, isp, dsl and so many, many more!! I was lost. Little by little I began to learn what these words and others meant. But there are always mor. . .

An Overlooked Fr~e Advertising Opportunity

An Overlooked Fr~e Advertising Opportunity © Terri Seymour When you have an online business you need to utilize every possible avenue of advertising and promotion. As I sign up for more ezines and discussion groups, I am finding numerous publishers are overlooking a very effective and fr~e advertising opportunity. After I sign up for an ezine or email discussion group, I await the welcome let. . .

What is an Ezine? Part 1

What is an Ezine? Part 1 Copyright Terri Seymour I have been on the Internet for 3 years and have been asked this question numerous times. I also did not know what an ezine was when I first came aboard. I will attempt with this article to explain what an ezine is and why it is so important for your online business. First of all, an ezine is an electronic newsletter sent out by email at in. . .

Power Promote for FREE

Power Promote for Free! Copyright Terri Seymour When you first come online and are looking for a way to start your own business, the information that you read can be overwhelming. Besides deciding what business you want to go into and designing and building your web site, you must now learn how to get people to come to your site. It seems like an insurmountable task for people to find you. . .

10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Ezine

10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Ezine Copyright Terri Seymour Writing and publishing an ezine is a very important part of your online business so you want to make it the best possible ezine you can. I have made mistakes and changed and re-changed my ezine many times to make it the best it can be. I am still always looking for ways to improve MOE. Over the years I have learned a few simpl. . .

The Power of Personality

The Power of Personality Copyright Terri Seymour Owning an online business and publishing an ezine can be very frustrating, AND rewarding! There can be 100's or even 1000's of websites and/or ezines that are almost exactly like yours. What can you do to make your online business stand out from the rest? The number one answer to this question is - add your own personality to your business an. . .

Person-to-Person

Person-To-Person (c)Terri Seymour This article is going to be a little different than my other articles, in that it will be dealing with the person to person contact on the net. I would like to dedicate this article to all the business people who are so helpful and willing to go the extra mile to help out newbies and "oldies" alike! I have been in this business for almost two years and I am . . .

Best Ways to Promote Your Website for FREE!

Best Ways to Promote Your Website for FREE! by Terri Seymour So you just built your prize website. You put weeks of work into making the best site possible. Everything is perfect. So, you wonder, why is nobody coming to my site. The answer is simple: You Must Promote!! Promote everyday and then promote some more. There are many ways to promote your website that will. . .

Ideas for a Successful Website

Ideas For A Successful Website by Terri Seymour There are many things to consider when you want to put up a website. First you must decide on the topic for your website. This should be something that you are very interested in and passionate about. Building and maintaining a website takes time and work. An important thing to remember when you are designing your website is that you. . .

Easy Ezine Promotion

Easy Ezine Promotion (c)by Terri Seymour If you have a website or e-business, you should definitely consider publishing an ezine. Once you have made the decision to publish an ezine and have decided on the content,you now must learn how to promote your newsletter. There are many easy and free waysto promote your new ezine. Here are some of my favorites: Ezine Directories There are hundreds o. . .

Announce It - or Not!

Announce It - Or Not! Copyright Terri Seymour Having an online business means that you need to find as many free or very affordable ways of advertising and promoting that business as possible. Fortunately, there are many such ways of advertising online. Some of the experts and Newbies have debated which ways were effective and which ways were not. One of the ways said by some to be a waste . . .

The "Not So Secret" Secrets of Success

The "Not So Secret" Secrets of Success © Terri Seymour Have you ever heard of the "secrets of success"? Many times people are trying to sell you these "secrets" for a very high price! Well, in my five years of Internet marketing experience, I haven't learned any "secrets". These so-called "secrets" are mostly common sense and hard work. We all know these "secrets". We just have to appl. . .

How to Avoid Program-Itis!

How to Avoid Program-Itis Copyright Terri Seymour When people first come online to start or build a business a lot of them catch a very common Internet disease that I will refer to as Program-Itis. I also fell victim to this disease. What happens is the bug hits you and you begin to believe that you have to join every program on the net in order to make money. Let me tell you that this . . .

Free Advertising, Exposure And Traffic Through Powerful Testimonials

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com There's nothing like a glowing review to make you feel better about a purchase. It can help overcome doubts, answer questions, and really ramp up the excitement factor. Such is the power of a well-written, well-placed testimonial. In this age of skepticism, many people sometimes discount testimonials, feeling like they're fake, or made up. B. . .

