Robert, this ain't no side show...

Hi Robert, They're just 3-inches tall... They know how to make money on the Internet like the back of their hands... They've already taught hundreds of people how to do it from scratch... www.marketingtips.com/virtualcoach And for the first time ever, they're willing to stand beside YOUR computer and walk YOU through the steps of creating an online business that actually MAKES YOU PROFIT! Yes, I said 3 inches tall. And no, the circus is not in town... But you really have to see this! And just a heads up -- there are JUST 79 LEFT. Don't wait and miss out forever... because once these last 79 are gone, you'll NEVER see these 3-inch wonders again! To see them with your own eyes before it's too late, click here now: www.marketingtips.com/virtualcoach To your success... Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com [-638.929170-]

Did you score above 9 Robert?

Hi Robert, Yesterday I sent you an important email with a link to a free report I created... When I wrote this report I had two goals: Goal #1: To expose the realities of being an entrepreneur... To add some clarity to a painfully clouded and cluttered world of business opportunities, giving you a crash course on what it really takes to be successful. Goal #2: To give you a measuring stick... I have created a quick self-assessment test that will tell you if you are really ready to start your own Internet business. And I will tell you right now, if you do NOT score above 9 on this test, you are not cut out to start your own business... So if you missed the email yesterday, take 5 minutes today and see if you have what it takes! To download the free report go to: http://www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport I hope you're not offended by the candidness of this report... But then again, if you are, you probably weren't ready for the truth anyway! Enjoy! Derek Gehl -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

Give me 5 days...

Hi Robert,

Have you ever wished that someone could sit
down with you, in person, and physically SHOW YOU
how to start your own Internet business?

Well that's EXACTLY what we want to do for you
in Australia!

We're going to...

==> Look over your shoulder, point at your
computer screen, and give you crystal clear
directions

==> Cut through the confusion and personally
work with you to laser in on a hot product to sell
on the Internet

==> Design and build a customized sales
website FOR YOU right before your eyes...

==> Set up your site so you can start accepting
credit card payments right into your email inbox

==> Walk you through how to get swarms
of visitors to flock to your website and BUY...

I'm talking zero to a moneymaking Internet business
in JUST FIVE DAYS --

But just a heads up!!

The Australia event is STRICTLY LIMITED to just
14 participants only...

Why just 14? Click here to find out...


To your success,

Derek Gehl
The Internet Marketing Center






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Give me 5 days...

Hi Robert,

Have you ever wished that someone could sit
down with you, in person, and physically SHOW YOU
how to start your own Internet business?

Well that's EXACTLY what we want to do for you
in Australia!

We're going to...

==> Look over your shoulder, point at your
computer screen, and give you crystal clear
directions

==> Cut through the confusion and personally
work with you to laser in on a hot product to sell
on the Internet

==> Design and build a customized sales
website FOR YOU right before your eyes...

==> Set up your site so you can start accepting
credit card payments right into your email inbox

==> Walk you through how to get swarms
of visitors to flock to your website and BUY...

I'm talking zero to a moneymaking Internet business
in JUST FIVE DAYS --

But just a heads up!!

The Australia event is STRICTLY LIMITED to just
14 participants only...

Why just 14? Click here to find out...


To your success,

Derek Gehl
The Internet Marketing Center






--
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Canada

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Give me 5 days...

Hi Robert,

Have you ever wished that someone could sit
down with you, in person, and physically SHOW YOU
how to start your own Internet business?

Well that's EXACTLY what we want to do for you
in Australia!

We're going to...

==> Look over your shoulder, point at your
computer screen, and give you crystal clear
directions

==> Cut through the confusion and personally
work with you to laser in on a hot product to sell
on the Internet

==> Design and build a customized sales
website FOR YOU right before your eyes...

==> Set up your site so you can start accepting
credit card payments right into your email inbox

==> Walk you through how to get swarms
of visitors to flock to your website and BUY...

I'm talking zero to a moneymaking Internet business
in JUST FIVE DAYS --

But just a heads up!!

The Australia event is STRICTLY LIMITED to just
14 participants only...

