Article:- 8 Essential Questions For Aspiring Ezine Editors

Online business 'newbies' have no doubt heard that offering a free newsletter is one of the best ways available to build their business and their profits. Some of the benefits include:

Increased credibility
Leverage for profitable Joint Ventures
More exposure through article reprints, for example
An additional source of income through advertising sales

While publishing a newsletter can be a very profitable venture, the fact of the matter is, they're also a lot of work. Here are a few things to think about before you get started.

1. What Type of Newsletter Do You Want to Write?

The type of material you include in your newsletter is as endless as your imagination. Some suggestions include:

Featured Article
Useful Website Pick
Reader Q&A
Letter to the Editor
Surveys or Polls
Product Reviews
Suggestion/Help Column for Subscriber Websites or Products
Tip of the Day
Inspirational Quote

2. Where Will You Get Your Content?

Will you write all the content yourself, get others to write it for you (ghost-writers), or use 'recycled' articles from other writers?

Fresh, original content is best. It gets tiresome when you see the same article in 7 different newsletters! If you don't think you can manage writing *all* of your content, perhaps you can compromise: mostly your own writing, with the occasional third-party article thrown in.

3. How Often Do You Plan to Publish?

One of the advantages of offering a free ezine is the opportunity to build a relationship with your readers. They come to know you and trust you, and you, in turn, learn what types of products or services they're interested in.

A newsletter that's published too infrequently runs the risk of being forgotten by its readers. On the other hand, one that's published too often may annoy its readers and cause them to unsubscribe or delete the message.

Many popular ezines are published once a week or once every two weeks. Use that as a *guideline* for determining your own publishing schedule.

4. Can You Afford a Professional List Manager?

A list manager automates the tedious task of subscription management. In other words, it automatically handles subscribe and unsubscribe requests from your readers.

There are many good list managers available. Some are 'free'; that is, you may use them for free if you accept third-party advertising in your message or, alternatively, delivered to your mailbox.

Professional list managers will require an investment. They will allow you to send out ad-free messages (and keep your mailbox free of more advertising!) and typically offer a number of features not available in the 'free' version.

5. Will You Accept Advertising?

New editors often choose to offer free ads to new subscribers. This is supposed to help them build their lists more quickly. On the other hand, you could end up with subscribers who join just to get a free ad, and who never bother to read your newsletter.

Most newsletters start to charge for advertising around the 1000 subscribers mark. If you choose to do so, take a look at similar ezines within your niche market to see what types of rates they charge.

6. Should You Publish an Email or Web-Based Newsletter?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. You could choose to do both: send an email newsletter and archive each issue on the web. Another alternative is to publish on the web, but send out an email notification with a brief blurb about each article. Include a tracking URL for each article and you'll be able to see which topics interest your visitors the most!

7. How and Where Will You Promote?

There are many free ways to promote your ezine. The question is, Do you have time to do it? Free methods include:

Ezine directories
Message boards, where appropriate
Article submissions to websites and other editors
Ad swaps
Signature files
eBooks
... and more.

Ezine promotion requires ongoing effort. If you don't have the time, desire, 'know-how' or traffic to build your subscription base on your own, you may have to consider using one or more of the 'pay-per-subscriber' services available online.

8. How Much Time Do You Have to Devote to Your Newsletter?

This is the bottom line. How much time can you spare to produce a quality newsleter? Write a couple of sample issues to get a feel for how much time it takes. You may need to make adjustments; for example, you might decide to cut down on the number of articles you offer in each issue, but publish more frequently.

Here’s to your internet success.

Presented to you by Louise James at Success Creates Money

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Random Question Of The Week

This weeks random question is from Katrina in Florida. Thank you for your contribution Katrina, head over to the website and choose your $25 gift.

If you could own any car in the world, which one would you choose and why? Disregards the cost and practicability, just go with the dream.....

The best comment to this post will receive $25 worth of product for fre*e. So get posting and claim your gift now.

Article:- How to Build An Opt-In Mailing List.

One of the powerful tools in online “email” marketing is to build an opt-in mailing list. An opt-in mailing list is a database of peoples’ names and email addresses that have subscribed to an email list via a web form giving that list owner permission to send them periodic emails on the topic they are interested in. The best gift of this powerful tool is the possibility of being able to talk to people who are particularly interested in your product, service or organization.

This gaining popularity of building opt-in mailing list is known as Permission Email Marketing.

There are do’s and don’ts in starting your opt-in mailing list. Here are some of the most important tips worth mentioning:

DO’S

1. Put a subscription form prominently on your website. You can create your own subscription form using a software Sign-Up to’s form builder.

2. Inform people that they can subscribe to your email list on the signature of your normal work emails. This will enable it to link straight through the form on your website.

