The Internet is growing by leaps and bounds. The time is perfect
for starting your own online business. Although most have to buy
thousands of dollars worth of information products or research for
over a year (like myself) before learning what it takes to become
successful on the Internet, that does not need to be the case.
It is a lot more painless than most realize. Of course I had to kick,
scratch, and pull teeth before I learned that. That kind of bloodshed
is no longer necessary. With just a few free resources available
to us, we can accomplish all of the needed tasks to reach success on
the Internet. Here is what you need....
1. You need a hot product that every one needs. You must solve a
problem. Ask your self- "Self... what do I need that I cannot find?"
Chances are, if you need it you are not alone. Do all of your
research to create your product that will make life easier for you
and others like you. Be sure to make it easily accessible to your
customers with instant access. The easiest, most cost-effective way
to do this is with an ebook. Just a simple executable file that runs
when double-clicked. You don't even need to purchase ebook software.
This web master will create an ebook for you for free, as many as you
like:
http://www.ebooks-made-easy.com/
Or for a few free ebook software try here:
http://jansfreeware.com/jftools.htm
Need great looking cover art for that ebook? If a great looking cover
image can raise your sales by as much as 300%, then yes you do need
ebook cover art. A great looking cover image will help to leave a
lasting impression in your visitors mind.
Try here for free ebook cover templates:
http://members.nbci.com/james565656/.
Or for professionally designed ebook covers for free:
http://ebooks.faithweb.com
2. You need your own web site. You will need to register your own
domain name in the future, but you can start with hosting from:
http://www.hypermart.net
http://www.bizland.com
Those are among the best of the free business hosting services. When
you are ready to register your own domain name, try these services for
completely free registration. They require that you carry a frame
with their advertisements, but you can transfer the domain for a
small fee when you are ready.
http://www.namezero.com
http://www.namedemo.com
3. You must accept credit cards. If you ask a visitor to actually get
off-line to phone or fax you, or if you expect them to remember to
reach for an envelope and a stamp--forget it. You have to get them
while they are hot, before they leave your site. You no longer need
expensive merchant accounts to accept credit cards. You can sign up
for third party processing. These companies charge no set-up fee
and no monthly fee. They simply charge a commission per sale. Sign
up is easy. You could be accepting credit cards with in an hour.
http://globill-systems.com
http://www.verza.com
http://www.verotel.com
4. You will need your own affiliate program. One of the better ways
to make sales on the Internet is to offer other web masters a
percentage of your sales that they send you. Hey, what do you know?
The credit card processing companies above also offer you a free
affiliate program of your own! Here they are again:
http://globill-systems.com
http://www.verza.com
http://www.verotel.com
5. You need your own ezine to keep in contact with potential
customers. Your biggest chance for success is return traffic. It
is also a good way to get your visitors to know and trust you so
they will not be afraid to buy from you. If you expect your ezine
to be read--make sure it is unique. You can start your own ezine on
these free list servers:
http://listbot.com
http://topica.com
6. You need a viral marketing campaign that will continue to multiply
for you.
Create a free ebook that links back to you. If your ebook has a good
deal of value it will be passed on to generate traffic for you. List
your free ebooks at:
http://www.free-ebooks.net/
http://ebookshop.bizland.com
Or you can start a free web awards program. Here is a free script to
help you with that:
http://amusive.com/scripts/
7. Promote, promote, promote! After you have all of those things set
up, it is time to make them work for you.
There are various methods of promoting on the Internet for free. In
fact, the more effective methods are free. Here are a few ideas:
Promote your ebook in various ebook search engines such as:
http://ebooks.searchking.com
http://ebooksearchengine.com/
Sell your ebook at online ebook stores such as:
http://www.ebooksforyou.com/
http://www.e-authorsoutlet.com/
There is even an ebook auction site that will allow you to sell your
ebook.
http://www.mbn-businesscomplex.net/cgi-bin/auction.cgi
Promote your affiliate program in the leading affiliate program
directories. Such as:
http://www.associateprograms.com/
http://www.associatesearch.com/
Promote your ezine in ezine directories:
http://new-list.com/
http://www.BestEzines..com/
Ezine announcement lists:
mailto:Mailman-subscribe@Egroups.com
mailto:Announce-subscribe@Egroups.com
Make use of free ezine advertising. There are numerous ezines that
offer a free ad when you subscribe. Many offer a free ad each week.
Here is the best place to find those ezines:
http://freezineweb.com/ezyads.html
Have your articles published by other ezine editors. Post them at
article directories so that your articles may be easily found by
editors.
http://www.ezinearticles.com/
http://www.ideamarketers.com/
You can find other similar resources by going to your favorite
search engine.
Above and beyond that, the rest is up to you. With a little
imagination, a little creativity, and a lot of discipline and
perseverance--Internet success could be yours.
Easier than you thought? Would you believe it took me over a year to
figure all of that out? :-)
Pam Renovato is the web master of
http://thefreeadnetwork.com Your
Internet Marketing Power House. She is also editor of a twice monthly
free ezine. Receive over $100 in free bonuses when you subscribe.
mailto:good_thing_better-subscribe@listbot.com
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Sincerely,
Patrick Stoddard
The Editorial Team
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