Why just 14? Click here to find out...


To your success,

Derek Gehl
The Internet Marketing Center






--
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400-1155 West Pender Street
Vancouver BC V6E 2P4
Canada

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Robert... my wife is right

Hi Robert, After I emailed you yesterday, my wife Coralynn said something that really highlighted why I'm sending you the "Prerequisites to Success Report" tomorrow... (Yesterday's email is included below!) She said, "You know, Derek, when you send out this report you're going make a lot of people mad!" "Why is that?" I asked. Pay close attention to what she said next... She said, "Because people want to believe ANYONE can succeed online. They want to believe it is dead simple and that they can 'get rich quick'... and you are about to burst their bubble". And that's exactly it. I am sick and tired of people looking for the magic money pill. I want to work with people who already have the prerequisites for success or are willing to do what it takes to learn them. I figure if I can clearly articulate those prerequisites and filter the people I want as my students, then I can start to separate the wheat from the chaff before Tuesday, June 24th. Why is Tuesday, June 24th so important to me? Well, that is when I'm launching the most comprehensive system to start and grow your business on the Internet... And I need to filter out the tire kickers NOW! It is not cheap and I have limited space available, so I don't want it taken by people who will waste my time. I know that sounds harsh, but if I'm committing to making people successful I want to ensure I am successful too, by picking the right people. So now that I have that off my chest, if you want a copy of the free report, go to... www.marketingtips.com/prerequisites Now I need to get back to work because I'm on a tight deadline! Until tomorrow... Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center Yesterday's email, in case you missed it... -------------------------------------------- Hi Robert, Are you qualified to start an Internet business? What were your first thoughts when you read that question? If you're like most, you probably measure your qualifications by your technical skills... Your ability to design a web site... Your ability to write sales copy... Your ability to drive traffic... But the reality is, NONE of that matters. Building a business is a formula. If you can follow a formula and follow instructions you will make money online. So if it's that simple, why do SO MANY people fail at it? There are personality traits, inherent to some and learned by others, that allow some people to easily succeed and others to constantly fail. If you could identify those traits, wouldn't you have a better chance at being successful? I truly believe you would. So I am going to spend the next 48 hours locked away in my office writing the prerequisites to success online. The concise, to the point report I am about to create is based on a decade of working with thousands of successful Internet entrepreneurs from around the world. I will give this to you free... no strings attached. When you get it, you can do one of two things: 1. Nothing... which is definitely an "unsuccessful trait". 2. Study it and figure out if you inherently have the prerequisites for success or if you need to learn them. My personal deadline is to have this in your email box by 12pm Sunday noon (Pacific Time). That is my commitment to you. So if you would like a copy of this report, for FREE, go to: www.marketingtips.com/prerequisites ... and follow the instructions there! All the best, Derek Gehl The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

Your free "Prerequisites to Success Report" is ready...

Hi Robert, The report I created for you is finally ready... Over the last two days I have spent countless hours writing and rewriting the "Prerequisites to Success Report" for you. I've tried to be as concise as possible in my explanation of who YOU need to be as an Internet entrepreneur... What sacrifices YOU need to be willing to make if you are sincere in your desire to let me help you make money on the Internet. So as my gift to you, go to: www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport Download the report, shut out any distractions and read every word. Then it's time to reflect and ask some hard questions... Do you already have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? If 'yes' then great... On Tuesday I want to start working with you. If 'no', are you willing to make some changes? If you want the best possible chance at success, you need to answer these questions before Tuesday at 10 am... That's when I'm going to give a limited number of the 'right people' -- people who meet the prerequisites to success -- access to everything I know about starting a business on the Internet. I sincerely hope you enjoy and value this free report... www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport All the best... Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

Your free "Prerequisites to Success Report" is ready...

