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The Forum Phenomena

WHY OWNING YOUR OWN FORUM IS THE NEXT *BIG* THING!

by Michael Green

YOUR ONE STOP AFFILIATES CENTER: Who the Heck is Michael Green?

It seems like every Tom, Dick and Harriett now owns their own Ezine or Newsletter. So where are savvy marketers looking to gain their next competitive edge?

Here's the answer...

... They're setting up their own Discussion Forums!

Almost overnight discussion forums have become an essential weapon in the armory of every successful online marketer.

And that's no surprise when you consider that some of the big marketing forums are now attracting 4 million page visits per month.

Just before Christmas I set up my own forum and within a matter of weeks was receiving thousands of visitors per day.

BUT HOW DO FORUM VISITORS EQUATE TO PROFITS FOR YOU?

Okay I hear you say... so forums can drive a massive amount of traffic, but how does that help me make money through internet marketing?

Actually in pretty much the same way as owning a credible Newsletter can build your wealth and, over time, generate a healthy income for you.

You see, as the owner and moderator of a forum, your credibility will grow fast and before you know it... visitors will be hanging on your every word.

From that point onwards, it doesn't take a massive leap of the imagination to appreciate how this kind of POWER can lead to increased profits for you.

All you now need to do is quietly talk about the right products and services and others will likely pile in. If you like, it's a subtle form of product placement.

Plus of course, since you own the forum, you have the opportunity to include your own banner ads or text links to every thread or page. You can see how this is done on my own forum http://www.howtocorp.com/forum

BUT... just like the responsible newsletter editor, you MUST ensure that you are recommending only the BEST products and services. Otherwise you'll quickly lose all your credibility . Oh and your forum audience and regular posters will disappear too.

OWNING YOUR OWN FORUM CAN HAVE OTHER SPIN-OFFS

* WITH A FORUM YOU CAN ANSWER ANY QUESTION JUST ONCE
If you find yourself in the position of repeatably being asked the exact same question about your product or service, then a forum can provide a place for you to post the answer once and for all. After that you'll just refer people to your forum thread on the subject.

* OTHERS WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS FOR YOU
A bunch of enthusiasts will most likely gather at your forum and act as an external customer services facility for you. Your forum can cut your workload dramatically.

* SHOWCASE NEW AND UPCOMING PRODUCTS
I often release information about my forthcoming projects to the folks at my own forum before anywhere else. It's a trusted community where I can get valuable thoughts and feedback before launching a toolkit to the public at large.

SO WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES TO RUNNING YOUR OWN FORUM?

Well you'll need to devote a certain amount of time to monitoring the posts and ensuring that SPAM isn't turning up on your forum. Naturally it will, so you'll need to delete it. Ignore your discussion board and you'll quickly discover that it has been filled with worthless JUNK posts and this will immediately devalue the board.

Newsgroups have been around since before the dawn of the internet - so you may well be asking yourself: "Why are they really *hot* now?"

Traditional Newsgroups used to require special software to access and even though they have been popularized through Google, they're gradually losing their importance.

At the same time anyone who can set up a website can now set up their own forum - so they're here to stay and naturally "switched-on" internet marketers are taking full advantage.

The author has created the web's first ever eGuide tutorial which shows you precisely how to establish your very own online Discussion FORUM. Discover everything you need to know in order to create and draw visitors to your very own FORUM today at http://www.HowToStartAForum.com.

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Turn Word Into Traffic

Part 1: "Increase Sales By Flying Under Your Prospects' "Radar Defenses"

Part 2: "How To Get 72,000 Qualified Visitors To Your Website... Without Spending A Dime On Advertising"

Increase Sales by Flying Under Your Prospects' "Radar Defenses"

New and Lesser-Known Online Business Idea

By: David Ogden

Right now is definitely the age of the Internet so it is not any wonder that people are searching for new and lesser-known online business ideas. By exploring little used tricks you will be able to surpass the competition and of course make a lot more money! Making more money is of course the number one goal when hosting an online business!

If you think you have already done everything possible to get exposure you are wrong! It does not matter if you are just starting your business or you have been doing it for years, there are always more options available. There are several new and lesser-known online business ideas ranging from the simple and quick to complete website refurbishing. A few of these ideas and tips are featured in this article.

