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Getting Into Google Through Their Open Back Door
Word has it that its better to be found by Google than to
directly submit your pages. Spidered pages apparently rank
higher, so the Google ranking algorithm is set to pay more
attention if you get a highly-ranked site to link to you.
But if you dont know anyone in that category, let
AllTheWeb.com rescue you!
Heres how...
In this link, just replace my website address
(EPROFITNEWS.COM) with yours:
http://www.alltheweb.com/urlinfo?q=EPROFITNEWS.COM&c=web
Copy this new URL and enter it into Google, here:
http://www.google.com/addurl.html
Repeat this for all your websites.
Better still, add these AllTheWeb URLs to one of your
pages that is regularly crawled by Google.
Thats it, my friend.
"BUT I DONT OWN A WEBSITE"
If you dont have a site that is regularly crawled by
Google, why not make a post to one of the forums and
use this URL in your signature?
"HOW CAN I CONFIRM THAT THE FORUM IS CRAWLED BY GOOGLE?"
Easily, my friend. Heres what I did.
- Go to Google, http://google.com
- Type in the domain of the forum and the name Gary (because
theres sure to be a post from someone called Gary in any
self-respecting forum, right?)
Example:
Type in "ablake.net gary" (without the quotes).
- Bingo. Mr. Google shows me a current page at the Anthony
Blake forum, which proves that their spiders regularly crawl
this site.
So post your URL there and it wont be long and youll
be found by Google.
"NEXT VERSE, SAME AS THE FIRST"
Since that wasnt too hard, why not do it with other
spidering search engines?
http://www.metacrawler.com is one. It searches
Google, FAST, Ask Jeeves, Inktomi, About, Looksmart,
FindWhat, Overture, Teoma.
So youd type your full website address into Metacrawler
and it will generate a new page. You feed the URL of
that new page into Google, and you are done!
"WHERES THE FRONT DOOR ANYWAY?"
If youre wondering where you can enter the AllTheWeb
process through their front door, just go to
http://www.marketleap.com/publinkpop/
And in the panel marked "Enter your URL here", type
in your websites URL.
Or several URLs if you wish to see a comparison of your
site and up to three other sites.
One of the engines that MarketLeap searches is
AllTheWeb and it will show you the number of pages
where your site is listed. In my case, its 1015.
Click on the number and youll be taken to the URL
that we started with:
http://www.alltheweb.com/urlinfo?q=YOURSITE.COM&c=web
Thats where it comes from.
Happy AllTheWeb-ing!
About the author:
By Gary Harvey, http://eProfitNews.com
Not only does Gary produce ePROFIT ALERTS for
10,000 subscribers at http://eProfitNews.com...
He also has something EXCITING happening at
http://FullTimeIncomeFromPartTimeWork.com
... where you can DOUBLE your money in 90 days!
Copyright 2004. Gary Harvey. All rights reserved.
Marketing Miracle Phrases Jai Johnson"...A powerful agent is the right word..."
--Mark Twain
And what true words those are! Your marketing efforts have the ability to succeed or to fail based on the words you choose to represent your products, services, and yourself in your ads.
You have the ability to choose any words you desire. The problem is, sometimes, we draw a blank. Our minds seem amiss of anything creative to say. This is when a diverse collection of pre-written phrases, designed to bring miraculous changes to your ads, comes in handy.
A collection of pre-written phrases, which you can drop right into your ad text, offers a lot of magic, a good deal of choices, and an incredible journey through words which develop warmth, color, and add texture to your ads. With pre-written buzz-word phrases, you can bring your ad to life - immediately.
So how do you come up with these phrases and buzz words? The first step is to become aware of every advertisement youre exposed to, whether it be on television, in a newspaper, in email, or in a magazine. Just pay attention and study those ads.
