Introduction to Affiliate Programs

October 30th, 2008 no comment

Affiliate programs, also known as referral programs, pay-per-click programs or pay-per-sale programs (and more) are generally very easy to sign up for and some even offer a nearly instant cash flow.
They are designed as a way to "direct" the traffic coming to your website to generate revenue, without the complexity and expense of selling any [...]

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Keeping an Eye on the Competition

October 24th, 2008 no comment

In the world of business it is common knowledge that a smart businessperson should key an eye on their competition.  This is true whether you’re involved in a traditional brick and mortar business or an Internet-based business.
So why should you do this and how can you keep and eye on a competitor on the web?  [...]

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Hybrids

October 16th, 2008 no comment

Not so long ago businesses could be classified as "Brick and Mortar" or "Internet-based" businesses.  However, there’s an increasing trend toward the hybrid business.
More and more "brick and mortar" businesses are turning to the Internet to expand their visibility in an ever-increasingly competitive worldwide market.
You may wonder how a traditional brick and mortar business would [...]

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Products and Services

October 10th, 2008 no comment

While many people may not be aware of it, there are differences in how you market/sell products versus services.  Although the differences are subtle, they exist and, therefore, are worthy of mentioning.
Let’s go over a few that I feel are most important.
The first difference is the content requirement for products versus services.  For products you [...]

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Getting Those Clicks

October 3rd, 2008 no comment

If you’re not getting the traffic you want to your site you may be feeling very frustrated.  You’ve probably tried many of the trendy methods of getting clicks without much success.
You’re not alone.  Many of us have been where you are and there are a couple of simple steps you can take to remedy this [...]

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