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		<title>7 Tips To Make Your MLM Business A Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number one reason people fear to try a MLM business is that they might lose money.  Like any fear, there are many ways to rid one’s self of it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='dd_right'><table><tr><td><iframe src='http://digg.com/api/diggthis.php?w=new&amp;u=http://carindavis.net/7-tips-to-make-your-mlm-business-a-success/&amp;t=7+Tips+To+Make+Your+MLM+Business+A+Success+&amp;s=normal' height='80' width='52' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td><td><iframe src='http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http://carindavis.net/7-tips-to-make-your-mlm-business-a-success/&amp;source=&amp;style=normal' height='61' width='50' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td></tr></table></div><p><img class="size-full wp-image-664 alignleft" title="MLM success" src="http://carindavis.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/success2.jpg" alt="MLM success" width="226" height="169" />The number one reason people fear to try a <a title="MLM business" href="http://carindavis.net/my-business-opportunity/" target="_blank">MLM business</a> is that they might lose money.  Like any fear, there are many ways to rid one’s self of it.  The most important thing to remember is that if you are prepared and have the knowledge, you should not be worried that you will lose money.</p>
<p>When starting to build a home based business, you should focus on having a high level of involvement.  One way to learn about the various aspects of a MLM business is to start one from the ground up.  Although all the different techniques may be a bit overwhelming at first, it is very important that you do not let yourself get discouraged.</p>
<p>One of the most demanding aspects of getting into an opportunity like a MLM is the amount of time and effort you must put into it to learn the basics.  When you first start out, it is very important that you dedicate enough of your time to learning the ins and outs of the industry.</p>
<p>By focusing on the amount of money you might make, you are doing yourself a disservice, and you are only setting yourself up to be disappointed early on.  However, if you go into the business with more reasonable goals, like having more free time for personal use, you will more than likely be pleased by what you experience.</p>
<p>Shockingly, a majority of people that get into <a title="MLM marketing" href="http://mlmprofessionalsonline.com?t=blog121109" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/mlmprofessionalsonline.com?t=blog121109&amp;referer=');">MLM marketing</a> do not take the time to learn the basics of the business before jumping right in.  This is a major error and you should have a very clear understanding of the basics of your business when you are first starting it up.  This lack of knowledge is what unfortunately leads to many aspiring MLM marketers to fail.  It is imperative that you have a good understanding of the industry when you start, with no misconceptions of what you are getting yourself into.  One common misconception that afflicts a great deal of people is that home based businesses are an easy way to get rich.  This is obviously incorrect; just like any job, in order to succeed you must show dedication and work hard.</p>
<p>As good as it sounds, unfortunately you cannot get rich sitting on your couch at home and barely working.  The only way to produce the results that you desire is through hard work.  If you want to become a leader in the MLM industry, you should plan on being fully dedicated and working hard.</p>
<p>Showing dedication to your business is probably the most important requirement to its success.  Anyone who has been successful in a MLM business will put an emphasis on dedication when asked how to succeed.  People that start a home based business and quit because they are not making any money, very rarely have put in the hard work and dedication needed to truly be financially successful.</p>
<p>Another very important aspect to building up your MLM business is having the right mindset.  You must be open to both suggestions and criticisms from people you trust.  However, do not blindly follow any advice you get.  Try to separate the good advice from the bad, and do not dwell on criticisms.  If you concentrate on implementing the good suggestions, you will make improvements to your overall approach.</p>
<p>Finally, make sure to view each opportunity that presents itself as a new experience to learn from.  All experiences, good or bad, will help make you into a better marketer.  These tips should help you on your way to achieving the success you desire from your <a title="MLM home based business opportunity" href="http://company.mlmpofessionalsonline.com?t=blog121109" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/company.mlmpofessionalsonline.com?t=blog121109&amp;referer=');">MLM home based business opportunity</a>.</p>
<p>If you’re wanting to create more success in your MLM, put your <strong>name</strong>, <strong>email</strong>, and <strong>phone number</strong> in the form below, and I’m going to show you the secrets that will catapult your results to new, and higher levels.</p>
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		<title>Why Following Up On Your Leads Can Be A Waste Of Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To many network marketing representatives, obtaining and following up on leads is one of the most important aspects of their business.]]></description>
