Monday, October 20, 2008

Three Internet Marketing Methods that Work

By Clinton Reulet

Internet marketing is about diversity. However, just as you should not "put all your eggs in one basket", spreading yourself thin is another extreme that is all too easy to reach. Start with two or three strategies and improve on them. After you have a handle on those, then you may consider adding new marketing techniques.

Regardless of your particular niche, your first goal is to fill a need. There are several ways to market your products with your customer's needs in mind.

3 Essential Internet Marketing Strategies

1. Blog about your niche and business. Blogging is popular as an internet marketing tool for a couple of different reasons. For one, when you update your blog, you can "ping" it to let everyone know you have new information. This keeps your blog out front for everyone to notice. Second, when prospective customers read your blog, they will feel more confident about the services or products you offer simply because you have provided them with relevant information about something they desire. Customers that are drawn to your blog will be drawn to your site as well.

2. Search engine optimization is essential for search engine marketing. This is the most important tool for getting the most customers. The majority of prospective customers will type in a keyword phrase to find the information they need. Your goal should be to get to the top of the first page. Studies have shown that users rarely go past the first page. Pay attention to keyword phrases, density and updating your content regularly.

3. Get a list going. Growing your opt-in list makes it possible for you to reach targeted audiences. The best way to grow a mailing list is to offer something for free. Make sure that what you offer inspires your visitors to subscribe to your newsletter or ezine. Giving fresh, reliable and relevant information in your newsletter will keep them coming back for more. While you will want to place advertising your newsletter, you should not make it the focal point. Give your readers something of interest to them and they will be much more likely to purchase your service or product.

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