Randy Roedl

posted by Randy Roedl on Aug 2

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If you run an World wide web marketing web site and sell your own
products or services, you probably follow up with your
current customers using autoresponders and upsell them with
products and services from related affiliate programs?

Note that if you do not do this, you are leaving money on
the table.

What Internet marketing affiliate programs should you join
and endorse to your list in order to increase your on the internet
business profit?

The answer is - two-tier affiliate programs.

When you promote a 2-tier affiliate program, you earn
commissions not only on your direct sales as in a regular
affiliate program, but you also earn commissions on sales
generated by people that you refer to the program.

Here is a list of proven, free-to-join World wide web marketing
two-tier affiliate programs:

http://www.netmarketingstrategies.com/marketingtips
http://www.netmarketingstrategies.com/nitro
http://www.netmarketingstrategies.com/implix

The above 2-tier affiliate programs offer excellent
products and services, generous commission and are designed
to SELL. These are the most important factors when you are
looking for good two-tier affiliate programs to join.

Some of the above affiliate programs can even earn you
lifetime commissions. It means that you don\’t just earn a
commission on one sale, you can earn a commission on every
subsequent buy by your referrals.

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posted by Randy Roedl on Aug 1

World wide web based network marketing is a rewarding business for those who can do it right. However, Internet based network marketing can be as daunting to the newbie as to the more experienced in business, especially when considering the size and power of the World wide web.

So World wide web based network marketing is a potent recipe that can lead to your financial success. The secret to success in Internet based network marketing is a simple duplicable system that anyone can follow– not just experienced networkers. This includes both on the internet, offline and a combination of the two, for both part-time and full-time participants. PLUS a product you truly believe in. Armed with this combination, you are ready to take on the world.

However, there???s a downside to Internet based network marketing too, as with everything else! No sensible networker will ever advise you to rely 100% on the systems, and with very good reason. The systems assist you in every aspect of your business, but the power of network marketing only begins to multiply when you keep your downline growing too. This can only be done by building relationships with your team, no computer can do that!

Picking your core opportunity can be a very personal thing. You might have had previous experience in a particular industry for example, but eventually it will come down to one key decision - what you are selling or promoting. The secret here is to realize that each World wide web based network marketing opportunity has three facets: Retailing, Customer Lead Marketing Plan, and Business Lead Marketing Plan.

Retailing is just focusing on selling a product to a customer to earn a commission. The Customer Lead Marketing Plan is a very powerful marketing plan since customers make the best distributors of products, because they have a personal story to tell. Even though it is business builders that will make you the most money, each opportunity will have a marketing plan to follow up with your customers to convert them into business builders. The Business Lead Marketing Plan, on the other hand, is the same for each opportunity even though not many people realize it! By learning basic network marketing techniques and perfecting them, it is then simple to share with your downline. This is the key to a successful network marketing business. You are in the people business; your core opportunity is just the vehicle.

So you see, Internet based network marketing is quite easy really, if you get the hang of it. This is your golden opportunity to build your own home business and be the master of your own destiny.

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posted by Randy Roedl on Aug 1

There are so many different business opportunities available on the Web; the never-ending stream of offers that will lead you to untold riches. Everybody claims to have the \”inside knowledge\” that will put you on Easy Street! Sounds familiar, doesn\’t it?

That scenario is particularly painful for Internet beginners lacking the advanced researching skills of more seasoned Netizens. Nevertheless, is there a way for most inexperienced surfers to ascertain the initial merits of a particular offer?

There is a general procedure to dissect and analyze most World wide web marketing offers, in broad terms. The bulk of the offers can be classified into two categories: Dream Merchants and Web Specific Products. They have unique qualities that are very obvious once you study them. Follow me and I\’ll show you how to recognize each one.

The Dream Merchant:

I am going to describe a real world, brick-and-mortar analogy to help you comprehend what the Dream Merchant sells. Let\’s state you walk into a retail outlet and the sales clerk mentions an idea that\’s going to make you rich! He sounds very excited and full of enthusiasm!

He then continues to tell you all the benefits you\’ll get from the \”great idea.\” Curiously, each time you ask him what it is, he never gives you a strait answer! He continues to pump you up while never revealing what it is he is selling. By now, your expectation is at a fever pitch; you gotta have it!

So you corner the silver tongued sales clerk and ask him, point blank. He then produces a tiny book and informs you that it contains the \”great idea\” and it will cost you $100! You pay for the book and he swiftly scampers out the door with your money. As you open it, it says: Do to the next guy what I just did to you!

