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    How Can You Get a Custom Trade Show Display For Your Next Convention?

    Written by A.Nutt on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Marketing.

    If you’re a business and you like trade shows, it is a must that you get a custom trade show display for your next convention. Custom made is going to get the attention that you need. The problem, though, is how to get a custom trade show display and have it ready by your next convention. It is very important that you take the custom route because that means you’re going to be different from all of the other trade show displays at the convention.

    Designing the booth

    You can get by with a simple sketch when trying to figure out what you want your custom trade show display to look like. All you have to do is consult with a company that makes custom trade show booth displays. When coming up with a design, you don’t have to know how to draw or anything like that. All you have to do is let the company know what elements you want to be a part of your display.

    But how do you know what options are available to you? The company making your custom trade show booth display will most likely discuss with you what it is they can and cannot do. However, there is not much that they can’t do. You can have backgrounds that stand twenty feet tall if you want. They can even be twenty feet wide if you have the space at your next convention. There are not really any rules that have to be followed.

    You can add graphics, textures, colors, and so much more. You can have countertops added on, shelves, and kiosks made. You can also have banners and so much more added on. It more or less has to do with whatever suits your needs. It doesn’t matter what you choose, you’ll be happy to know that it usually only takes a few days to complete the construction of your trade show display. This is because they are so flexible, that it is very easily to create configurations that seem virtually endless. That means that you’re going to be able to use your imagination.

    Just by rearranging panels and other components of your trade show display, you’re able to have a trade show booth that looks different from all of the others. Furthermore, you can even rearrange your panels if you need to and create something different for each convention that you attend. There are many trade booths that are capable of this. The reason is because you just never know what sort of space you’re going to have. You may be told you’ll be in a certain space, but find that there is something wrong with it that requires you to do a little rearranging.

    Finding the right company

    There are quite a few companies specializing in custom trade show displays. To find the right company, look at the designs they offer, the prices in which they offer those designs, and their testimonials. You want to look at testimonials because they will tell you how other people feel about the services they received. This is something that can be totally priceless when looking at the company that could make your custom trade show display.

    Another thing that you may want to do is see about getting a quote from them. That way you can compare prices with the service you’re going to receive. This is a good way to determine if you’re going to be paying for services you don’t need. This is a great way to save money and a great way to find the right company to make your custom trade show display.

    Specializes in trade show displays that are portable, lightweight and most of all, user friendly. Also provides trade show display rental, display stand rental and table top display rental for your trade show exhibits.

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    Get Free Publicity By Learning How To Write A Media Pitch Letter

    Written by PaulHartunian on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Business.

    While many people only use press releases to get free publicity, learning how to write an effective pitch letter can dramatically increase the amount of publicity you get.

    A media pitch letter is a brief proposal addressed to editors containing an idea or article that you would like them to use in order to help you get free publicity. It is important to write a good pitch letter in order to properly get your point across.

    It is important to do some simple research before sending out your letter. Research the editor’s name and the publication’s name and be sure to include these in your introduction. This will keep your letter personalized, will show the sincerity in your intentions, and will keep the editor from assuming that this is a letter you sent to other publications as well.

    It is also essential that you open your pitch letter with a statement that is attention-grabbing and will make your reader instantly interested in what you have to say. If your reader is instantly hooked on what you have to say, he or she will go on reading.

    For example, if I were to write a pitch letter about my adventure selling the Brooklyn Bridge in 1983 (yes, I really did sell the Brooklyn Bridge), I’d start my letter by saying:

    “In 1983 I caused an international media sensation by becoming the first person in history to REALLY sell the Brooklyn Bridge — one square inch at a time. Now, 25 years later, I’m doing it again, even bigger and better than before.”

    Afterwards, get to the point. Explain to the editor what it is that you want to do-whether suggesting a new product or recommend a person to feature. Make sure that your story or idea is perfect for the publication’s target market, then tell the editor why this is so.

    Now that you’ve got the editor’s attention, explain your concept in the most clear and concise way possible. It is important not to put out all your ideas in one media pitch letter for two reasons: first, your letter will not drone on and bore the reader, and second, you will pique your reader’s interest and keep them wondering and wanting more. Make sure that since this is the bulk of your letter, you’ve gotten your main points across-all while keeping your letter within one page. Ideally, the letter should have 200-400 words.