Hi Robert, The report I created for you is finally ready... Over the last two days I have spent countless hours writing and rewriting the "Prerequisites to Success Report" for you. I've tried to be as concise as possible in my explanation of who YOU need to be as an Internet entrepreneur... What sacrifices YOU need to be willing to make if you are sincere in your desire to let me help you make money on the Internet. So as my gift to you, go to: www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport Download the report, shut out any distractions and read every word. Then it's time to reflect and ask some hard questions... Do you already have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? If 'yes' then great... On Tuesday I want to start working with you. If 'no', are you willing to make some changes? If you want the best possible chance at success, you need to answer these questions before Tuesday at 10 am... That's when I'm going to give a limited number of the 'right people' -- people who meet the prerequisites to success -- access to everything I know about starting a business on the Internet. I sincerely hope you enjoy and value this free report... www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport All the best... Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

Your free "Prerequisites to Success Report" is ready...

Hi Robert, The report I created for you is finally ready... Over the last two days I have spent countless hours writing and rewriting the "Prerequisites to Success Report" for you. I've tried to be as concise as possible in my explanation of who YOU need to be as an Internet entrepreneur... What sacrifices YOU need to be willing to make if you are sincere in your desire to let me help you make money on the Internet. So as my gift to you, go to: www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport Download the report, shut out any distractions and read every word. Then it's time to reflect and ask some hard questions... Do you already have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? If 'yes' then great... On Tuesday I want to start working with you. If 'no', are you willing to make some changes? If you want the best possible chance at success, you need to answer these questions before Tuesday at 10 am... That's when I'm going to give a limited number of the 'right people' -- people who meet the prerequisites to success -- access to everything I know about starting a business on the Internet. I sincerely hope you enjoy and value this free report... www.marketingtips.com/downloadreport All the best... Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

what are your qualifications Robert?

Hi Robert, Are you qualified to start an Internet business? What were your first thoughts when you read that question? If you're like most, you probably measure your qualifications by your technical skills... Your ability to design a web site... Your ability to write sales copy... Your ability to drive traffic... But the reality is, NONE of that matters. Building a business is a formula. If you can follow a formula and follow instructions you will make money online. So if it's that simple, why do SO MANY people fail at it? There are personality traits, inherent to some and learned by others, that allow some people to easily succeed and others to constantly fail. If you could identify those traits, wouldn't you have a better chance at being successful? I truly believe you would. So I am going to spend the next 48 hours locked away in my office writing the prerequisites to success online. The concise, to the point report I am about to create is based on a decade of working with thousands of successful Internet entrepreneurs from around the world. I will give this to you free... no strings attached. When you get it, you can do one of two things: 1. Nothing...which is definitely an "unsuccessful trait". 2. Study it and figure out if you inherently have the prerequisites for success or if you need to learn them. My personal deadline is to have this in your email box by 12pm Sunday noon (Pacific Time). That is my commitment to you. So if you would like a copy of this report, for FREE, go to: www.marketingtips.com/prerequisites ... and follow the instructions there! All the best, Derek Gehl The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

what was I thinking? sorry!

Hi Robert, I sent you a link the other day to come and check out my brand new website... And the traffic was HUGE. But I completely forgot to tell you about the GREAT offer I've lined up for you! And that's this: I want you to try it out for 14 days. And it's just a buck. So whatever challenges you're facing right now... Whether it's starting your own Internet business or growing your existing one... You now have the chance to get direct access to my team of experts to help you get to the next level -- step-by-step -- for the next 2 weeks... And for just a dollar. You'd be CRAZY to pass this up! To get in on this now before it's too late, click here... See you inside! Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

Your invitation, Robert

Hi Robert,

Would you like to work with my team to build your Internet business?

To get personal hands-on help as you pat everything in place to get traffic, opt-ins, and
sales?

Here's your opportunity. We'll take you from nothing to a complete website in the shortest
time possible - 5 days to be exact.

All you need to do is submit your application to see if you qualify for my
"Extreme eBusiness Startup Clinic" in Australia.

I held three Clinics in May, with a total of 37 people and what we achieved was
nothing short of a miracle... 37 complete Internet beginners signed up and we
accelerated them from ZERO to a fully functioning Internet business in less than
a week...

Our mandate was: "Everyone must be successful!"

It would be an understatement to say we completely over-delivered!

To see what some of these people had to say click here, or to submit your application,
click here.

The Australia event is STRICTLY LIMITED to just 14 participants only...

