Hello All:
Here is a great resource to get your CDs reproduced including jewel cases with inserts for 1 dollar! There are no mins or set up fees - just a straight price of 1 dollar - go to kunaki.com for more information.
Jim Gage
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Internet Marketing: More Reasons Most Internet Businesses Fail - Conclusion
Hello All:
Today we will finish up on our topic of 'Why Internet Businesses Fail", specifically reasons 4 & 5.
4. Being a Shopaholic
This goes along with #3 above. Stop paying for every new scheme that comes along because they're promising you instant riches. All that's going to do is drain you of your money.
And then, if you're like so many others, there's a good chance you'll get frustrated and give up on the whole thing, because you don't know who you can trust anymore, and you don't want to take a chance, so your dream of workíng from home is over before it began.
Or, maybe they're not selling you a scam, but in fact have valid programs that many people use successfully in their businesses. That's great, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's right for you right now. It might be something that will be a good investment for your business later on, but you should really concentrate on getting your website up and running first. Otherwise you end up with information overload as described in #1 above.
5. Fear of Technology
Just because you haven't tried something before doesn't mean that you can't learn to do it. Think about pretty much everything you've ever done, especially the things you're good at. Did you always know how to do that, or did you learn it over time?
I'm guessing that you learned it, and you can learn to do a lot of the work on your website, too. I constantly have to tell the people I meet that it's in their best interest to learn at least a little bit of the technical stuff that comes with having a website.
I'm not saying you have to be a programming expert. In fact, if you need heavy duty programming done, then you should definitely get someone to do it for you. It'll save you a lot of time, for one. But there's no reason why you can't learn some of the basics of HTML so that whenever you need to make a small change to your website (such as the testing we talked about earlier) you won't have to pay someone to do it for you. And you won't have to wait for them to have the time.
It's not as hard as you think. It just takes a little time to learn it.
Conclusion
The most important point I'm trying to convey is that, in order to be successful online, you need to remain focused on one task at a time. Finish that task and move onto the next one. Finish that task and move on. And keep going until you're done.
Stop investing in every fancy new program that comes along. There are no "magic bullets" anyway. Stick to the plan from the beginning, and see it through to the end.
Starting a new website does require a bit of work at the beginning. There's no way around that if you want to succeed. But the great thing about working online is that once you have everything set up, you can put almost all of it on autopilot and bring in money 24 hours a day with a minimum of work.
So get started now, don't be afraid that you can't do it, don't get frustrated, and don't let anything distract you. You could be making very good money in very little time if you do it right.
For more great tips click here .
Today we will finish up on our topic of 'Why Internet Businesses Fail", specifically reasons 4 & 5.
4. Being a Shopaholic
This goes along with #3 above. Stop paying for every new scheme that comes along because they're promising you instant riches. All that's going to do is drain you of your money.
And then, if you're like so many others, there's a good chance you'll get frustrated and give up on the whole thing, because you don't know who you can trust anymore, and you don't want to take a chance, so your dream of workíng from home is over before it began.
Or, maybe they're not selling you a scam, but in fact have valid programs that many people use successfully in their businesses. That's great, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's right for you right now. It might be something that will be a good investment for your business later on, but you should really concentrate on getting your website up and running first. Otherwise you end up with information overload as described in #1 above.
5. Fear of Technology
Just because you haven't tried something before doesn't mean that you can't learn to do it. Think about pretty much everything you've ever done, especially the things you're good at. Did you always know how to do that, or did you learn it over time?
I'm guessing that you learned it, and you can learn to do a lot of the work on your website, too. I constantly have to tell the people I meet that it's in their best interest to learn at least a little bit of the technical stuff that comes with having a website.
I'm not saying you have to be a programming expert. In fact, if you need heavy duty programming done, then you should definitely get someone to do it for you. It'll save you a lot of time, for one. But there's no reason why you can't learn some of the basics of HTML so that whenever you need to make a small change to your website (such as the testing we talked about earlier) you won't have to pay someone to do it for you. And you won't have to wait for them to have the time.
It's not as hard as you think. It just takes a little time to learn it.
Conclusion
The most important point I'm trying to convey is that, in order to be successful online, you need to remain focused on one task at a time. Finish that task and move onto the next one. Finish that task and move on. And keep going until you're done.
Stop investing in every fancy new program that comes along. There are no "magic bullets" anyway. Stick to the plan from the beginning, and see it through to the end.
Starting a new website does require a bit of work at the beginning. There's no way around that if you want to succeed. But the great thing about working online is that once you have everything set up, you can put almost all of it on autopilot and bring in money 24 hours a day with a minimum of work.
So get started now, don't be afraid that you can't do it, don't get frustrated, and don't let anything distract you. You could be making very good money in very little time if you do it right.
For more great tips click here .
