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The Fifth Step to Increase Internet Traffic Through Writing Articles Requires the Personal Touch

Last Updated: 2011/10/07

Each day hundreds of articles make their way to the Internet from article submission sites to blogs. Yet, if the purpose of article distribution is a marketing mechanism to increase web site traffic, what creates the loyal readers who look to find your articles on the web? Simply, what makes one article viewed and consequently distributed many more times than another?

In reviewing my own articles, I realized that the more that I could connect my personal or professional experiences to the content of the article, the greater the increase in views. People want more than the purely technical information. They want to know from your experiences what worked, what didn’t work and by sharing your experiences how the article can help them.

Writing from a personal viewpoint is a challenge because you as the writer do not want to overload the effort with a lot of “I’s.” However, by not including some personal perspective, the reader cannot make a connection with you. If the reader cannot connect with you as the writer, there is a greater likelihood that the reader will not read your complete article. If they don’t finish the article, they probably won’t forward the article, review the article nor include the article for future distribution. HINT #5: People will buy who you are first and then what you do second.

When writing using personal experiences, you are beginning the development of a relationship. As more articles are submitted, readers have the opportunity to see you as a giving, sharing individual who truly wants to help them overcome a current challenge or prepare them for a future one.

Since I have changed my writing style to be more personal, I have experienced dramatic feedback in both the articles and the monthly newsletter than I co-publish at www.processspecialist.com/newsletters.htm. Will ever reader relate to your article? Absolutely not! However, I believe that if the goal is to increase traffic to your website and to have your article widely distributed, you must make yourself unique. Given all the information out there, one of the simplest ways to achieve that goal is to write from a more personal viewpoint.

Asking yourself the following three questions may help you write with a personal viewpoint while sharing what you do or know.

1. What excites me as a reader?

2. From my own experiences, what can I share to help others?

3. Am I truly sharing or editorializing?

Copyright 2005(c) Leanne Hoagland-Smith, www.processspecialist.com

This article may be freely published. Permission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted).

Leanne Hoagland-Smith, M.S. CEO of ADVANCED SYSTEMS located outside of Chicago, IL, is the Learning & Process Specialist. With over 25 years of business & education experience, she helps her clients to double their performance. By uniting systems, strategies and people to create loyal internal customers, Leanne delivers ROI solutions in 4 key areas: financials, leadership, relationships and growth & innovation within a variety of industries including education, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. As co-author of M.A.G.I.C.A.L. Potential: 7 Capacities for Living an Amazing Life Beyond Purpose to Achievement due for 2005 release, Leanne speaks nationally to a variety of audiences. Please contact Leanne at 219.759.5601 or visit http://www.processspecialist.com if you are seeking to connect your passion to your purpose to double your performance for unheard of results.

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Write Articles That Relate to Your Product or Service

Last Updated: 2011/10/07

If you want to make money online a good strategy that won’t cost you a dime is to write articles that relate to your product or service.

Search Engines are constantly on the “look out” for freshly written content that has been submitted online. So how do you come up with ideas for your next article? Here are several suggestions that may help…

* Hang out in online forums. Watch what people are talking about. Look at the questions they are asking. The topics that are bringing the greatest number of visitors would make for an excellent article.

* Take a look at what information is being broadcast on TV, radio, newspapers, and online. This information is usually a hot topic.

* Read blogs. What are people posting about? What kind of comments are they leaving? What questions do they have? Blogs are the hot internet marketing medium right now and you can literally find them everywhere on any topic. This is an excellent source for your next article idea.

* Survey your current customers or website visitors. Ask them what kind of article they would like to see in your next ezine or published on your website.

* Check bookstores online. What are the top sellers? This can be a good way to come up with an article that catches the attention of what people are reading.

* Be seasonal. Write about what is going on that time of year. Holidays, festivals, sports, graduations, etc. all make for an article that someone will want to read.

* Write an article about a current fad. There is always something that is hot at the time and could make for interesting reading from you.

* Keep track of what your customers and prospects are asking you. If you get an email or phone call with a question this may make for a good article. Others may have the same question, but are afraid to ask it.

* Start a swipe file on what others are writing about. If it is of interest to you it will probably be of interest to others. Never plagiarize the work of others, but you can certainly get good ideas this way. The biggest benefit of a swipe file is having it handy to refer back to over and over whenever you are ready to write your article and are not sure what you want to write about.

Hopefully this will give you some ideas on how to come up with your next article. The internet marketer who can write interesting articles has a huge leg up on their competition. If you can master this strategy there is no limit to how much money you can make online.

This Article Was Published By Hans Hasselfors, from SubmitYourNewArticle.com. Get the net working for you. Join a community of like-minded authors and publishers and make your living online. Become a member of our article directory: http://www.SubmitYourNewArticle.com

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What’s Wrong With My Article? How to Get Your Article Published and Grow Your Business

Last Updated: 2011/10/07

I have reviewed thousands of articles written by marketers hoping to promote their websites, products, affiliate programs, and e-books. While most of the articles are useful, all too many are not worth the paper they’re printed on (and that’s saying a lot in the electronic age!) Are you making the same mistakes?

In this article you will discover the simple, common sense techniques that will get your article accepted by article banks, approved by newsletter editors, and published in some of the largest ezines online.

I’ll show you how to increase your “article-submitted-to-published” conversion ratio and draw readers over to your site by improving your “newsletter-reader-to-qualified-visitor” ratio.

~Offer Valuable Content~

This, of course, is paramount to your success, so it’s first on the list. Share your knowledge of the topic, and don’t be stingy about it. If you include tips, tricks, and helpful information, you’ll get more editors to publish your article. They need content to keep their existing subscribers loyal, attract new subscribers, and earn them some money.

What content do they want? Readers want to read about topics of interest, and learn from your experience and insight. Tell a story, explain how things work, offer examples because that’s the way people learn. Once you give them some interesting information, they’ll visit your website to learn more from you. Because they already trust you, they’ll visit your site pre-qualified and open to an offer. This is the best kind of web visitor.

Valuable content will improve your “newsletter-reader-to-qualified-visitor” conversion ratio.

~Don’t Sell~

If you submit a sales letter, there isn’t a newsletter editor on the planet who will publish it. After all, they have a newsletter that reaches thousands, maybe tens of thousands, of targeted, double opt-in subscribers. If you want them to publish your blatant advertising, you’ll have to buy an ad.

Think about the article banks. Why would such article repositories as www.eBusiness-Articles.com or www.Healthy-Articles.com want to clutter up their directories with advertising sales letters? They want original, valuable content, because they serve newsletter editors and publishers. If the content doesn’t draw the interest of their audience (editors) the repositories don’t want it.

Sales letters will hurt (maybe eliminate) your “article-submitted-to-published” conversion ratio.

~Use Product Placement~

I know, I know, the only reason you’re writing articles is to increase your sales, and I just told you not to sell. Don’t fret – there’s a way to successfully sell your company within your article without submitting a blatant sales letter.

