Internet Marketing: Are YOU a Follower or a Leader?

You are likely to remember seeing bumper stickers posing this question:
"If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem!"

FOLLOWERS talk and think about the problems!

LEADERS think and talk about solutions!

The JOB of any internet marketer is to solve peoples' problems. We need to create easy, affordable, lucrative ways to help people do whatever they do.

Going about problem solving can be done in a variety of ways. We can go to forums to see what folks are talking about. We can read blogs to see how other people offer their help. We can sign up for email notifications and learn much about the ways other business people communicate.

We can invite our readers/visitors to chime in and offer their questions, their comments, their ideas and their suggestions. We can offer them surveys to take so we can "take the public pulse."

I know a blogger who ADORES greeting cards. So she offered them to her visitors. They may or may not have one thing to do with her website but there they are, for all the world to see and enjoy. And if you like, you may donate something for the use of the image she provides. That's a pretty cool way to help people. It may not be YOUR way, but it will spark ideas in your head and those ideas will reflect YOUR personality and goals.

Do you need help getting things done but can't quite handle the expense of a personal assistant? Try this on for size: Become your own personal assistant with the help of this simple list:

1. Send 5 emails
2. Make 5 calls
3. Program 5 autoresponder messages
4. Write 5 pages of a book
5. Outline 5 articles

Just think how your internet marketing enterprise would advance if you only did THREE of these five things!

Everyone is unique. Each of us has certain passions, gifts, skills and great ideas inside our being. How will you choose to use yours? By doing SOMETHING, ANYTHING AT ALL, sets you up for leadership! Wouldn't that feel great?

There is an international speaking and leadership club called Toastmasters, International. Their program helps men and women all over the world to learn to communicate better. They learn step-by-step how to speak more eloquently, more professionally, and without nervousness. AT THE SAME TIME, they learn how to take responsibility and ACTION to accomplish their speaking/leadership goals as well as the goals of their club, area, district, and region.

It's exactly the same for internet marketers! Every single action we take helps us build for the next set of actions, products, and programs!

If you are struggling with your work at home business or online enterprise I'd like to recommend you find the solution or solutions that will propel your business. It may be you need a coaching program. You might want to form a Mastermind group with your friends. It could be such a thing that the Toastmasters program I mentioned could be of help to you in terms of your marketing efforts.

SIDEBAR: TOASTMASTERS CLUBS ARE LISTED WITH MOST EVERY CITY'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALL OVER THE WORLD. END SIDEBAR.

Here's hoping you have stumbled across some ideas and solutions on this page that hit you like a brick! PUT THEM INTO ACTION! BECOME THE LEADER YOU KNOW YOU ARE MEANT TO BE!

Feel free to tell us about YOUR internet marketing experience or offer YOUR solutions in our comment box. We appreciate your taking the time to share with us!

Connie Baum

Internet Marketing: Questions, Anyone?

Internet marketing is not for the faint of heart. It is for action taking people who are self starters and eager to make an impact-on the world stage or on their bottom line!

Internet marketing by its nature offers a learning curve and may even require the subscription of a coaching program. Some newbies may have the notion that having a recession proof income by creating/maintaining a home business start up is synonymous with "get rich quick." While internet marketing has the possibility of rapid cash filling up your PayPal account, a top priority is to put into place the basics and learn correctly how to conduct your online enterprise.

Learning anything INcorrectly is quick and easy. UNlearning that incorrect subject takes a long time, great effort and would be unecessary if only you take the time for due diligence, covering the basics as you begin your online journey.

As you prepare to have a presence on the world wide web, it would be important to understand how to choose your domain name. You would need to do considerable research to find out what niche is calling to you and why. It helps to have guidance along those lines.

SIDEBAR: That's where a good coaching program will help to walk the crooked path of searching for niches and deciding on domain names. END SIDEBAR.

When it comes to domain selection, d o you understand where and how to purchase a domain name and why your choices would impact your business? Do you know how to decide the length of time covered with your new domain name?

Web hosting is critical. There are a myriad choices when picking out web hosting; it's not the same as shopping for shoes, though! What are the costs involved? What are the features? What does the fine print say about reasonable terms?

Autoresponders come in different "flavors" too. One autoresponder company whose name has appeared on this blog is well known for sending sox to people who took out bragging rights! They have even sent mail to the homes of their customers. One woman reported that they TELEPHONED her personally after she set up her account, just to make sure all was well. Can you say, "Customer Service?" Autoresponder companies can help you with your email marketing campaigns and list management. Remember: the profit is in the list!

What other burning questions might be posed as you light up cyberspace with your presence, your goods and services? And where will you go to find the answers? The Mountain Guru might suggest 'going within' and that's fine. But when it comes to the technical aspects of online marketing you need a professional.

The first program that comes to mind is the Fresh Fab Four: Jeff Wellman, Dixie Brown, Paul Counts and Keith Wellman are constantly rolling out surprises and top drawer content with their AutoPilot Wealth Institute.

Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned marketer you will gain insights and fresh understanding when you invite these experts to partner with you in your internet marketing business. These good people are all about your success, so don't procrastinate; check them out ASAP!

Connie Baum

What Are Squeeze Pages?

If you are new to internetwork marketing you may not know what a "Squeeze Page" is. You may, however, be familiar with the term "Landing Page."

They are one in the same.

The purpose of this kind of page is to list a number of benefits to the products you have on your website to tap into the visitor's desire to become your customer.

Once your visitor has put his name and email address into your opt-in box, his information will be confirmed by your AutoResponder system. Your visitor-turned-prospect, will then instantly receive the Thank You message you created just for this purpose. This message is automatically sent to every person who offers their name and email information. They feel comfortable to do this because you have promised them you will never share this information, not even with your dog.

As soon as you have a name and an email, you have begun to create a list. You have someone to whom you can send information, offer your services and goods up for their approval. You can even create your own product!

Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Well, internet marketing IS fun. It's much more fun than worrying about job security, possible unemployment, unemployment "benefits" and all the rest of the stress that goes with the workaday world.

It IS fun to create series of Autoresponder messages, develop interviews, gather testimonials, and learn to position yourself in the search engines When you are an internet marketer, you are free to create written material, videos, audios. The potential is virtually endless. Pun intended.

Personally, I consider my own journey into cyberspace in its infancy. Despite a steep learning curve, I am progressing rather well for a kid my age. I've been 33 for awhile now. No matter what your age, experience or passion, internet marketing is a fascinating proposition.

I heartily recommend internet marketing. Just like old age, though, it's not for sissies.