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Internet Marketing: More Reasons Most Internet Businesses Fail
Hello All;
We continue on our theme of why Internet businesses fail; we will address number 3 of the 5 main reasons on this post.
3. Waiting for the "Magic Bullet"
Let me just start by saying that there is no magic bullet when it comes to running your business, or doing any kind of work online.
I know that a lot of salesmen make it sound that way when you're reading their sales letters, but it simply isn't true. They're lying to you. And even if they're not lying to you, and let's say their system does work, it's only going to work for a short period of time, and it's only going to make you a little bit of money. Not the millions they're promising.
That's why I constantly warn people away from the "business-in-a-box or so-called cookie cutter formula" opportunities. The result isn't ever very good. Maybe you'll make a small bit of side money, if you're lucky. Besides, why would you want to sell the same thing everyone else is selling anyway?
The only way to have lasting success online is to have a website that is unlike anyone else's, that you've built up into a success, with a loyal customer base, one step at a time.
For more great tips, strategies and articles on Internet Marketing, why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter by clicking here ?
We continue on our theme of why Internet businesses fail; we will address number 3 of the 5 main reasons on this post.
3. Waiting for the "Magic Bullet"
Let me just start by saying that there is no magic bullet when it comes to running your business, or doing any kind of work online.
I know that a lot of salesmen make it sound that way when you're reading their sales letters, but it simply isn't true. They're lying to you. And even if they're not lying to you, and let's say their system does work, it's only going to work for a short period of time, and it's only going to make you a little bit of money. Not the millions they're promising.
That's why I constantly warn people away from the "business-in-a-box or so-called cookie cutter formula" opportunities. The result isn't ever very good. Maybe you'll make a small bit of side money, if you're lucky. Besides, why would you want to sell the same thing everyone else is selling anyway?
The only way to have lasting success online is to have a website that is unlike anyone else's, that you've built up into a success, with a loyal customer base, one step at a time.
For more great tips, strategies and articles on Internet Marketing, why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter by clicking here ?
Monday, January 18, 2010
Internet Marketing: Reasons Most Internet Businesses Fail
Hello All:
The next few posts I would like to go over, what I believe causes most Internet businesses to fail - enjoy.
Here are the most common reasons that most internet businesses fail that I've seen, in no particular order:
1. Information Overload
You've probably already been inundated with emails explaining how some new money making scheme is the hottest thing on the planet and you need to get in now so that you're on the cutting edge of internet marketing.
The problem is that you haven't finished working on the previous hot new thing yet, and as soon as you start this one, yet another hot idea will hit, and so on, and so on.
In every valid email you get, there should be an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom. Start clicking on it and just stick with a few of the people who you know are giving you good information about building your business from start to finish in the right order without any distractions.
And make sure that you see every task through to completion before moving onto the next one. It's the only real way to get anything done.
2. The Curse of Perfection
Speaking of seeing tasks through to completion, also consider that not everything on your website and in your sales process has to be absolutely perfect before you can unleash it on the public.
So many home business owners who are just starting out have a habit of obsessing over every little detail forever before they'll allow themselves to launch their site.
Stop it. It doesn't have to be perfect. That doesn't mean that you don't need to make sure your website is working properly first. It means that you can work on adjusting small details, such as the color scheme, the sales copy, the images, later on. In fact, if you're planning to do any proper testing (and you should be), then you should be constantly working on those items anyway.
So get your website out there, get some traffic, make sure the big things are working right, and then worry about adjusting the small details.
More to come in future posts - don't forget to bookmark my blog.
For more great tips, strategies and articles on Internet Marketing, why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter by clicking here ?
The next few posts I would like to go over, what I believe causes most Internet businesses to fail - enjoy.
Here are the most common reasons that most internet businesses fail that I've seen, in no particular order:
1. Information Overload
You've probably already been inundated with emails explaining how some new money making scheme is the hottest thing on the planet and you need to get in now so that you're on the cutting edge of internet marketing.
The problem is that you haven't finished working on the previous hot new thing yet, and as soon as you start this one, yet another hot idea will hit, and so on, and so on.
In every valid email you get, there should be an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom. Start clicking on it and just stick with a few of the people who you know are giving you good information about building your business from start to finish in the right order without any distractions.
And make sure that you see every task through to completion before moving onto the next one. It's the only real way to get anything done.
2. The Curse of Perfection
Speaking of seeing tasks through to completion, also consider that not everything on your website and in your sales process has to be absolutely perfect before you can unleash it on the public.
So many home business owners who are just starting out have a habit of obsessing over every little detail forever before they'll allow themselves to launch their site.
Stop it. It doesn't have to be perfect. That doesn't mean that you don't need to make sure your website is working properly first. It means that you can work on adjusting small details, such as the color scheme, the sales copy, the images, later on. In fact, if you're planning to do any proper testing (and you should be), then you should be constantly working on those items anyway.