    Make it clear to the editor that you are the best person to do the job. You can take this opportunity to cite a few of your past works or significant experiences that may be to your advantage in handling this subject matter. Don’t be too cocky, but confidently explain that you have quality information this person can use and pass on to his or her audience.

    Lastly, make sure that you leave your correct contact information. Sounds simple, but you’d be amazed at how many people screw this up.

    Include a phone number (cell phones are fine too. Just indicate that the number is your cell number) and an email address that you check frequently. State that you may be reached at those numbers or email addresses anytime should the editor be interested in your idea. You can also include additional press materials with your letter in order to avoid having the editor do some extra research on your topic.

    Once you send out your media pitch letters, be sure to check your email and voice mail services often. The media people are happy to leave a message or send an email, but they won’t wait long for you to get back to them. If you don’t get back to them within hours, you risk losing your opportunity for an interview.

    If you follow these steps and learn how to write a pitch letter, you’re on your way to getting free publicity that can drive new customers to your business at little to no cost to you.

    Do you need more help getting free publicity for your business? Paul Hartunian has all the help you need at: Paul Hartunian’s Website and Paul Hartunian’s Million Dollar Publicity Strategies where you’ll find free publicity tips, free articles, free coaching call replays and plenty of other publicity tools that’ll make getting free publicity for your business a snap!

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    So You’ve Offered the Free Report. So What’s Next? The Bonus

    Written by ClaudePelanne on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Internet.

    Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How the Bonus can increase your Affiliate Income

    In the affiliate marketing business you will have plenty of competition regardless of what niche or market you chose to sell to. You will need to look for any edge you can to convert your site visitors into buyers. One way is to offer the free report or eBook. But you can go one step further and really make a mark. Offer a bonus. Your customer will appreciate the service and information and you will gain the trust and confidence you are working hard to develop.

    What is a Bonus?

    The bonus can consist of another report or eBook, a dvd or audio file or maybe a price discount on your primary product if your prospect buys through your affiliate link. This price discount can work very well on high priced items such as language software or training packages that can run into hundreds of dollars.

    Competitor Product Launch

    A typical super affiliate product promotion consists of the super affiliate launching his or her latest product through a network of fellow super affiliates. These affiliates all promote the product to their respective lists of customers thereby setting up a formidable sales funnel that can go to six, seven or eight figures in total reach. That is a really tough thing to compete against if you are in the same space.

    Bonus Promotion

    One way to compete against this type of marketing is to set up a special promotion for your customer who purchases through your affiliate link. Bonuses can take a number of forms. For example, you could offer a free seat at a Webinar on a subject of interest to your prospect with a well known expert; maybe yourself. A video demo of a product or service is another effective bonus tool. The video could come with transcribed notes that complement the package. That is becoming very common in the offerings of internet marketers today. Audio interviews with well known experts are also now commonly offered as bonuses in all sorts of promotions.

    Pricing discounts are increasingly popular. A typical language package costs between $200 and $700. So a discount of $75-$150 is something that could easily be offered and an incentive or bonus to cement the deal.

    Merchant Agreement

    These are some of the ways to use the bonus to increase your sales. The one point to keep in mind with respect to price discounts is that some merchants do not permit them. So you have to be careful to select products and services that you wish to use in your promotions as bonuses that have affiliate agreements that permit price discounting. It is important that you have the permission to offer your bonuses in the manner you want before you go out and commit to a product launch.

    Conclusion

    Bonuses are a very useful and effective tool in helping you build sales and grow your customer list. Be sure to have full knowledge of the bonus you are promoting. You have to demonstrate you really believe in what you are doing and have full confidence that the product or service in the bonus will deliver what your customer wants and needs. This will lead your customers to look to you for information and guidance and will help grow your business.

    So the next time a major launch in your niche by a competitor is around the corner, get out there and line up some great bonuses and offer your customers the products and services they have come to expect. That will keep you even or perhaps ahead of the competition if you do it right.

    May Your Travels Be Prosperous.

