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Netpreneur News 66
Published July 14th 2004
* You know how it is with hundreds of cable TV stations? You channel surf endlessly? Then imagine what it's like with MILLIONS of interesting web pages! Don't let the amount of information in this issue overwhelm you. Dip in as you often as you want... there won't be another issue for AT LEAST a week! *
This issue: Internet Marketing Explained, Email Automator, New Downloads, Interviews/Seminars/Audios, Beginners Guide, New Keyword Tool, Online Library, Moans and much more!
Articles: Final Method to Fast Cash, How To Build a Successful Reputation Online
Hello and Welcome!
With all the updates around the site last time I haven't managed to do quite as much this time! Still, for the holiday period it's surprisingly busy. It seems this is the time to pick up some marketing bargains.
For example, Armand Morin has released a mega-package of a course covering everything he's learned in 7 years. It's called "Internet Marketing Explained" and it's available from: http://www.netpreneurnow.com/armand
It's kind of similiar to what Mark Joyner did, but without the scandal that followed his offering :-) If you listen to any success guru they'll tell you that the quickest way to be successful yourself is to copy someone else who has already done it. Armand is a good person to copy.
I've seen a few more interesting sites, services and ideas in my web wanderings this month and as always I post them to the Blog first. It's at http://netpreneurnow.blogspot.com if you forgot :D
Don't forget to use our new links directory and article directory to help your own efforts. NetpreneurNow.com is now PR6 and in the top results for terms such as "Internet Marketing Ezine" and "Netpreneur" and "Affiliate Programs Commissions"
Now I know as well as anyone else that those terms and NOT of the highest quality but still, it's nice to be on Googles first page! I haven't done anything special to increase my rankings - it comes from being on-line so long and providing Content. Good points to remember.
*Don't forget to get your copy of "Marketing Moans" my new fr'ee report * http://www.netpreneurnow.com/moans.shtml
(You can contribute to the next edition and have your name up in lights!)
Yours,
Stuart Reid
Editor
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There are literally hundreds of ways to make money online today. Everything from affiliate programs, ad revenue, reseller deals and beyond.
The trouble is, they all take time, money and effort to get started!
All is not lost - there still exists one proven strategy that works in a very short time period, costs hardly anything, and can net you a healthy profit.
It's eBay.
Don't switch off just yet! The problem with eBay is that it's been "done to death". It's an unfortunate fact that many newbies - the very people who NEED this site - have been blinded by the sheer amount of spam and even legitimate offers they receive.
Ebay is billed as an "International Community Of Buyers And Sellers" and "The Worlds Biggest Marketplace" - nice taglines, that just happen to be true.
It's so big that WHATEVER you have to sell, SOMEONE wants to buy.
I'm serious. Just take a look.
Now... I don't regard eBay as the route to "big" riches (although some powersellers certainly do earn a nice income). Rather, I see it as a way for a newbie to get some cash behind them to enter into the really profitable companies. To get their website up and running. To get their promotional activities under way.
Spend just two or three weeks on eBay and you can easily make a couple of hundred (or even thousand) bucks to give you a great start in your marketing efforts.
Here's why I believe this is true:
1. Ebay is CHEAP.
It's not cheap as in tacky, it's cheap as in economical. You pay nothing up front, as you're invoiced monthly - and buy then you've already sold what you're selling.
2. It's EASY.
Yep. You need no lists, websites, or any of that stuff. Just sign up for a sellers account, and start listing your goods!
3. You can profit QUICKLY.
Auctions last 1, 3, 5 or 7 Days. You can also place "Buy It Now" buttons so you can sell as soon as someone wants to buy!
The basics of eBay are very easy to master. First you need something to sell. I'm not going to discuss the murky world of selling sites, services, tools and that kind of thing. Nor am I going to discuss how you can use "drop shippers" to sell items at profit without even buying and shipping them yourself (very profitable).
I'm discussing selling whatever you have around the house! Search the Cellar, Attic, Garage, every nook, cranny and cupboard you have. Pull out EVERYTHING you don't need or use. Don't be a "hoarder" - see it as an opportunity to de-clutter your life and a way to get cash to re-start your future.
Got it all in front of you? Great!
Now search eBay for each item you have, or comparable items. Make a note of their prices so you have a guide. If your items are "worthless" - i.e. they're only selling for a buck or two, then don't bother (unless you have a lot of them). If you've got any "hot" items, put them to one side.
Before you list you may find a Digital Camera handy. If you don't have one don't worry, but you can buy them now for around $40 and they DO make a hell of a difference to your listings.
List all your normal stuff. Don't spend too much on featured listings, such as Bold, Gallery etc for the cheaper items. And don't worry about postage costs - the buyer pays these! Make sure you list them at a good time, i.e. around 7-9 pm, and preferably on a Sunday Evening. This means a 7 day Auction will END at 7-9pm on a Sunday Evening - more people surfing :-)
Now list your HOT items. If you have any collectibles, such as coins, toys, books etc, or you have rare items, NOW's the time to splash out on featured listings. It depends on how much you expect the item to sell for.
