How to make good business online ?

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My friend and I Started a hosting business few years ago but even after so much struggle and hard work we were able to get few clients only. I need some advise from the experience members here that how can I make things better for my company and get more clients to earn a reasonable profit.
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  • Profile picture of the author answergal
    Any business... including hosting... you need to dig deep into your potential prospect's mindset.

    What are their problems, challenges and dreams.

    Next, figure out how to help them. If you really can help people solve their problems, either with your blog, your e-course, coaching, membership site... whatever... you will be able to build a good online business.

    This may sound obvious, but I talk to people with the same question all day long and 99% of them fail at this basic, basic beginning. Then they build everything on nothing and wonder why they can't attract customers.

    Get to know the people you wish to serve, and make sure you are in a position to truly serve them.
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    • Profile picture of the author bella14
      Originally Posted by answergal View Post

      Any business... including hosting... you need to dig deep into your potential prospect's mindset.

      What are their problems, challenges and dreams.

      Next, figure out how to help them. If you really can help people solve their problems, either with your blog, your e-course, coaching, membership site... whatever... you will be able to build a good online business.

      This may sound obvious, but I talk to people with the same question all day long and 99% of them fail at this basic, basic beginning. Then they build everything on nothing and wonder why they can't attract customers.

      Get to know the people you wish to serve, and make sure you are in a position to truly serve them.
      So should I start a YouTube channel or something like that on which I should publish tutorials regarding different network issues and how to solve them ?
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      • Profile picture of the author answergal
        That would be a great idea. Show people what you can do for them... it's even better than just telling them about it. Demonstration always scores higher points than just "pitching."

        YouTube is great for that and you could even get a few guests on a Google HOA (hangouts on air) and help them with their issues and problems Live, and then the HOA is automatically converted into a YT video on your channel when you're done.

        Video is powerful, particularly when you have something to demonstrate.

        Originally Posted by bella14 View Post

        So should I start a YouTube channel or something like that on which I should publish tutorials regarding different network issues and how to solve them ?
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  • Profile picture of the author freepricecompare
    Originally Posted by bella14 View Post

    My friend and I Started a hosting business few years ago but even after so much struggle and hard work we were able to get few clients only. I need some advise from the experience members here that how can I make things better for my company and get more clients to earn a reasonable profit.
    Provide a common platform for B2B businesses in your area, state or country. You have to twig the entire market first and find out the issues they are facing right now. Then brainstorm the condition and give them a hassle-free business platform using web technologies.
    Most importantly, never hijack anyone's idea who are already serving the same audience. It never works for you.
    But yes, you can get sure-shot success by delivering the best solution for "ease of doing business" to B2B people.
    Instead of targeting all B2B niche, you should choose any one potential niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author DABK
    Very broad question, can't be, therefore, answered properly.

    Give some info into what you've done and how you've done it and you'll get some good answers.

    The basics:

    how have you positioned yourself?
    who's your ideal client?
    where does the ideal client live (what websites, newspapers, magazines, etc. does your ideal client visit/read)?
    what's your message?
    how are you delivering the message?
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    If you have a good platform that is professional, all you have to do is to market online to get new customers.

    You can also offer an affiliate program to others to sell for you. Many of the hosting companies these days have their own affiliate program.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Originally Posted by bella14 View Post

    My friend and I Started a hosting business few years ago but even after so much struggle and hard work we were able to get few clients only. I need some advise from the experience members here that how can I make things better for my company and get more clients to earn a reasonable profit.
    What kind of online marketing training have you had? Are you still reading and learning about marketing strategies, or are you the type who doesn't want advice from alot of people on a forum?

    The first thing i would do is setup a squeeze page and email newsletter, and drive people to it. Capture the lead, and let email marketing take care of the rest. After you get the sale, put them into your backend marketing funnel, and automate things from there with webhosting service after service.

    And be sure to offer a very generous affiliate program. People like the idea of getting paid month after month automatically without lifting a finger.
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  • Profile picture of the author champok01
    If you want to start Any types of business i think you should have unique idea that is growth for your online business then you should be good skill about this sector which types of business then your services must be reasonable price and continue good service it depend on your experience .
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