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e-BizResources Update
March 10, 2009
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Hi there,
Michael here, from "e-BizResources Update".
I hope you're well and that March is off to a roaring start for you.
You'll find some freebies below, but first there's a couple of guest articles and some very special offers for you.
On a personal note, my mother-in-law passed away a couple of weeks ago, and my wife (Valerie) and our kids are still coming to terms. So please keep them in your thoughts, and those who believe in prayer, in your prayers.
Back to business. Here's what's in store for you today:
1. Twitter
2. Special Deal with Blogomator.
3. Guest Article #1: Micro-Blogging on Twitter
4. Russell's Big Birthday Celebration is here!
5. A couple of great 'Wacky' offers.
6. Guest Article #2:
5 Reasons To Avoid Twitter, And Why You Should Not.
7. Some more sad news, I'm sorry.
8. Freebies: Set of Six Subliminal Self Improvement Audios,
with MRR
9. Tell Me What You Think!
Grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy ...
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1. Both of today's guest articles are about Twitter. If you haven't yet checked it out, you can do so and join Twitter here:
TwitterI'm only just getting going there so don't use me as an example, but give it a go - you've got nothing to lose!
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2. Special Deal with Blogomator.
You've probably heard about Blogomator.com, the new site where you can automate your blog posting, social marketing and more.
Normally, new members create a free account and then are presented with a One Time Offer to upgrade to a Premium account at a special discount - just $5 per month or $47 Lifetime.
Well, Blogomator's owner, Dmitry Dowzhenko, has offered my members and subscribers a very special opportunity to get a Lifetime Premium account at almost 50% less than even that great price.
You can get a Lifetime Premium account for ONLY $25.00!
Go here:
Blogomator Special DealOr you can you can still get a free account at
Blogomator.com and upgrade later, but please bear in mind that upgrading from that account will cost you much more. You may or may not be able to come back here and create a completely new Lifetime Premium account as I don't know how long I'll be able to offer this special price.
Blogomator.com(Yes thay are very similar, but actually different links.)
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3. Guest Article #1:
Micro-Blogging on Twitter
By Penny Sansevieri
There's a hot new trend going on right now and it's called micro-blogging. So what's a micro-blog? And moreover, what's Twitter? Twitter is a micro-blogger platform that allows users to create entries that are only 140 characters in length. These entries are referred to as "tweets."
Originally designed to keep friends and family up to date on what you're doing, Twitter can also be a great place to share your latest book project, promotional ideas as well as interacting with fellow tweets (folks who twitter) and writers. And yes, you can have a blog and a Twitter page. I have both but I feed my blog into my Twitter site so that my Twitter page gets updated each time I add new content to my blog. There's an easy application to add your blog feed to Twitter, it takes just minutes to do. Head on over to: Twitterfeed.
To sign up for a Twitter account just complete their short sign up form. Remember to brand yourself! This is important. Once you create a Twitter account you can't go back and change your name so find something that works for you. Maybe it's fictionwriter or businesswriter or whatever you want. My Twitter page is bookgal which is fun play on words for what I do (and what I love). Once you have a Twitter account you can immediately start tweeting. The service is completely free and you can also keep up with other people's tweets by "following" them. Their micro-blog entries will show up on your Twitter home page so you can easily keep track of them. You can also be notified by phone when they add a tweet. You can twitter from anywhere, even your phone. I've been known to twitter from my blackberry.
Why on Earth Would you Want to Twitter?
When Twitter first started, people were a little perplexed. I mean why on earth would you want to blog in 140 characters? Well since the site emerged in 2006, it's grown enormously in popularity. With Twitter pages from sites like CNN and every one of the political candidates, the site's popularity can't be overstated. Nor can its applications for the future. Also, even if you don’t have a ton of people following your tweets, keep in mind that Twitter search sites are popping up everywhere. This means that if you tweet using keywords that matter to your reader/market, you could be found and followed! For one such search site check out: summarize. Also, if you're trying to gauge the popularity of a certain word or phrase and how often it's being used or referred to, you can head on over to Tweet Volume and find out. Just plug in your search term or terms and up will pop a list of results!
Most Well-Known Twitter Users
• Many organizations (such as the Los Angeles Fire Department) have embraced the technology and put it to use in situations such as the October 2007 California wildfires.
