How do I get recognized as an expert?

It starts with a mindset.....from there it's all about positioning. Position yourself as an expert by interviewing other experts.......I started my career in marketing doing that. I call it the Larry King effect. Dude wasn't particularly a great interviewer......but he interviewed "famous" people and he reaped the residual effect. It also helps to have a friggin' clue as to the subject you're attempting to obtain authority status in.



peace, Vegas Vince

Awesome! I think I got the idea...

Find a crack, position myself uniquely, approach a hot market with a different take... Sounds like a plan!

wish

Anyone who wants to be regarded as an expert in anything that involves the Internet must have a solid reputation. Others thought that having a solid reputation means having 100% satisfied customers or very less to zero negative comments on your sales page, Facebook fan page, etc. No, that isn't the meaning of having a good reputation. Having a good reputation means having the ability to respond constructively and receptively to not-so-good comments or reviews of clients. It's the way you handle your customer service.

Now, since I'm referring to building an online reputation, it starts with great content. People see your content prior to being able to directly get in touch with you. Your content talks about you, who you are, what you do, and what you can offer. Good content does not need to be expensive always. Try to visit the Warriors For Hire section. Look around who has the best quality control processes. Don't look for who has the least number of complaints on their sales thread. There are Warriors who expect Earth in exchange to their $5.00.

If you're literally on a tight budget and cannot afford a rate of $0.01 or $0.02 per word for an article writing service, find those who are willing to post blogs as a guest (guest posting). You'll find some in this forum.

Show some of your expertise publicly in some way. Blog, etc.

You don't need to create a crappy blog with 1000 crap articles. You just need a blog with just ONE good article that really shows that you are an expert. People in the know will recognize it. Then you can follow it up with another article, and so on and the right people will know, opportunities will open up.

Its about adding value to whatever you do and wherever you post. Quantity helps to a degree, but generally its about quality and thats about making an impression and really being able to reach out to, or touch people in a unique or meaningful way.

At least thats one approach

I would recommend a blog, with a couple of very well researched, clear articles which will show you are an expert. Get this going and you will soon make a name for yourself

First you have to understand that expertise is relative. So technically, you're already an expert to somebody about something.

What you have to do is focus on building trust and being likable. You'll that you build a audience rather quickly by doing so. The key is to acknowledge your expertise, think and act like an expert. Your confidence will attract people and your content will make them stick.

The other thing is securing credible endorsements and testimonial. This acts as social proof that you're the real deal.

I recommend you start a blog around your area of expertise and create a product that positions you as an expert.

Personally, I have found that writing books, appearing on national tv and radio have helped both my online and offline businesses.

People automatically view you as an expert if someone else does first.

Try working hard to get some noticeable companies or business to use your work - go out and try to find work from big business' and then you'll be able to say you work for so and so and this is what people love to see. If you've got some good references you'll get some good business

1) Make money

2) Do JV's

3) Make your content so good that people will want to recommend it everywhere

4) Start an affiliate program

5) Get referrals and testimonials from your customers

6) Participate on forums

7) Start your own blog

A blog is a huge help. Yes, it requires a time investment - but you get back what you put in. You can't get great results without working for them.

That being said, you don't need to be posting every day. I disagree that just one good article will do the trick, but you certainly don't need to be posting on a daily basis. Once a week will work just fine if the quality is good enough (in fact, I can think of one specific case where the individual is definitely an authority now and he was posting a few times a month to get started).

What you need to do is go to where your target audience is, and demonstrate your value there. Just posting to a blog that no one has heard of won't do the trick.

That means guest blogging on industry blogs. And trying to get your input on media outlets.

Sign up for services like HARO or Reporter Connection and see if you can get your name out there through those outlets as well. They are hit or miss sometimes, but every once in a while you'll find a golden nugget of an opportunity there.

Being Unique will make you memorable.

Get your hands on at least 2 well respected items in the same field. Add your own insight and re-spin it so it comes off as you and only you.

Not everybody associates well with a so-called know it all unless they know their reputation really is very strong, but common people are often intrigued by someone who displays a high intellect without being overbearing and can do so in a way that is not like most others they come across. There is a subtle psychology to the madness.