When you search for ways to make money online you will come across opportunities in affiliate marketing and network marketing. If you are not sure how these two business models work you will enjoy this article on understanding the differences between both of them.
The main difference between network marketing and affiliate marketing lies in building a downline of distributors. As an affiliate marketer you will primarily make your money selling products or performing a specific action for an affiliate merchant. This could include getting paid by a click or by the lead.
Some affiliate marketing programs have a 2 tier feature. This means that you can also make money on the sales of anybody you personally recruit. However you will not make any money on people that they recruit.
You cannot build a downline of affiliate marketers that you make money on. If building a large organization is something that appeals to you then you want to look at the network marketing business model.
In network marketing you get paid to sell products. You also make money as products move through your downline.
This not only includes people that you personally sponsor, but it includes your downline distributors which can go several levels deep. Exactly how many people you earn money on will vary from one MLM company to the next.
Each one has its own compensation plan. However many network marketing companies also pay you a bonus on the overall volume of the entire company.
This is a great feature becomes as the company grows you get to share in the profits. This does not happen with an affiliate marketing company.
With an affiliate marketing company you can make very high commissions on products you sell. This is especially true if you are selling digital information products.
Some of theses products will pay you as high as 75% in commissions. You can find thousands of them to sell at affiliate networks such as ClickBank.
Affiliate programs are free to join. Therefore they tend to draw thousands of people into them who never do anything with their business.
Network marketing programs require a fee to get started. Therefore you will not have as many people join them.
However, the amount of money it takes to join an MLM company is generally pretty low, so you still have a large number of people who will join and then again not do anything with their business.
One final point to bring up is with network marketing you can generate a residual income. This means you continue to get paid long after you stop working. That is virtually impossible to do with the affiliate marketing business model.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Why You Are Not Getting Traffic From Your Articles
Not getting traffic from an article comes down to several things. Believe it or not the problem is not always from the article itself, but that is a good place to start looking at.
1. A poorly written article title. If you do not get read you are dead. The title is what draws your reader to your article.
How do you write a good title? Start by looking at articles online that have titles that catch your eye.
Go to EzineArticles.com and scan articles in the category you are writing about. Keep a swipe file of good titles you can go back and look at to write better titles for your articles.
2. Your article is not very good. Writing is a skill that you can improve on by doing more of it. Make sure you do not have grammar and spelling errors.
Then work at improving your content. If you write articles on interesting topics people will read them.
3. A well written resource box. Think of this as a short classified ad on yourself or your product. Give specific directions on what you want your read to do. Again go to EzineArticles.com and look at the Expert Authors to get ideas on how to write a good resource box.
4. Submitting to the wrong places. At the very least submit to the top 3-5 article directories. Here is a good list of the Top 50. If you get your articles in as many of these as possible your traffic will increase. http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php
5. Not enough articles online. If you write one article and do not get traffic that is called a clue! If you write 10 and get a few visitors that is another clue.
Think big and start writing and submitting like crazy. Go for 10-20 a day if you have time. If not consider outsourcing some of your writing. As your articles are archived online they can continue to bring you traffic for many years to come.
6. Use a submission service. I am a big fan of Submit Your Article. They make submitting very easy and you can create unique version of your articles so the search engines like them.
I recently saw a post in a discussion forum where the person was complaining about not getting any traffic from the 10 articles they had written and submitted. Do you know that EzineArticles.com has had over 1 million articles submitted to it? And this is only 1 online article directory.
You need to wrap your head around the idea that the World Wide Web is BIG! 10 articles online is like having a restaurant open at 6:00 A.M and closing at 6:01 A.M. and then wondering why you do not have any customers.
You are going to need a lot more articles online than 10. Hopefully this article will help you understand why you are not getting enough traffic from your articles.
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1. A poorly written article title. If you do not get read you are dead. The title is what draws your reader to your article.
How do you write a good title? Start by looking at articles online that have titles that catch your eye.