    Over the past 20 years Claude Pelanne has worked in a series of startup ventures including some of the first commercial webcasts. He is an internet marketer and serial entrepreneur. Feel free to distribute this article in any form as long as you include the resource box. For tips and resources to get into internet marketing visit affiliatestartingline or claudepelanne

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    Practical Uses of EFT in a Business Setting

    Written by StewartRobertson on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Business Management.

    Much has been said about Emotional Freedom Techniques and its ability to attract success in business and boost a person’s net worth. But how does one apply it in a practicable business setting? Following is a step-by-step guide on how to use EFT to help you move forward in the business world.

    According to Gary Craig, creator of the Emotional Freedom Technique, getting started on the program is much like learning how to bake a cake. One has to follow a basic recipe and make sure that all the ingredients are mixed in the right manner and that the baker mixes the ingredients in the correct order.

    The first step in baking the EFT cake is called the Setup. It is simply the act of preparing your energy system for the process that lies ahead. And exactly how does one do that? You have to recite an affirmation three times while rubbing your body’s “Sore Spot” or tapping the so-called “Karate Chop” pressure point.

    Your affirmation can be something like, “I completely accept myself even if (state negative situation)”. The Sore Spot is located at the upper left and right portions of your chest. The Karate Chop Point, on the other hand, is between the top of your wrist and the base of your little finger.

    Next step in the “baking” process is called the Sequence, which involves tapping on the body’s major pressure points. You may consult reflexology manuals or the EFT manual itself to get information as to where the pressure points are located.

    The third step is the Nine Gamut Procedure, which is said to be the weirdest of all steps in the EFT. It involves tapping the area between the base of the ring finger and the little finger, while performing nine different actions. This is where you are required to do some eye exercises and hum parts of a song. Be properly warned that this step is where several beginners report feeling a bit nauseous, perhaps due to the eye-rolling activity.

    After doing the procedure described above, it is time to repeat the Sequence. Repeating this step after performing the gamut has been found to improve the effectiveness of the entire EFT program. Finally, one need to come up with a “Reminder Phrase”, which needs to be said out loud repeatedly while performing the four basic steps that have been previously outlined.

    To ensure effectiveness and maintain focus, it is usually best to choose a phrase that directly addresses the area you wish to improve. For example, if you think that you lack the self-confidence to start your own business, the best reminder phrase for you would perhaps be “lack of self-confidence”.

    Once you have mastered these basic steps, you will be able to make use of it to unwind after a hard day’s work at the office or to loosen up before an important presentation. As you become more and more attuned to how EFT works, you will find it easier to put things into perspective especially when making crucial business decisions. From this point onwards, you will become not only a more astute businessman, but a better person in general.

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    Five Product Development Strategies For Recession Profits

    Written by MarciaYudkin on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Business.

    Recession? What on earth are you talking about!

    That’s the riposte you’ll be able to give when you understand what to do to ride out bad economic times and emerge triumphant. Commerce has not ground to a halt, after all. People and companies are just much more choosey about where and how to spend.

    If you’ve experienced any kind of slowdown recently, use your extra time to put in place these five smart recession-fighting product development strategies. Then smile as competitors are still scowling or moaning.

    1. Multiply your freebies. If you have just one giveaway item you’ve been using to generate leads, develop additional ones and encourage those in your network to tell their friends, colleagues and family members about your new freebies. Not only do such samples help get people over the hump of hiring you for the first time, they enable you to reach out to potential customers who don’t yet know you exist. My recession marketing report, from which the present articles is derived, is a prime example. Not only did I give it away to my Marketing Minute newsletter list, I invited them (and you!) to send it along to others. Make sure your giveaway item delivers outstanding value and is not a promotion in light disguise. Freebies can include no-cost events and surprise bonus items as well as reports.

    2. Develop “lite” versions. For example, take your software, reduce the functionality and sell the bare-bones version at a lower price. Extract a chapter from a book and present it as a special report or booklet. In some markets, you can profitably do the same for just your bibliography or up-to-date helpful resources. The travel publisher Lonely Planet pulled all the information relevant to just a city from its longer, more comprehensive country guidebooks and published pocket-sized (and somewhat cheaper) city guides perfect for a weekend visit to Madrid, Florence, Amsterdam and so on.