Hollywood producers incorporate products into their movies. Would you pay to see a movie about the features and benefits of Coca-Cola? Probably not. Would you watch a movie with Tom Cruise chasing bad guys? A lot of people will.

No one complains when he drinks a Coke while contemplating his next move. No one minds when screeches past a Coca Cola truck during the high-speed chase. And at the end, when gets the girl while standing in front of a Coca-Cola display, does that bother you? No, of course not, because none of those things took away from the plot of the movie. The story was interesting. Coca Cola spends millions on product placement every year, because they’ve learned that when movie goers enjoy the movie, Coke sales go up.

Do the same in your article. Use your business as the basis for a story you tell. Use your product as an example. Use one of your customers as a case study explaining your point. One of the authors at ArticleMarketer.com took this advice and wrote an article to submit through our service. When publishers read his article they …

See what I just did there? Now you’re just a little disappointed that I didn’t finish the story, aren’t you? Do that in your article. Engage your readers, involve them in the story, make them want more.

Product placement will improve your “newsletter-reader-to-qualified-visitor” conversion ratio.

~Formatting Matters~

You must follow the rules and guidelines listed by each newsletter, article site and publisher on your list. The formatting of your article can have a tremendous impact on whether or not it gets published. Each publisher has different requirements, so read the guidelines and submit accordingly.

At Article Marketer, we submit articles to a wide variety of article repositories, newsletter editors and email distribution groups for authors around the world. We’ve made hundreds of thousands of successful article submissions, but before we could launch our service, we had to evaluate the submission criteria of each publisher, repository and article site on our long distribution list. Here’s some of what we found:

Most sites don’t want HTML. Others allow an anchor tag, but no formatting tags. Some publishers want articles with 60 character lines, with a hard break at the end of each line. Others will reject an article with 60 character lines, preferring automatic word wrap. Others want 65 character lines. One wants an 80 character line.

Some don’t want your copyright and personal information at the top of the article. They also don’t want you to repeat the article title or your byline in the article body. Others require it there.

Keep in mind that the first few lines of an article (following the headline) are key to capturing a reader’s attention. Depending on the submission site, they’ll format your article with copyright and reprint rights, without squandering the “prime real estate” on copyright, reprint rules, and other stuff. If a reader doesn’t get pulled into your article, your resource box can’t deliver traffic to you. Then what’s the point?

Following the submission guidelines will increase your “article-submitted-to-published” conversion ratio.

~A Powerful Call to Action~

Every article should end with a distinct and powerful call to action. I’ve seen authors who try to cram every site they know into their resource box. This is a waste of time, and it confuses the reader.

Imagine if you’re reading an article about how to whiten your teeth. The article is well written and you start thinking to yourself “Hey, this author knows his stuff!”. When you get to the end and you see a link to whiter teeth dot com, you’ll probably visit. However, if the whiter teeth link is stacked on top of clean fuel dot com and marketing stuff dot com, a confused reader will not click at all. Talk directly to your qualified audience about your topic and send them to a specific site, then watch as your sales go up.

Focusing your call to action will improve your “newsletter-reader-to-qualified-visitor” conversion ratio.

~It’s An Article, Not a Letter~

Many authors make the mistake of thinking of their article as a personal missive to the reader. A personal voice is terrific, just remember that you’re writing an article, not a letter to a friend. Articles in Time Magazine never end with:

Sincerely,

Susie Jones

While it is true that some authors will sign off with a trademark tagline, that tagline is incorporated into their article, and it’s never followed by a signature. Besides that, a signature isn’t a powerful way to close your article. Use a powerful call to action.

Avoiding the look of a personal letter will increase your “article-submitted-to-published” ratio.

~Don’t Change the Title and Resubmit~

If there’s one thing that an editor hates more than anything, it’s to get the same article multiple times. I know that there are people telling you to resubmit your articles with new titles, because the headline is important. While I don’t deny the importance of a good headline, just putting a new headline on an old article is a really bad idea.

Christopher Knight at http://www.

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The 5 Largest Pitfalls in Developing Yourself as a Freelance Writer and How to Avoid Them (Part 2)

Last Updated: 2011/10/07

Are you ready to express your life purpose through writing and being published but you find yourself stopped? Here are the next 3 pitfalls to watch out for and how to climb out of them.

3. TAKING YOUR WRITING PERSONALLY. Now, don’t confuse what you just read with the idea of making your writing personal, or using your personal experiences in your writing. Depending on what kind of writing you do, both can be very effective. The pitfall is when you mistake your writing for yourself, a common factor that has so many writers not be able to deal with rejection well. When you mistake your writing for yourself, every rejection letter or request for a revision feels like a personal insult. And boy, I’ve seen some writers with pretty thin skin and some editors who are masterful at making cutting remarks.

CLIMB OUT OF THIS PITFALL BY: first noticing when you are taking something personally. We all know what it feels like when we think someone is criticizing us. Use that feeling as a signal to make a switch to a more positive response. One way to make this switch is to think of every rejection or comment from an editor as the Universe coaching you in how to be a successful writer. Suddenly, what at first occurred as criticism, becomes constructive coaching.

4. NOT REALIZING THAT WRITING IS A BUSINESS. This can be difficult for a lot of people to learn, no matter what the profession. I had to learn it as a veterinarian, and relearn it as a writer. Luckily, I learned much faster the second time. If you expect someone to pay you money for your services, whatever that service is, then you’re in business. Therefore, it’s important to not only develop your technical skills as a writer, but to also develop your business skills. I’ve found that most writers are much better writers than they are business people. That’s why in my workshop, FROM SPARK TO FLAME: Fanning Your Passion and Ideas into Money-making Magazine Articles, the focus is on the business skill of how to market your writing effectively.

CLIMB OUT OF THIS PITFALL BY: investing at least equal learning time to developing your business skills as you do your writing skills. Seek out books, workshops, and courses that teach business skills such as time management, marketing, business planning, and accounting, to name a few.

5. TAKING YOUR WRITING CAREER TOO SERIOUSLY: Most writers who want to become professional writers do so because they love to write. But all too often, the fun and love of writing disappears under a cloud of “serious significance.” Invariably, when a naturally creative person starts taking life too seriously, their creativity suffers.

CLIMB OUT OF THIS PITFALL BY: lightening up for starters. As the recent best seller attests to, “Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff.” I also encourage writers to always include in their writing schedule fun and recreational writing. If it ends up somewhere and brings in a few bucks, fine, but the point of such writing is to keep the fun in.

This report is one example of fun writing for me, which shouldn’t lessen its value to you. I simply enjoy passing along some of the pitfalls I’ve discovered (and fallen into from time to time) along my own writing path in the hopes they may be helpful to you.

The ideas in this article are from FROM SPARK TO FLAME – a proven, systematic process for fanning your ideas into money-making magazine ideas that make a difference.