Go to EzineArticles.com and scan articles in the category you are writing about. Keep a swipe file of good titles you can go back and look at to write better titles for your articles.
2. Your article is not very good. Writing is a skill that you can improve on by doing more of it. Make sure you do not have grammar and spelling errors.
Then work at improving your content. If you write articles on interesting topics people will read them.
3. A well written resource box. Think of this as a short classified ad on yourself or your product. Give specific directions on what you want your read to do. Again go to EzineArticles.com and look at the Expert Authors to get ideas on how to write a good resource box.
4. Submitting to the wrong places. At the very least submit to the top 3-5 article directories. Here is a good list of the Top 50. If you get your articles in as many of these as possible your traffic will increase. http://www.vretoolbar.com/articles/directories.php
5. Not enough articles online. If you write one article and do not get traffic that is called a clue! If you write 10 and get a few visitors that is another clue.
Think big and start writing and submitting like crazy. Go for 10-20 a day if you have time. If not consider outsourcing some of your writing. As your articles are archived online they can continue to bring you traffic for many years to come.
6. Use a submission service. I am a big fan of Submit Your Article. They make submitting very easy and you can create unique version of your articles so the search engines like them.
I recently saw a post in a discussion forum where the person was complaining about not getting any traffic from the 10 articles they had written and submitted. Do you know that EzineArticles.com has had over 1 million articles submitted to it? And this is only 1 online article directory.
You need to wrap your head around the idea that the World Wide Web is BIG! 10 articles online is like having a restaurant open at 6:00 A.M and closing at 6:01 A.M. and then wondering why you do not have any customers.
You are going to need a lot more articles online than 10. Hopefully this article will help you understand why you are not getting enough traffic from your articles.
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Potts/Samalot Synchronzed Christmas Lights 2010
Our first Synchronized Christmas Light Show! It took months to get everything together but it was worth it.
I hope you enjoy!
I hope you enjoy!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Network Marketing: How To Advertise Outside The Box
When it comes to network marketing, we have one aim and one aim only-to get leads. A limited amount of leads simply means a limited amount of prospects for our business which in return, can affect our business’ ability overall to accumulate money. The main misconception many business owners make is that they believe that money can only come from one place, and so opt to advertise in a specific, tried and tested manner. However, by advertising outside the box and utilizing the many factors within network marketing, you too could witness an optimized level of leads-and sales.
Network marketing is a lucrative business and it is due to this that there are a number of different advertising methods that have been introduced in an attempt to effectively advertise a business. The most effective platform when it comes to advertising for your business is to realize the potential which comes from using the internet. Network marketing can be extremely effective if you opt to use the vast majority of resources that can advertise your business for free. However, the most important factor to take into consideration is to strategically use the free resources that will provide the highest amount of advertisement exposure for an increased level of financial gain.
Many businesses have realized the huge sale potential that stems from using the internet to their full advantage. The internet is the most effective method in which to advertise products and services but the main reason why so many network marketers fail to get their business off the ground is that they simply do not know how to effectively advertise what they can offer. Your product is the focus of you entire business so it is essential that you have a product that is in demand or is able to accumulate money. In the initial stages of generating leads and sales, many novice network marketers also make the mistake of turning to their friends and family to join their program or purchase goods from them. Although this is a good way in which to get the ball rolling so to speak, if they are not knowledgeable in business, this could simply be a waste of your time. You need to focus your advertising and promotion on those who are business savvy and are aware of the potential of network marketing.
Once you are aware of your targeted market, it is time to launch your online marketing campaign. The internet is one of the most powerful advertising tools around and what’s more, many online advertising methods are absolutely free! Some business owners make the mistake of assuming that free methods of advertising may be effective over time, but that in order to make money, they need to spend money. This is true in some sense as many network marketers have witnessed a huge amount of interest from launching their own website. Your website should be full of content, keyword optimized for a high page rank and most importantly-clearly display what the purpose of your business is. Your website should act as a non-physical salesman and so its design, layout and presentation are crucial. Once you have your website in place, you can then link it with other areas of advertising on the internet in order to increase your link building and traffic.