    3. Adapt for a new audience. Got something you sell to Canadian small businesses? Make the necessary changes so you can sell it in the U.S. or South Africa, or create a version for nonprofits, or for children. One of my clients has an offering consisting of audio CDs, a book and workbook that she’s planning to retarget to a zillion specialized professions simply by redoing her sales material and publicizing the slightly renamed product to professional associations and trade magazines.

    4. Revive past successes. Chances are, you have something you created or did a while ago that worked but then you dropped it or never repeated the event or special offer. Unearth it, update it if necessary and relaunch it. Dig up your half-successes, too – sometimes with the passage of time, you see exactly how to tweak them to make them work brilliantly now. My recession marketing report partly came from a handout for a seminar I gave in September 2001 but totally forgot about until I was well into the brainstorming for the report. Likewise, my downloadable report “Inspired! How to Be More Original, Inspired and Productive in Your Work” is a reworking of a creativity newsletter I had published for two and a half years.

    5. Consider complaints and objections. Steve Harrison, co-owner of Bradley Communications, watched his business tank after the 9/11 attacks. On the verge of shutting down the company, he decided to go through with a repeat speaking engagement that had previously never yielded much business. This time, he realized that audience members didn’t feel ready yet for what he was pitching, so he added several additional components to the product that would get them ready. The tens of thousands of dollars in orders he received that day brought his business back from the brink of collapse. You too might be able to tweak something that hasn’t been working by figuring out what’s been keeping people from buying.

    If you find yourself easily infected with pessimism from all the bad economic news, disconnect yourself from your usual news watching and listening. Make a special effort to surround yourself with people who are doing well in today’s economic climate. (I’m one of them, and I know plenty of others.) Be diligent about executing the strategies that reward recession marketers, and then enjoy their fruits.

    Master marketer Marcia Yudkin, author of 6 Steps to Free Publicity and 10 other books, has been selling information in one form or another since 1981. This article is excerpted from her report, ?33 Keys to Thriving During a Recession,? available as a free download from http://www.yudkin.com/recess.htm

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    Information Technology in Hospitality Industry

    Written by NickNikolis on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Computers and Technology.

    Traditionally, hotels were largely dependent on cards and paperwork at the front desk to keep in touch with old and current customers. They were largely at the mercy of the desires of vacationers to arrive, and on their own efforts and staff to be ready for potential surges or long droughts of occupancy. Luckily, such inconvenience and old-fashioned methods are long since past, thanks to advances in information technology.

    The first area in which information technology became important was in regards to billing. Old-fashioned paper-based book-keeping was time consuming and inefficient, and was not able to quickly tell a hotel owner what the situation of their hotel was. Luckily, advances in modern record keeping allow for a hotel owner to keep track of what they have on hand, how much of it they have, and how much it costs. Accounting is complicated, but advanced accounting software, especially that tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry, helps to enable hotel owners to make smart decisions. Services and products that are no longer used can be quickly cut off to save money, while those who show demand can be increased in quantity or modified so as to reduce the heavy usage.

    Most hotels are familiar with booking rooms and reservations over the phone, but information technology has expanded well beyond that. Hotels can now work with various online travel companies and booking services to have their rooms booked online, with no need to employ expensive staff. This also allows a hotel to advertise their open rooms and special deals directly to persons who would be most likely to purchase them, instead of wasting lots of money advertising in an unfocused manner. High quality information technology thus allows for better arrangement and management of bookings in order to allow a hotel to better maximize occupancy, and to know in advance when large groups or lean times are approaching. This allows a hotel manager to make plans regarding temporary staff, good times to renovate or expand, or other concerns, because he/she can determine the state of their hotel currently and for the next few months with only a few clicks on the computer.