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Visualize Conquering Fear of Public Speaking

Last Updated: 2011/10/06

I’m convinced that it’s nearly impossible to get through life without speaking in public. Perhaps you are asked to give a toast at a wedding. Maybe you want to give a eulogy at a dear friend’s funeral. Maybe you’re invited to speak to a group of potential contributors for the charitable organization you’re a part of. Maybe you are called upon to speak to your peers at work to give an update on your department’s progress.

Whatever the case may be, there are so many situations in life where we could find ourselves standing in front of a group of people and trying to inform or persuade them. How would you do in that situation?

For some, the fear of public speaking is debilitating enough for them to do whatever is necessary to get out of the situation. For many, that fear causes extreme anxiety but they push through and speak anyway. Being able to speak effectively means potentially advancing in your work or social life or bringing honor to the deserving person you’re speaking about. It’s important, then, to be able to speak effectively and to overcome your fear.

One way to help you is with a visualization technique. I advise people who are planning on presenting to visualize themselves taking the stage and giving an incredible presentation. The result? They feel the scenario long before they deal with it and they enjoy the visualized success. This builds confidence and having confidence helps to create actual success. Here’s how you an visualize your way to a successful presentation:

First, imagine that you’re sitting there in the room. Imagine the room and its surroundings in detail, including the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and temperature. Are there others nearby? Is someone wearing perfume? Did you just drink the too-strong coffee? Picture the scenario exactly as you expect it to be.

Next, imagine yourself being called to the stage in the manner that will likely happen. Sometimes it’s an introduction by the Master of Ceremonies, or maybe it’s a glowing report by your manager. Imagine yourself standing and walking to the stage. In your imagination, think about every step you’ll take and each breath you inhale and exhale as you go.

Now, imagine taking the stage and beginning your speech. Imagine the speech in detail: visualize yourself speaking, thinking on the spot, interacting with the audience. Don’t gloss over your speech, but actually deliver it while doing this visualization exercise. Imagine yourself hearing your voice booming over the audio system. Imagine yourself referencing some of the visuals that you might have with you. Imagine the sights and sounds that you’ll experience as you present.

Lastly, imagine the audience. As you present, visualize them enthusiastically responding to you. Imagine them nodding in agreement or writing copious notes because of what you have to say. And finally, imagine them applauding enthusiastically as you finish and then rushing out to perform the ultimate action you want them to take (for example, to donate money to your cause or to buy the product you’re selling). Visualization: it’s an effective way to practice your presentation.

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Ten Secret Ways to Make Your Brain Get The Write Idea!

Last Updated: 2011/10/06

Once you have an idea for a book and a plan for how to get it written and marketed, it’s time to put your brain to work with some writing exercises. Here are 10 different tips to help your brain get the ‘WRITE’ idea:

• When an idea comes to you, usually unexpectedly, it is time to write ¾ right now! Record it on anything that’s handy and transfer it to full size paper as soon as possible so you won’t lose it.

• You should write as long and as often as possible when you’re “in the mood” to write. Ideas can flow over a period of minutes, hours and days so steal time if you have to in order to write when you are on a roll. It’s a justifiable action.

• Write in the places where you are most inspired and where you go to relax and rejuvenate yourself. If you write in these places you will increase writing time because these are the places you frequent in order to make sense of life. Inspirational locations bring out the best in you.

• Carry with you at all times key words and phrases from your Table of Contents along with supporting points you want included. Use this barebones outline to write in the waiting rooms of doctors’ offices or while your wife/husband is shopping or whenever the opportunity presents itself. Key words and phrases are all you need to get you started writing. They are all the inspiration you need.

• Get up a little early 2 or 3 days a week or go to bed a little later 2 or 3 days a week. Set aside this time to write. You might also consider using part of your lunch hour, if you get an hour, to write a few days a week.

• If you are a sports fan write between periods, at half time or even during those 3-5 minute commercial breaks. You might also try keeping the sports event on the TV ‘muted’ even when the game is on. If I’m rolling along with my writing I don’t really need the sound to understand what is going on and I can always un-mute the TV if something interesting is going on.

• If you’re writing a particularly interesting or important section of your book, leave it out where you can see it. It’s easier to just pick it up and write for a few minutes if it’s readily available. Having your work handy also generates ideas just by looking at it. You can jot down those ideas in the margins of your work. (In our house my papers may get moved in the tidying process. Make sure you know where your spouse puts those tidied papers! Consider investing in an “inbox” for those inevitable fits of housecleaning; that way, you will never lose something important.)

• If you have kids, arrange to exchange babysitting or child watching sessions with someone to allow you to write in a large block of time during times when it’s your best time to create. I’m a morning writer and a sports watching writer. Exchanging child sitting time must be mutually beneficial. Using this kind of arrangement also removes any guilt and frustration you might experience regarding finding and using large blocks of time.

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Eliminate Common Problems in Writing Articles

Last Updated: 2011/10/06

Before writing an article, have you ever felt overwhelmed by a blank sensation, not knowing where to start?

…I’ll bet you have!

This checklist should help you eliminate some common problems in writing articles:

1. Have a specific purpose in mind.

Always have a specific purpose in mind before you begin writing: you should be crystal clear about what are you hoping to accomplish by writing your article.
Is it an article clarifying an issue for your customers, to attract prospects, to improve the link popularity for your website?

2. Know your target population.

Before writing an article, conduct research on the target population. What are their experience, their interest, and their wants in the chosen topic? What pain or problem do they try to avoid?

3. Develop a detailed outline first, stressing on the benefits.

Now that you have a purpose and a target, organize your article so that scanning it quickly will show immediately to your reader how he will benefit from it and what are the most important points.

4. Stop your reader in his tracks with your title.

Your title should grab the reader’s attention and ‘force’ him to read your first paragraph. Using your most important benefit usually does it.

5. Start your article with the most important information

Again, do not keep your most important information for the conclusion! Give it immediately and develop on it in the following paragraphs.

6. Keep jargon to a minimum.

If possible, avoid jargon as well as prejudices and insinuations. Write your article so that even a child can understand it.

7. Make your article warm and personal.

Speak direct to the reader. Use a lot of ‘you’.
Reading your article, the reader should feel warmth and empathy, knowing that you have the same problems and goals than him.

8. Keep sentences short and simple.

Using short and simple sentences will allow a fluid and easy reading, preventing your reader to get bored.

9. Have someone from the target population critique your article.

Who can give you a better feedback than someone from your target population? It will help you

10. Spend more time rewriting than writing.

Besides formatting your article for easy reading and nice presentation, be sure to use tools or an external editor to carefully proofread your writing for grammatical and spelling errors.

Remember that the more writing you do, the better you will get. After sometimes, when you are in the habit of writing, article writing will not seem as difficult as now!

This Article Was Published By Hans Hasselfors, from SubmitYourNewArticle.com. Get the net working for you. Join a community of like-minded authors and publishers and make your living online. Become a member of our article directory: http://www.SubmitYourNewArticle.com

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9 Steps to Unique Articles

Last Updated: 2011/10/06

1 Remove your limits

Reduce your subject to a single core word and then brainstorm around it. For example, if you’re trying to write about “Study Skills”, expand your thinking to “School”. Now jot down everything that comes to mind when you think about School, and when you run out of ideas start asking yourself open questions around the subject and noting your answers.