Article marketing is a great way in which to advertise your business for free. By drafting information, promotional articles which relate to your business and adding backlinks to your site, this will act as a form of sales pitch without being too aggressive or overwhelming for the consumer. By adding backlinks to direct the consumer to your site, this can help with your traffic and sales. As your content can be linked to various other sites and posted onto blogs, your own website and so forth, is an effective yet free way in which to advertise your business.
When it comes to advertising outside the box, this can be dependent on the product or service in which you are trying to promote. However, no matter what you may be trying to advertise, this can be effectively done via the web. The internet is the most innovative and effective method of advertising today so by taking a chance and investing in this free form of advertising for your business today, you could soon see the results you have been aiming towards for your business.
Network marketing is a lucrative business and it is due to this that there are a number of different advertising methods that have been introduced in an attempt to effectively advertise a business. The most effective platform when it comes to advertising for your business is to realize the potential which comes from using the internet. Network marketing can be extremely effective if you opt to use the vast majority of resources that can advertise your business for free. However, the most important factor to take into consideration is to strategically use the free resources that will provide the highest amount of advertisement exposure for an increased level of financial gain.
Many businesses have realized the huge sale potential that stems from using the internet to their full advantage. The internet is the most effective method in which to advertise products and services but the main reason why so many network marketers fail to get their business off the ground is that they simply do not know how to effectively advertise what they can offer. Your product is the focus of you entire business so it is essential that you have a product that is in demand or is able to accumulate money. In the initial stages of generating leads and sales, many novice network marketers also make the mistake of turning to their friends and family to join their program or purchase goods from them. Although this is a good way in which to get the ball rolling so to speak, if they are not knowledgeable in business, this could simply be a waste of your time. You need to focus your advertising and promotion on those who are business savvy and are aware of the potential of network marketing.
Once you are aware of your targeted market, it is time to launch your online marketing campaign. The internet is one of the most powerful advertising tools around and what’s more, many online advertising methods are absolutely free! Some business owners make the mistake of assuming that free methods of advertising may be effective over time, but that in order to make money, they need to spend money. This is true in some sense as many network marketers have witnessed a huge amount of interest from launching their own website. Your website should be full of content, keyword optimized for a high page rank and most importantly-clearly display what the purpose of your business is. Your website should act as a non-physical salesman and so its design, layout and presentation are crucial. Once you have your website in place, you can then link it with other areas of advertising on the internet in order to increase your link building and traffic.
Article marketing is a great way in which to advertise your business for free. By drafting information, promotional articles which relate to your business and adding backlinks to your site, this will act as a form of sales pitch without being too aggressive or overwhelming for the consumer. By adding backlinks to direct the consumer to your site, this can help with your traffic and sales. As your content can be linked to various other sites and posted onto blogs, your own website and so forth, is an effective yet free way in which to advertise your business.
When it comes to advertising outside the box, this can be dependent on the product or service in which you are trying to promote. However, no matter what you may be trying to advertise, this can be effectively done via the web. The internet is the most innovative and effective method of advertising today so by taking a chance and investing in this free form of advertising for your business today, you could soon see the results you have been aiming towards for your business.
Friday, November 26, 2010
How To Pick A Blog Topic
Starting up a blog is a great way in which to display our knowledge on a specific niche or topic and ultimately, increase our site's overall traffic. However, when it comes to getting started with blogging, it can be increasingly difficult to pinpoint what our blog should be about. The topic we choose is extremely important as if it is a topic we have simply plucked from the air which we have little knowledge about; this will become apparent to the reader as they begin to read your post. Choosing a topic we are knowledgeable on will not only make our blog useful to the reader, but will also help you relate to your targeted readers.