Online Success, By The Numbers

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Do you know your conversion rate? What about your cost per visitor? All the terms basically deal with the same question: Do you know how much a visitor is worth to you? So that, when you purchase advertising, you won't end up overpaying? Internet marketing, it's been said, is a numbers game. This becomes critically evident after you've fina. . .

8 Steps to Oranizing Your Life & Business

8 Steps to Organizing Your Life & Your Business Copyright Terri Seymour Your life is a mess! Your business is going nowhere! Your house looks like a tornado hit it! Does this sound familiar? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like your life and business are out of control and going nowhere? Well, if you do, you are not alone. Believe me, we all get this feeling at one time or another - mayb. . .

It's Not The Traffic You Get - It's The Customers You Keep!

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com There are a lot of offers online, hyping the ability to deliver thousands of hits to your web site. For a price. True, the Internet is a numbers game. What these services are implying is that the more people you can expose to your message, the more sales you will get. This is true, to a point, but it's not just about the traffic - it's abo. . .

Don't Envy The Gurus - Be One!

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Who says you don't have what it takes to be a guru? True, there are so many self- proclaimed gurus online these days, it seems extremely crowded. But this applies to only a few areas, like Internet marketing. Who's to say you couldn't become 'the expert' in a more specialized niche? If you think about it, you'll realize that you probably. . .

Swipe Your Way To Success (Legally!)

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Every successful direct mail expert has one. Same with the online experts who continually pull in the big numbers. What is it? The infamous 'swipe file.' Have you started yours? Every so often, you're faced with a blank computer screen and a deadline - your ezine is due, your sales letter needs to be posted, your ad needs to be submitted. And. . .

How Your Business Can Prosper In Uncertain Economic Times

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com We've been going through some uncertain economic times recently. And those with a job are (rightly) worried about security: of their jobs and pension plans. Insider trading, stock manipulation, corporate downsizings: all seem commonplace. As a result, many businesses are revising their long-term plans to a short-term focus. So, how does your . . .

Be The Brand!

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Quick - what do you think of when you think of Nike? The swoop symbol, right? Disney: Mickey Mouse, Disney Land/Disney World and Cinderella's Castle. Now, think Corey Rudl...the Internet Marketing Center; Ken Evoy...Make My ___ Sell products; Allan Gardyne...associate programs. These are much more than products... these are brands and br. . .

Don't Write Like You Think...Write Like You Talk

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com The Internet has provided us marketers with an amazing opportunity. It's leveled the playing field - regardless of your background, you can now pursue a profitable business in your area of interest. But selling online brings its own set of challenges. One of the most difficult being able to establish a one-on-one, personal customer rela. . .

Having Difficulty Writing A Compelling Offer? Click On A TV Infomercial!

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Yes it's true. Everything I ever needed to learn about assembling a compelling offer, especially telling the difference between features and benefits, I learned from TV infomercials! Now, just give me a second here. Remember when you first started learning how to write copy? Whether for a classified ad or a sales letter, it was drummed in. . .

Which Is More Profitable: 'High-Touch' Or 'High-Tech'?

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Connecting to your customers in the go-go world of online marketing can be difficult. The online environment has, unfortunately, earned a reputation of being cold, distant and impersonal. As a result, people feel free to click off, delete and ignore your offers with wild abandon. And minimal guilt. Without a personal connection, you risk . . .

Winning the (Domain) Name Game

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com What's in a name? In a word: Everything! Choosing an appropriate domain name for your web site is one of the first and most critical decisions you'll have to make on the road to Internet success. What Makes A Great Domain Name? Is it punchy, sticks in the mind, is short and fits your product/service? Does it begin with a letter closer to the be. . .

When In Doubt, Ask!

When In Doubt, Ask! By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com In the rush to get online, have you ever found yourself skipping over the research fundamentals, like our Online Wannabe? For instance, do any of the following sound familiar? Online Wannabe: (checking off the list) OK, signed up for a few affiliate programs, posted the provided websites...I know there are a lot of people . . .

Does Your Web Site Beat The Clock?

Does Your Web Site Beat The Clock? By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Tick, tick, tick. That's the sound of those all important 10 seconds slipping away - the average amount of time a visitor remains at a web site before clicking on. That is, unless you give them a reason to stay. Take a good hard look at your web site - is it optimized in your favor? What does a visitor first s. . .