Examples:

What did I enjoy about school?

What scared me?

What did I wish I’d known from Day 1?

This will help you get back into the mindset of someone struggling with school issues of all kinds and you’ll start to get a feel for their concerns and worries.

2 Restore your focus

Once you’ve started to understand the general feelings of your readers, allow your mind to focus back on your original topic of Study Skills. From your new perspective, what questions would you ask? What would you want to know? Is this really a “Studying” issue or is it more about Time Management or being able to work without distractions or being paralyzed by the fear of not doing well?

3 Be your audience

Write each question on a separate sheet of paper don’t stop until you have at least ten and preferably more. Stay in the mindset of your readers until you feel you’ve asked every major question that concerns them.

4 Take a step back

Put your pile of question aside for a few hours, overnight if possible. Don’t consciously think about them just go about your day as usual. Give your subconscious time to process them without any further prompting from you. If new questions come to mind jot them down somewhere safe and then forget about them.

5 Get out your pen and write

When you’re ready, sit down with your pages of questions and simply start to answer them. Writing your answers by hand can give you access to ideas that might be missed if you type them. Don’t edit yourself at this stage. Using Speech to Text software or a digital recorder can also be helpful in bypassing the internal editor.

Imagine someone sitting in front of you asking for advice and just talk to them. Keep your tone natural and conversational and stay with the question-and-answer format.

6 Edit lightly

Trust your first instincts. Proof-read and correct any obvious errors, but don’t do any major editing until your piece has had time to “sit” for a while. Again, leaving it overnight will give you a fresh perspective the next time you look at it, but even if your deadline doesn’t allow for that it’s important to give yourself a break from it.

When you’re pushed for time, writing several articles at one sitting can create enough change of focus to make you “forget” the one you’ve just written.

7 Polish it up

Short articles are unlikely to need major editing if you’ve written them as described here. They will flow easily and naturally already and having each Q & A on a separate sheet makes it easier to select only the ones you want. Your job now is to put them in a reasonably logical sequence and make sure they’re understandable and that the reader is led smoothly from one question and answer to the next.

8 Top and tail it

Write a brief introductory paragraph as a “teaser” for the main article. Many article directories now put the first paragraph of each piece into RSS feeds which are picked up by other websites, so you’ll want to make sure that your two or three major keywords appear at least once in that first paragraph.

Write another short paragraph to summarize the major points of the article and provide some ideas for the reader to explore the subject further. Don’t of course forget your own resource box: use the format SubmitYourNewArticle.com for your link, so when your article is converted to html your link will automatically be live.

9 Submit it!

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Master Presenters Use Stories to Add Impact and Drama

Last Updated: 2011/10/05

As the curtain closes, the lights dim and the actors delight in the sounds of the rich applause of a favourable audience the true magic of the theatre happens. It is in these moments where the actor may bask in the warm glow of having given a memorable performance, but that glow extends to illuminate the director, script writer, set designer, casting agent, costume designer, lighting and sound technician – and many of the people behind the scenes.

Professional Speakers are a little like the cast and crew of a theatre – all rolled into one. We too, are responsible for creating the scene, the mood, the story, the feeling and ultimately the impact. It is our responsibility to reward our audiences with experiences of sight, sound, and action – often without the rest of the story taking place at that time. As we create the visuals in our mind we share its power by drawing pictures in the mind of the audience. As we create the story, the words shape that visual to make it authentic, powerful and above all, real for our audience. We are not simply the messengers – we are the mirror into their lives as well as ours.

With sufficient practice and coaching, masterful presentations using theatrical skills creates an open window for people to see through. A skilled presenter is able to “take the audience with them” – to feel the pain, the joy, the challenges and the journey. This does not just happen and the key really, is practice and coaching. While there is no need to add an acting degree to your qualifications it makes a good deal of sense to raise your awareness by firstly looking at great actors and what they do to capture the attention of the audience. Ask yourself if body language, their walk, their movements, or how they command the space around them is what captures you. Then look at how they integrate the words and the movements, and lastly how they mesh it together with other influential factors.

Using drama is an effective way of adding another dimension to your presentations. Those dimensions include timing, props, movement, voice work and interaction with the audience. It means trusting the silences between words and action and allowing an emotional connection to happen for you and the audience. This dramatic effect can be astounding as it gives an audience time to process, think, and respond. Changing emotional levels within a presentation is also a powerful way to shift your audience from complacency to connecting with you. Knowing when the change gears in tonality, pitch, pace and story needs to be planned and rehearsed and you need to have the courage to take your audience with you.

Recently, I have begun using a series of three different types of large theatrical masks in my presentations and have completely transformed a “very good, but not great keynote on communication” to new levels both for me and for my audience. Each mask is a different size and either covers the whole face, my eyes and nose or just my eyes. At each stage of unravelling the complexity about communication and the different faces we show others, I use the mask to make the metaphor of what I am talking about. With each change, I see people responding quite dramatically. This is now become my signature story, and to it I add the other elements of drama through voice, movement, music and words.

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Litter Cleaning For Cats

Last Updated: 2011/10/05

Almost everyone, adults and kids alike have a natural fondness for cats. They are loving, quiet, and very playful pets that can provide you with years of entertainment. Although most of us have a fondness for cats, that fondness can rapidly diminish when it comes to the litter box. Even the most hardened cat lover may get tired of litter box duty, especially when it comes down to scooping ‘you know what’ from the litter box.

Cats are very intelligent, instinctively knowing how they should use the litter box. After the cat has finished using the litter box, someone in the family will need to scoop the waste from the litter box. This can be a very dirty and somewhat smelly job, one that is often overlooked during the day when the workload gets heavy. Cleaning up the litter box doesn’t take but a few minutes, although most would prefer not to do it at all. Although the litter box will need to be scooped out daily, it will also need to be changed once a week as well, by throwing the current bag out and replacing the box with a new bag and fresh litter.

Those who don’t like to scoop out the litter box should invest in one of the best inventions ever – the self cleaning litter box. These litter boxes are easy to use, and will keep the area clean. After the cat has used it, the self cleaning litter box will automatically clean the litter either by sifting or using a device that resembles a rake.

Self cleaning boxes that use shifting will often times have a round design. Once the cat leaves the covered box, the dome on top will revolve for the box to clean. The litter in the box will be shifted with the waste being put below the litter where it is discarded. Once the waste is properly disposed of, the litter will be returned to its normal position in the box for the cat to use again.

Boxes that have raking systems will often times sport a rectangular design. Once the cat leaves the box, the rake will automatically come out and clean the litter. The rake will clean all of the litter in the box, including the clumps of waste as well. Rakes are popular, although the shifting litter boxes are by far more popular and more common.

