I am mainly an affiliate marketer, but I've found that creating your own ebooks is very lucrative. Plus there is no cookie problems when you are the vendor.
I found that creating ebooks is really easy. The only problem is that it takes time.
So how do I create those ebooks that easily make me three thousands dollars in a relatively short period of time?
Some of my ebooks earn $1000 in their first month. My best day was more than $1000 in sales from one of my own seo ebooks.
To achieve this kind of results, you need to write a very informative ebook that people will love. You may not know it yet, but word of mouth is one of the best methods to sell your ebook. That's why affiliate marketing works so well.
To make several thousands of dollars fast with your ebook, you must spot a hot topic, and profit from the buzz. This is not a mandatory step, but it helps to sell more copies.
How do you know what people want to buy?
For this, I use free tools available on the Internet. This allows me to create an ebook fast. Sometimes in mere days.
What are these tools?
1. Forums and discussion boards
I quickly scan some of the most viewed threads in forum related to my niche to find what are people talking about. I want to know their problems, because I will put the solutions in my ebook.
2. Web 2.0 sites
There are a lot of web 2.0 sites were your potential buyers spend their time. One of my preferred is 43things. I also like Yahoo answer. You will find a lot of gems there.
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ten Tips to Help You Start Your Online Business Whilst Still Working Full-Time
I can confidently predict that as I write this article there are thousands of people at work dreaming of how they can start their own business.Unfortunately most will never leave the (false) security of their full-time jobs.But it doesn’t have to be a black and white decision. It is possible to setup your own online business whilst still receiving a full-time salary. Here are my top 10 tips to starting your online business whilst still holding down a job:
Tip #1 – Write a Business PlanFirst time entrepreneurs hate writing business plans. The thought of trying to analyse a business before it’s started creates mental paralysis. But it doesn’t need to be hard. All you need to do is think about three things:
Where do I want my business to be in a years time?
Where am I today?
What do I need to do over the next 12 months, to get from where I am today, to where I want to be?That’s it. If you are trying to juggle a full-time job and start a business, you must be able to prioritise what is important.
Tip #2 – Create a Dream WallDon’t skip this step; it’s as important as all the others.Find a space on the wall near to where you spend time working, both in your office and at home. Stick pictures of all the things you would be doing if you succeeded in building your own successful business.They could be pictures of a tropical beach, a yacht, a sports car or a fairway from one of the world’s top golf courses. They could be photos of you playing with your kids or working in your garden. Maybe they are cutouts from magazines of places you dream of visiting. Whatever your dream, visualise it on your dream wall; it will keep you going when the going gets tough!
Tip #3 – Prioritise What Is Important, Not What is UrgentEntrepreneurs always have more things to do than time to do them. It has always been the case, always will be. Therefore your success will be determined by identifying the things that will move your business forward quickest.I recently worked with an entrepreneur who took six weeks to design a logo and stationary for her online business. That’s six valuable weeks wasted.Before you do any task ask yourself “will this move me nearer to my ultimate goal quicker than any other task on my list?”
Tip #4 – Write What You Need to Do In Your DiaryIt is not enough to have a business plan and a ‘to do’ list; you must actually add all the activities to your diary. If you don’t, they won’t get done.There will be times when you get home from work and all you want to do is collapse in front of the TV. It’s the people who stick to their plans even when the going gets tough who end up living their dream.
Tip #5 – Fund Your Start-Up From Your Earnings and SavingsTry to find a way of funding the business start up from your savings and earnings. There are several reasons for this:
If it is your own money you will be very focused on how you spend it
Self-funded businesses usually become profitable faster than businesses started with other peoples money
Raising money from outside sources is time consuming and frustrating
If you raise money, you will probably have to give up part ownership of the businessConsider your employer as your banker and set aside a portion of your salary to fund your business.
Tip #6 – Get HelpGet help from wherever you can.Ask friends, family and colleagues. Email successful entrepreneurs on the internet. Find a mentor who you respect and who has already achieved what you want to do.Never be afraid to ask for help. The worst that can happen is people will say no. The best thing that could happen is they provide the help that leads you to success.