For any item you can place a Buy It Now option. Only do this if the item is pretty common and sells well, or you want to "fake" the value. For example, if a Buy It Now price is $80 and the winner ends up bidding $50 he *thinks* he has a bargain.
After everything is listed keep an eye on your items in your "My Ebay" page. It shows you everything. And be sure to answer questions from interested buyers promptly.
After your 7 days are up collect the payments and ship the items. PayPal is the easiest way to accept payments, and eBay owns PayPal so it's all automated. You can withdraw the funds from PayPal to your Bank Account directly.
Do this for two or three weeks then you have some cash behind you to get started on your main business!
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How To Build a Successful Reputation Online
by Herman Drost
After running an online business (web site design) for a
number of years I built a reputation online that helps
me to gain and retain a continuous flow of customers. I had
no online reputation when beginning my business, but was
able to build it up step by step over the last few years.
Why is building your reputation important for your
online business?
People tend to purchase services or products only from
people they trust. For example you may have hired a
contractor do a repair on your house, that did not deliver
on what was promised leaving you very disappointed in his
service.
So how can you build a reputation online which creates
trust between you and your customers providing you with
repeat business?
10 effective ways to build your reputation online
1. Provide courteous customer service - always be polite
with each customer, greeting them (ie Hi, Hello, Dear)
first and ending your communication appropriately (ie Best
Regards, Sincerely, All the Best). I always try to do this
in my email communication and postings in online forums.
2. Over deliver on your products - this is a great way to
gain extra credit with your customers. People often take
short cuts due to lack of time or impatience and therefore
under deliver on their service, leaving the customer unhappy.
A good example of over delivering is to provide quality bonus
products when a customer purchases your e-book. Another
effective way is to offer extra quality advice even after
the client has purchased your service or product.
3. Become an expert - writing articles about my business
and publishing it on the Web has been a very successful
way to build trust and loyalty. I try to make the information
easy to read, and provide the necessary steps to put the
knowledge into practice. This saves a lot of time and frustration
for people who want to find quality information quickly.
4. Display your full name, company name and contact
information - when I visit a web site I want to know
who is behind it and what they have to offer before I
will make a purchase. Within your web site, include your
full name, a picture of yourself, and contact information.
Include a telephone number as well. I often have customers
who call me instead of using email. They want to be sure
there is a live person behind the web site (not just an
autoresponder) that they can talk to personally.
This helps build trust immediately by clarifying customers
questions who may have hesitated to communicate
with email.
5. Create a clean, navigable, and fast loading web site.
You only have 10-20 seconds to get the attention of your
web site visitors. Create a design that is easy to read
with web copy focused on the benefits of your business.
Don't try to wow them with a flashy design. Most visitors
are simply looking for targeted information.
6. Be an active web participant - participate in online
forums by offering quality advice, asking questions,
giving testimonials and being courteous. When people
see that you frequently help others in the forum, they
will visit your own site (you can leave a link to your site
at the bottom of each post, if they wish to contact you).
You may even want to create your own online discussion
forum. This creates a supportive environment for people
to share ideas and ask questions related to your
business. This helps you to gain a lot of repeat customers.
7. Provide testimonials - ask for testimonies from
satisfied customers and put them on your web site.
Visitors are more apt to buy from you, if they can read
about others' experiences that worked with you. Be sure
to include their email and/or web site address so the
testimony is believable. Don't create false testimonies
(with no qualifying email or web site address). It only
reduces your credibility.
8. Provide quality products and services - if you offer a
high quality product or service, your customers are more
likely to return in the future to do more business with you.
9. Keep in constant contact with your customers - send out
a bi-weekly newsletter, create an online forum, use
autoresponders, or other methods to stay in touch with your
customers. Most people these days are simply too busy to
remember to return to your web site for the new information
you wish to share with them. Constant communication with
your customers creates long term relationships that leads
to building a strong reputation.
10. Be personable - be interested in what your customer is
trying to achieve with your service or product. Don't try
to take advantage of their inexperience and just sell them
something. That action will come back to bite you later.
Always be honest and upfront with your customers and you
will reap many rewards.
Building your reputation online doesn't happen overnight.
Therefore be consistent and patient in your efforts.
This will create a solid pillar for establishing a successful
business online for years to come.
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Herman Drost is the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)
owner and author of http://www.iSiteBuild.com Affordable
Web Site Design and Web Hosting. Subscribe to his
“Marketing Tips” newsletter for more original articles. mailto:subscribe@isitebuild.com. You can read more of his
in-depth articles at: http://www.isitebuild.com/articles
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