3. Ask people permission if they do want to be subscribed on your mailing list. As much as possible avoid being suspected for SPAM.

4. Open options for subscription especially during your interactions with them. Always be ready with your subscription cards if you run in on events.

5. Be clear on how people can benefit from subscribing and how often will you contact them. Make them know exactly what they will be receiving.

6. If you can, contact new subscriber as soon as you can. Welcome them with notes and tell them what to expect.

DON’T

1. Add everyone who has ever emailed you to your list. Always ask permission first.

2. Purchase lists that you are not 100% sure that are opt-in. Always have an evidence to prove the legitimacy of the opt-ins.

3. Abuse people’s trust. This is a sure way to ruin your brand and you. Soon enough they will ignore your messages.

Building your opt-in mailing list is cheaper than in sending direct mails. Printing, envelopes and paper used as material further add up to the cost. Here are some ways to effectively start your opt-in mailing list:

1. Free Newsletter. One of the most effective ways to build an opt-in list is to offer your online visitors freebies of value such as newsletter which will contain information that they can relate to such as tips, tools, recipes, travel itineraries and others.

2. Make it Easy to Subscribe. Provide easy steps for subscription so that subscribers may find it easy to do so and would not be discourage. For more subscribers, tell them the exact benefits they can get out of the subscription.

3. Quality Content. Be sure that what is written inside the newsletter, freebies and information found in your website are all of value to increase visitors dropping by your website.

4. Forums. Discussion boards and forums are all over the net. Try to actively participate in these boards especially those in the line of your interest or your business. Try to build your reputation with credibility.

5. Write articles. This makes you an instant expert in your chosen field of interest. You just have to play on it and use it well in your business goal.

6. Co-registration. A very effective way to build a monster list in a very short time.

7. Write an e-book. An excellent freebie for those who visited and subscribe in your mailing list. The e-book does not have to be expensively made or elaborate but it can be a compilation or a collection of best articles, business tips and resources.

In building opt-in mailing lists always keep in mind to offer something of value to your prospects. Remember opt-in lists are the foundations of most profitable internet business so do not miss chances for improvement and developing new strategies.

Having an opt-in list is not easy, it is hardwork but with some relieving advantages too. But to build an opt-in mail list has to be focused and effective in truly capturing the desired target. Take a look at these 10 Quick Easy Steps to Building A Highly Targeted and Responsive Opt-in List.

1. Choose your target market or niche. Remember you are not the only one competing in internet marketing; you have to be sure who your internet marketing is.

2. Be sure that you can reach your target audience online.

3. Do not waste on time on a non-profit investment or spending. Always monitor your spending.

4. Forums and discussion boards are available for maximum use. Find your target market problems.

5. Identify what is keeping your customers from getting what they want and help them get it.

6. Try offering your viewers solving some of their problems.

7. Set up a simple direct response mini-site.

8. Get an auto-responder account. It is important for you to acquire and set this thing up because this is where your visitors will come.

9. Bait your potential customers through giveaways like: ebooks, special reports, mini courses and coupons, etc.

10. Reach out in any way you can to your target market.

Opt-in building is a tedious work but with amazing results. The process of building it takes time and effort but persists. Always treat your “find” as a goldmine so that you will offer them the best deals in the market, those with great quality and value. Doing all these, would earn you credibility and a profitable business on the Internet.

Here’s to your internet success.

Presented to you by Louise James at Success Creates Money

Copyright (c) 2006 successcreatesmoney.com

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Random Question Of The Week

A simple, yet surprisingly thought provoking random question this week.

If you could be an animal, which one would you be and why?

I can't quite remember who posed this question. I have soooooooo many people that I talk to that offer their contribution, that it could possibly have been a friend, colleague or even someone in the pub.

There's still a $25 gift for the most interesting answer that is posted on the blog. Get posting and be in with a chance to grab $25 worth of products for free.

You can email me if you have any random questions that you would like to contribute. There is a $25 gift for any that I publish. Plus some exposure for yourself and your business as the random question always gets published in the rapidly growing Get A Grip eZine. If you would like to become a subscriber and receive valuable marketing information plus freebies every week, you can sign up at http://www.successcreatesmoney.com

Article - How To Use Web Forums To Build Your Business

Forums on the Internet are online communities where people can discuss many different topics ranging from cooking to Christianity. This article will help you build your Internet business, using the power of Internet forums. Forums will increase traffic to your website, will help you interact with experts in your field, and will help you get a great education.

Discussions are conducted by posting notes to the forum. Each discussion is called a thread. Some forums have just a few threads and other forums have hundreds of threads going at the same time.

What is truly remarkable about the use of forums is the personal quality of the discussions. Read some of the posts on forums and you'll soon see that the members become more like neighbors (and even friends) than strangers connected only by the keyboard and monitor in front of them.