I haven't received your application yet Robert, and in the next 48 HOURS
I will be selecting the next group of 14 people.

Unless you already have a booming Internet business you have nothing to lose
and everything to gain... so take action now to see if you qualify!

All the best...

Derek Gehl

P.S. Please do not reply to this email. The only way to apply is here. Please hurry
because time is running out.









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[IMC Insider] Video -- not a big production anymore

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The IMC Insider Helping Real People create wealth and freedom with Internet businesses since 1996 June 15, 2008 Issue #203 How Online Video Can Heat Up Your Marketing By Derek Gehl Want to see me sweat? Stick me in the IMC video studio under hot lights, with no air conditioning. It's like being under a broiler! But it's worth it. Video is just a fantastic way to communicate because it makes it so easy for people to visualize and understand information. So it can add a LOT of value to your business. Take my recent BeBiz Challenge, for example. If you caught this four-part video series, you'll remember how I started my own Internet business from scratch -- in just four days! Those videos were a huge hit! OK, so they won't win any Emmy Awards... but they contained as much information about starting business as HUNDREDS of pages of text. And they also got people really excited about BeBiz -- because they saw how easy this tool is to use. They could picture themselves using it! There's no way we could have created the same amount of interest in BeBiz if I'd just written a few blog posts about my challenge. Online video gives you the power to connect with your customers in ways words and pictures never can. And although IMC has a studio, editing suite, and production guy to create our videos... YOU don't need any flashy equipment to start making video work for YOUR business. So why should you bother? 1. It's cheap! Like I said, I'm not aiming for an Emmy with my videos -- and neither should you! People will watch your videos on YouTube, not the big screen... so you don't need a Hollywood-sized production budget. A simple digital camera is good enough and you can edit your videos using the free software on your computer (Windows Movie Maker for PCs or iMovie for Macs). (If you do want some more professional edit software, Pinnacle Studio 12 Plus is a great option for $99.99.) 2. It's easy! The good news about using a standard digital camera and YouTube is that you don't have to be a technical whiz! Simply create your video, upload it to YouTube, and paste the HTML code for your video on the page of your website where you want it to appear. You should consider publishing it to other video sites, too. For a detailed list of these, visit: www.lightreading.com/videoshare. But before you worry about how much time this will take, here's a great tool that will do all the hard work for you: www.tubemogul.com TubeMogul is a free service that will automatically distribute your videos to multiple video-sharing sites from just one upload -- so you don't have spend hours doing it manually! 3. You can get GREAT search engine rankings with video! Google loves video content! (It does own YouTube, after all.) So if you create an interesting, informative video based on one of your main long-tail keywords, you can easily get a top ranking in Google for your efforts. Just make sure you: Target only one keyword phrase per video Create a Google video sitemap that tells the search engine how to index your videos Make your video useful, unique, and short (less than five minutes) Include a call to action that motivates people to buy from you... opt in to your email list... or at least visit your website! Don't just create a video for its own sake, though -- make sure you have a specific purpose in mind. Here are some ideas: You can demonstrate how to do something - especially if you put the spotlight on your product or service at the same time. You can show your work, or the benefits of your product. You can build your credibility by offering high-quality advice on your industry... or create excitement about a new product launch. You can even make video information products to sell as DVDs or downloads. And you should definitely consider using video testimonials. Video can't do everything, but if it's on your site, people will watch it. So test it out and see if video can heat up YOUR business. Check out my latest video here. Four Writing Myths That Stand Between You and Your Sales... How to Write RIGHT for the Web Does the thought of writing make you want to dive for cover? If so, there's a good chance you're being held captive by memories of rigid grammar rules and a ruthless red pen. Hey... it's time to let go. When you're writing for the Web, there's only one hard and fast rule you need to remember... Write how you talk. That's right. Forget all the nit-picky rules your English teacher told you about. It's okay to end your sentences in a preposition... or start them with "And" or "But." Because on the Web, people read differently. Hyper-correct formal writing actually STOPS people from reading... and if they're not reading, they're not buying. Let's take a look at four writing myths you can toss out the window when you sit down to write your next content article or salesletter... Myth #1: Sentence structure has to be sophisticated Reality Check: Simple sentences rule in the online world. On the Web, people want information -- and they want it fast! And they DON'T want to have to work at deciphering it. So... Keep your sentences short. They're ALWAYS easier to read than longer ones. Avoid complex sentence constructions. On the Web, "ing" words are the enemy! Don't say, "By following this program carefully, taking supplements religiously, and drinking lots of water every day, you will recover."... ... say "Follow this program carefully. Take supplements religiously. And drink lots of water every day. You WILL recover." Remember, you're not writing an academic thesis or applying for a government grant. You want your readers to be able to grasp your main point quickly... whether it's why they should sign up for your newsletter, trust your opinion over Joe Blow's... or buy YOUR product. Check here for the rest of the myths. Do you have a question or comment for me and my team? Drop us a line at questionsforderek@marketingtips.com -- and you may see your question answered in an upcoming issue of The IMC Insider! Click here to visit our blog - we add new articles daily covering subjects that offer something for everyone. To contact us... If you have any questions, email info@marketingtips.com To unsubscribe, click here To change your email address, click here Or, if you would prefer to use postal mail, please contact us at: The Internet Marketing Center Attn: Newsletter Subscription Dept. 400 - 1155 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2P4

