Relationship Marketing | Build Your Online Business

In my last post we discussed the fact that many people have unique skills, hobbies, and ideas.  The Internet allows you to reach others with similar interests effortlessly and in a way that reduces rejection and bolsters your confidence.

From my personal experience and that of many others who come online, it can be challenging to start  with creating your own product. For many this could take a long time and derail their efforts to launch their business.  You could, instead, chose to promote someone else' product, that matches your niche and receive an affiliate commission. That's called Affiliate Marketing.

In recent times product creation has become a little easier with the use of PLR products.  PLR stands for Private Label Rights. PLR articles are usually written by a ghostwriter and sold to several website owners. This means that you (and a limited number of other bloggers) can edit the articles and publish them without being required to link back to anyone or give anyone credit for writing them. You become the expert when using PLR articles. (more…)

You have heard that the money is in the list; however, successful marketers will tell you that this is only partially true.  If you are new to Internet Marketing one of your first goals is to build a responsive list.  There are many important reasons for that, which we will discuss in another post.

It's important to note that the level of responsiveness that you will receive from your list of subscribers is in large part due to your efforts.  I firmly believe that communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, and building a relationship with your subscribers, your readers, even other online marketers, is cemented by communicating with them. (more…)

If you are fairly new to internet marketing and consider yourself a newbie, there are certain things you can do to determine for yourself how well you are progressing in your internet marketing career.  I use the word career, because this is how you should view it so that it has a place of integrity in your mind.  This post is not intended for the person who is just toying with the idea of having an online business, but for the person who is serious about providing products of services for their market and is interested in creating the right mindset and building their brand.

You must have a framework in which you are able to identify where you currently are, and where you would like to be in three to six months, and even in a year's time.  Within this framework here are five of the many questions you can ask yourself:

• How much money are you currently earning, and how much would you like to be earning in six months?  It's important to be realistic.  Set achievable but realistic goals.
• How do you currently make your  money online? Are you using Affiliate Marketing?  If so , are you using effective strategies? Is this something that you will continue to do in the next six months? (more…)