The second step to gathering your pre-written phrases is to write down the words which make an impact on you. Make a notebook, or a computer document, and as you are exposed to the ads around you, jot down those phrases and buzz words. Heres some phrases and words I jotted down recently:
Accept nothing but the best
Because youre worth it
Consider it a gift from you?to you
The third step is to take these phrases and integrate them into your ads. The best way to do this is work with an ad which youve already written. How much impact does it have? How much sparkle and pizzaz does it possess? Does your already written ad grab your attention? If the answer is NO, then its time to input some marketing miracle phrases - sprinkle them about your ad, pick some from your list which "fit" with your product or service - and revise.
Lets take a look at an ad I found written by someone who is NOT using marketing miracle phrases:
"New without tag circular picture frame featuring hearts and rhinestones. Has little gold feet so it sits nicely on your tabletop or dresser. Black velvet back. About 4 inches high and 3 1/2 inches wide with a 2 inch-diameter opening."
The ad for this item really didnt capture my attention. The photo of the item did - it is a nice product! Lets see how the actual ad can be "spruced up" with the use of some marketing miracle phrases:
Accept nothing but the best when framing that picture of your sweetheart! This beautiful, circular picture frame features gold hearts and glistening rhinestones, which will certainly bring radiance to the most important person in your life. The frame has tiny gold feet so it will sit nicely on your tabletop or dresser and it has a black velvet back. Consider it a gift from you....to you... Because your sweetheart - and you - are certainly worth it! Measures 4" x 3 1/2" and has a 2" opening.
See the difference? Using marketing miracle words gives you a new way of impacting your buyers with words and phrases designed to bypass the mind, and get your product deep into their heart and soul, reaching the core of their deepest desires.
So why not try it with your own ads? Just follow the three steps in this article to see the change in your ads, and the change in your bottom line sales figures. Good luck!
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Seeds Dont Worry - Natures Way To Success Jai Johnson?How in the world are you going to make it?? she asked. ?My work isn?t selling and I?m just going to quit!?
The above comment came from a friend experiencing frustration over her artwork not selling. She also asked me how I could continue to keep on producing and putting my art out there for sale, when nothing is happening, and when I have no other source of income.
After reading her letter, I took a deep breath. My mind told me she was right it makes complete, logical sense from the current financial standpoint. The fire of an emotional response smoldered I don?t want to give up what I love and the work I have done! Confusion, frustration and worry decided to pay a visit. Is she right?
My heart stepped up at that point and told me I needed a break - it said to take a walk and perhaps I just might be enlightened by a new idea. So I stepped outside on this beautiful day and stopping at the top of the hill where we planted seeds recently, I looked around.
Nothing is happening there is no sign of life?yet.
At that point, an interesting thought knocked at the door and walked in my mind. I?ve planted these seeds and nothing is happening. Should I dig them up and throw them away because nothing is happening?yet? The answer is of course no. Because it takes time for things to grow after they are planted. That?s nature?s way.
Unlike the internet, the fast-paced of the world we live in, and the increasing speed of technology where news can get from point A to point B in a matter of seconds, nature still does what it has always done. It takes its time. It is patient. It doesn?t rush and doesn?t control, and it surrenders things out of its control. The seeds don?t worry. They just live. And we are accepting of this when it comes to nature we just have faith that nature knows what its doing with its work, and we let it produce naturally.
I realized at that moment, I have faith something will happen with those seeds I?ve planted. That?s why they stay in the ground. I?ve done my part. I chose fertile ground to plant the seeds in, and I?ve planted them. They are getting plenty of sunshine. The weather is warm. They are watered and they are being fertilized. They are being taken care of and nurtured to the best of my ability. And they will respond, do their part, and grow.
Certainly not all of them will blossom some may never sprout. But I?ve planted enough to know that something will happen with most of them and there is no question in my mind.
Taking this same experience, and this same train of thought, I can now approach my work, and my friend?s comments, with new enthusiasm, a dash of hope, and a bit of cheer.
See, with my business, I have chosen fertile ground. I have planted seeds, and am planting new ones constantly. I make sure my business is seen in every possible way, and I take care to perfect my work and do whatever is necessary to facilitate the growth process.
