| 391 | If you build a better website will the world beat a path to your door? Preview: So much money, time and energy is being devoted to website design and optimization. But what do customers need to purchase your products or utilize your services? They need a kiss. “KISS” means “Keep it simple -------! A flea market has a very simple layout. Find a spot, lay your products on a table or on the ground and have a flood of people p... (more) Published By: James Winston Submitted: 07 June,2005 |
| 392 | Fashion Marketing 101 Preview: In a nutshell, fashion marketing is a profession that takes the latest trends and designs in clothing and communicates them to a target market in such a way that the consumer is not only aware of the product, but wants to and ultimately does buy the product. A target market is a sector of the consumer market to which a company wishes to sell (i.e.... (more) Published By: Amie Pronowski Submitted: 07 June,2005 |
| 393 | Small Business Marketing Series – Choosing a Niche Market Preview: Ó Ben Botes 2003 - 2005 Many smaller businesses choose niche markets for various reasons and these niche markets can be very lucrative. This article will look at ways to identify and assess whether they are right for your business? For many smaller businesses it is important to have a focused strategy which enables them to operate in a small pa... (more) Published By: Ben Botes Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 394 | Common sense ways to boost your web site sales Preview: When your customers are at your order page they’re interest is already primed so they are open to other offers, this is an ideal time to up-sell to them. Tell them about a few extra related products you believe they would be interested in, they could simply add to their existing order. To turn one sale into three you could tell your customer if ... (more) Published By: Mike Linley Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 395 | Submit Your Article- Who, Where and What Preview: Here are a few places where you can submit your articles for maximum exposure. 1) Article Banks 2) Article Directories 3) Forums 4) Search Engines 5) Announcement Lists 6) Blog Owners 7) Newsletter Publishers 8) Webmasters 9) MSN Spaces 10) Your Blog 11) MSN Groups 12) Yahoo Groups 13) Google Groups 14) EBay About Me Page 15) Adlan... (more) Published By: Nicholas Dixon Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 396 | Create a 10 Second Introduction From Your USP Preview: In my last article I mentioned that a good USP is a must-have for any serious business, and pointed you to some resources on finding the right USP for your business. But a USP does more than just keep your bank manager happy when you apply for a business loan – it’s also useful for all of your marketing efforts. You can generate a ton of business... (more) Published By: Frauke Nonnenmacher Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 397 | Trust and the Double Glazing Salesperson - How to Beat Larger Competitors Preview: When I bought my current house, I planned to get double glazing as soon as possible. Call me a wimp, but I hate being cold – and I hate paying huge bills for heating my property. So you could say that I was already well and truly pre-sold – a dream for every double glazing salesperson in the area. Or so you’d think. On top of that there seemed to ... (more) Published By: Frauke Nonnenmacher Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 398 | Offer a free download or report to your visitors. Preview: One of the best ways to get your product or service in the hands of your prospective customers is to give them something “FREE”. Write a free article, newsletter, ezine, report, book or anything in your area of business and include your business info. You could have pens, t-shirts, stickers or flyers with your website and logo imprinted to gi... (more) Published By: James Winston Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 399 | Online Networking for Better Business Preview: Last month I mentioned that trust is a vital part in getting business. One of the best ways of building trust is by doing some regular networking. There are many ways of networking, from big networking clubs like BRE or BNI to small, informal groups. But today I want to talk about an alternative to these – online networking. The advantages of onl... (more) Published By: Frauke Nonnenmacher Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 400 | Neuromarketing: Smart Marketing Or Jedi Mind Control Trick? Preview: Copyright © 2005 Priya Shah http://www.priyashah.com In the international bestseller "Blink," Malcolm Gladwell explains why our decisions to choose brands, select a mate, sue our doctor or make choices that decide Presidential elections, aren't as simple as they seem. Why we often let unconscious biases affect our opinions about people who are ... (more) Published By: Priya Shah Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 401 | Is PR Right for You? 6 Questions to Ask Preview: When most people think about marketing, they think advertising. While advertising is a part of marketing, marketing is much bigger than advertising. There are lots of different marketing methods floating around out there, and the challenge as a business owner is figuring out when it's appropriate to use each one and the best way to use it. Public... (more) Published By: Michele Pariza Wacek Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 402 | Design does matter Preview: The idea that good design can improve how people perceive your business has long been a part of a designer’s sales tools. They try to convince you that by improving your image, maybe creating a new logo or changing the way you communicate with your customers you can somehow improve sales and improve your bottom line. But are they right? Over the ... (more) Published By: Amanda Vlahakis Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 403 | Reserve Webspace For Advertisers! Preview: If you have a website, why not reserve some space for advertisers. Other businesses in the same category might want to have a link on your site in the form of a text or banner ad. This serves two purposes. Advertisers get a one way link out from your site which is more valuable to search engines than a reciprocal link and they also get the benefi... (more) Published By: James Winston Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 404 | Niche Marketing : The Power Of Articles Preview: If you haven't considered the power of articles as part of your niche marketing strategy, then you should. Articles are a great way to drive targeted traffic to your web site, no matter what your niche market may be. When you provide good information that people want and can use, your reputation and credibility will increase exponentially, makin... (more) Published By: André Anthony Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 405 | Direct Sales Reps CAN Write Articles - Here's How! Preview: Direct Sales Reps CAN Write Articles - Here's How! by Kara Kelso and Anita DeFrank http://www.DirectSalesHelpers.com We all know that article writing is a great way to promote our businesses AND helps establish us as an expert in our fields. But, just because we know how important it is to our business doesn’t necessarily make us able to do it. I... (more) Published By: Kara Kelso Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 406 | Health Effects of Internet Marketing Preview: It may not rank as a killer like heart disease or cancer, but the rush by many to participate in internet marketing could be putting them at risk of developing serious health problems both in the short and the longer term. The aim of this article is to help you avoid those effects and to prosper - painlessly! In recent years, internet marketing h... (more) Published By: Brian Adamson Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 407 | Web Marketing can is easy by Howard Hale Preview: Ever wanted to know how some websites show up in the search engines and yours doesn’t? It’s much easier than you think! There are the three things that all SEO strategists agree on. 1)You need to have lots of traffic. 2)You need lots of inbound links. 3)And you need to have lots of content. See the Add an article tool in action here ->> http:/... (more) Published By: Howard Hale from Quick2Market.com Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 408 | Successful Selling in 21 Steps Preview: SUCCESSFUL SELLING IN 21 STEPS 1.Dependability was chosen as the most important. 2.Integrity was next. With this trait the salesman is incapable either of being false to the trust his company places in him or to the real interests of his customer. 3.Knowledge of product is one of the three fundamentals of success in the field of selling. 4.Self-m... (more) Published By: Jason Katzenback Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 409 | How To Master Article Writing To Get More Traffic Preview: If you are starving for traffic, can't seem to consistently draw thousands of visitors to your website each day and struggle to get them to buy when they get there - you can benefit from this technique. For several months now I've consistently written and submitted at least 2 articles each week. The articles are NOT the crappy 300 word article... (more) Published By: Jeff Smith Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 410 | 10 Ways To Sell Your Products Faster Preview: 1. Give people a deadline to order. Tell people if they order by Jan 28, 2000 they will get a discount or free bonuses. This will create an urgency so they don't put off buying. 2. Offer people a money back guarantee. The longer the guarantee the more effective it will be. It could be a 30 day, 60 day, 1 year, or lifetime guarantee. 3. Offer... (more) Published By: Anton Cheranev Submitted: 10 June,2005 |