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<p>Network marketing leaders and specialists are starting to somewhat downplay the importance of network marketing leads for several reasons.  While these leaders still support following up on some leads, they are mostly trying to convey a point that leads are not always followed properly by newcomers to network marketing and that many of these newcomers abuse their leads.</p>
<p>For instance, many people new to network marketing get into a phase where they will want to chase every lead.  Some new marketers will repeatedly call and leave several messages for a lead they are following.  This is not only a waste of time for the network marketer for the most part, it is also annoying for the person who is the lead and potential customer.  Most network marketing leaders suggest that you call a lead no more than three times without getting an answer and do not leave messages.  If you do leave a message, make sure it is only one and do not further disturb that lead until they have contacted you.</p>
<p>Many network marketing leaders also claim that a newcomer to this business can potentially hurt their own business when they actually get into the interview process with a lead.  This is because most of them are not initially that great with facilitating the interview process over the phone.  If you are a newcomer and are still uneasy about talking with leads over the phone for any reason, you may want to only follow leads through email or the internet.  Conveying the wrong message to leads over the phone or conveying an incomplete message is not only a waste of time, but it may potentially harm your business.</p>
<p>Network marketing leaders&#8217; advice to newcomers in network marketing is to not chase your marketing leads, but work to get yourself to a place where they chase you.  Hounding people about joining your business or purchasing your products is not the proper way to conduct business and it will only annoy your leads.  Position yourself in this business as a teacher and expert on certain subjects that relate to you and your products or services.  When you <a href="http://mlmprofessionalsonline.com?t=dec2blogpost" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/mlmprofessionalsonline.com?t=dec2blogpost&amp;referer=');">position yourself as a teacher</a>, people will come to you.  However, you must keep in mind that positioning yourself as a teacher may take some time, but will be well worth your efforts.</p>
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		<title>Becoming an MLM Marketing Leader</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those who are in MLM marketing and are not yet as successful as they dream of being are either working hard to attain the sort of success they want or are losing hope for their business.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='dd_right'><table><tr><td><iframe src='http://digg.com/api/diggthis.php?w=new&amp;u=http://carindavis.net/becoming-an-mlm-marketing-leader/&amp;t=Becoming+an+MLM+Marketing+Leader&amp;s=normal' height='80' width='52' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td><td><iframe src='http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http://carindavis.net/becoming-an-mlm-marketing-leader/&amp;source=&amp;style=normal' height='61' width='50' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td></tr></table></div><p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-630" title="mlm marketing success" src="http://carindavis.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/success-150x150.jpg" alt="mlm marketing success" width="150" height="150" />Those who are in MLM marketing and are not yet as successful as they dream of being are either working hard to attain the sort of success they want or are losing hope for their business.  If you are one of these people working in MLM marketing that cannot seem to attain the success they are striving so hard for, there are some measures that you can take to increase your success and become and MLM leader.  In the following article, we will review what makes the top three percent of the MLM marketing representatives so successful and what you can do to obtain their level of success.</p>
<p>Discipline in many forms is what makes the top three percent of MLM marketers as successful as they are.  The other ninety-seven percent of people lack the discipline they need to become the best.</p>
<p>One common mistake that the average MLM marketer makes that the veterans do not is waiting for the right time to make a move.  In reality, there is no right time to wait for in a home business.  MLM leaders take action at all times and if you want to be a leader, this is the first thing you must understand.  There should be no waiting to make a move when it comes to promoting you business opportunity.</p>
<p>MLM leaders also enter into their market with a plan and they implement that plan.  Home business marketing leaders try to keep the courses of their actions in check with their overall plan.  You want to create a definite plan for carrying out your business desires and stick with that plan at all times.</p>
<p>Another mistake that many MLMer’s make is not believing in themselves.  This is a mistake for any person to make who wants to have their own home business or any other business.  If you cannot believe in yourself, your business plans may continue to fall through.</p>
<p>You must also be prepared to learn and improve on the knowledge that you already have about the information or products you are selling through Multi-level marketing.  The leading MLM marketers are well known for being knowledgeable about the products and services they are associated with.  Further the knowledge that you have about a particular product or type of information, even if it means investing money into your education.</p>