Cement Stronger Customer Relationships By Following The Confirmation Letter ABC's

Cement Stronger Customer Relationships By Following The Confirmation Letter ABC's By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com As more entrepreneurs enter into online commerce, many make a common mistake: they get so involved with the technology that they forget that there's a live person on the other side of the computer screen. They forget that they're dealing with PEOPLE. As a result, . . .

Can Your eBook Idea Survive The '5W' Acid Test?

Can Your eBook Idea Survive The '5W' Acid Test? by Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Can Your eBook Idea Survive The '5W' Acid Test? If you've been cruising the Internet highway for any length of time, you've run across tons of ebooks. They've almost risen to mythical proportions as "the" vehicle for producing unlimited profits. Even with this flooding of the market, the door's. . .

5 New Ideas For Using Autoresponders To Supercharge Your Marketing Efforts & Create Powerful Custome

5 New Ideas For Using Autoresponders To Supercharge Your Marketing Efforts And Create Powerful Customer Relations By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com You've heard the experts say that a prospect usually needs to be exposed to an offer at least three, sometimes as many as seven, times before a decision is made to buy a product or service. To offline businesses, accomplishing th. . .

The Critical Tool That Powers The List - How To Select The Right Listserver For Your Business

The Critical Tool That Powers The List - How To Select The Right Listserver For Your Business by Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Without a doubt, being able to market online through email plays a critical role in how successful you will be on the internet. So, choosing the right listserver to power it will be one of your most important decisions. But, which one to choose? . . .

Discover Co-Registration Services - The Secret Weapon For Flooding Your Opt-In List With Subscripti

Discover Co-Registration Services - The Secret Weapon For Flooding Your Opt-In List With Subscriptions by Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com It just wasn't happening. Yes, visitors were coming to the site, but the opt-in list was growing painfully slow. A new approach was called for, and a friend recommended trying a co-registration effort. And darned if it didn't work! With . . .

8 Top Tips For Rapidly Building A Golden Opt-In List - The Key To Internet Riches!

By Paula Morrow http://www.idealmarketingcorp.com Opt-in lists...they form the foundation of most profitable internet businesses. So the building of a powerful opt-in list should be the goal of every Internet marketer. Here you will discover tips for building such a list, and new ideas for optimizing it through marketing. The term 'opt-in' should already be familiar. Briefly, it's when an inte. . .

What You Must Do To Get Ready

What You Must Do To Get Ready "Before" You Submit to Search Engines. By Tracie Johansen Now that your web site is ready to submit you just can't wait to get it listed in every search engine on the Internet. Before you submit your site, here is a checklist of what you will need. 1. Make sure to have everything in a file ready to cut and paste when you get there. You can use your noteboo. . .

Profit From Pay-Per-Click Search Engines

Making the Most Profit From Pay-Per-Click Search Engines by Tracie Johansen Nothing will build your business faster than ranking number 1 in the search engines. With pay-per-click search engines you can achieve this practically over night. But beware, it can cost you an arm and a leg if your not careful. You will want to bid so you can be in the top 3 Premium Listings on Overture so that y. . .

How to Make Your Own Tracking Links

How to Make Your Own Tracking Links Are you tired of promoting your site and your affiliate programs and not knowing what's working and what's not? If your web host offers stats that at least let you know what pages people are going to. This will work for you. Below you will find a simple HTML code to use to make your own redirect pages. You can use it for pages on your site and use a differ. . .

Are YOU Using Traffic Generators?

Are YOU Using Traffic Generators? by Tracie Johansen ------------------------------------------------------------ You Can Increase Your Traffic by 5000 Hits or More per Month, Quickly and Easily Starting the Very First Day. Don`t Miss Out! I increased my hits by 200 per day on the very first day on both my sites (That`s 200 on each site). Want To Hear More? Benefits of Startup Page Traffic P. . .

10 Best Ways to Promote

10 Best Ways to Promote your Site by Tracie Johansen 1. Trade links with other web sites. Go to a search engine and type in words from your keyword list. This way you can find other sites in your target area. Go to each site and find out if the site would complement your site. Send the owner of the web site a request to exchange links. 2. Write a Free eBook and give it away. Or find other F. . .