When it comes to picking your blog topic, it is beneficial to opt for a topic that you are passionate about. If your blog is for pleasure, then you should think about what you are passionate about and what drives you. If your blog is for promotional purposes, you need to identify what your niche is, the knowledge you have regarding your niche and what you feel you can teach others about your industry or expertise. In short, a powerful blog will revolve around a topic which you could talk endlessly about with another individual. An effective blog will be one which has a focus, a drive and appeals to the mainstream. A blog which is used for business purposes may require gaining a higher level of traffic compared to personal blogs, and so your blog must relate to your niche and service in order to receive a high level of traffic.
However, before you put your thoughts and words onto paper so to speak, it is important that you are aware of the reasons as to why people read blogs in the first place. The internet, for many, is a primary source of information and a blog is your outlet to present your thoughts, knowledge and opinions on a specific subject. What will determine how many readers your blog gains will be deciphered by how much they like you, the way in which you express yourself and what you can offer them as the reader. This can only be presented effectively if you allow yourself to be carried away by your chosen topic. If a reader is able to sense your passion and excitement for your chosen topic, they will become more allured by your words and what you are about. In fact, it can often be easier to gain an optimized amount of traffic and sales if you stop focusing on how to increase these factors and instead, focus on the words in which you are writing.
So, when it comes to starting your blog and making it a success, it really all stems down to your blog topic. Think about the purpose behind your blog and what it will relate to. It is only by thinking about the reasons as to why you are starting your blog and what you wish to present through it that you will be able to write a money making blog. Blogging provides a number of opportunities if utilized effectively. So, stop thinking about money and starting thinking about what you're passionate about. As soon as your passion is noticed by others it is only then that you will realize the true potential of blogging for your business.
When it comes to picking your blog topic, it is beneficial to opt for a topic that you are passionate about. If your blog is for pleasure, then you should think about what you are passionate about and what drives you. If your blog is for promotional purposes, you need to identify what your niche is, the knowledge you have regarding your niche and what you feel you can teach others about your industry or expertise. In short, a powerful blog will revolve around a topic which you could talk endlessly about with another individual. An effective blog will be one which has a focus, a drive and appeals to the mainstream. A blog which is used for business purposes may require gaining a higher level of traffic compared to personal blogs, and so your blog must relate to your niche and service in order to receive a high level of traffic.
However, before you put your thoughts and words onto paper so to speak, it is important that you are aware of the reasons as to why people read blogs in the first place. The internet, for many, is a primary source of information and a blog is your outlet to present your thoughts, knowledge and opinions on a specific subject. What will determine how many readers your blog gains will be deciphered by how much they like you, the way in which you express yourself and what you can offer them as the reader. This can only be presented effectively if you allow yourself to be carried away by your chosen topic. If a reader is able to sense your passion and excitement for your chosen topic, they will become more allured by your words and what you are about. In fact, it can often be easier to gain an optimized amount of traffic and sales if you stop focusing on how to increase these factors and instead, focus on the words in which you are writing.
So, when it comes to starting your blog and making it a success, it really all stems down to your blog topic. Think about the purpose behind your blog and what it will relate to. It is only by thinking about the reasons as to why you are starting your blog and what you wish to present through it that you will be able to write a money making blog. Blogging provides a number of opportunities if utilized effectively. So, stop thinking about money and starting thinking about what you're passionate about. As soon as your passion is noticed by others it is only then that you will realize the true potential of blogging for your business.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Online Business
Copyright (c) 2010 Andrew Holtom
Before starting a home business there are three things you should know so that you can run a successful business. These three things are often over looked by entrepreneurs as they think that their product will sell regardless. Please keep these three things in mind before starting a home business. Remember: research and preparation are key for running a successful business.
1. Sell something people want to buy
You might think that chilly flavored soft drinks are a big hit but other people might disagree. The most important process of starting a home business is doing great research. Make sure that you do market research before even thinking about starting your business. If you don't have a market that you can target - your product won't sell.