<p>You must also be able to get the job done yourself if you want to succeed like the top three percent in multi-level marketing.  Never rely on anyone but yourself to promote your products and make commissions.  The leaders of MLM marketing are well known for their ability to conquer any problems that come their way.</p>
<p>Above all, remember that it&#8217;s most important to be yourself and to be genuine. People are naturally attracted to others that are confident, knowledgeable, and warm. Don&#8217;t get hung up on what other marketers are doing if it doesn&#8217;t fit who you are. There is no one right way to do anything in this business except to just be you.</p>
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		<title>Avoiding Home Business Scams</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The desire to work from home can be so strong that it leads people right into the hands of a scammer. When this happens, money and dreams get lost. Don’t become part of that statistic.]]></description>
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<p>The first thing you should do to avoid a home business scam is research the Better Business Bureau.  This is a watchdog organization that keeps an eye on fraudulent business opportunities.  You can either call them or look up your desired opportunity in their online database.  Either way, they will tell you through a rating system whether or not a particular home business is a scam.</p>
<p>After doing that, you need to investigate the source of income of the home business.  Why is this important?  Well, you want to ensure that the business is not a pyramid scheme.  What is a pyramid scheme?  It is a fraudulent business arrangement where monies from new members are used to pay old ones.  The scheme fails when new members stop joining.</p>
<p>To avoid pyramid schemes, you need to see if a home business is making money from things outside of membership.  Consider Avon, a home business opportunity where you sell makeup and other products.  This is how both you and Avon make your money.  True, you can make money from signups, but that’s not the sole source of Avon’s income.  This is why they are considered a legitimate home business opportunity.</p>
<p>Anyway, once you have that information, you are ready for the final step: carefully reading the terms and conditions of the opportunity.  Be on the lookout for things that seem suspicious like a promise to make an overwhelming amount of money, or the requirement to mail out packages or brochures.  Both can be indications of a mail-order scam.</p>
<p>In conclusion, if you follow the steps laid out in this article, you can avoid a home business scam.  And, in the process, you can not only save your money but also preserve your dignity.</p>
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		<title>Is a Home Business Right For You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many believe that owning a home business is the ultimate dream.  Yet, in reality, there is a lot of responsibility in maintaining that dream.  And some people won’t be able to handle the challenge.  How can you tell if you’re one of them?]]></description>
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<p>Well, first, you must ask yourself if you can handle the financial sacrifice associated with owning a home business.  This sacrifice comes in two ways.  The first and most obvious is the investment you have to make in the home business.  This investment can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on what you’re doing.</p>
<p>The second financial sacrifice involves your beginning revenue.  This will usually start very low, which can be a setback for you and your family.  Until the money starts coming in, you’re going to have to figure out how to pay your bills and put food on the table.  So, you will either need to have a job, or a situation where income isn’t a big deal.</p>
<p>Next, you need to see if you’re organized and self-motivated.  This is very important when starting a home business, because you’re not going to have a boss telling you what to do.  You’re going to have to have your own will to make phone calls, find clients and work on your advertising.  If you don’t you won’t make any sales, which means you won’t earn income.</p>
<p>Finally, you need to see if you have a profitable business idea.  If you’re working with an established company, this will be a little easier to tell.  But if you’re selling your own widgets, you’re going to have to figure out if your business will generate public interest.  That’s why you’ll probably want to conduct market research <em>before </em>you invest time and/or money into your home business, to make sure it will be worth your while.</p>
<p>In conclusion, starting a home business isn’t going to be for everyone.  If you can’t handle the financial sacrifice or you’re not organized, you’ll be doomed to failure.  The same can also be said if your home business idea isn’t deemed profitable by the public.  So, make sure you check out all the variables before getting started.  If you find you don’t have what it takes to start a home business, you may want to stick with the old-fashioned 9 to 5 job.</p>
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		<title>Adsense Revenue-Sharing Sites: A Reliable Home Business?</title>