Tip #7 – Use a Managed Service for Your WebsiteFor someone who has never run a website before, there is a lot to learn. You should minimise this learning curve by using a managed service to run your website. A managed service simply means someone else takes care of the technical stuff (hosting, maintenance, backups, upgrades, security, etc) and you simply use their online service to run your website in exchange for a monthly fee.Examples of good managed services are:
SubHub – www.subhub.com - a platform for running an online magazine, paid blog, membership website, advertising funded website, online newsletter, etc
Volusion – www.volusion.com - a platform for running an online shop
Tip #8 Outsource, Outsource, OutsourceOutsourcing is paying other people to undertake specific business tasks. Over the last 10 years outsourcing has become critical to the success of millions of businesses around the world.So what could you outsource?
Software development – Find a developer at oDesk
Copy writing for your website – Find writers at eLance
Invoicing – Try using a service like Freshbooks
Design - Again eLance eLance
General admin – Try YourManInIndiaIf you can learn to outsource business tasks you will be able to run a reasonable sized business without the need for any full-time staff.
Tip #9 – Use As Many Free Online Services as PossibleIt is amazing how many fantastic services there available for free on the internet. Take a look at this list of services that I used to get my business started.35 Free or Cheap Resources for Your Internet Start Up Using these services will enable you to work anywhere with an internet connection, co-ordinate your virtual team, manage all aspects of your business and ensure all your data is safe.
Tip #10 – “It is Darkest Just Before Dawn”The biggest breakthroughs in many small businesses come just after the entrepreneur is at their lowest point.Setting up your own business is not easy, but the difference between those who succeed and those who fail is perseverance when you feel like giving up. Battle your way through difficult days and you will be successful.
ConclusionThere is no security anymore in being a wage slave. However, for many people it is very difficult to move from a paying job to starting their own business.The best compromise is to start a business whilst still working. This is challenging, but many people make it happen. If you follow these 10 tips they should make the process much easier.Good luck!
Tip #1 – Write a Business PlanFirst time entrepreneurs hate writing business plans. The thought of trying to analyse a business before it’s started creates mental paralysis. But it doesn’t need to be hard. All you need to do is think about three things:
Where do I want my business to be in a years time?
Where am I today?
What do I need to do over the next 12 months, to get from where I am today, to where I want to be?That’s it. If you are trying to juggle a full-time job and start a business, you must be able to prioritise what is important.
Tip #2 – Create a Dream WallDon’t skip this step; it’s as important as all the others.Find a space on the wall near to where you spend time working, both in your office and at home. Stick pictures of all the things you would be doing if you succeeded in building your own successful business.They could be pictures of a tropical beach, a yacht, a sports car or a fairway from one of the world’s top golf courses. They could be photos of you playing with your kids or working in your garden. Maybe they are cutouts from magazines of places you dream of visiting. Whatever your dream, visualise it on your dream wall; it will keep you going when the going gets tough!
Tip #3 – Prioritise What Is Important, Not What is UrgentEntrepreneurs always have more things to do than time to do them. It has always been the case, always will be. Therefore your success will be determined by identifying the things that will move your business forward quickest.I recently worked with an entrepreneur who took six weeks to design a logo and stationary for her online business. That’s six valuable weeks wasted.Before you do any task ask yourself “will this move me nearer to my ultimate goal quicker than any other task on my list?”
Tip #4 – Write What You Need to Do In Your DiaryIt is not enough to have a business plan and a ‘to do’ list; you must actually add all the activities to your diary. If you don’t, they won’t get done.There will be times when you get home from work and all you want to do is collapse in front of the TV. It’s the people who stick to their plans even when the going gets tough who end up living their dream.
Tip #5 – Fund Your Start-Up From Your Earnings and SavingsTry to find a way of funding the business start up from your savings and earnings. There are several reasons for this:
If it is your own money you will be very focused on how you spend it
Self-funded businesses usually become profitable faster than businesses started with other peoples money
Raising money from outside sources is time consuming and frustrating
If you raise money, you will probably have to give up part ownership of the businessConsider your employer as your banker and set aside a portion of your salary to fund your business.
Tip #6 – Get HelpGet help from wherever you can.Ask friends, family and colleagues. Email successful entrepreneurs on the internet. Find a mentor who you respect and who has already achieved what you want to do.Never be afraid to ask for help. The worst that can happen is people will say no. The best thing that could happen is they provide the help that leads you to success.