I know the above scenario is rather simplistic but it does occur all the time on the Web. That kind of business is selling you a dream! The dream is the product! You must continue to sell the dream to the next guy. Do you want to become a Dream Merchant? I do not think so!

Beware of any company that requires an up-front investment to become an affiliate member. They pump you up with dreams of huge money and the good life. Then the pressure starts for you to buy all kinds of products from them. Some of the items are ordinary household supplies; quite mundane! Let\’s face it: When was the last time you heard anybody getting excited about dishwashing liquid?

Web Specific Products:

As you investigate on the internet business opportunities I\’m sure you have become aware of needs that are specific to Web based businesses. No matter what a Website is selling, its owner will buy some items that are necessary for doing business on the World wide web.

Another thing about selling Web business specific products is that you are, in fact, selling a product. That is such a comforting thought! There is a basic demand for your product and it doesn\’t matter if your family or friends purchase a heap of them!

The list of Web specific products is endless, here are a few:

Domains: You gotta have a name!

Hosting: Every Web business needs a home.

Website Design: Build and decorate your home. Writing: Fill your home with content.

Copywriting: Write about your product and make it sell!

Images: Let folks see what it looks like.

The products above are the most basic items an Internet centered business needs. A name for its business and a place to call home; the capability to do a written presentation with images. You can\’t go wrong selling any of those listed products. The competition will be great but you\’ll have an endless supply of new customers.

The following products are of a secondary nature. I am including them because they will gain importance as we go into our Broadband future. As a matter of fact, most will be considered a necessity! Some are already widely used but will have new features when implemented for Broadband.

Audio:

When visitors hear your voice it lets them know you are a person, not just a Website.

video:

So much superior! You can present products, lessons, courses. Video is going to be large!

Scripts:

A great way to build an Opt In list and discover the buying habits of your visitors. Scripts can be used in so many ways to enhance your visitor\’s experience.

AutoResponders:

Follow up to the initial customer contact is so important. A Sequential AutoResponder is a must for doing business on the Web. If you have not already, get one!

Of course, there are many more Web specific business products. Most are connected with promotion and advertising. Some that come to mind: Traffic exchanges, message boards, linking automation applications, turnkey website packages, just to name a few.

When all is stated and done, you are the only person that will make the decision about your business choice. However, if you are more comfortable selling a real product that fulfills a real need, the list is endless! The Web is so young it guarantees the supply of new customers will continue for many, many years to come.

by Francisco Aloy

(C)2004 Francisco Aloy

posted by Randy Roedl on Aug 1

Once you spend your precious time and energy creating a scrapbook, make sure it lasts! There are a few easy things you can easily do to ensure that your scrapbooks look just as good as the day you finished them, for years to come.

The first thing to avoid is paper that is not lignin-free. You\’ve probably heard that before, and it is true, but what is lignin anyways? Lignin is a stiff component of a plant that quite literally holds it together. Even though lignin is necessary for plants and trees, you want nothing to do with it! After a while, lignin will cause pictures, fabrics and other paper that touch it to turn brown. Yes, lignin-free paper does cost more, but it is a vital part of preserving your cherished scrapbooks.

If the paper is not lignin-free, it will eventually discolor your photos and other materials touching it. So when buying paper for your scrapbooking projects, be sure to look for packages that state \”lignin-free,\” because if it doesn\’t say it, then it most likely is not.

Fabric is a massive concern for preserving your scrapbooks, but unfortunately it is often overlooked. Many people assume that all fabrics are acid-free, but they aren\’t. Silk actually goes through an acid bath during the manufacturing process, as well as many tie-dyed fabrics. This isn\’t to discourage you from using it, not all. Just try to make sure that no pictures directly touch fabric, and if you need them to overlap, make sure there is a layer of paper between the two.

Another consideration when using fabrics is if the color will bleed off onto your page and other things touching it. To test for this, cut a square inch off and soak it in a glass of water over night. If there is no color bleeding from it the next day, then there isn\’t any risk to your scrapbook. But if you do see color in the water, or collecting at the bottom of the glass then do not use that fabric in your scrapbook at all.

When using glitter, be sure there is a top layer of spray adhesive to lock them down, or superior yet use special glitter glue where the glitter is blended right in. If this is not done right the glitter will slowly fall off, and loose glitter means scratched photos.

After you have planned the layout for your pictures, be sure that you are using the right kind of mounting tape for them! Regular mounting tape is fine for buttons and bottle caps, but when it come to mounting pictures you need to use special photo mounting tape which is absolutely acid-free. If you do not, your pictures will slowly discolor. The tape should say \”acid-free\” right on the packaging.

These are just a few simple things you can do to ensure that your scrapbooks last and last.

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