2. Work on a business plan
Even if your home business is an online business make sure to write up a proper business plan for it. If you have a business plan you will know what goals you need to reach and when. You can also use the business plan to pull in prospective investors who see a future in the business. A business plan helps you assess your vision and can help you improve upon your business at a later stage.
3. Understand what you need to do
Starting your own home business can be an extremely daunting task. You have to work for yourself and support yourself. Make sure that you schedule your time accordingly and don't fall into the trap of wasting your time on useless activities. If you have a project that needs to be finished by next week, don't delay on starting it. Make sure that you are extremely organized, as having a home business can get confusing. If you are able to, separate a small part of your house as your home office, this can help you improve on your productivity.
Most owners of home businesses start their journey with a dream. It is important not to lose sight of that dream as you travel along your route. There are bumps and turns in the road that may distract you, such as trying to get the right work-life balance and learning how to do online marketing. However, you must never doubt the skills and talents that you have available to you. You will be able to apply these to your home business to make it a successful venture.Having your own business is hard work, but as with anything - the more you educate yourself, the easier it will be. You can learn about how to operate your business, so that you can have the best lifestyle with profits that you can currently only dream about. You just need to learn as you go.
Starting a home business can be extremely prosperous if you start out on the right foot.
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Grab a free copy of The Simple Guide to Starting Your Own Online Business
http://www.webmarketinformation.com
Before starting a home business there are three things you should know so that you can run a successful business. These three things are often over looked by entrepreneurs as they think that their product will sell regardless. Please keep these three things in mind before starting a home business. Remember: research and preparation are key for running a successful business.
1. Sell something people want to buy
You might think that chilly flavored soft drinks are a big hit but other people might disagree. The most important process of starting a home business is doing great research. Make sure that you do market research before even thinking about starting your business. If you don't have a market that you can target - your product won't sell.
2. Work on a business plan
Even if your home business is an online business make sure to write up a proper business plan for it. If you have a business plan you will know what goals you need to reach and when. You can also use the business plan to pull in prospective investors who see a future in the business. A business plan helps you assess your vision and can help you improve upon your business at a later stage.
3. Understand what you need to do
Starting your own home business can be an extremely daunting task. You have to work for yourself and support yourself. Make sure that you schedule your time accordingly and don't fall into the trap of wasting your time on useless activities. If you have a project that needs to be finished by next week, don't delay on starting it. Make sure that you are extremely organized, as having a home business can get confusing. If you are able to, separate a small part of your house as your home office, this can help you improve on your productivity.
Most owners of home businesses start their journey with a dream. It is important not to lose sight of that dream as you travel along your route. There are bumps and turns in the road that may distract you, such as trying to get the right work-life balance and learning how to do online marketing. However, you must never doubt the skills and talents that you have available to you. You will be able to apply these to your home business to make it a successful venture.Having your own business is hard work, but as with anything - the more you educate yourself, the easier it will be. You can learn about how to operate your business, so that you can have the best lifestyle with profits that you can currently only dream about. You just need to learn as you go.
Starting a home business can be extremely prosperous if you start out on the right foot.
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Grab a free copy of The Simple Guide to Starting Your Own Online Business
http://www.webmarketinformation.com
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Revealed! A Simple Strategy To Double Your MLM Traffic With Article Marketing
Are you currently looking for a means of boosting your MLM success? If so, you are making a wise move because you always want your MLM system to expand in popularity and deliver more revenue to your entrepreneurial ventures. Of course, this does raise questions regarding how to boost your venture. Without a doubt, one of the best ways to do this is through article marketing. Such a strategy will definitely lead to expanding the success rate of the business.
What is article marketing and how can it boost your ability to expand your MLM business? Probably the simplest way to describe article marketing would be to call it a form of promotional marketing designed to inform and entertain people. Basically, when you craft articles for marketing purposes, you would be doing them in support of the subject matter your MLM system is based upon. So, let's look at how this works in greater depth...