Certainly not every part of the business will grow some items may do better than others, some aspects may not survive. I always have the option to prune away what is no longer working, and give more attention to what is working. And I?ve planted enough seeds to know something will happen with the multitude. There is no longer a question in my mind.
So to my friend, and all others out there who face the discouragement, trials, and worries of starting a business and seeing it grow, my advice is this:
Choose a fertile ground plant the seeds make sure your work, creativity, and business as a whole, is seen take care to perfect things as you go constantly keep planting, fertilizing, and doing whatever is necessary and in your control to facilitate growth.
Not every part of your business will grow some parts may do better than others, and some sections may not survive. But by planting enough, pruning, and doing your part, you will see something happen.
There is no question.
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Understanding Niche Publicity Marcia YudkinEveryone keeps their radio tuned to station WIIFM - Whats
In It For Me. This fact and its implications hold a valuable
secret for multiplying publicity opportunities.
Lets put ourselves first in the position of the editor of a
magazine for floral shops. His assistant has collected the
days press releases for her, and he gives each headline a
scan before either reading more carefully or tossing it. His
foremost concern during his five-second screen: Is this
relevant to florists, my readers?
Naturally anything with the word "florists" or "flowers" in
the headline commands a thorough read. And since his readers
all own or operate a small business, anything with "small
business" in the headline catches his attention as well.
Without these key words or phrases in the headline, the
editor is forced to translate, to think whether a general
message about a trend, a law, a new service or an event
holds significance for her market.
Likewise, when the editor of a portal site for financial
service professionals peruses the days business releases,
anything with "finance" or better yet, "financial
professionals" compels her to click through. In browsing
mode, her brain might not think quickly enough to see "E-
Learning Grew 40% in 2001, Expected to Double in 2002" and
understand that this relates to her readers ability to
obtain continuing education more cheaply and efficiently.
However, if she saw "Financial Services Professionals Keep
Skills Tuned Through Rising E-Learning Trend," she wouldnt
ever ignore it.
Now lets explore what this means for the smart publicity
seeker. If you want to maximize your media coverage, begin
by making a list of professions, industries or consumer
segments that would benefit from what youre promoting. Then
craft a general press release and change the headline and at
least part of the contents for each niche so that the
relevance to that group jumps out unmistakably.
For instance, a few years ago a client of mine released a
new video on the home and family life of the Amish. I
watched the video and took notes on the kinds of magazines
that would be interested in different aspects of the
material, then fashioned a headline for each angle. The
reference to "happiest" in three of the headlines refers to
a scientific study mentioned in the video narration.
1. Travel - New video, "Amish Values & Virtues...Plain &
Simple," reveals the everyday life of Americas happiest,
most picturesque community
2. Country - New video, "Amish Values & Virtues...Plain &
Simple," reveals the beliefs underlying Americas happiest
rural lifestyle
3. Parenting - New video, "Amish Values & Virtues...Plain &
Simple," reveals the child-rearing practices underlying
Americas happiest lifestyle
4. Christian - New video, "Amish Values & Virtues...Plain &
Simple," shows Christian values shaping a way of life.
About half of the release text stayed unchanged from version
to version, and the rest elaborated on the travel, country,
parenting or Christian content. Thanks to the niching, this
video took off faster than any of my clients previous
releases.
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Powerful Presentations Build Your Business Angela Booth*Article Use Guidelines*
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Summary: Take the time to create presentations for your meetings, and sign up more business.
Category: Small Business
Words: 1050
Powerful Presentations Build Your Business
Copyright (c) 2003 by Angela Booth
Youve set up a meeting with a potential client. Youve dressed
appropriately, your shoes are shined. Youve got your portfolio
and your business cards, and you have an idea of what you want
out of the meeting. In a word: you want business.
This is the way 95 per cent of small business people approach
meetings. However, if you spend a little more time preparing your
presentation, youll make a more powerful impact and will get
more work.
The major rule is: when youve landed a meeting, always make a
proposal. Have a clear idea of exactly what you want. You present
your proposal via a carefully scripted, and rehearsed,
presentation. This is not the time to leave anything to chance,
or to wing it.
