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Keys To Internet Marketing: Visibility
by: Bruce Woodward
The keys to being profitable on the internet is simply visibility. Do you think that Wal-Mart became the business that they are by remaining unseen? What about Microsoft? Dell? I think that you get my point.
Visibility takes time, and perseverance, but it can be achieved. Once you “get the hang of it” it is also relatively painless. However, if you are going to get into an internet based business, be prepared because you are going to be spending 90% (of your actual working time) marketing.
This is not necessarily a bad thing … after all, if you are able to cut the time you spend on your business to two hours per day then that is an hour and forty-eight minutes a day you spend marketing. That still beats eight hours in an office.
Marketing can be fun to some of those that participate in it. After all, you get to sell yourself. You challenge yourself to come up with selling techniques, something that will make that person buy your product over the gazillion others that are out there.
There are other benefits as well. For instance, with experience, you can sell your expertise to companies (large and small, online and offline) to increase profitability. You can hold seminars and teach other entrepreneurs how to prosper online. Basically you can sell your skills.
Or you can simply use the information to profit. At any rate, visibility is the key to success, in any business. Word-of-mouth is a great advertiser, so tell your friends, family, co-workers, whomever you can about your products. Just get out there. Free services are also good, and email marketing is still close to number one. Use all the resources that you can find. And never give up, it takes time.
About The Author
Bruce has worked with such companies as The Walt Disney World Company in marketing campaigns. He has years of experience in Internet Marketing. You can find out more secrets to success by logging on to http://www.bruceworksltd.com/ebooks/TheKeysToSuccess.html and downloading his e-book. And keep your eye out for my upcoming course due out soon, where he detailed all of the aspects of visibility, and how to get seen, and how to sell yourself! Check it all out at Lightning Marketing, http://www.bruceworksltd.com/LightningMarketing/index.html.
Ideally this should be something that you plan to do long-term. It should be a topic that you enjoy so you can be personally engaged in learning about it and staying on top of the same subjects that your target market is interested in. If you have experiences or an interest in learning about the same topics your target market is interested in (i.e. you can relate to them) you can best understand their needs, values, concerns, problems…And you can connect to them in a genuine way, and offer solutions (value) to them.
Brainstorm and write down your possible target markets.
- Who are they? Be as detailed as possible.
- What are their ages? (if applicable)
- Write down their concerns, worries, fears, problems, challenges, and painful circumstances.
- Write down reasons why they are concerned or have problems.
- Write down their dreams, aspirations, wishes, goals, wants, likes, needs.
- Write down a list of what is stopping them or holding them back from what they want
- List out subjects, controversies, books, people, authors or any topic of interest they might have
Write down concerns even if they appear to have nothing to do with your product. Do a Google search and read up on your target market.
Brainstorm and create a master list of “Attractive” Topics (There are three basic categories that your topics will fit under)
#1. Straight Forward Review. Examples
- Top 10 things to look for when buying your first home
- How to know if an appraiser meets your state’s code of ethics
- What a home inspection can mean to you as a seller. Buyer.
- Who is the target market in each of these examples?
#2. Solving a Problem ‘They’ Have. Addressing a need…..
- Why you should check out the homeowners association before buying
- Why you don’t have to wait to buy your dream home – if you know the secret
- How to make relocating a pleasurable experience
- How you can stay in touch with your family and friends and still move to a warmer climate
- How to avoid costly mistakes when buying your first home
Who is the target market in each of these examples? What problems are we addressing?
#3. Combine a straight forward review and address a problem
- Why more real estate professionals recommend having your home staged before listing
- Steps to making relocation cost effective
- Top 5 reasons to buy your first home now and save money
Who is the target market in each of these examples? How do these topics fit into both categories?
Brainstorm a list of topics your target market would be attracted to. Consider which group the topic falls into (a straight forward review, solving a problem/addressing a need, or both.) Create a master list that you can add to over time, with items that fall into one of the three categories.
Following these steps will go a long way to your being heard when you write a blog, create a brochure or any form of written communication. When I work with small business and suggest they should start a blog, most of them are intimidated by the process – How do I start? What do I say? How do I set it up? This inspired me to create a 30-day course for small businesses who see the possibilities of having a blog. Each day you will receive an email with instructions for that day and most of the days can be completed in less than 30 minutes. You will also receive support through the site. Check it out at http://SmallBusinessBlogHelp.com
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That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.
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