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Robert, here's your link

Hi Robert, If you missed my special invitation yesterday, I wanted to give you another chance to check out the brand new features we've just added to The Web's #1 Internet business-building Club! Hundreds of people have already jumped at the opportunity to take a FREE TOUR of my new, revamped "Internet Entrepreneur Club"... The Club that's already produced THOUSANDS of success stories. I'm talking REAL people just like you who have used the step-by-step help and resources inside to build Internet businesses that are actually MAKING THEM INCOME. So don't miss out... Robert, click here to try this phenomenon for yourself... See you inside! Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center P.S. I've decided to run a very special offer for you in celebration of the "version 2.0" launch of the "Internet Entrepreneur Club"... But space is filling up FAST! To scoop one of these limited-time Golden Ticket "guest" passes now, unlocking Unlimited Access to absolutely ALL of the Club's tools and resources, click here now... -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

Robert, my hunch was right

Hi Robert, I've just raised the bar for every Internet marketing expert... trainer... guru. And in a moment I'll show you how I did it, but first I need to give you a little history. Over a year ago, I launched my revolutionary "Internet Entrepreneur Club" on a hunch. That hunch was that people... (people like YOU)... were getting really sick and tired of reading courses, watching DVDs trying to figure out how to make money online. So when I launched my "Internet Entrepreneur Club" I had a feeling there would be a giant demand... But the response completely exceeded my expectations! Thousands signed up immediately. These were people who wanted up-to-date Internet marketing strategies... ... And direct access to me and my team of experts. So, when I initially launched the club, I raised the bar... and I've done it again. I'm inviting you to take a free tour and see what you're missing... I guarantee you'll be impressed with what you see! Check it out now.... See you inside... Derek Gehl, CEO The Internet Marketing Center -- The Internet Marketing Center 400-1155 West Pender Street Vancouver BC V6E 2P4 Canada To change your contact details, please click here: http://www.marketingtips.com/update-email/?customer_id=3340876 To unsubscribe, simply click here now: http://www.marketingtips.com/nltr/?subscr=3340876&email=admin@oceanlinktravel.com

We are coming to Australia, and you're invited

Hi Robert,

Have you ever wished that someone could sit
down with you, in person, and physically SHOW YOU
how to start your own Internet business?

Well that's EXACTLY what we want to do for you
in Australia!

We're going to...

==> Look over your shoulder, point at your
computer screen, and give you crystal clear
directions

==> Cut through the confusion and personally
work with you to laser in on a hot product to sell
on the Internet

==> Design and build a customized sales
website FOR YOU right before your eyes...

==> Set up your site so you can start accepting
credit card payments right into your email inbox

==> Walk you through how to get swarms
of visitors to flock to your website and BUY...