• Higher education is also using the technology to relay important information to students in a more timely manner. The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Engineering is one such example.
• Several U.S. presidential campaigns use Twitter as a publicity mechanism, Ron Paul, John Edwards, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton all have Twitter pages.
• Media outlets such as CNN have also started using Twitter to break news.
How to Use Twitter Effectively
If you've pondered using Twitter but aren't sure how to use it effectively, here are some quick tips to give you some great twittering-ideas:
• Teach stuff - teach a little mini-lesson on Twitter. Delve into your area of expertise or just talk about book publishing and how to get published.
• Showcase your book - don't do this in a "my book is so fabulous" kind of way but offer to give advice (like I mention in Teach Stuff) or share with your Twitter followers how the promotion of the book is going.
• Use Twitter as a news source: you can easily announce news both from your world (as long as it relates to your topic) and from the world of your expertise. So for example I've done tweets on book industry stuff, breaking news, etc.
• Widen your network - follow other Twitter folk, this will not only give you some ideas for your own "tweets" but it's a great way to network with other writers or professionals.
• Keep the buzz going when you're on the move - it's hard to keep blogging when you're on the road (trust me, I know this first hand) - so when I travel, I tweet. I share what I'm doing, what's happening in my world and try to offer insight and advice.
• Market yourself - remember that while Twitter may seem like a fun little tool, it's also a great way to market yourself. Just like the ideas we mention above, there are a hundred+ more things you can do.
Golden Rules of Twitter:
Here are a few rules to live by when tweeting:
• Be Original, useful and helpful.
• Every Tweet counts (don't tell people you're washing your cat) don't just tweet on useless stuff or you'll lose followers.
• Ask questions: you've got a network (or you want one) now use it! Ask questions, take surveys, get your followers involved in your message and marketing!
• It's not all about you (again, back to the cat) people want to know useful stuff, I know, it's getting repetitive but there's a reason: it's important.
• Promote your Twitter account in your email signature line and on your blog.
• Network: don't expect your followers to grow if you're not following other people. Network, search for others in your area and follow them.
• Personal is ok. Even though I said not to post useless information it's still not a bad idea to (from time to time) post a personal Tweet or two. Provide value and twitter-followers will beat a path to your door.
• Keep Twittering, followers will come if you keep updating your Twitter account.
About the Author: Penny C. Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a book marketing and media relations expert whose company has developed some of the most cutting-edge book marketing campaigns. Visit
http://www.amarketingexpert.com.
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4. Russell's Big Birthday Celebration is here!
My friend, Russell Brunson is celebrating his birthday. He says he's getting old, but he only turned 28.
Anyway, to celebrate, he's giving away tons of products so you can make money online faster:
Russell Brunson's "I Am Getting Old Fast" giveaway event.Simply sign up and get the scoop.
-tons of ebooks
-tons of scripts
-tons of everything you've ever wanted
Where did all these goodies come from?
I teamed up with Russell Brunson who has called in some favors from a whole bunch of top online marketers and convinced them all to give you TONS of products at no cost to you.
It is our way of saying "thank you"! And Russell's way to celebrate his 29th birthday.
These products are worth thousands and thousands of dollars and now they're yours for nothing.
I just can't hide the excitement. This is probably the most exciting news I've shared with you in a while.
Note: After you've joined, take a good look at the 'One Time Offer'. It's fairly cheap and has a number of great advantages, including direct download access to all the products, a higher commission level and more.
Go get it now!
Russell Brunson's "I Am Getting Old Fast" giveaway event.Now, if you want to also build your list by being a contributor to Russell"s event, you should join here instead:
JV with Russell's giveaway event.----------------
5. A couple of great 'Wacky' offers.
a) Traffic Tidbits Pro
You know that traffic is the very lifeblood of your business. Even the best product with the best sales copy needs a steady stream of traffic because, frankly...
NO traffic = NO sales.
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b) 47 Complete Turnkey Websites
32 cents doesn't buy much these days, does it? If you're lucky, you might get a pack of gum or a small candy bar. Or an hour on a parking meter.
But 32 cents doesn't buy you anything substantial or long-lasting, right?
At least, not until now.
Today I have GREAT news for you...
You can get an ENTIRE TURNKEY business for just 32 cents!
