Online Business Articles

12 Thoughts for Marketing: The Condensed Version

1. The Power of Words.. One and Two Word Headlines are real Attention Grabbers! Remember that your HEADLINE is the most important part of your ad. Use Power Words - For a reference list of the some of the best Power Words check: http://www.MakingProfit.com/mp/powerwords.html What, Where, Why, Who and How - One of the quickest ways to grab attention, is to pose a question to your readers they can`t help but answering! Use Facts - Although "Power" words are great eye catchers and help the flow of your copy, nothing beats providing facts and product details. Try "Dramatizing" your facts or use "Human Interest" Facts. Use Adjectives and Adverbs. If you are a writer or have ever studied writing, I`m sure that your instructors have burned into your mind, the fact that you need to minimize the use of adjectives and adverbs. Well, I`m here to tell you that they are wrong...well at least in the copywriting arena that is. Write, rewrite, rewrite, rewrite and re-write again... 2. Testimonials: Show you prospect how your product has helped others. One Testimonial is Worth a Thousand Words. 3. Make it convenient to do business with you: No Obligation Inquiries - Many consumers...
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Are You Spending 75% of Your Time Marketing Your Affiliate

How important do you think it is to market your affiliate programs? Most would probably say it’s quite important. I would say it is the difference between success and failure for the affiliate. The more time you spend marketing your affiliate programs the more successful you will be. The ‘Super Affiliates’ spend 75% of their time marketing their affiliate programs. This means they only spend 25% of their time working on their affiliate programs. Contrast this to most affiliates who spend about 10% to 20% of their time marketing their affiliate programs. You may have heard the statistic that between 80% and 90% of all affiliates make little or no money each month from affiliate programs. A big reason for this is LACK OF MARKETING. Just because it’s an affiliate program does not mean you do not have to spend time marketing it. Treat each affiliate program you belong to as if it were your own product. This will force you to concentrate more of your efforts on marketing. By thinking like the "owner" rather than the "affiliate" you will automatically focus on what is important to make the sale. In fact, you could say you have to spend MORE...
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