Tip #7 – Use a Managed Service for Your WebsiteFor someone who has never run a website before, there is a lot to learn. You should minimise this learning curve by using a managed service to run your website. A managed service simply means someone else takes care of the technical stuff (hosting, maintenance, backups, upgrades, security, etc) and you simply use their online service to run your website in exchange for a monthly fee.Examples of good managed services are:
SubHub – www.subhub.com - a platform for running an online magazine, paid blog, membership website, advertising funded website, online newsletter, etc
Volusion – www.volusion.com - a platform for running an online shop
Tip #8 Outsource, Outsource, OutsourceOutsourcing is paying other people to undertake specific business tasks. Over the last 10 years outsourcing has become critical to the success of millions of businesses around the world.So what could you outsource?
Software development – Find a developer at oDesk
Copy writing for your website – Find writers at eLance
Invoicing – Try using a service like Freshbooks
Design - Again eLance eLance
General admin – Try YourManInIndiaIf you can learn to outsource business tasks you will be able to run a reasonable sized business without the need for any full-time staff.
Tip #9 – Use As Many Free Online Services as PossibleIt is amazing how many fantastic services there available for free on the internet. Take a look at this list of services that I used to get my business started.35 Free or Cheap Resources for Your Internet Start Up Using these services will enable you to work anywhere with an internet connection, co-ordinate your virtual team, manage all aspects of your business and ensure all your data is safe.
Tip #10 – “It is Darkest Just Before Dawn”The biggest breakthroughs in many small businesses come just after the entrepreneur is at their lowest point.Setting up your own business is not easy, but the difference between those who succeed and those who fail is perseverance when you feel like giving up. Battle your way through difficult days and you will be successful.
ConclusionThere is no security anymore in being a wage slave. However, for many people it is very difficult to move from a paying job to starting their own business.The best compromise is to start a business whilst still working. This is challenging, but many people make it happen. If you follow these 10 tips they should make the process much easier.Good luck!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
How Much Do Bloggers and Online Content Publishers REALLY Earn?
I recently met up with a successful online publisher, who agreed that I could publish his earnings provided that I did not reveal who he was. This will give you an insight into how a real site is making its money.
The things I can tell you about this individual are:
Before embracing the internet in 2001 he was a journalist
He has had one book published on dead trees and has since written four books which he markets and sells online
He is considered an authority in his subject and can be found speaking at several industry events
He usually puts two full days a week aside for writing. The other days he looks after his paying members and participates in the broader community
He spends very little money on marketing and advertising
He is a great example of what can be achieved by an ordinary guy with extraordinary focus.
Earnings
The website attracts on average 5,000 unique visitors a day, which results in 15,000 pageviews. So over the month his site gets approximately 450,000 pageviews.
He sells eight 125 x 125 ads on his site at a rate of $500/month. All his ad spaces are fully booked months in advance. Ad revenue is $4,000.
He promotes a handful of products that he really believes in and uses himself on affiliate basis including some web applications, a camera, a couple of software products, etc. This earns him on average $500.
He sells his four ebooks through his site. He always charges $49 for his latest book and $29 for his other books. On an average month he sells 100 books at $49 and 80 at $29.
ECommerce revenues are $7,300/month.
He also has a subscription part of the website where members can get access to a huge archive of information, a weekly webinar, a copy of the four books and a video course. He has 550 members paying $29 a month. That comes to $16,500 month
He charges non-members $29 to participate in his bi-weekly webinar. This brings in $300 a month, but more importantly usually generates new subscribers.
The Grand Total!Sponsorship $4,000
Affiliate $500
Ecommerce $7,300
Subscription $16,500
Other $300
TOTAL $28,600
Over 12 months the sites income is expected to be around $360k.
Conclusion
This is a unique insight into the internet business of one successful publisher.
I know he works very hard and has spent several years building his authority online, but nothing he does is beyond the reach of any individual with passion and determination.
Use this article as inspiration to get started and to set your own personal goals.
There is no reason you should not achieve similar results.
The things I can tell you about this individual are:
Before embracing the internet in 2001 he was a journalist
He has had one book published on dead trees and has since written four books which he markets and sells online
He is considered an authority in his subject and can be found speaking at several industry events
He usually puts two full days a week aside for writing. The other days he looks after his paying members and participates in the broader community
He spends very little money on marketing and advertising
He is a great example of what can be achieved by an ordinary guy with extraordinary focus.
Earnings
The website attracts on average 5,000 unique visitors a day, which results in 15,000 pageviews. So over the month his site gets approximately 450,000 pageviews.
