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Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By Gotham
Re: how to do affiliate marketing for physical products?

Make your job simpler and go with an affiliate network that handles physical products.

All your affiliate products will then be in one place.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,135
Posted By Gotham
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By Gotham
Re: Small Business and Aweber

Carpenters have hammers. We have autoresponders.

Don't skimp here. Go with AWeber.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By Gotham
Re: HELP!!! I need to make an invoice

Yep, Freshbooks is the way to go, especially if you're just starting out.

You can always get fancier bells & whistles later.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Gotham
Re: Focus

Check out 18 Minutes by Bregman.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,545
Posted By Gotham
Re: Aweber vs Mailchimp

AWeber is the gold standard and switching later is a pain in the tuchus.

Go AWeber.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By Gotham
Re: Can I start this Business?

1. Opt-in box
2. Yes
3. Outsource
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 776
Posted By Gotham
Re: Offline Marketing as a Teenager

My standard advice here is to get around a client's initial objection the way you do with any other obstacle: Make them an irresistible offer.

After they've seen what you can do, they won't care...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,590
Posted By Gotham
Re: taking payments with check over the phone?

Over the phone, credit card is by far the better option.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By Gotham
Re: Is leaving a message worthwhile?

Yes, you want to leave room for the caller to want to know something you're offering.

If you spill the beans in your voice mail, they've no need to call you back.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 858
Posted By Gotham
Re: A lesson we could all learn

Seriously, few people would've had your presence of mind.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Gotham
Re: Why are you selling services and not results?

All true, but none of it hits home until you've been around.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By Gotham
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By Gotham
Re: Where to find Sales People

Yes, Craigslist and Gumtree are where you'll get the fastest response for telemarketers and salespeople in general.

The rates will also be rock-bottom.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By Gotham
Re: What is holding you back?

Most seem to fear dealing with clients.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By Gotham
Re: Newbies - Offline Opportunities

Ya, the best advice was about multiple e-mails.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By Gotham
Re: How Should I Brand My Writing Business

Positioning: It's about choosing the customers you wish to serve, beforehand. Market yourself accordingly.

Also, it's "credibility".
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,397
Posted By Gotham
Re: how to get fiverr orders

The trick is to offer no service that takes longer than 20 minutes to complete.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By Gotham
Re: .co domains - use?

Yes, they're around but not at all the norm. Probably best to shy away from if SEO is a concern.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,397
Posted By Gotham
Re: how to get fiverr orders

Is that retroactive?
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,144
Posted By Gotham
Re: What do you wear when meeting a client?

In certain environments, a suit and tie will scream that you're trying too hard.

Whatever the client, I don't think you can ever go wrong with business casual.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,566
Posted By Gotham
Re: Best ebook creation software?

Adobe InDesign is great if you really want to make something absolutely beautiful.

Most of the time, however, it's just overkill. Microsoft Word is more than adequate for your average e-book...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Gotham
Re: What Process did you Go through to Find a Quality Writer?

Really, the proof of the pudding is in the tasting. Hire a writer for a small job. If all is well, go larger. Follow this and you'll soon have more writers than you can handle.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,935
Posted By Gotham
Re: How to tell a prospect thier site sucks?

Ask what their goals are.

Start with compliments, however small.

Then begin addressing how best to fulfill their goals.

Note: Most of the above involves listening.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By Gotham
Re: How Do You Dress To A Prospect Meeting?

Hmm, I wouldn't go too far with this advice. I don't know any big client who'd trust someone in flip-flops and basketball shorts.

Business casual is always safe for an in-person meeting. How you...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,144
Posted By Gotham
Re: Difference between internet marketting and affiliate marketing?

"Internet marketing" is a big umbrella for lots of other things.

Affiliate marketing is one of them.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,326
Posted By Gotham
Re: What are the best Offline services to offer clients?

Take this advice. You can only sell what you believe in.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,255
Posted By Gotham
Re: Would you trust a teenager? A YOUNG one?

Make your upfront offer one that they simply can't refuse.

Once they're hooked, they won't care about your age.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,183
Posted By Gotham
Re: Best marketing book you've read

A favorite of mine: INFLUENCE by Cialdini.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Gotham
Re: What is the best book/video on learning how to do wordpress sites?

Really, there are too many free tutorials on YouTube to even think of paying for a book.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By Gotham
Re: I need to make a video recording my screen

As far as free goes, PC or Mac, I've not seen better than Jing.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By Gotham
Re: I want to start doing webinars...How do I promote them?

Team up with another offliner in your area.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By Gotham
Re: Which offline niches can profit most from G local listing?

A good rule of thumb is to target businesses with a high per customer value. Dentists, lawyers, plumbers, spas, etc., fit into this category. Florists do not.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gotham
Re: Hey dreamer, what are you dreaming of?

Not sure about the whole "follow your passion" thing. It seems much better to follow customer desire, fulfill it, and then chase your passions elsewhere.

If there happens to be a market for your...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Gotham
Re: Need Help Perfecting My Email Pitch

Neither would I. One can never go wrong with "You..."
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By Gotham
Re: Newbie help please...

At the risk of asking the obvious, "Why no opt-in?"
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,090
Posted By Gotham
Re: What is YOUR favourite prospecting method?

I'll have to say "referral": effortless and an almost 100% conversion.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By Gotham
Re: I recently posted a manual backlinks gig on fiverr

Yes, when providing backlink services always give a report. It's good business sense and only makes you look good too.

What you should specify in the gig is the format of the report you will send....
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,959
Posted By Gotham
Re: Best way to take payment?

For offline, I've never had trouble with taking a check written right after our first meeting.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,089
Posted By Gotham
Re: Grow Some Balls and Sell.

I think most people get into Web marketing to AVOID the Alec Baldwin-types.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By Gotham
Re: Do You Feel Like You Aren't 'Good Enough' To Do This?

Yes, and I would add, "Fake it till you make it". Tried and true.
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th July 2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,897
Posted By Gotham
Re: Cold calling anxiety cures. Drink a beer?

Yeah, drinking + business is never a good idea.

Best to get smashed after the calls.
Forum: Mobile Marketing 15th October 2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,553
Posted By Gotham
Re: Mobile Web tester stie.

Try this (http://preview.offermobi.com/).
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By Gotham
Keyword Selection

Hi,

If I'm optimized for "stop dog barking loudly" will I be automatically ranked for "stop dog barking"?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th April 2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,029
Posted By Gotham
Re: WordPress disadvantages?

For web marketing, XSitePro is the easy WYSIWIG option, though any other web editor will do.

Joomla or Drupal if you want robust CMS.
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 30th April 2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,943
Posted By Gotham
Re: WordPress -or- XSitePro ?

SoundsGood,

You're welcome.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th April 2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,029
Posted By Gotham
Re: WordPress disadvantages?

Thank you for your response. I had posted because I had heard that WordPress was so much easier to create Web sites with.

Your post was helpful in my decision on whether to build my mini-sites...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th April 2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,029
Posted By Gotham
WordPress disadvantages?

There's plenty of praise on forums for WordPress as an alternative to more traditional software for page building.

Does WordPress have ANY internet marketing downsides?

:confused:
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