Where brick and mortar businesses used to prosper based on their involvement in the community, online businesses now have a neighborhood all their own – online forums.

Online forums are a great place to connect with others who are knowledgeable about your business. You probably cater to the same audience and share a common interest. If your businesses compliment one another you might just find a highly profitable partnership or joint venture. :

Along with the referrals you may get when you've developed a trusted online presence with other members of the forum, you are also likely to attract targeted visitors to your website.

Most forums allow you to post a signature line that includes a website URL, onto every post that you make. When someone that is visiting the forum sees your post and clicks on your link, you get traffic to your website.

Most people that go to the Internet are looking to get their questions answered and they often go to the forums. The first go to the search engines, then to the forums. When they find your post, there is an opportunity for them to click on your link and go to your website.

Forums give you access to thousands of people that are all seeking the answers to the same questions that you have. When you participate in forums you are basically getting access to brainpower. Ask questions and you open yourself up to a great education. You will also discover new developments and opportunities that you never knew about. Forums also give you access to experts that have much more experience than you do.

Using the forums wisely can open you up to a great education. Whether it is from fellow entrepreneurs in your field or experts and other posters - you are participating in an 'inner circle' type discussion that may open your eyes to new developments and opportunities in your business.

Be very cautious to follow forum rules. Never spam a forum. Your aim should be to participate in a conversation, not interrupt it. Make it the goal of every post to add value to the discussions. Take the time to research to provide good information to the fellow members of the forum. They will appreciate it. Remember that behind every post is a real person. Put yourself in the other people’s shoes. Will they see you as a spammer or a contributor?

Look into forums today. Go to the search engines and type forums plus key words that relate to your particular niche. You will easily find a forum that caters to your particular business. Sign up and start participating. Get involved and start asking and answering questions. You will notice that you will gain more traffic to your website, you will grow in your understanding of your industry, and you will make new friends.

Here’s to your internet success.

Presented to you by Louise James at Success Creates Money

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Random Question Of The Week

This weeks random question isn't from a customer. It's from my

youngest daughter Rian. She's 11 years old and was in her English

class in school the other day when her teacher was talking about

inventions. She thought to herself :

"If I could invent something that hasn't been invented yet,

what would it be and why?"

If you want to find out what she came up with you will have to pop

over to the blog and take a look. While you are there, post your

own answer. There is $25 worth of products for free for the most

interesting answer. So get posting.

Free Website Promotion...Why Not?

Can you ever avail of free website promotion? Is that even feasible?

Of course yes! Nowadays, your baby website can amass huge traffic in no time thanks to free website promotion.

How does this free website promotion go anyway? What things are to be done?

1. Enlist your website.

Look for the hottest Internet directories and enlist your site there. This is the easiest and most effective free website promotion tactic. Start with this step and the rest of the good things will follow.

Just don't forget to prep your website and make it all spruced up for a higher chance to get accepted in your directory of choice.

2. Know your forums.

One reason why forums are created is for free website promotion for everyone. Log in, post actively, let them know about your site in every post and you attract instant visitors right there.

3. Write a press release.

Release your writing prowess and start up a press release that advertises your site! This is a free website promotion tactic that you can do anytime. Type a brief paragraph or two and email it to your friends, colleagues, internet e-zines, newspapers and other media and massive traffic will come to you pronto!

4. Be friendly online.

Free website promotion means you need to be friendly to other webmasters. Why, you ask? So they can link you immediately! Establish contacts and never tire of link requests and exchanges.

5. Write an article.

Say, your website is about your travel agency. Write an article about the perks of travelling or the hottest travel spots in the world. On the concluding paragraph, mention your website in passing. This article works as an advertorial and doubles as a free website promotion approach.

6. Just let the whole world know about your site.

What is free website promotion without the word of mouth? Insert your website, its URL and features in daily conversations and let the good news spread from one mouth to another!

7. Make a banner ad.

Make a banner ad for your site and ask another webmaster to do the same for his site. Then swap!

8. Take up a free website promotion course online.

Yes, there are free website promotion tutorials. But don't you know that you can actually take a free website promotion course that can help you out further? Part of the free website promotion program is signing up for newsletters.

When you make a website, you need not pay anything to promote it. You just read it -- there is such a thing as free website promotion!

Here’s to your internet success.

Presented to you by Louise James at Success Creates Money

Copyright (c) 2006 successcreatesmoney.com

Please freely copy and distribute this useful article. By doing so, you agree to not alter its contents in any way and keep my resource box intact.

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S.C.M. Offers products and services to people who are serious about making money online. Receive our weekly eZine 'Get A Grip', download FREE software and products, join our forum and advertise your business for FREE. It's all happening at S.C.M. Will you be there or will you miss out? http://www.successcreatesmoney.com .
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