Archive for the ‘Online Marketing Tips’ Category

How to Create Your Hook

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

One of the greatest things about having a “hook,” otherwise known as a free offer, is that you create it once, and it is used over and over again, day after day, year after year to attract new prospects and clients. You never have to update it, change it or modify it unless you want to. Perhaps every few years you can change it, but why fix what’s not broken? If it’s still relevant and valuable to your prospects, leave it alone and focus on other aspects of your growing business.

So what is a “hook” anyway? It can be a variety of things, including a white paper, an e-course, an audio course, a video course or free teleclass or whatever you can cook up! It’s up to you. If you don’t like to write, an audio course may be a great option for you. If you do like to write, you can write a report, a quiz, or a top-10 list. The choice is yours. (more…)

What’s Your Hook?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Some people call it an “attraction tool,” a “free taste,” a “pink spoon” (referring to Baskin Robin’s famous free scoop to check out a flavor), a “hook” or some other catchy name, but no matter what you call it, having a free offer is a great way to build your business quickly. Simply put, your hook is what makes prospects start to view you as the expert and eventually hire you for advice, coaching and consulting. It’s a way for your prospects to enter your marketing funnel and experience your business, your brand and your philosophy with little effort, risk or commitment on their part. (more…)

What Is a Marketing Funnel?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

I wish I could say that I created the business model called the
Marketing Funnel, but it has actually been in existence for many
years. This model is so powerful and has been used to transform many
businesses just like yours! It acts as a guide to help you create
multiple streams of income. Being a successful entrepreneur is about
turning time into money, and having more than one income stream is
arguably the best way to do just that. This business model
illustrates the way to leverage your time and knowledge which will
allow you greater freedom and success in your life and business. (more…)

Defending Your Business: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself in The New Economy

Friday, August 21st, 2009

The economy looks tough right now, but marketing is the strongest
defender of your business. I have heard business owners consider
pulling back on their marketing efforts due to the state of the
economy. Well, think again my friend! Now is the time to capture
market share while your competitors are cocooning! Here are five
questions to ask yourself about your marketing efforts which could
lead to big results for your business. (more…)

A Surprising But Powerful Marketing Tool

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

For many years, I have been big proponent of providing testimonials
to people and businesses who provided me with great service. I even
did this way before I started my first business. I simply wanted to
reward those who provided me with great service and attention.

What I didn’t realize until I had my own business is just how
important these testimonials were. What’s more, I came to realize
how much business I could actually attract simply by giving
testimonials! Once I saw this as a trend in my own business, I
started paying attention to what made a powerful testimonial and
came up with a three rules that helped me create these the fast and
easy way! (more…)