    The advances in information technology extend well beyond booking, however. The internet is essential for vacationers who wish to contact those back home, and for those traveling on business to get in touch with the office. Therefore, wireless internet has become a very common and very useful service for hotels to provide. Many business minded persons even require that a hotel offer internet services so that they can keep working while on the road. Luckily, such services are easy to provide, as all that is required is a wireless router and various devices to ensure the entire hotel is filled with the network. Modern advances in wireless internet also allow for the wireless internet provided for hotel visitors to be used to network the hotel itself. Security cameras, door locks, and other devices essential to hotel security and safety can be wired into the network, so that staff are alerted whenever a door is propped open, a fire alarm goes off or suspicious activity occurs. Though the hotel guests are wholly unaware of it, this sort of added safety and security keeps them safe, and in the event of a problem they will most certainly appreciate the benefits of such a system.

    As advanced as it is, information technology in the hospitality industry is still going forward. Intelligent booking systems enable rapid and efficient guest feedback, along with the ability to predict who is likely to use the hotel again and inform them via e-mail or text messages when good deals arrive. Hotels with room service or other guest services can offer their menus online, allowing for quick updates, high-quality photos, and other ways to allow guests to see and order services before they even arrive. There are also advances in terms of payroll and inventory which make information technology a valuable asset for saving money and maximizing profits. The unique nature of the hospitality industry makes it a great place for new and emerging information technology, and forward-thinking hotel owners and managers are always looking for smart equipment and software to invest in.

    Nick Nikolis is working in Atlantica Hotels and Resorts as It manager in Rhodos. Atlantica Hotels and Resorts is a Europe Hotels chain currently offering lodging services in Cyprus Greece and Egypt. Check here Greece Hotels and Cyprus Hotels.

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    Uses For Clean Room Sticky Mats

    Written by JasonKay on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Business.

    Many environments require an area to be free from bacterial and particulate contaminants. This can be a difficult assignment for anyone because people pick up debris on their shoes as they walk. Yet certain places must be kept free of these particulates and bacteria. The solution involves a product called clean room sticky mats.

    What are Sticky Mats?

    Sticky mats are compressed layers of polyethylene film. They come in packages 1/8 of an inch thick with up to 30 sheets in a packet, and they are available in a variety of colors and sizes. Sticky mats are covered in an adhesive that collects dirt and debris from shoes as they come into contact with a walker’s feet. When the top sheet becomes filled with too much dirt, you can simply pull the tab at one corner and discard the old sheet for the clean new sheet underneath. Installation is simple. There is an adhesive double sided strip on the bottom of the packet. Once you remove the protective covering, you place the pad on the area you want to protect and it is ready for use.

    Uses for Sticky Mats

    Sticky mats were developed for use in clean rooms that require sterile environments free from debris and bacteria. The adhesive covering the mat works well to remove dirt but it also is treated to inhibit the growth of bacteria. What industries require sticky mats?

    • In the manufacture of electronics, the process requires a sterile environment. Employees who work in these rooms typically wear hazard suits over their clothing and shoes. However, these steps do not eliminate the dirt picked up on the feet of the sterile shoe coverings. Sticky mats easily solve this problem by removing the dirt and debris from the feet with the adhesive covering.

    • Laboratories also require clean environments. It is vital to prevent contamination of samples to be tested. The equipment used must also be kept free of debris. While it may seem unlikely that dirt brought in on a foot could cause problems, it can happen because some dust particles are easily disbursed into the air upon motion. Sticky mats help solve this problem by preventing the dirt, dust, and debris from getting into the lab and into the air.

    • A very obvious place that must be kept debris and germ free is the operating room. Medical personnel always cover their shoes and clothing with surgical scrubs. The antimicrobial nature of sticky mats prevents germs from entering the surgical suite and exposing patients to the danger of contaminated tools and air.

    • One industry that benefits from sticky mats is not obvious when first considered. Construction companies have a lot of saw dust and other types of debris. Workers carry the debris out of the area on their boots and home. Clean room mats can help clean a worker’s boots before he leaves the area.

    Clean sticky mats have many industrial uses. Homeowners can benefit by using them as well for people that are prone to allergies. The mat simply becomes the welcome mat. Care must be used to ensure the floor will not be damaged by the adhesive.

    Jason Kay recommends shopping for cleanroom sticky mats at StickyStep.com.

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    Internet Marketing and the Reinfusion of Humanity

    Written by ScottLindsay on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Marketing.