He sells eight 125 x 125 ads on his site at a rate of $500/month. All his ad spaces are fully booked months in advance. Ad revenue is $4,000.
He promotes a handful of products that he really believes in and uses himself on affiliate basis including some web applications, a camera, a couple of software products, etc. This earns him on average $500.
He sells his four ebooks through his site. He always charges $49 for his latest book and $29 for his other books. On an average month he sells 100 books at $49 and 80 at $29.
ECommerce revenues are $7,300/month.
He also has a subscription part of the website where members can get access to a huge archive of information, a weekly webinar, a copy of the four books and a video course. He has 550 members paying $29 a month. That comes to $16,500 month
He charges non-members $29 to participate in his bi-weekly webinar. This brings in $300 a month, but more importantly usually generates new subscribers.
The Grand Total!Sponsorship $4,000
Affiliate $500
Ecommerce $7,300
Subscription $16,500
Other $300
TOTAL $28,600
Over 12 months the sites income is expected to be around $360k.
Conclusion
This is a unique insight into the internet business of one successful publisher.
I know he works very hard and has spent several years building his authority online, but nothing he does is beyond the reach of any individual with passion and determination.
Use this article as inspiration to get started and to set your own personal goals.
There is no reason you should not achieve similar results.
Powerful Email Marketing in 9 Essential Steps
How to market your products with emails? Here are 9 essential tips for your products to fly off the shelves!
1. You have to know what the aim of your email marketing campaign is. Do you want to drive more traffic to your site or do you want them to buy more from your site? The first approach focus on the volume of visitors while the second focus on the amount of the sales per visitor.
2. Keep your data updated! This is very important because you do not want to end up with inaccurate data which not only wastes valuable resources but also destroys your image.
3. The subject line must be interesting, appealing and pique the curiosity of your visitors to learn more.
4. The content of the description. The content must be in an easy to understand format and in a friendly manner. Make sure there are no grammatical or spelling mistakes so as not to be seen as unprofessional. If possible, personalise the whole experience to make it more interactive. After all, people do not like to deal with machines.
5. Links must be working and visible so that it can provide easy access around your site. The links must be direct to the subject they want, instead of redirecting to other places, which makes users irritated.
6. Your website must be user friendly and considerate to the user. It should include a FAQ or introduction section for new users so that they will not arrive confused and stay confused. Also, it should be pleasing to the eye and not too cluttered with unnecessary links.
7. Make sure that if you promise to deliver by a certain time and date, you must uphold it.
8. Timing of the campaign also has a significant effect. For example, do not go advertising toy planes right after Sep 11!
9. Lastly, you must track the effectiveness of the campaign so that you can do better next time.
Sredael.com scans the internet for smart business ideas around the world. We bring inspiration for entrepreneurial who are looking for an idea to start a business or small business owners who wants to change the way they run the business. On top of that, we also include How-To Guides to grow your ideas and turn them into a money making machine.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Carlson
1. You have to know what the aim of your email marketing campaign is. Do you want to drive more traffic to your site or do you want them to buy more from your site? The first approach focus on the volume of visitors while the second focus on the amount of the sales per visitor.
2. Keep your data updated! This is very important because you do not want to end up with inaccurate data which not only wastes valuable resources but also destroys your image.
3. The subject line must be interesting, appealing and pique the curiosity of your visitors to learn more.
4. The content of the description. The content must be in an easy to understand format and in a friendly manner. Make sure there are no grammatical or spelling mistakes so as not to be seen as unprofessional. If possible, personalise the whole experience to make it more interactive. After all, people do not like to deal with machines.
5. Links must be working and visible so that it can provide easy access around your site. The links must be direct to the subject they want, instead of redirecting to other places, which makes users irritated.
6. Your website must be user friendly and considerate to the user. It should include a FAQ or introduction section for new users so that they will not arrive confused and stay confused. Also, it should be pleasing to the eye and not too cluttered with unnecessary links.
7. Make sure that if you promise to deliver by a certain time and date, you must uphold it.
8. Timing of the campaign also has a significant effect. For example, do not go advertising toy planes right after Sep 11!
9. Lastly, you must track the effectiveness of the campaign so that you can do better next time.
Sredael.com scans the internet for smart business ideas around the world. We bring inspiration for entrepreneurial who are looking for an idea to start a business or small business owners who wants to change the way they run the business. On top of that, we also include How-To Guides to grow your ideas and turn them into a money making machine.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Carlson
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