Before you can create your presentation, you need to know what
your proposal is. For example, lets say youre a freelance
copywriter approaching a graphics design agency, with a view to
being considered as a sub-contractor.
Remembering "WIIFM", (Whats In It For Me), you realize that you
will need to create your presentations proposal from the view of
the agency.
Before you do anything else, make a long list of Whats In It For
Them. Why does it make sense for them to sub-contract work out to
you?
Whats In It For Them is the heart of your proposal. On your
notes, make sure you put WIIFT on each page, so that it stays at
the front of your mind. Its easy to make the mistake of talking
about what you want, but please dont. You can leave a CD copy of
your presentation with the prospect, but again, it MUST focus on
how you can help them.
==> Preparing your presentation
The easiest way to prepare your presentation is to use
presentation software. If you own Microsoft Office, then you also
own Microsoft PowerPoint, its part of Office. Its worth taking
the time to learn to use PowerPoint. It makes creating an
effective presentation easy.
What do you put into a presentation? Your proposal, and
supporting material. Remember the agency wants to know whats in
it for them --- how you can help them make money, save money, and
make their lives easier and more pleasant. Everything you include
in your presentation --- the kind of work you do, items from your
portfolio, testimonials from satisfied clients --- must relate to
*them*.
Think of the presentation as being a combination of a speech, an
advertisement for your services, a showing of your portfolio, and
a proposal, all rolled into one. Aim to make it around 10 to 15
minutes long. Have some fun with creating the presentation.
Include plenty of slides with bullet points, and graphics.
You can get double-value out of your presentations. Just copy
your basic all-purpose presentation onto a CD, and send it to
prospective clients. You can also make your basic presentation a
download on your Web site.
Its also a good idea to print out some of the slides from any
presentation you give personally, so that you can leave the slide
copies with the client after the meeting. (Note: dont hand out
copies before the meeting. You need to make sure that everyone is
paying attention to your presentation.)
==> Control your nerves: rehearsal is everything
Many people hate public speaking. However, if you prepare
yourself, youll be just fine, and each presentation you give
will enhance your confidence.
Write your speech out completely. Ask someone else to read it and
help you brainstorm ideas. Then leave the speech for a week for a
gestation period. Youll find that other ideas will come to you,
and you can incorporate these.
As you prepare your speech, you can also prepare the slides in
PowerPoint. Use photographs and other graphics, to bring your
presentation to life.
When youre happy with the speech, learn it. Practise giving the
speech in front of a mirror, then practise giving it as you click
through the slides in PowerPoint.
If you dont have a notebook computer to take with you, take your
PowerPoint file along on a disk or CD. You may be able to borrow
a computer. If you cant, then give the presentation without the
file, but leave the presentation CD and notes with the decision
maker.
==> Who will be at the meeting? Pitching to decision makers
Before you set a date and time for the meeting, ask who will be
attending the meeting. You need to be sure that youll be making
your presentation to a decision-maker in the company. If you
cant get an assurance that the decision maker will attend,
postpone the meeting until she can attend.
==> Get an agreement before you leave the meeting
Youve given your presentation. Youve made your proposal. Now
what?
Now you get an agreement.
This is the "close" in sales-speak. Its the most important part
of your presentation, aside from the WIIFM aspect. Many otherwise
competent people skimp on the close, because it makes them
nervous. However, no matter how nervous you are, you must ask for
the sale.
So, in our scenario, as you wind up your presentation, you would
ask to become a sub-contractor for the agency. This will lead to
discussion, but unless you get an immediate agreement to sign you
up, make sure that you attempt to close at least three more times
before you leave.
In the best of all possible outcomes, you wont leave the
business before you have a check in your hand. This is your aim.
So when the decision-maker says: "Yes, that sounds fine, wed
like to put you on our books as a sub-contractor", you say:
"Great, can we make a deal now? Id like a retainer, and _______
(mention the terms of your services agreement). A deposit of $X
would be fine."
Good luck with your presentations. Theyre a sure-fire way to
build your business in a hurry.
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