    Selling on the Internet has often removed a very crucial element from the buying experience – humanity. It is easy to log on, peruse an ecommerce site and escape unnoticed. That is, in fact, the appeal of most online stores. Consumers like the opportunity to look without buying or buy without the long speeches and quality assurances offered from slick haired salesmen.

    That being said, the consumer still misses some kind of interaction especially when it comes to a product or service they are most interested in. They may still buy online, but they may feel that something is missing and never fully be able to explain what that missing element may be.

    This brings me to social media. We gravitate toward those who share similar beliefs, similar interests or shared pasts. Every day people are finding connections with those they haven’t heard from or about in decades. Others are mobilizing for a cause or a leader in expressing their ideas and dreams.

    Why not access the same technology to mobilize your customers and infuse some humanity into the buying process.

    Consider some of the following ideas that may make your marketing strategy more human.

    Blogs – These can allow you to provide direct input for consumers. They can read a well-defined post from you by visiting your site or using an RSS (Real Simple Syndication) reader. Your expertise adds a human face to your product.

    Customer Feedback – This can allow customers to inform others about the service and value they receive from your company. Even if you have a negative comment from time to time it demonstrates the honest to goodness humanity of your business.

    Forums – This allows consumers to have direct interaction with other consumers. Many will come to your forum because of genuine interest while others may come to cause trouble. Make sure you have moderators that can help keep the troublemakers to a minimum.

    Ezines – This is a tool you can use to help lead your consumer base in a direction that will be mutually beneficial. This should be packed with information and resources that remains a valuable tool in human relations.

    This may sound as if it is an endorsement for niche marketing. I suppose in a sense it is. You see, when it comes to an online business you can afford to fill a very specific niche. The reason this is true is there are many more potential consumers that are online as opposed to those only found in your immediate vicinity.

    If you can come up with solutions and information for your niche audience you may find that your humanity and their motivation can make a more successful online business than a more general interest retail store located in a storefront on your local Main Street.

    When you are viewed as a cutting edge niche marketer you may find that you gain the trust of those who have always wanted the kinship of others who share their passion for the product or service you sell.

    Accept their trust in good faith and lead wisely.

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    Internet Marketing Strategy - Double Your Sales Overnight

    Written by CliffPosey on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Marketing.

    There are lots of Internet marketing strategy that you can employ, but one of the classic forms is results tracking. By tracking the results of your Internet advertising campaigns, you can quickly learn what works and what doesn’t.

    Direct marketers have been using this strategy for years, and it can easily be adapted for the Internet. However, you must come up with a way to measure the results of Internet advertising accurately. The direct marketers use a trick known as “split testing.” Split testing uses a specific key or tracking device to associate a sale with the advertisement that produced the sale. For example, in a print ad, the key or tracking device that may be used could be a specific phone number or extension. When a customer utilizes the number or extension, the marketer knows exactly which ad drove the customer to seek out the

    advertised product or service.

    Split testing can easily be adapted and incorporated into your Internet marketing strategy. To track the success and failure of Internet advertising, most Internet marketers typically use some sort of tracking software to associate the “key” with sales. A simple way to do this is to develop two web pages that feature two different ads. You can then track the sales results of each ad to see which worked best, and if necessary, adjust your Internet marketing campain accordingly.

    For example, let’s say that on one of the pages, you received 2,000 page views and 20 sales. This means that you have a success rate of 1%. Not bad. This is the average for both direct mail advertising and Internet advertising. Now that you have this information, you have statistics you can rely on. You can test other pages to see if they perform better or worse. You can also adapt the original pages to see if your changes have any effect on the sales outcome. Try adjusting headlines, graphics, text, and anything else you can think of. Then, compare the results of these changes to the original results. After you have tested different variations of your Internet advertising, you can quickly determine what works and what doesn’t. Your Internet marketing strategy can then be adjusted accordingly. If you succeed, you may be able to double your sales without spending extra money on other forms of advertising.

    Now that we have looked at one of the classic forms of marketing strategy, lets look at another marketing strategy. A lot of people have never considered niche marketing. If you are not familiar with niche marketing, here is some information that will help you understand what it is and how it works.