Those who are often times away from home could greatly benefit from a self cleaning litter box. They are great to have for cats that spend a lot of time by themselves, as they virtually eliminate any scooping of litter on your part. You can find them at your local pet or department store, even online as well. They are very affordable – and ideal for anyone who doesn’t like scooping waste from their litter box.

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How To Find Inner Peace

Last Updated: 2011/10/05

The path to inner peace is not simple or short. You cannot just wake up one day and decide you are going to have inner peace from that point forward. It is a process, a journey that needs to be appreciated every step of the way. You need to be willing to let go and accept your full spectrum of emotions. You need to be ready to step outside the box you have allowed yourself to be put into and start from scratch, getting to know yourself all over again and be willing to make mistakes. And most importantly, you have to realize that only you have control over your emotional responses and reactions and they can be changed for the better.

No one article or even one book is going to give you the answers to achieving inner peace. What they can do is assist you in initiating change within yourself by bringing light to something you were not previously aware of. Once you become aware of ways you can improve how you live your life, you can begin true transformations. These transformations are paradigm shifts or evolutions of the mind, spirit and soul. Once you really change your ways to be in alignment with your true self, you will never go back, just like a tadpole to a frog or a caterpillar to a butterfly.

Often, people live within a false sense of inner peace. The saying “A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what a ship is for!” is an example of this. If you live your life in “the harbor” and never go out of your comfort zones, then you will be misleading yourself into believing you have harmony within. You need to be willing to experience a full range of emotions and face some challenges on the path to getting to know yourself through others and your experiences.

Offloading Your Emotional Baggage

Everyone has a certain amount of emotional baggage they carry with them everywhere. The idea of finding inner peace is to offload this baggage so you can feel light, healthy, vibrant, free and maybe one day even enlightened. What is emotional baggage? It comes in many forms and some examples could be shame for past deeds, judgments towards others, being victimized, being abused, guilt for past mistakes, distorted beliefs about yourself and others, insecurities and body image problems. Every person is unique in their genetics and socialization. Add to that unique experiences through life and we get complex individuals who bounce of each other every which way they turn, sometimes positive, sometimes negative.

The secret to clearing your issues is to take your ship out of the harbor and interact with others. This is a vital part of learning about yourself. If you have ever heard one important thing to remember in your life on this earth, remember this: Anything you see in others, you have in yourself also and any judgment you make towards another, is really about you. This applies to both “good” and “bad” things you recognize.

An example of what this means is if you react in anger towards someone who is crying, having no compassion for their situation, it could be you are angry with yourself when you get sad, seeing it as week and don’t ever allow yourself to cry. When you refuse to accept something in yourself, you also will not accept it in others.

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How I Made $1683.04 From Writing ONE Article

Last Updated: 2011/10/05

Yeah, $1683.04. One article. Here’s how:

You can’t just sit down and write an article that makes money. Most articles don’t ever make it past the directories they’re submitted to. Why? They don’t get reprinted because they are horribly written, or they’re advertorials, or flat-out spam. But there are a few – a select few – that make it to the big leagues. And those make money. Lets start by talking about how to write a good article.

How You SHOULD Start

Don’t just start writing. Start by thinking about your audience. Think about their wants, not their needs – people are much more likely to make a decision based on their wants, and put off their needs. Focus on their feelings, and accelerate them. Take advantage of them. How? Be your audience, take some time to step into their shoes, and feel what they feel. Now, what would you respond to? Take that, and run with it.

Put Your Plan Together And Write Your Outline

Still don’t start writing your article. Start by writing down those wants and feelings you thought about, in outline form. Go ahead and write them on paper, in Notepad, in Word, wherever you want to. Feel free to add to your list if you think of other good ideas.

Now Start Writing

Take your outline and turn it into paragraphs. Make sure you write in a conversational style – your readers hate to be lectured as much as you do – but make sure that you use proper grammar as much as possible. When you’re done writing, save your article and get away from it for a while.

Proofread, Proofread, And Proofread Again

I can’t stress this part enough. You MUST proofread your articles at least 2-3 times. And while you’re reading, try to think like the reader again. This will help you use the language that will be the most effective, and it will help ensure that your writing style isn’t confusing. If you’re not good at proofreading, or grammar in general, find someone who is, and have them do it for you. A poorly written article probably won’t make you a cent.

Now, Where Do You Submit It?

Easy – everywhere. You want to submit your article to as many places/people as possible. Find every article directory available and submit your article to them. Yes, this takes time, but it’s worth it. Why? Because you never know where a publisher will find your article. Submitting by hand can get very tedious and time consuming, though, so make sure you allot time to do it.

Or, if you’re willing to trade a little bit of money for your time, consider using a submission service. I personally use http://www.Article-Marketer.com, because they submit to roughly 30,000 publishers, sites and directories. I’m not even going to try to figure out how much time that would take me to do by hand, but I know the small price tag I pay to have my articles submitted is well worth it.

And How Will This Make Me Money?

I’m getting to that… Hold your pants on. Now that you know how to write and submit a great article, you can move on to how to profit from them. There are a few things to consider here –

1) Topic – You can’t write an article about how to make great spit wads and expect to make any money from it. Why? Well, not many people really care enough about how to make great spit wads to spend money on them.
2) Reason – You have to have a reason for the article. You can’t just write an overview of a program and expect it to be published, let alone sell anything for you. Your readers have to see a value in reading further, or they’ll leave. This means you have to give them great content, preferably something they haven’t heard before.
3) Trust – If your readers are going to do ANYTHING for you, you have to give them something first. You can’t write an article and only include stuff that’s common knowledge. Give them value, and they’ll repay you for it.
4) Means – Once you’ve picked a great topic, given your readers a reason to read it, and established trust by telling them things they didn’t know before, they’ll be primed to make you a profit, so give them a way to do it.

Now It’s Time For The Juicy Stuff

The article that made me $1700 had all of those things, and my means of profit was through a very subtle affiliate link in the middle of the article. I didn’t hype it up, I didn’t point it out, I simply mentioned it once and went on with the article. Looking back, I probably could have mentioned it subtly again at the end of the article and made more sales, but hindsight is always 20/20.

I do need to say that most article directories and publishers won’t reprint an article with an obvious affiliate link in it, so you have to disguise it. I purchased a domain name and had it forwarded to my affiliate hoplink (it is a Clickbank product), and when you type in my domain, it redirects so quickly, you can’t even tell there is a redirect. Check it out it’s http://www.GetSEOElite.com – sly, eh? It just looks like I’m referring the reader to a great product, as opposed to including the link because I’m trying to make money.

Don’t Forget The Good Ol’ Resource Box

Affiliate links aren’t the only way to profit, you can also include a link in your resource box (aka About the Author area) back to your site, and direct people to where they can get more information about the article topic. You can direct them to another affiliate site, a name squeeze page, or just about anywhere you want. This is a great way to get a number of backlinks for your site, as well.

Jackpot!

SiteProNews.com picked up my article about 15 days after I had it submitted, and they sent it to their subscriber list of 500,000 people. I’m not sure how many people read it or how many followed the affiliate link, but do I know that in 2 days I racked up about 20 sales of SEO Elite and the link in my resource box almost tripled my traffic, as well.