If your MLM venture revolved around supplements that promote weight loss, articles dealing with the subject of weight loss would be employed to drive traffic to your website. (Your website, of course, will be primarily serving the purpose of promoting the benefits of your MLM venture) The articles can cover the subject of weight loss from a number of different perspectives. The core point to these articles is that they must have enough value to the reader that they wish to learn more about what you offer. It is this desire that will open the floodgates for expanding traffic to your website. That means your website can become extremely lucrative since the expanded visitor base can become customers in higher volumes.
This aspect of article marketing is known as a conversion rate. As the name infers, visitors that become customers are known as conversions. This is because convert from a mere casual visitor to someone that is an actual buyer. And what MLM business could survive if it did not have a high number of customers. Again, you need conversions and article marketing is the right way to achieve such goals.
Where are the articles intended to support your MLM venture intended to be displayed? There are various article directories that are specifically designed to aid in article marketing. And, of course, they are a great resource for reading enjoyment. As such, exploring what these sites have to offer is definitely worthwhile.
Then, there is another method that can be employed to support your MLM article marketing strategy. Working with Traffic Geyser can certainly prove helpful as well. Traffic Geyser is mainly a system utilized for boosting your video marketing ventures but such videos can also be integrated with your article marketing. This, in turn, can boost the success potential of your overall MLM success strategy. This will yield great success with the proper effort.
Yes, article marketing and Traffic Geyser are both strategies that can significantly boost MLM profits. So, why not give such strategies a try? You will be pleased with the results.
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Linda Credit is an avid article marketing strategist who helps people promote and build their MLM business. To learn more about how to monopolize the search engines and build your MLM business using the steps and resources mentioned in this article, visit Linda Recommends on her blog. http://www.lindacredit.com
What is article marketing and how can it boost your ability to expand your MLM business? Probably the simplest way to describe article marketing would be to call it a form of promotional marketing designed to inform and entertain people. Basically, when you craft articles for marketing purposes, you would be doing them in support of the subject matter your MLM system is based upon. So, let's look at how this works in greater depth...
If your MLM venture revolved around supplements that promote weight loss, articles dealing with the subject of weight loss would be employed to drive traffic to your website. (Your website, of course, will be primarily serving the purpose of promoting the benefits of your MLM venture) The articles can cover the subject of weight loss from a number of different perspectives. The core point to these articles is that they must have enough value to the reader that they wish to learn more about what you offer. It is this desire that will open the floodgates for expanding traffic to your website. That means your website can become extremely lucrative since the expanded visitor base can become customers in higher volumes.
This aspect of article marketing is known as a conversion rate. As the name infers, visitors that become customers are known as conversions. This is because convert from a mere casual visitor to someone that is an actual buyer. And what MLM business could survive if it did not have a high number of customers. Again, you need conversions and article marketing is the right way to achieve such goals.
Where are the articles intended to support your MLM venture intended to be displayed? There are various article directories that are specifically designed to aid in article marketing. And, of course, they are a great resource for reading enjoyment. As such, exploring what these sites have to offer is definitely worthwhile.
Then, there is another method that can be employed to support your MLM article marketing strategy. Working with Traffic Geyser can certainly prove helpful as well. Traffic Geyser is mainly a system utilized for boosting your video marketing ventures but such videos can also be integrated with your article marketing. This, in turn, can boost the success potential of your overall MLM success strategy. This will yield great success with the proper effort.
Yes, article marketing and Traffic Geyser are both strategies that can significantly boost MLM profits. So, why not give such strategies a try? You will be pleased with the results.
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Linda Credit is an avid article marketing strategist who helps people promote and build their MLM business. To learn more about how to monopolize the search engines and build your MLM business using the steps and resources mentioned in this article, visit Linda Recommends on her blog. http://www.lindacredit.com
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