    Niche marketing occurs when you focus on a targeted portion of the Internet market. Niche markets provide a product or service for a defined group of customers who have very specific needs. Niche marketers address the need and market accordingly.

    For example, many people sell clocks. But, how many of them sell clocks that are shaped like animals? Selling animal-shaped clocks is niche marketing. Of course, clocks are only one example. Once, you get thinking about the kind of products and services you want to offer, you will realize that the possibilities for a niche are virtually

    endless.

    One of the biggest mistakes that new Internet entrepreneurs make is ignoring the concept of niche marketing and focusing on big markets that appear to be big money makers. The problem with this tendency is the level of competition that is often encountered. Those who are already in the market are experts at what they do. It is almost impossible to compete with them when you are still learning the ropes of running an online business.

    With a niche, you can significantly increase your chances of success. Because there is less competition, people will actually be able to find your website, and in turn, buy your product. Niche marketing can also help you get traffic in other ways. For example, when using pay per click (PPC) campaigns, niche marketers will be using keywords that have less competition, providing consumers with more opportunities to click on the niche marketer’s site.

    Niche marketing can also lessen your advertising expenses. Instead of promoting your products and skills to a wide customer base, you are focusing on a specific group of people. This means that you can advertise and market your goods in places that these consumers frequent.

    If you want to avoid one of the most common business blunders made by new marketers, consider niche marketing. Niche markets are everywhere, providing you with the ability to monetize your website in ways you never imagined. All you have to do is find your niche.

    Cliff Posey, owner of CRP Marketing, owns and operates http://webbusinesstoolsonline.com Cliff has also operated several other successful web businesses including Love Song Cards and Radio Career Consultants. The content in this article was developed from his experience in these businesses and his continual research into further business improvements. This Blog is for discussion about web sites and web site traffic therefore your feedback is welcome.

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    The Power of Low Negatives For Your Online Business

    Written by ScottLindsay on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 in Business.

    There is a political strategy that has been used successfully for several years now. The idea is to support and push for candidates with low negatives.

    This philosophy tends to suggest that a winning candidate may not have the overall highest degree of positives, but they absolutely must have low negatives.

    If a skeleton is found in the closet by the news media this is a negative and will be heavily reported on in most cases. Since it is normal for the media to fixate on bad or negative news it stands to reason that negative press will gain the most coverage and result in a fluctuating opinion of the candidate.

    While everyone was pushing for a very positive candidate at one time the new trend is to get behind someone who has a background with few potential negative reports.

    The same is true with your Internet business and subsequent marketing. You want to make sure that above all else there are very few downsides to the product or service you are marketing.

    By all means accentuate the positive. After all it is your website so hit the high points at will. Just make sure that you back products you truly believe have low negatives or have been adequately proven to have very little downside.

    If you have a customer who discovers a flaw in your product and you don’t want to address the issue that individual can spread word quickly via the web and through consumer oriented feedback sites.

    Let me be clear, your product doesn’t have to be the absolute best product ever produced, but it does need to do what you say it will do. Negative press can adversely affect your business.

    If you can present your business with the aim of satisfying 80% of your consumers while not leaving a bad taste in the proverbial mouths of the other 20% then you can likely experience continued growth and customer support. Once negatives get beyond 20% they start causing your business problems.

    For instance if you have a product that you feel could benefit from marketing the link between the product and a reduction in carbon output then you would likely benefit from this marketing strategy. If, however, you have a sense that this may be viewed as controversial then you can decrease potential negatives by not making this issue a cornerstone of your marketing plan.

    We’ve all encountered products that are pushed heavily. The product seems to be flying off the shelf, but the business is abandoned in a short period of time. The reason is often due to known deficits in the product and the business owner just wanted to dump and run - get rid of the product before the consumer figures out it wasn’t worth it.

    If you want to be in business online for the long-term you may want to consider choosing products with low negatives. The idea is to find and sell products that people have a heard time saying anything bad about.

    When you devise a marketing plan based around controversy you intentionally polarize your client base and force yourself into a niche market. That market could be lucrative, but it could also be a frustrating disappointment if you should alienate otherwise willing buyers.

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