Want To Write Your Own Article Now?

I feel like I should say something about how my results are probably not typical, and not everyone will be able to make $1700 off of one article. But I’ll also add that if you find that right topic, and produce a great article, you could blow my $1700 out of the water, and I hope you do! Just remember these things:

- Don’t just start writing, think about your reader first.
- Proofread
- Use an article submission site like http://www.Article-Marketer.com, it will prove invaluable in the time and effort it saves

Happy writing!

Jason is the owner of http://www.Content-Articles.com, and an avid article writer. In case you wanted to see it, the article that made him $1683.04 can be found here: http://www.content-articles.com/article.aspx?i=24&t=Crash-Course-in-Getting-a-#1-Google-Ranking (You thought I was going to leave you hanging, didn’t you?)

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The 9 Elements of a Good Recruiting Conference Call

Last Updated: 2011/10/05

Do you know how to run a good recruiting Conference Call. If you incorporate the below 9 elements your next call is sure to be a success

1 – Format

You need to have a Format. An Example format might be

  • Introduction
  • Presentation
  • Testimonials
  • Reactions
  • Q & A
  • Wrap up

For The Introduction someone should introduce the main speaker to the conference call or he/ she can introduce themselves. Next you do the Presentation which is discussed in more detail in elements 2 – 6. The Testimonial, Reaction, Q & A and Wrap Up are covered in Elements 7-9

2 – Excitement

You need to generate excitement, You want to have lot’s of people on the call all excited about the Business. You want to encourage members to attend the Call even if they don’t have anyone on the Call.

3 – Informative

You want to give information about the Company. You want to highlight the Key Points of the Compensation Plan. You want to talk about the Products of course. You also want to talk about the Company Support. What type of tools does the company Provide. What type of training does the company provide.

4 – Motivating

Build a Dream. Ask some of the people what their Dream is, Build a Vivid Word picture of some of the dreams.

If they talk about a dream house, ask them if it has an Ocean or a Lake View. Does it have a Mountain View as well. Is it a ranch or a Multi-Story. What does the kitchen Look like. Do they have a Media Room or a Regulation Indoor Basketball Court. How’s about a 9 Hole Private Golf course in the Back Yard. A Buddy of mine has a 2 Lane Bowling Alley in his basement.

If they dream about financial security. Ask them if it means Private Schools and Colleges for the Children and Grand Children. Maybe it means early retirement for them with lot’s of trips and cruses and No Money Worries ever.

5 – Short But Sweet

Try and keep the actual presentation between 15 and 20 Minutes

6 – Testimonials

It is really a good idea to have 2 or 3 people talk about what the company has done for them.

7 – Reactions

After the Testimonial ask the people a simple question what do you think. Get 2 or 3 reactions and then move on.

8 – Q & A

Open the line for about 10 minutes worth of questions. Answer each question honestly and truthfully. If you don’t have an Answer offer to get it for them.

9 – Wrap Up

End the call and have the call to action. Encourage the attendees to get with the people that invited them to the call to move on to the next step.

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Teleclasses: Your New Innovative Way to Learn

Last Updated: 2011/10/04

What the heck is a teleclass anyway? Teleclasses, also called teleconferences, are an innovative method for bringing information to you without you needing to leave your home or office.

Most teleclasses are promoted by people who do business online. You will find them advertised on people’s websites, in online advertising or perhaps in an email you receive. After speaking with several focus groups, I now understand that many people are unaware of exactly what a teleclass is and are concerned that there is some type of catch or hidden cost.

First of all, teleclasses are simply conference calls, ranging in size from three to thousands of participants. When you sign up for a teleclass, you typically receive an email that will give you the details for calling in. You simply dial the phone number provided at the agreed upon time for the class, enter the access code provided and you are instantly connected to the other participants who registered for the call and the teleclass leader.

You only need a telephone to participate in the calls. If you don’t have a computer to receive the confirmation email, most teleclass leaders will provide an alternative to email for you to get the necessary information, such as a telephone call.

Many people are afraid that there are hidden costs with teleclasses. Many teleclasses are free or list for a nominal cost, such as $19-$49. The only additional cost to you would be whatever your phone company charges for long distance fees. So, if your long distance cost is $.05/minute, then a 60 minute teleclass would cost you only $3.00! Many people will opt to use their cell phone to avail themselves of their free minutes so the call costs nothing!

Teleclasses gained popularity after 9/11, when many people began avoiding larger gatherings, such as seminars or workshops. Teleclasses are the perfect way to gain information without having to travel to a remote location where there are large groups of people. Also, during today’s information age when people need information quickly, teleclasses make the perfect choice.

Most teleclasses are 60-90 minutes in length and are geared toward giving information on a variety of topics. Each teleclass is generally devoted to a specific topic. An expert will disseminate information on the call and participants are generally given the opportunity to ask questions and to interact with the presenter and the other participants either throughout or at the end of the call.

Key points are highlighted but there is not the depth of information most people get from attending an in-person event. Also, there is generally not the same atmosphere or personal touch people get from attending a live, in-person seminar but the advantages are many.

For example, you don’t have to speak if you don’t want to. No one will even know you are on the call. You can maintain your anonymity. You can hang up if the call doesn’t interest you. You can multitask in the comfort of your own home or office. As long as your phone is muted, no one will know what you are doing.

You don’t have to be concerned about what to wear. You can attend a teleclass in your bath robe if you want. (This may not be so easy if you are already at the office!) Also, driving directions are never a problem. Teleclasses don’t tie up any more of your time than the actual call is scheduled for, leaving you free to continue with your active, busy life.

Teleclasses are a new, convenient alternative for people looking to gain information without investing a lot of time. Many times a teleclass is offered by people who also provide in-person workshops. The teleclass is a great way to “test drive” the speaker to determine whether or not you want to invest your time in a full-day seminar.

If you are interested in taking a teleclass visit www.coachingforexcellence.biz or www.TheRelationshipCenter.biz and click on the “Classes” link on the left-hand navigation bar.

Kim Olver is a licensed professional counselor and a life/relationship coach. She helps people unleash their personal power by living from the inside out, focusing their time and energy on only those things they can control. She also helps people improve the quality of their relationships with the important people in their lives. She offers free chats, assessments, a blog and an eZine, as well as workshops, teleclasses, e-courses, counseling and coaching. Visit her website at http://www.TheRelationshipCenter.biz or contact her at (708) 957-6047.

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Article Writing Styles Explained

Last Updated: 2011/10/04

Basically, an article is a body of text that imparts information. Whether this is done in a scientific language, with an informal voice or in a more serious manner, is usually decided by the subject and type of article, and to whom it is aimed.

A scientific or medical article aimed at professionals will use the first example, i.e. scientific language. The same article aimed at the general population must be written in layman’s language that everyone can understand. An article written on a serious subject should have a similar tone of writing, while something aimed at teens or young adults about entertainment, clothing or sport eg, will take on a bright and more breezy note.