I'm talking zero to a moneymaking Internet business
in JUST FIVE DAYS --

But just a heads up!!

The Australia event is STRICTLY LIMITED to just
14 participants only...

Why just 14? Click here to find out...


To your success,

Derek Gehl
The Internet Marketing Center






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[IMC Insider] Selling other people's stuff?

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The IMC Insider Helping Real People create wealth and freedom with Internet businesses since 1996 June 06, 2008 Issue #202 4 Pillars of a Successful Affiliate Website By Derek Gehl Today I'd like to "bust" a certain affiliate marketing myth that's been making the rounds since... well, since affiliate marketing started. It goes something like this... To be successful as an affiliate, just join any affiliate program, slap their banner ads onto a basic web page, and PRESTO, you've got an INSTANT web business that will make you money hand over fist!! For the record, YES, you can make a LOT of money by marketing other peoples' products on the Internet... ... but NO, affiliate marketing is NOT a shortcut to instant wealth! As with any other online business, building a successful affiliate site still requires research, planning, and -- here's that four-letter word I keep insisting on using -- work. It's like building a house. The more solid the foundation is, the more stable the entire structure will be! So if you're thinking of starting your own Internet business promoting affiliate products, here are four strategies you MUST follow to GUARANTEE you earn the maximum amount of commissions... Strategy #1: Start By Finding A Niche Market I've probably said this a million times, and I'll keep saying it until I'm blue in the face... Do NOT get started by choosing the affiliate program you want to join! Most people who start affiliate sites make the mistake of picking the products they want to promote first, because: they look fun to sell they think people will want them they offer the highest commissions they assume the products must be profitable, because so many other people are promoting them. Trust me, you won't be doing yourself any favors. You'll end up working around the clock trying to drive qualified traffic to the site, and failing miserably (and you'll likely drop a hefty chunk of change on pay-per-click ads in the process)! So do your niche market research first... What are your interests? What kinds of problems are people going online to try to solve, within your areas of interest? Which of these problems seem to be neglected by most of the sites out there? Identify a group of people who are desperately trying to find something online without success -- and then offer them that something. They'll be sure to snap it up. Strategy #2: Make Sure Your Products Are Relevant and Related Nothing frustrates me more than seeing all of those affiliate sites out there with banner ads promoting everything from cheap holiday travel to pet health insurance, steak knives to Internet marketing tips... ... all from the SAME page! I call them "flea market" sites, and they're a complete waste of time! Make sure that ANY products you promote are closely related to your niche, and closely related to each other! Otherwise, you'll struggle to find qualified traffic for your site, and you'll have a heck of a time writing copy that directly relates to your visitors' needs. But worse, you'll also risk hurting your credibility. That's because, rather than look like someone who has the interests of your visitors in mind, and really wants to help, you'll look like someone who is out to sell anything to make a buck! Strategy #3: Build A Strong Opt-In List, Then Establish Lasting Relationships With Your Subscribers When you're an affiliate marketer, email plays a BIG role in your ongoing promotion efforts. So make sure you start with a strong opt-in offer containing truly useful free information that's relevant to your visitors. Then, over time, continue to send even MORE free information, to start creating that bond. The more you can PROVE to your opt-in list that you're a reliable source of useful information... the more you can train your subscribers to look forward to hearing from you... the more successful you'll be! Not only will you build a rapport with your subscribers, you'll establish yourself as an expert in your field, making it easy to recommend your products, which brings us to my final affiliate strategy... Strategy #4: Personally Recommend Your Products For Maximum Conversions If you were in the market for a new television, would you be more inclined to purchase a particular model because you saw an ad for it on tv, or because a friend that you trusted recommended that you buy it? You'd likely go with the recommendation, right? And most people would... ... which is why plunking down a bunch of affiliate banners or links in a website, and then hoping that someone -- anyone -- will decide to click on them, is NOT going to make sales. Remember, you've been building relationships with your customers through email marketing... they trust you... they view you as an expert... so now they're open to your opinion. Take advantage of that to TELL them about the products they should consider purchasing... and why they should own them. They'll actually appreciate the