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Web Biz Basics
Posted 29th April 2009 at 12:02 PM by GT
Web Biz Basics
Hello, Warriors: (Also posted at GT Bulmer Web Bizz Blog)
I was just reading through some info from my web biz mentors and was reminded about these four home based web biz basics.
People get involved with Internet Marketing for a variety of reasons. When they first start, they are often met with an overwhelming avalanche of information: what programs to promote, what resources to use, how to set up a home based web biz for maximum success.
Faced with this mountain of decision-making, it is tough for a web biz “newbie” to know what is important and how to prioritize.
To simplify things, the basics of starting and building a successful web biz can be boiled down to four simple elements:
1 - You need a website
2 - You need an autoresponder
3 - You need a blog
4 - You need a payment processing tool
Website
To market effectively on the Internet, you need a website. And to give you complete control over your marketing, you need to have your own website: for example, your-business-name.com.
Yes, you can get free websites from the affiliate programs you promote, but then your marketing focus is limited and at the complete mercy of the affiliate company that is providing you with the free website.
Web hosting is so cheap these days and tools to create and modify a website so easily accessible, there is no excuse not to register a domain name and set up your own marketing website. It just makes sense. Look at it this way: if you are planning for the future, you might as well start off on the right foot.
Autoresponder
Most visitors to your website will not purchase anything. That is why you need an autoresponder service; so you can collect, store and manage the names and email addresses of interested prospects for future follow up.
You must give your visitors a good reason to provide you with their name and email address. You might offer a free newsletter subscription or a marketing course or eBooks related to the theme of your online business.
Once set up, your autoresponder will administer the process automatically. Your prospect fills out an online form; the autoresponder adds them to your mailing list; the product or subscription or whatever gets delivered automatically; and from time to time, you send additional offers and information.
Web Biz Blog
The purpose of a blog is to provide visitors with information relative to your business and to help promote your products and services. A blog allows you to interact with your prospects and it can be a good way to demonstrate the value and range of your insight and experience so people will be more interested in opting in to your email list.
Blogs also win favour with the search engines because you can add fresh content quickly and easily on a regular basis. Search engine popularity can translate into more traffic to your website.
Most home based web biz newbies start off with text based blogs that include a few graphics and banners. As you become experienced, you can add such social media tools as audio, video, and online polls.
Payment Processing
The object of business is to sell products and services. You will need a payment processing tool to collect money when you make a sale. Although research will reveal that there are other options, PayPal remains as a popular payment processor.
Whether you use PayPal or another processing tool, what you do is place pay buttons on your web pages by adding a small amount of code provided by the payment processing service. A good processing service gives customers several payment methods to choose from; for example, debit or a choice of charge cards.
These four elements are the starting point for every successful home based Internet business. Once these tools are properly in place, you can then focus on the next stage of building your business: effective marketing and promotion to drive traffic to your website.
GT
* View actual Web Bizz Blog post here: Web Biz Basics
* Think Green 4 Life - It's ALL about the environment!
* The NEW Psychology of Achievement, Brian Tracy
* Niche Power Group: Personal Web Biz Mentoring
* StarrBizz.com, Web Biz Opportunities | Web Bizz Blog, News and Views
* Follow Me On Twitter: Follow gtbulmer | Follow ThinkGreen4Life
Hello, Warriors: (Also posted at GT Bulmer Web Bizz Blog)
I was just reading through some info from my web biz mentors and was reminded about these four home based web biz basics.
People get involved with Internet Marketing for a variety of reasons. When they first start, they are often met with an overwhelming avalanche of information: what programs to promote, what resources to use, how to set up a home based web biz for maximum success.
Faced with this mountain of decision-making, it is tough for a web biz “newbie” to know what is important and how to prioritize.
To simplify things, the basics of starting and building a successful web biz can be boiled down to four simple elements:
1 - You need a website
2 - You need an autoresponder
3 - You need a blog
4 - You need a payment processing tool
Website
To market effectively on the Internet, you need a website. And to give you complete control over your marketing, you need to have your own website: for example, your-business-name.com.
Yes, you can get free websites from the affiliate programs you promote, but then your marketing focus is limited and at the complete mercy of the affiliate company that is providing you with the free website.
Web hosting is so cheap these days and tools to create and modify a website so easily accessible, there is no excuse not to register a domain name and set up your own marketing website. It just makes sense. Look at it this way: if you are planning for the future, you might as well start off on the right foot.
Autoresponder
Most visitors to your website will not purchase anything. That is why you need an autoresponder service; so you can collect, store and manage the names and email addresses of interested prospects for future follow up.
You must give your visitors a good reason to provide you with their name and email address. You might offer a free newsletter subscription or a marketing course or eBooks related to the theme of your online business.
Once set up, your autoresponder will administer the process automatically. Your prospect fills out an online form; the autoresponder adds them to your mailing list; the product or subscription or whatever gets delivered automatically; and from time to time, you send additional offers and information.
Web Biz Blog
The purpose of a blog is to provide visitors with information relative to your business and to help promote your products and services. A blog allows you to interact with your prospects and it can be a good way to demonstrate the value and range of your insight and experience so people will be more interested in opting in to your email list.
Blogs also win favour with the search engines because you can add fresh content quickly and easily on a regular basis. Search engine popularity can translate into more traffic to your website.
Most home based web biz newbies start off with text based blogs that include a few graphics and banners. As you become experienced, you can add such social media tools as audio, video, and online polls.
Payment Processing
The object of business is to sell products and services. You will need a payment processing tool to collect money when you make a sale. Although research will reveal that there are other options, PayPal remains as a popular payment processor.
Whether you use PayPal or another processing tool, what you do is place pay buttons on your web pages by adding a small amount of code provided by the payment processing service. A good processing service gives customers several payment methods to choose from; for example, debit or a choice of charge cards.
These four elements are the starting point for every successful home based Internet business. Once these tools are properly in place, you can then focus on the next stage of building your business: effective marketing and promotion to drive traffic to your website.
GT
* View actual Web Bizz Blog post here: Web Biz Basics
* Think Green 4 Life - It's ALL about the environment!
* The NEW Psychology of Achievement, Brian Tracy
* Niche Power Group: Personal Web Biz Mentoring
* StarrBizz.com, Web Biz Opportunities | Web Bizz Blog, News and Views
* Follow Me On Twitter: Follow gtbulmer | Follow ThinkGreen4Life
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Learning the basics is always an advantage.Posted 13th May 2009 at 01:34 PM by marsummers
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Hello, Marsummers:
Thank you for reading and posting a comment!
GTPosted 13th May 2009 at 04:21 PM by GT
