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1. Awesome Articles – Is the web too crowded for article marketing these days? Well, yes and no. Yes, because the web is packed with crap. No because there’s more than enough room for quality content. SO get some quality content up there, and be sure to sprinkle it with a few golden keywords.
2. Lovely Letters — What does it cost you to send a letter these days? A stamp, nothing more. With everyone going online these days this is a golden opportunity for business owners to capture “snail mail” addresses and send a letter. You might be amazed by your results.
3. Booming Blogs — Although popular, almost nobody really understands the real power of blogs. I once called them “trust machines” and they sure pack a punch. Total cost: less than $7 bucks a month if you have a great webhost.
4. Social Soup — Want word-of-mouth advertising? Well…… Twitter, Linked-in, Facebook. Yes, it’s a tricky way to go but if you focus you’ll be driving cheap web traffic to your sites in no time. Link your social media sites to your hub (blog) so you can get some more Link Juice!!!
5. Funky Forums – If there’s one overlooked marketing method online then it’s forums. If you’re good at what you do then help people out. Connect with them. These friendships can last a lifetime. Don’t underestimate friendly prospecting. http://WarriorForum.com <== Deffo one forum to get involved with
6. Electric E-mail – Sure e-mail gets ignored. But once you build a relationship with someone e-mail marketing is the holy grail of networking. The secret is trust, credibility, and friendship. Don’t shove your opportunity down their throats. Be helpful. Add Value. Build a long trusting relationship with your list, get an auto responder such as Aweber to deal with all the headache of following up manually.
7. Topsy Teleseminars — If you really want to establish your credibility right off the bat try setting up a teleseminar or webinar. Man, this technique rocks and the recording makes a great free giveaway to get people to opt-in to your sites. James Schramko states that ‘Webinars’ are the most underused form of marketing online….. Get on it peeps
8. Wacky Workshops – Even better than teleseminars from a pure profit standpoint is a live seminar. If you’re near a college or university you might even be able to get a spare classroom to hold them. Much cheaper than hotels or halls. And More importantly, remember the ‘YOU Inc’ System ( I’ll write a new post on this soon…)
9. Phone A Friend – Why not pick up your phone and call an old friend? You don’t have to sell them. Just catch up on old times. When they ask what you’ve been doing then tell your story. If they’re really interested then bring them in. Dirt Cheap!
10. Tell Your Story — Few networker’s ever master the power of publicity which means there’s plenty of room for the few who do. At the very least, consider working on a press-kit. Collect photos, write press releases, tell your story. These days you can even submit online. And get your story circulating! (Yes i know what your thinking, and i’m in the process of updating my story- So Wait for it…)
11. Record A Message – Want a quick way to stand out? Why not record a message and post the number on your ads? The fact is, a lot of folks are terrified of talking to people. Ease them in by sending them to a recording. Collect their info and call them back… or at the very least e-mail them. Set up an automated voice message that does all this- redirects to your sites. p.s these are cheap as chips!
12. Referrals Schmerrals – ( Is that even a word? lol) Networking has never been easier. Remember when you really had to think about who you knew? Well, these days you have contact lists on every social media site you use. So get a hold of old friends and ask for friendly referrals. Also known as Affiliate Marketing- Share the Wealth people!!!
13. Squeeze Pages – If you aren’t collecting contact info, e-mails, and phone numbers then you’re really missing out on easy money. Add a squeeze page to your sites give out a free gift on your blog. Why not? If you need any ideas…. Google it! Good or Great?
14. Tubular Tubing – Video is hot and almost essential these days. It’s also cheap. I mean, a low-end web camera costs $30 bucks and a good one can run under $200. So there’s no excuse. And ‘Flip’ Rocks
15. Capture Crazy — If you’re putting up a blog or website… why not buy a cheap screen-capture program and record your lessons as tutorial videos? You’ll make a reputation as the go-to guy and it’s content you can give away or even sell.
16. Powerful Podcasts – A podcast is nothing more than a brief recording. Kinda like an audio blog. And you can submit your recordings to directories for free in exchange for their email addresses. Spread your Brand all over the place.
17. Breakthrough Bookmarking – People drive tons of web traffic with social bookmarking sites. And most are free. This is where users vote and share content. Of course, for networkers… you can’t do better than Digg.com, BetterNetworker.com & Delicious.com
18. Nutty Networking – Sizzle cards, business cards, whatever. Why not stand out and put a free gift on them? Tell them to visit your site if they’d like to learn all about a free gift. Sure beats the pointless cards everyone else is using. Use your photo, and instead of using your number, give them the link to an offer- squeeze page. (p.s I learnt this from hanging out with Alex Mandossian, last week at T. Harv Eker’s Seminar)
19. Creative Comments – Oh boy, this one could stir up some trouble. You might have noticed spammers posting links on blogs everywhere– DON’T DO IT! Instead… be friendly and sincere. Focus on a few blogs that are getting a decent amount of traffic and try to get positioned as the first comment. Learn the Power of Words… and use them effectively!