To get a human face on the issue being discussed in an article, many editors require two anecdotal pieces to be included. These will come from interviews with people who have first hand experience of the topic. In an article about home-schooling for instance, you can interview people whose children are home schooled. If you don’t know of anyone, support organizations can help by supplying names and phone numbers. They are willing to do this because your article will help to spread the word about their work.

An article usually has five sections:

· Headline – Yes, this is important, as it will inform the reader what the article is about. If it is catchy, or has a hook of some kind, so much the better. The reader will be curious to find out what it is all about and read on. Look through a paper or magazine and note some of the headlines.

· Introduction – One paragraph is usually enough for the introduction. It should build on the headline and explain the content of the article without giving it all away.

· Main body – This will contain all information that is required about the topic along with anecdotes if any.

· Conclusion – The conclusion need only be one or two paragraphs to sum up and round off the information presented. In the case of how-to articles, it should give the reader a pat on the back for all the hard work that has been done and point out the benefits. Eg, “Now you have the most unique gizmo on the block and your friends will be envious.”

· Bibliography – This is not always necessary. Some editors like to see a list of your information sources, but don’t necessarily publish them. A longer article that contains specific important information on say, health issues or scientific topics may require a bibliography.

The how-to article is a little different than other types of articles. It should be written in imperative voice, eg, “Grasp the leaf and pull down.” Not, “You should grasp the leaf and pull down.” Warning on safety, if necessary, should be presented early in the body of the text and unusual terms and names explained clearly. Let the reader know what the project entails in the introduction – they might not want to paint 200 copies of that flower after all. A list of tools and materials will be required, but it is a good idea to leave writing this list until the last, even though it should appear at the beginning. This is so no mistake can be made in the type of tools and materials used.

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Travel Safe in New York With a Limo Service

Last Updated: 2011/10/04

Are you new to the city of New York and need to travel but don’t feel safe? Use a New York Limo Service. These guys are great as they have a reputation to uphold plus those limos cost a pretty penny and they will protect their investmnet.

If you are considering limo service to be more expensive as compared to a local taxi or the subway then you better drop the idea. You will be surprised to know that these luxurious limo services are actually more affordable and a perfect alternative to a taxi or subway. Plus you can get more friends to hang out with you.

Many people of New York are now opting for a Limo service considering the transportation service that it provides. So why not do what the locals are doing. Whether you’re visiting for business purpose or whether you’re on a holiday these limo services can be the best option for any stranger in the city. Apart from providing pleasure to the tourist they also offer comfort, privacy, efficiency and safety. Moreover drivers of limousine services are well trained and have the necessary knowledge to help you take a tour of the city.

How can a limousine service help you as a tourist?

Well besides being safe, they offer special services to businessman visiting the city. As a businessman you will provided with newspapers, refreshments, TV, Music and more. The limousine service is well equipped and offers services to six, eight and ten passengers. You can also set up a corporate account with any limo service whereby you can have meetings and discussions.

Limo services are also available for wedding celebrations. The limo service companies take special care for receiving and bringing your guests to the venue and also safely taking them back home. Similarly many New York limo services also offer airport services to tourist. The drivers will not only help you to retrieve your luggage but also help you to transfer the same to the luxurious limo car.

This is probably be the best transportation for taking the tour of this beautiful city as well. Many limo services have trained their drivers as entertaining travel guides. One of the advantages is that you will never have to worry about parking places or where to go next.

So what are you waiting for search for an effective New York Limo Service and help yourself to travel through this beautiful city.

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I Love Teleclasses!

Last Updated: 2011/10/04

Teleclasses are fun! You join a group of friendly folks interested in the same topic as you. Experts, teachers, or the conference call leaders help you with fresh ideas to look at your topic in a new light. Plus, the other callers give you tips on how they accomplished goals like yours.

Also, many participants exchange email addresses and help each other progress towards the final product, whether that is writing a book, developing a website, or even remodeling their personal home. I have made long-term buddies through teleclasses that I took a couple of years ago. It’s been fun to watch my friends’ progress and see their books and web pages unfold!

Besides making new friends and gaining valuable information, teleclasses save you time, money, and effort.

  • You don’t have to travel.
  • You save money on expenses. Teleclasses often cost less than seminars.
  • Teleclasses are so easy! All you need to do is listen, if that’s what you want. You don’t need to get dressed up and arrange child care. However, you should keep the children entertained so they let you learn in peace.

Now, from a teacher’s point of view, I still don’t have to travel, get dressed if I don’t feel like it, or grade papers! Teleclass participants behave. They don’t talk to the student sitting next to them or ask to go to the restroom. Plus, they don’t give excuses for not doing homework assignments.

From either the participant’s or leader’s perspective, teleclasses help you gain knowledge, achieve your goals, and have fun while learning and sharing something new, the easy way.

Copyright © 2005 Jeanette J. Fisher. All Rights Reserved.

Jeanette Fisher, Design Psychology professor, teaches interior design and real estate investing college courses, professional seminars, and now, thankfully, teleclasses! For more information about Jeanette’s teleclasses and to find out how Design Psychology can help you create a home for glorious living and top-dollar sales visit Design Psychology. Free “What Is Design Psychology?” report. http://designpsych.com/

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Opt In List Building Tips

Last Updated: 2011/10/03

You finally realize that you need a good opt-in list. After reading countless articles, searching expert advice and reading of others success stories with their lists, you have finally decided to start one of your own. Then it happens, you think you know everything there is to know about opt-in lists and you have followed their advice to the “T” and you still were not able to make a profit.

In fact, you may be losing money. You may have hired writers to help you out, or have incurred expenses from other list building resources. Or Maybee, you have a big list, but only a very small percentage actually buy from you. You still losing profits. You are stunned after a few months when you see your statistics and sales figures.

So what could have gone wrong? Why have others succeeded where you have failed? The most common mistake is that you dove right in. You chose a topic that you thought could be quite popular and would earn you money. This was just not the case. Just because you wrote people from the list does not mean they are going to buy instantly.

Here I will offer some advice, for those who have started an opt-in list and have failed to date. You can rejuvenate your failed subscribers relations. For those who are starting, here are three quick and easy ways to build a profitable opt-in list. Use these everytime you build a list and you will profit.

1) Get your customers to trust you and your products first. Just launching your opt-in list would not make you an expert and a believable seller. Write many articles first before you start an opt-in list. Write about the topic you know and have started and used for your site. Visit forums first, to gain valuable knowledge about your customers, about their wants and needs. Than target those wants and needs.

Lets just say that you are an affiliate and you want to target Adsense Publishers with your list. By frequenting adsense forums, you would come to know that many Adsense Publishers want a “Great Automated Software” that can spit out Qaulity Niche websites in minutes. Or that they want scripts to add snippets and rss feeds to keep their websites updated in the search engines eyes. Another problem that many Adsense Publishers face is generating enough targeted traffic to their websites to get the clicks they need to profit.

This is just an example. Target what you sell to their needs and your sales and sign ups will increase!

