Make More Money: 3 Overlooked Profit Opportunities on Your Site
If you’re already selling anything online, this article is going to show you how to add extra revenue you didn’t even know you had “hiding” in your site without getting any more visitors.
Overlooked Way #1 - An Upsell:
If you’ve been in marketing for any time, you’ve probably heard of “upsells” or “bumps.” Car dealers are excellent at using this technique. Once you have agreed to buy a car you then go into the finance office. This finance guy is really another place where they try to extract as much money as possible from you; dealer financing, extended warranties, rust coating, a low-jack security system, etc. These additions will normally add as much, or more, profit to the dealer as the original sale.
October Issue of Answers eMagazine
This is just a quick note to let you know that the October Edition of Answers eMagazine is finished and available. Current subscribers will be sent the download information via email or you can download it directly from the subscribers’ area.
In this month’s issue the Cover Story is about landing pages, what they are, how to use targeted landing pages, and how to write really great landing pages. I’m also running a Special Feature about putting website counters on websites… should you have a counter on your homepage?
In addition, we’ll talk about the difference between reporting and being an expert on your blog, continue our series on tips to increase your conversion rates, and discuss why you should be gearing up for the holidays now.
All in all, it’s a pretty full issue, so I hope you’ll take the time to subscribe to receive your copy now at:
http://imarketingwatch.com/answers/
Humongous Newsletter Mistakes
Newsletters and ezines are a fantastic way to follow up with your target audience and keep your business on the tip of their tongue… so to speak.
Marketing a business with email newsletters can benefit your business because the people who sign up for your newsletter want to hear your message, they are already familiar with your products and services, and you can build a lot of rapport with your target audience through a newsletter. In addition, a well-written newsletter provides you with a tremendous amount of credibility. It puts them in a warm, ready to buy, frame of mind.
Most important of all, however, is that newsletters and ezines can create the additional benefit of generating revenue for your business, provided that you don’t practice any of these humongous newsletter mistakes!
Why I’m NOT on the ‘Traffic Secrets’ Bandwagon
I can’t believe how many email messages that I’ve received regarding the new Traffic Secrets 2.0 course due out today at noon… it’s completely ridiculous!
But then again, that’s why John Reese makes so much money with his product launches.
I have gotten every kind of email you can image — everything from the “buy this from me and I’ll give you all these bonuses” to “I’m above all this, but buy it from me anyway” to the pre-written email messages in the affiliate area of the Traffic Secrets website.
Since Traffic Secrets is giving away 51% commission on the course (and there is a pretty heafty pricetag), it’s no wonder that so many affiliates are trying to cash in on a huge payday when it releases. But I really wonder how many affiliates are going to make any sales… aside from the sale that the affiliate buys himself (or herself). Read more
Answers In July
The July Issue of Answers eMagazine is finally out and available for your enjoyment (at least I hope you enjoy it!)
In this month’s issue we’ll discuss link trading and find out if it’s worth spending your time on, talk about a killer way to increase your article revenue, and point out some ways that you can actually market your business while helping your child’s school at the same time.
In addition, I also recently joined Dan Lok’s Insiders Club, so there’s a full review of that little gem as well. You can get your copy of this months issue anytime at:
http://www.imarketingwatch.com/answers/july2008.pdf
On a personal note…
The last couple of weeks have been a little rough, but thanks to your many well-wishes and a little help from above I’m well on my way to a full recovery. Thanks for your concern!
Three Things Affiliates Need to Succeed
Affiliate marketing isn’t rocket science… it’s just solid marketing practices combined with a little sweat and dedication. There is no magic bullet or super secret formula for becoming a super affiliate.
Having said that, there are some really great affiliate marketing strategies and tactics that will increase your sales and your revenue no matter what kind of affiliate product you’re promoting. Take a look at these top three things that affiliates need to succeed online:
Answers eMagazine - April Edition Now Available!
Just a quick post today to let you know that the April Edition of Answers eMagazine is available for download at:
http://www.imarketingwatch.com/answers/april2008.pdf
This month’s issue focuses mainly on List Building. I’ve put together a list of 62 strategies and methods for gaining more subscribers to your newsletter, ezine, ecourse, or whatever kind of list you are trying to build.
In addition, I’ve also written a short primer on how to create your own ecourse. If you’ve never written one, then you should definitely check it out. Setting up ecourses has been one of my most profitable marketing tools for years!
There’s lots more useful information in this issue, so stop by and get your copy now!
Landing Pages and Your Email Marketing Campaign
Marc Kline has written a really great article called “3 Tips to Optimize Your Email Landing Pages” where he talks about the importance of landing pages to the overall success of your email marketing campaign that you should really take a look at… Especially if you run an email marketing campaign of your own.
After reading the article, I started looking at my own campaigns with a fresh eye and found some definite improvements to my own landing pages that I could implement.
Meat and Potatoes for Your Affiliate Diet
Think of banner ads as the spice in your affiliate diet. Sprinkle them around, but for a heartier helping of sales, you’ll need something more solid! Learn to give your visitors longer, more descriptive pre-sales text. Revamp your affiliate advertising using these simple steps: Read more
Keyword Density Tool for Affiliate Marketing
Keywords are important to affiliates, whether you realize it or not. You need the right keywords in the right keyword density in order to rank highly in search engines, write great articles, or create great ppc ads.
I’ve provided you with a more indepth explanation of keywords and a keyword density tool so that you can use your keywords more effectively in your affiliate marketing.
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