You've Got to Have Content!

You've Got to Have Content! Copyright Terri Seymour Ezine publishing is an essential element of your online business. Ezines allow you to keep in touch with your prospective customers and to build a relationship of trust and respect with your readers. Building this relationship is very important to your business and your reputation. One way to accomplish this relationship is by producing a . . .

Yes, You CAN Write Articles!

Yes, You CAN Write Articles!! (c)by Terri Seymour Writing articles is by far one of the most effective ways of promoting your business or website. Ezine publishers are always looking for good content for their ezines. You, as a writer provide that content and at the same time you build a reputation as an expert in your field. You also gain credibility for your business. The fir. . .

Will They Come Back?

Will They Come Back? Copyright Terri Seymour When you build a website, you of course, want people to come to your site. But not only do you want them to visit, you want them to come back, and often! Most people will not come back unless they have a good reason. This is what you must have on your mind when you are designing and building your website. When you visit a site, take note of what t. . .

What Do I Put in My Ezine?

What Do I Put In My Ezine? (c) Terri Seymour You are so excited because your website is finished. Your business is officially open. You are going to start an ezine to help build your business. You have an idea of what to do with your ezine and know how you are going to promote it. The only questions you have left are what do I put in my e. . .

Tips & Tricks for More Efficiency

Tips & Tricks for More Efficiency Copyright 2001 Terri Seymour When running an online business, there are so many important details to remember to take care of. Between the website maintenance, answering emails, writing articles, organizing ad swaps, searching for ezine content, etc., etc., we tend to get a little overwhelmed sometimes. I would like to share some of my timesaving tips & tr. . .

Make Time for Family

Make Time For Family Copyright Terri Seymour As I sit here thinking about my two boys, Jesse who is 16 and heading to college next fall and Dustin, my baby, who is almost as tall as I am, I realize that no matter what happens in our lives we have to make time for the most important thing that we have. We all know that I am talking about family! These days, our daily lives can become so he. . .

Starting an Online Business

Starting An Online Business Copyright Terri Seymour If you are thinking about starting an online business, there are a few things you need to ask yourself first. Can I dedicate myself to this business? Contrary to what a lot of ads tell you, there is no get rich quick business. If you start an online business, you will be putting in hours each day to make that business successful. You will n. . .

Save Time with Your Ezine

Save Time with Your Ezine Copyright Terri Seymour When you begin publishing an ezine, you find out that there is a lot of work to producing a quality ezine. This includes finding content, organizing ad swaps, writing original material, attracting advertisers, finding subscribers, and more. If you can find some shortcuts to cut down on the workload it can help tremendously! I would like . . .

Online Networking for a Better Business

Online Networking for a Better Business Copyright Terri Seymour Networking is a very important part of building your business. When you partake in this form of marketing, you are establishing yourself and your reputation, which in turn can be a big boost to your business. You can also make some new friends, which is also a plus. Networking is when you come in contact with as many people y. . .

How to Annoy Your Visitors

How To Annoy Your Visitors! Copyright Terri Seymour When you build a website, your goal is to get people to come to your website, look around and find reasons to come back. If your site is annoying you can be sure they will find another site to visit, never to come back to yours. Here are some ways you can be sure to annoy your visitors: (they might not annoy all, but probably the majority. . .

Getting & Staying Motivated in Trying Times

Getting & Staying Motivated in Trying Times Copyright Terri Seymour It has been awhile since the devastating attack on America, yet many people are having a hard time continuing with their daily life and work. I think about the attack and all the peoples' lives that were forever changed and torn apart and have a hard time also. It is a heavy load for us to deal with, but we must carry on . . .

Don't Be A Spam Artist!

Don't Be A Spam Artist! Copyright Terri Seymour One of the hottest discussion topics going around the web these days is Spam. Spam is different things to different people, but basically it is sending email advertisements to anyone who did not request them or give permission to send them. I do not consider an email from an acquaintance telling me something they think might interest me- spam.. . .

A Mini-Course in Ezine Publishing Lesson 2

A Mini-Course in Ezine Publishing - Lesson 2 Copyright Terri Seymour Once you get your ezine designed and formatted, you can start promoting. It is a good idea to start promoting before the actual publication date. This way you will have some subscribers to send your first issue to. Some of the ways to promote your ezine are: ad swaps sig line discussion lists message boards ezine directo. . .