Join forums from other sites as well. Provide expert advices and recommendations. When you feel that people trust you already, you will be able to start your own opt-in list. You can build a base with other forum users. You can ask them to join your list. Friends are always good customers. Put up a link to your site so that they may be able to see what you’re business is all about. Friends can also help you market your goods.

The certain truth is, the money will only come in when the consumers and subscribers believe and trust in you. They want a product or service that could be a good exchange for their money. People are not going to buy something out of your recommendation if they do not know you.

2) Find a product or service that people want and need. Although it may not be your forte, if you provide a service and product that you have researched and learned about, you can carry it on forward. Invest your time, effort and money that you could sell as well as the buyers or subscribers of your opt-in list can use.

While it is true that it is best to sell something that you have interest in, there are not many people who have the same interest as you. If you decide to sell something that is not entirely popular or profitable you are seeking out failure. Do your research and you will see the profits come in. Also provide your subscribers with promotional material that they could actually use and spread around. This will make your efforts viral.

3) Make friends with other opt-in list users. This is very beneficial, especially if it is someone who has already launched a successful opt-in list. These are people that have the experience in this venture and experience is still the best teacher. While there are many articles available for you on the internet to use, there is nothing like getting a first hand account from someone you trust.

Experienced opt-in list users will be able to tell you what to do and what not to do because, they have gone through it. While different situations occur for different people, the general concept can still be very helpful. There are many things to avoid and these people will be able to tell you which ones.

Building a profitable opt-in list does not just happen overnight. There are many preparations and efforts to be taken. Opt-in lists are built from scratch, as your list grows, you should also maintain the quality of your list. Keep it organized and manageable. Get or hire help if need be, just make sure that your subscribers are happy and satisfied and they will be willing to buy from you.

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Top 3 Ways to Market Your Teleclasses

Last Updated: 2011/10/03

Teleclasses are becoming one of the hottest ways to promote yourself, your business, or as a stand alone income source yet there isn’t a whole lot of information out there about them yet. Here are a few tips to get you started in the right direction. For more help, you can get my report, The Top 26 Ways to Market Your Teleclasses by visiting my website. If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to email me.
Sincerely,
Ally Moll

1. Get listed with www.teleclass.com
Once you get going there, buying a feature ad at the top of their page is a good idea because people naturally click on the first thing they see. Some other websites are:
www.seminarannouncer.com
www.teleclass4u.com
www.teleclasslive.com

2. Write Articles and “Top Ten” lists

This is a great way to get exposure and add credibility to your classes. Be sure to work your website or reference your class in the first paragraph if you can and always have a link and a little blurb about yourself and/or your services and classes at the end of your article.
Submit your articles to as many article submission websites as you can. There are MANY out there:
www.topten.org
www.ideamarketer.com
www.addme.com
www.articlecity.com



3. Start a fre*e mailing list
Pick a subject that will attract customers you are looking for and start a discussion group or mailing list on that subject. You can use Yahoo Groups for free. For example, if you are looking to attract people struggling with relationships then start a group called “Advice for finding true love” or something similar. Everyone who joins is a potential customer to you. Develop relationships with them through the discussions and make sure to always put your website address or information about your classes in your signature line. Give away some good tips and ideas that will entice people to want to know more through your classes.

I hope you’ve found these tips helpful in making your teleclasses a sucess. Wether your using classes to promote your business or as a primary source of income these tips will get you on your way to becoming a profitable teleclass leader. For more in depth information on the above tips as well as 23 more tips on marketing your teleclasses, please go to www.allymoll.com and sign up to receive my report, The Top 26 Ways to Market Your Teleclasses.

Happy Teleclassing!

Ally Moll, Life and Creativity Coach
http://www.allymoll.com
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Will Seminars Get You Clients?

Last Updated: 2011/10/03

I often suggest public speaking as a powerful way to show prospective clients what you can do. Many professionals and consultants have built successful practices by giving free presentations to associations, businesses, and educational institutions. But what about producing your own seminar, where you arrange the logistics and invite the guests? Does this work as a strategy for landing clients?

Offering a seminar can be an effective means to become more visible to your target market. If you are a good (or even fair) presenter, and the right people come to your seminar, you will definitely get new customers. But to use seminar marketing successfully, you need to be very clear on your goals, and plan each seminar carefully.

If the purpose of your seminar is primarily to get clients, you shouldn’t be expecting to make money on the seminar itself. You may wish merely to cover your expenses, or maybe even spend a little extra. For this type of seminar, the key to making it pay off is to attract people who are good prospects for your business in the first place, rather than just filling the room.

Instead of making your seminar free, it’s a good idea to charge a small fee. That way, your prospective clients will perceive you as offering something of value. The fee will also discourage attendance by people who can’t afford your product or service. It’s the quality of the participants that matters, not the quantity.

If what you really want is for your seminar to turn a profit, you must recognize that by offering full-fee seminars, you are adding another line of business to your company. Operating as a seminar producer will require the same kind of planning and ongoing management as your existing business does.

It can be as difficult to make a profit on your first seminar as it was to originally launch your business. Many people won’t sign up for a seminar the first time they see it others would like to come but can’t make the date. You’ll have a better chance of making money if you plan at the outset to offer your seminar on a regular basis. You may find, though, that this takes away too much time from your core business.

Whether the seminar you are planning is promotional or for profit, estimate your projected income and expenses before making a commitment to proceed. Base the income you project solely on the fee you will charge per person multiplied by the number of attendees you expect. Don’t include any projected spinoff business in your income estimate. If you land new business, you will still have to work additional hours to earn that compensation.

Typical expenses include design and printing of a flyer or brochure, postage, posting a notice on your website, purchase of mailing lists (if you don’t have your own), print and Internet media ads (including calendar listings), facility rent, audiovisuals, handouts, and refreshments. You should also consider the cost of your own time to design promotional materials, compile lists, compose e-mails, and make phone calls, as noted below.

In designing a snail mail or e-mail campaign for your seminar, keep in mind that it is quite typical to get only one registration for every 100 pieces you mail, even with a pre-qualified list.

Subtract your projected expenses from your income, then make a rational decision on whether to proceed. If the purpose of your seminar is to get business, estimate how much spinoff business is likely. Before going ahead, ask yourself if there might be an easier or cheaper way to get that many new clients or contracts.

If your purpose is to make money, divide your expected profit by the number of hours it will take you to design, market, and deliver your seminar. Is that amount a reasonable level of compensation for you?

If your best guess at the numbers tells you that producing a seminar makes good business sense for you, go for it! Because people do business with those they know, like, and trust, seminars can help you build a solid client base. And because repeat contacts raise awareness, mailings and ads about your seminar will generate more visibility for your core business.

About The Author

C.J. Hayden is the author of Get Clients NOW! Thousands of business owners and salespeople have used her simple sales and marketing system to double or triple their income. Get a free copy of “Five Secrets to Finding All the Clients You’ll Ever Need” at http://www.getclientsnow.com.

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