recommendations, and as a result, your conversion rates will soar! While affiliate marketing isn't the "magic bullet" that will let you enjoy instant success online, it IS possible to earn substantial profits promoting other peoples' products... ... If you do this: Start by clearly defining your market, and then build an information-rich website that your audience will WANT to visit. Be sure ONLY to include products that are relevant, and take advantage of your site to build your credibility and establish yourself as an expert. At the same time, be sure to build a large list of qualified subscribers, and take advantage of email marketing to both build lasting relationships, and promote your products. With the right planning and research -- and a reasonable amount of effort -- you'll be well on your way to a successful website recommending affiliate products. To your success, Derek Gehl Online Retail Defies the Recession By Chris Malta, CEO Worldwide Brands It's clear there's a recession going on. Costs of living are climbing, along with unemployment and bankruptcies. But here's some good news... E-commerce is thriving in spite of these negative conditions according to Forrester Research. And throughout the remainder of this year and beyond it's predicted to continue growing rapidly. In fact, many e-business owners report increased sales over this same period last year. Internet retailer Andreas Georgio, of AndreasInc.com, says, "[The recession] isn't affecting me at all. Actually, my business has doubled almost every year since I started." Shawna Fennell, founder of 1Choice4YourStore.com, is equally optimistic. "I'm going into our Yahoo stores, and I'm thinking 'Where's the recession?'" she says. "You don't see it unless you go into the local mall and there's nobody there." Look for e-commerce to experience over $130 billion of growth in the next four years, says Forrester Research. Their February 2008 report, The Outlook for U.S. eCommerce in 2008 and Beyond, projects that ecommerce sales will jump from $204 billion this year to nearly $335 billion in 2012. Growth Factors Offline retail sales growth has slowed to a near standstill. So why is eCommerce flourishing? Forrester cites several reasons consumers are doing more and more of their shopping online: For convenience To research products online To purchase anything, any time The research also shows that frequent online shoppers are unlikely to slow their spending any time soon. Generally speaking, online shoppers have higher income levels than average consumers and are more insulated from the effects of recession. They also tend to be more optimistic about their financial futures. Overcoming Online Challenges This is GREAT news for your e-business! But even in a recession-proof market, you still have to provide the kind of buying experience your visitors are after... or they won't be back. Forrester Research suggests some key issues you need to tackle if you want to convert your visitors and get repeat business. Shipping charges The most common issue scaring customers away is higher-than-expected shipping charges. While you can't eliminate shipping costs, you can help yourself by NOT padding your shipping charges. Avoid lowering your product price by falsely inflating your shipping costs. Potential customers will likely abandon their shopping-cart, never to return. Back orders The second-biggest cause of online shoppers' dissatisfaction is back-ordered products. That's why you must constantly monitor your inventory levels and your suppliers' product levels -- particularly on your popular sellers. Some wholesalers allow you to watch stock levels on their website. For others, you'll need to call periodically to check their product status. Keeping a close eye on your wholesaler's inventory becomes even more critical if you're a drop shipper. After all, you're not the only seller dipping into their supply. So when you see they're nearly out of an item, protect yourself and remove the listing from your website until they restock. It's also smart to order a few of your best-selling items and keep them on hand. Then, if your supplier runs short before you can pull the item listing. you won't find yourself in a back-order situation. If you can overcome these basic operational hurdles, you're putting your eCommerce business in a position to profit. The Outlook for eCommerce Your online business may very well be your best bet for beating the bad economy. To learn more about the state of the online retail industry and the best ways to grow your e-business, sign up for WorldwideBrands.com's free 'Winning with eCommerce' video series Do you have a question or comment for me and my team? Drop us a line at questionsforderek@marketingtips.com -- and you may see your question answered in an upcoming issue of The IMC Insider! Click here to visit our blog - we add new articles daily covering subjects that offer something for everyone. To contact us... If you have any questions, email info@marketingtips.com To unsubscribe, click here To change your email address, click here Or, if you would prefer to use postal mail, please contact us at: The Internet Marketing Center Attn: Newsletter Subscription Dept. 400 - 1155 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2P4

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