Blog forums are a great place to start generating free traffic for your blog. Because of the obvious shared interest in the topic, blog forums create new interest and grow your following. Some of the better known blog forum sites are: Blogger Forum, Bloggeries and Blogst Forum. A basic Google search will yield vast numbers [...]
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In Part One we discussed blog basics, promotion and whether or not it was a worthwhile endeavour. Continuing along those lines, and equally important to your website, a blog will also require a bit of SEO (search engine optimization), carefully chosen keywords and tags, as well as, listings with directories and indexes such as Technorati, [...]
Web logs (blogs) came into play in the late 1990s, but today they offer options beyond those of aspiring writers or the simple online diaries of old. The terrain of the blogosphere has changed radically. Governments and big business have homed in on blogs as a focus of social media marketing with blogging options such [...]
There are many Internet marketing strategies to promote an online business. Using popular options like article marketing, pay-per-click advertising, forum marketing and email marketing can increase your success. The business owner will need to track click-throughs and conversion rates to achieve more success by converting people into paying customers. Today, social media sites are very [...]
Last week we looked at building relationships and growing our business by creating a blog. We discussed finding and incorporating our branding into free or low-cost themes, ways to capture an audience, and how to build trust by being honest and professional to attract a good following. Now that we have the platform to our [...]
A blog is a great marketing tool to connect with a specific audience. Blogs allow you to build a relationship, and establish a level of trust, a critical piece in establishing your expertise and creating the desire to connect to you, and your products or services. It is important to establish good practices on your [...]
As the Internet evolves from its technology to its software, and changes the way we communicate, it has opened us to a whole new world of social media. Blogging is one such evolving method of communication, and WordPress is one of the foremost accepted platforms for people wanting to get into the blogging action. Evolving [...]
Last week we discussed finding the right way to follow people; what types of information to post to keep followers engaged; and encouraged you NOT to spam your followers for fear of being unfollowed. This week in Part Two, we’ll learn how to follow the right people and why using patience over the long-term will [...]
As I’ve continued to grow my media marketing options, it has become evident that ‘following’ everyone is not the best tactic to use when using Twitter as a business marketing tool. While it will require a bit of patience and a well thought-out strategy, it can be easily accomplished. Twitter is popular for businesses because [...]
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Outrageous Advertising
For anyone who wants to expand their marketing options this is THE book that will help you think outside the box.
The Magic of Newsletter Marketing
Great read on building client relationships through newsletter options.
The Art of Barter
by my dear friend Karen Hoffman who shares incredible insights on making connections and trading for just about anything.
Cracking the $$ Code
a frank look at how differently men and women look at money and how to learn to get paid what you deserve.
Delivering Knock your Socks Off Service
Incredible read with multiple techniques for working successfully even with the most difficult client.
This is a great read about the marketing plan process, especially for VA start-ups. She really goes into some detail about the different elements of marketing and gives some good solid examples.
Great read about mindset and attraction. It was encouraging and inspiring to read about the ‘six-figure’ women she interviewed. If Six-Figures is one of your goals, you would find this an interesting read.
A lot of what I teach in my coaching programs mirrors Michael Port’s system. This is a great read with lots of great resources & exercises. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The definitive ‘how to’ book for anyone looking to start or grow a small or home-based Virtual Assistance practice; from deciding whether or not you have what it takes, to building a successful and ethical business. Available in soft-cover and eBook versions. A Companion Workbook is available, too.
Wonderful detail and outline to organizing a profitable speaking business. Helps me with speakers I support, too.
Virtual Business Startup System
VA Emarketing Essentials
VA Social Media
VA Passive Income Blueprint
