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Affiliate Program Checklist
Affiliate and other cooperative programs are announced almost daily. Website owners are flocking to these programs. Enthusiasm is high. But.........why not compare and evaluate first? The following checklist was prepared from the point of view of...
Are you in Autoresponder Heaven?
If not, then you should be. Autoresponders can save you time and put your web site on automatic pilot. Do you have some original content on your site? Have you written articles or bits of information that are interesting to your visitors? As...
How I Manage my List of Where I Post Articles Online
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The Web: Your Window of Opportunity
Thinking about starting up a business? The web is the way to go. Look around! More and more, people are relying on the internet as an information resource, a way to foster personal relationships, and method of purchasing goods and services. What...
Video Email…the new way to communicate.
The Internet is now a thriving means of communication and for everyone around the globe to receive the most up to date information at the click of a mouse button. Sending an email is now accepted as the quickest and easiest way to converse with your...
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To Buy Or Not To Buy: Avoiding False Promises
If you're like me, you've fallen into the trap of buying an internet marketing product online with such high hopes, and when you finish reading it you're thinking, that's it? Something is missing. Where is that magic formula that was promised? How is this different from other products I've seen?
The lesson in this article is that COMMUNICATION is an absolute necessity, and shortly you will see how this links to the situation above.
Gone may be the days of heading out to the store every time you need to buy clothes or groceries; and gone may be the days of needing to make an appointment before you head to the bank to engage their services. You can do all of this over the internet, right? However, the importance and impact of personal communication is NOT gone. Whether it's by phone or by email, personal contact with someone you intend to conduct a business transaction with, PRIOR to finalizing a sale, is vital to the success of both parties.
There are maybe...a zillion websites out there advertising some type of internet marketing strategy or product? It's overwhelming, and yet so exciting! I come across a new site with terrific advice and information every day. It takes control not to click the "order" link before doing a little bit of research into the validity of the product and the owner. That is a crucial step we all must take, and it involves COMMUNICATION.
So how does one communicate with a website or an advertisement? Simple! First, head to the website and find out if there is a free newsletter offered. Reading this type of weekly or monthly publication is a great form of communication that will help you to "get to know" the person behind the product or service.
Looking for a faster alternative? There may be a phone number listed. Otherwise, most times you'll find an email address. The authors and owners of reputable internet marketing resources will make themselves accessible - their reputation depends on it. Don't be afraid to send an email and ASK QUESTIONS. The technology of email has made asking questions about a product or
service a cinch. With the click of a button you can send your inquiry to the other side of the continent, or even the globe! The additional bonus of email is that it's FREE.
Another terrific way to use communication as a tool in determining the benefits of a product, BEFORE you purchase it, is to read the testimonials. If you don't find any, send an email and ask for them. You may even be able to send an email directly to one of the customers who wrote a testimonial. Or, perhaps you recognize a name or two included in the list of testimonials. If you trust those individuals, the mere fact that they expressed their approval of the product or service may be enough proof for you to make your decision.
I now use these methods consistently. Of course, I learned the hard way and wasted a little more money than I would have liked, but we grow with our mistakes. If you ever have a question about a product or service being offered online, utilize the old fashioned method of one-on-one communication. Obtain more information so you are able to make an educated decision about whether the item is worth the expense based on the benefits you will gain. Don't be fooled by catchy, intriguing advertisements. With practice, anyone can write an ad that will have you ordering before you know what happened.
By the way, even though most of us will be honest about products or services we offer, you may still get duped. In this case, don't just get frustrated and tack it on as another scam you fell for - COMMUNICATE! Email the author with your questions and concerns. However, don't spend too much time on this task because you may not get any answers. At least you voiced your opinion and didn't allow that "I got tricked" feeling to dampen your spirits. As you improve those communication skills you'll be less likely to fall for a trick in the first place.
About the Author
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