Actually, you can pick up 47 COMPLETE businesses for only 32 cents each.
The Wacky Gals, Kathe and Denise, have put together one heckuva a package of websites for you...
You'll get 47 easy-to-install sites monetized with ClickBank, Amazon and AdSense.
Go here:
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6. Guest Article #2:
5 Reasons To Avoid Twitter, And Why You Should Not.
By Seomul Evans
If you are not familiar with Twitter then you are probably not up to speed on social networking. But if you have not decided to create a Twitter account, you are definitely not alone. Many internet marketers are wary of using Twitter for a number of reasons. Here are the top 5.
1. Useless Information. It is true that many Twitter users update their Twitters with completely useless information. Do you really need to know that someone just finished their second cup of coffee or is leaving the office early for a pedicure? The good news is that if you find that you do not particularly enjoy a person’s tweets, you do not have to continue following them. But do not eliminate this option altogether. One of the most important aspects of Web 2.0 is engaging people in all aspects of their lives, even the mundane stuff. Share yourself, welcome the opportunity to let others share themselves with you, and you will go a long way toward building a loyal customer base. People are much more willing to do business with you if they think you have a vested interest in their needs and thoughts.
2. It is a Waste of My Time. This is probably the most valid reason of all. But the truth is that many marketers generate traffic and leads when potential customers find them through Twitter. When the content you share is relevant and high-quality, you can drive visitors to your website to learn more. Twitter is simply another tool for online marketing, so do not write it off until you have given it a shot to see what it can do for you. Do some of your own research to discover the multitude of business uses for Twitter and you might just be convinced that It is not a total waste of time after all.
3. It is Time-Consuming. Like any online endeavor, you can blow a lot of valuable time following your streams and entering your own tweets. But you can salvage some of your time by using RSS feeds to follow relevant conversations. Visit http://search.twitter.com and click on the link to Feed for this query. You can then follow the conversations that are most important and relevant to you and your business. If that is not optimal for you, simply discipline yourself to check only once or twice per day.
4. Twitter Does not Cater to My Customers. Before you decide that your customers are not on Twitter, look for yourself. Go to http://Search.Twitter.com. Search for the name of your company, the name of your product, and keywords relevant to your business. If you are afraid that your market may be too nichey for Twitter, remember that your job as a marketer is to find people where they are. If there are a few folks on Twitter within your niche, put yourself there as well.
5. It Could Lead to Bad Press. Whether you are on Twitter or not, people are still talking about you, and you need to know about it. Even if there is poor feedback on Twitter, you need the opportunity to let folks know that you are aware and that you are going to do something about whatever it is that has disappointed them. If you respond quickly to the concerns of your detractors, you will go a long way towards putting out potentially damaging fires. Thoughtful responses make a huge difference in customer attitudes. Remember that if a critical mass of bloggers pick up on negative press and write about it themselves, things can get out of hand very quickly. On the other hand, you can make a great name for yourself if you address customer concerns promptly and tactfully.
There you have it. No more excuses for avoiding Twitter. Even if you think It is the most ridiculous tool ever invented, you still need to check it out for yourself. Give it some time and see what it can do for you. Explore different applications of this valuable tool and let it help you grow your business.
About the Author: Seomul Evans is a search engine optimization specialist for SEO 1 Services links:
http://www.internet-marketing-cafe.com
http://www.seo-1-marketing-services.com/seo-services.htm
http://www.moetamani.com
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7. Some more sad news, I'm sorry.
You may have heard that marketer Barry Richardson passed away unexpectedly Thursday night. Our hearts go out to his widow, Martha, and all of his family and friends.
Some other marketers have set up a donation page if you'd like to send funds to help the family, go here:
Barry Richardson TributeAnd if you know anyone who might like to help out, please feel free to pass this link along. We thank you for any help you can provide.
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8. Freebies: Set of Six Subliminal Self Improvement Audios, with Master Resale Rights
I was going to offer these as a subscriber special, but since I haven't yet given you the freebies I promised at Christmas (yes, I konw, I'm very naughty!), I'm giving you these in the meantime. You can download them here:
Sorry this gift was only for subscribers, to ensure you don't miss out on future gifts like this,
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9. Tell Me What You Think!
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That's all for now.
I hope you have a great day and a fantastic month.
Thanks and best wishes,
Michael Beauchamp
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