So get your website out there, get some traffic, make sure the big things are working right, and then worry about adjusting the small details.
More to come in future posts - don't forget to bookmark my blog.
For more great tips, strategies and articles on Internet Marketing, why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter by clicking here ?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Internet Marketing : Squidoo and You
Today we will stay on the theme of FREE ! In my last post I provided a totally free way for you to list things you want to sell for free. Now, what if I could show you another medium to do the exact thing but with much more traffic and unlimited pages you can create - would you be interested? I thought you would be. It's known as Squidoo.com, and it's something I have been using for a number of years to create another avenue of sales for my products and services. Check it out you won't be disappointed.
If you would like help with Squidoo check out our latest training by clicking here
Be well.
Jim Gage
If you would like help with Squidoo check out our latest training by clicking here
Be well.
Jim Gage
Friday, January 8, 2010
Internet Marketing : Question of the Month
Hello Everyone:
I would like to share with you a question that was submitted to me today, I think everyone can benefit from my answer...
Q: I would love to have a website to sell products from, but I don't have the money to have one created! What can I do besides giving up on my dream?
Bill H., Homestead, Florida
A: Hi Bill,
Don't give up, many people are in your same situation! I suggest that you start a blog and start selling products from there. There are 2 sites are would recommend which will allow you to start a blog for FREE! Yes, I said FREE - they are blogger which I use and Word Press. If you would like some direction on how to configure your blog with all the bells and whistles I have on mine, click here and send me an e-mail.
To your success,
Jim Gage
I would like to share with you a question that was submitted to me today, I think everyone can benefit from my answer...
Q: I would love to have a website to sell products from, but I don't have the money to have one created! What can I do besides giving up on my dream?
Bill H., Homestead, Florida
A: Hi Bill,
Don't give up, many people are in your same situation! I suggest that you start a blog and start selling products from there. There are 2 sites are would recommend which will allow you to start a blog for FREE! Yes, I said FREE - they are blogger which I use and Word Press. If you would like some direction on how to configure your blog with all the bells and whistles I have on mine, click here and send me an e-mail.
To your success,
Jim Gage
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Internet Marketing: Sell Your Products For FREE !
Hello All:
I hope you had a great New Years with your family and friends. I just wanted to let you know about something I just found out about - and it won't cost you a dime!
If you have read any off my posts you know I love using Ebay as an avenue of additional income and lead generator for my numerous website business. But did you know that there is a website that allows you to sell your products and services in a Ebay type format for FREE? Yep, that's right for FREE! The name of this exciting website is UPillar and I am about to try it.
From what I can conclude at this time is that it is starting to gain a large following in part due to the endorsement of Glenn Beck. Granted, they do not, or at least at the time of this post, they do not have the traffic of Ebay, but that might change in the near future.
I will let you know my experiences with the site in future posts...
Jim Gage
For other great tips and strategies, don't forget to sign up for our Free Internet Marketing Newsletter by clicking here
I hope you had a great New Years with your family and friends. I just wanted to let you know about something I just found out about - and it won't cost you a dime!
If you have read any off my posts you know I love using Ebay as an avenue of additional income and lead generator for my numerous website business. But did you know that there is a website that allows you to sell your products and services in a Ebay type format for FREE? Yep, that's right for FREE! The name of this exciting website is UPillar and I am about to try it.
From what I can conclude at this time is that it is starting to gain a large following in part due to the endorsement of Glenn Beck. Granted, they do not, or at least at the time of this post, they do not have the traffic of Ebay, but that might change in the near future.
I will let you know my experiences with the site in future posts...
Jim Gage
For other great tips and strategies, don't forget to sign up for our Free Internet Marketing Newsletter by clicking here
Friday, January 1, 2010
Internet Marketing 2010
Hello All:
Well, here we are 2010! The past year was a great and profitable year for those of us who have taken our internet marketing skills to the next level. In the coming year I will share with you, my faithful subscribers, some new strategies and tactics I'm currently using to bring in consistent cash flow in a down economy.
That being said, on behalf of myself and everyone here at Consider Internet Marketing may the New Year bring you and yours many blessings and success in all your endeavors.
Happy New Year.
James A. Gage
Consider Internet Marketing
Well, here we are 2010! The past year was a great and profitable year for those of us who have taken our internet marketing skills to the next level. In the coming year I will share with you, my faithful subscribers, some new strategies and tactics I'm currently using to bring in consistent cash flow in a down economy.
That being said, on behalf of myself and everyone here at Consider Internet Marketing may the New Year bring you and yours many blessings and success in all your endeavors.
Happy New Year.
James A. Gage
Consider Internet Marketing
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