There are a few things you can do to your existing business site in order to draw in more consumers. Some only take minutes while others may take a day or two to plan.

One idea is to have a well-written ad copy and then tell your customers there is a hidden link within it. Tell them that if they locate the link they will receive a prize by clicking on it. The prize itself can be minimal, but the key is that by hiding the link they've read your entire ad copy and now they are more educated on your product. This makes them more likely to purchase from you.

Some new and lesser-known online business ideas come in the form of directories and discussion boards. If you already have a discussion board the key is to make it popular! Offer prizes to those who post 10 times or more per month; this will give them incentive to visit the site again. Directories can be used in the same way, just allow users to post links within it as long as they agree to link back to your site.

Other new and lesser-known online business ideas are more in depth. Consider starting or changing your site to a member's only site. In order to gain access your visitors will have to pay unless of course they agree to your free membership plan. Offer them free membership if they agree to link back to your site, host banners, and basically advertise your site in any way possible. They will agree to this most times in order to save money and the entire time it will be earning you money through free advertising!

New and lesser-known online business ideas may be as simple as changing the look and the theme of your website. Try changing your site into a free web book. Give it a title page and opening statement followed by a table of contents. Break each area up into chapters and then be as creative as you possibly can. It will visually enhance your site and by placing your banner at the top of each page you will increase your traffic.

These are all very easy to do ideas especially if you have been hosting an online business for a while. These new and lesser-known business ideas are still fresh so the key will be to get out there and start doing them as soon as possible. They will allow you to stay ahead of the game. That is always a great way to get ahead in the business world, especially the online business world!

Most likely there are many other ways you could improve your business and with research and determination you are sure to find more than are listed in this article. These are among some of the more popular ones. If you think that the new and lesser-known online business ideas will boost your site to the next level you are probably right! Go ahead and give them a try and further your success!

Author Resource:-> David Ogden is an established online marketer who specializes in practical website resources and advice that have helped many people like you start their very own home based business. He can help you launch your very own money making website today, ready to take orders and pull in massive profits for you right now, guaranteed!

Want to make money online now?

www.Affiliate-Profit-Masters.com

Copyright - David Ogden

Help Your Business With A Good Internet Marketing Philosophy

By: Court Tuttle

Just how important is Internet marketing philosophy? In a simple sentence it is to have a plan that gives you a measurable and definite way to target your market and position your business so that those looking for what you have to offer are finding you easily.

This is vital to the success of your online business. Would you start a business without a business plan? Would you place your yellow pages ad in an unrelated area just to see if anyone finds it? Or would you place a billboard ad where there is no traffic?

Many new Internet entrepreneurs are very careful when it comes to spending marketing dollars, but have neglected the most effective marketing tool that they have which is a solid Internet marketing philosophy to help them with their business.

They seem to focus their money also on the design and development but the planning process and strategy building has been neglected.

Why? So many are under the misconception that a web designer is an expert in the area of Internet marketing and that they are also well versed in search engine optimization. And then they find out the truth.

The entrepreneur has spent thousands of dollars and is now ready to launch his business online, yet to discover the following: minimal sales and conversion and subscriptions are slim to none.

Also, there are only minimal requests for services and products, and traffic to the site is way below calculations and expectations.

How could these problems have been avoided? A solid Internet marketing philosophy plan ahead of time could have saved the time, headaches and a lot of money. It can also help position you to your target and niche market as well as increase conversion.

Some examples of solid marketing philosophy are: position your business so those looking can find you easily through search engine optimization and define who and what you are.

Other examples are: how do you approach the clients visiting your new site, do they feel welcomed, and what do you want from them, to buy a product, a newsletter, a report or a service?

Having a prepared Internet marketing philosophy gives you a measurable and definitive way to target your market and position your business so that those looking for what you have to offer are finding you easily.

Without it you are virtually missing many key components that will make your business successful and you will soon discover, as many other entrepreneurs have, that it is a huge struggle to overcome.

Author Resource:-> Court provides information about how to make money on the internet through his website on Internet Marketing.