20. Rad Relationships — Tattoo this on your brain right now. Yes, it’s really that important. Network marketing is all about Relationships. You’re always trying to make friends and earn trust. So get out there build a relationship with your prospects… one brick at a time. DON’T SELL! Selling comes afterwards! Make sure you have that embedded in your brain cells.
21. Clubbin’ It — Ever see the movie “Fight Club”? Well, the first rule of fight club is “nobody talks about fight club!” Bad idea. Start a club and talk about it. It doesn’t have to be a networking club, just something you enjoy and other people crave. You’ll make more friends and network like a friend. Start Masterminding, remember what Napolean Hill said about this.
22. Start A Newsletter – Like writing? Then share your tips and tricks in a newsletter. Build a subscriber base and engage them by being helpful, entertaining and relevant. Give FREE Content, and lots of Value. You could go “old-school” and print it out and send to their house, Or you could go online and keep it cheap (I’m sure you’ll agree). It’s an alternative to blogging. Use an Autoresponder such as Aweber to take care of this.
23. Volunteer – Is there a better way to earn the trust of a community than giving your time? If you have a big heart then pick a local charity. Just make sure it’s one that puts you in contact with your target market. Make friends and if they ask… tell them what you do. See if they will sponsor your business, if you are an early start up, tell them how much it will mean to you, and get their Support.
24. Rad Radio – Local radio shows are an untapped marketing resource. Listen to your favorite stations and call in whenever they have a live contest or questions. You’ll be surprised by how many times you’ll get on if you just try. Works even better in small towns where they give you more time to tell your story. If all else fails… paid ads can be quite cheap in some areas.
25. Extreme Experts – Want instant credibility? Why not ask (or even pay) an expert for their time, record it and share it? They say “Birds of a feather flock together” and you’ll soak up a bit of their glory. Be a reporter, remember Napolean Hill author of Think & Grow Rich. just copy what he did.
26. Crowd Control – Public speaking isn’t a must but it’s a big one. Seriously, get out there and join a speaking club. The more you speak the better you’ll get. Plus, it’s an incredible way to meet and network a lot more like minded people.
27. Noble Notes – Have you heard of Joe Girard? This man sold more cars than anyone… even in the Guinness Record Book. His big secret? Well, one of them is thank-you notes he’d send to customers. People would literally stand in line to be sold a car by him. Crazy but true. So Follow Up with your prospects and your clients.
28. Voice Mail Mania – Take a second to listen to your own voice mail message. Is it the most amazing message you’ve ever heard? What do you mean — no? Why not spice it up a bit… make it professional but use it to drive traffic to your blog?
29. Write Witty Reviews – If you’re a big reader, or information junky then you’d be amazed by how many people are desperate to read your reviews. Post them on your blog, your social media sites, or anywhere you can.
30. Eat Up SEO– Why not pick up a few Search Engine Optimization tips? Top SEO experts get paid a fortune to do some incredibly basic things. Don’t be scared away by the jargon… the basics are pretty easy to pick up. Get Your FREE All In One ‘‘Killer Traffic Getting” SEO Plug-In that’s already done for you by Jeff Johnson.
31. Take More Photos – Breathe some life into your blog and Social Media profiles by taking more photos. You’d be surprised by how people eat them up and it builds your trust factor. You’ll be the friendly expert next door when they see you’re a human too.
And one more bonus for good luck… (YES i am in the process of uplaoding my kool pics)
32. Study Buddy — Last but not least, consider finding a Study Buddy. Two heads are better than one. So focus on your respective skills. Maybe your friend is an SEO expert and you’re known for your amazing articles on Internet/Network Marketing. Share tips & tricks with fellow entrepreneurs and get on with taking Massive Action
33. Video Marketing — Everyone knows what YouTube is… and that by now you guys should take advantage of Video Marketing, it is by far one of the most Powerful, Cheapest and Effective ways to market online. And now you can use TrafficGeyser to upload your videos on more than 50 sites all over the Internet ready for syndication of passive Traffic, Leads, & Sales.
i have finished writing this at 4:47am, Phew, just Read it again, gotta admit pretty powerful stuff:
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Quality tips on this post Shaqir,
Lovin the Jeff Johnson video too, Just Gotta get to work on building by video network now, Thanks again
Bradley
Nice list Shaq!
Best,
Lavinia