		<link>http://carindavis.net/adsense-a-reliable-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re into making money from home, you may have come across Adsense revenue-sharing sites.  But what are they? Basically, Adsense revenue-sharing sites are networks where you can earn money from Adsense clicks, (the little ads that appear on a website). ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='dd_right'><table><tr><td><iframe src='http://digg.com/api/diggthis.php?w=new&amp;u=http://carindavis.net/adsense-a-reliable-business/&amp;t=Adsense+Revenue-Sharing+Sites%3A+A+Reliable+Home+Business%3F&amp;s=normal' height='80' width='52' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td><td><iframe src='http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http://carindavis.net/adsense-a-reliable-business/&amp;source=&amp;style=normal' height='61' width='50' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td></tr></table></div><p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-581" title="logo-adsense" src="http://carindavis.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/logo-adsense.jpg" alt="logo-adsense" width="145" height="145" />If you’re into making money from home, you may have come across Adsense revenue-sharing sites.  But what are they?  Basically, Adsense revenue-sharing sites are networks where you can earn money from Adsense clicks, (the little ads that appear on a website).  What happens is that the ads get rotated a certain number of times, to benefit both the network and you.  HubPages is an example, where you get credit for the clicks 60 percent of the time.  They get credit 40 percent of the time.</p>
<p>Now, the advantages of such an arrangement are obvious.  Firstly, you don’t have to manage your own website, since everything is taken care of in the Adsense revenue-sharing network.  This means you don’t have to worry about hosting costs or Web design, things that can be pretty annoying if you don’t know how to build your own site.</p>
<p>Secondly, you get some link-building power from Google.  This is important once you start building on the network, because it helps determine if your Web pages are going to be seen.  If you were to do everything yourself, you would have to be a SEO genius to get your site ranked.  This is in contrast to Adsense revenue-sharing sites, which usually already have the SEO taken care of.</p>
<p>However, do these advantages mean that Adsense revenue-sharing sites are a good model for home businesses?  It depends on what you’re looking for.  If you want the ability to build a quick SEO site, Adsense revenue-sharing networks work wonders because everything is already provided for you.  But if you want the ability to maximize your Adsense income, you would do things on your own.  Why?  Well, first off, you get to keep all your content.  With Adsense revenue-sharing sites, the editors determine if your content is worthy enough.  If it isn’t, it gets deleted, despite all the work you may have put into it.</p>
<p>In addition, if you do things on your own you get to keep all your earnings.  It’s not this way with Adsense revenue-sharing sites, where you lose a portion of your money to the network.  This can get to be very annoying once you start earning hundreds of dollars.</p>
<p>In conclusion, Adsense revenue-sharing sites shouldn’t be seen as a reliable home business.  Sure, they take the difficulty out of building a website, but they also take away your element of control.  And when it comes to Adsense, it’s this element of control that gives you the most money and security.</p>
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		<title>If They Like You, They Will Come</title>
		<link>http://carindavis.net/if-they-like-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s face it.  People who accept jobs or quit jobs are actually accepting a job with or quitting their boss. If people like you, are attracted to and believe in you, they will follow.  A home networking business depends on those who believe in you and want to do what you are doing.]]></description>
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<p>Mistakes that people make are that they try to be someone they are not.  They push too hard with the goal of selling instead of setting the goal to make as many connections as possible.  By touching as many people as you can in a positive way, you are already creating your network.  Maybe those people might not join your cause right away, but over time they will.  Build a solid base and reputation and soon your network will grow astronomically.</p>
<p>The first thing to remember is to make people feel comfortable with you and not feel pressured.  Speak with confidence, but not arrogance.  Do not be overbearing.  And invite your audience to interact.  When you speak, mean what you are saying.  If you truly believe in what you are saying, others will as well.</p>
<p>An interactive component can involve not only a question and answer section on you website or blog but also a discussion forum.  Invite conversation, debate and get people excited about what they are talking about.  They can be involved in coming up with solutions and feeling part of the business already.  This sparks more interest and a higher chance of conversion.  Listen and understand what is being said and let the audience lead.</p>
<p>Be sure to smile and throw in a few jokes to make people laugh.  Laughter makes people more comfortable and relaxed and more willing to listen.  Keep your body language friendly and welcoming.  Show trust in your eyes and a relaxed body manner to convey an authentic message.</p>
<p>Personal appearances to promote your business work well if you can get a great response from your audience.  When you have this opportunity, take full advantage of it.  Unlike people visiting your website, you can steer their thoughts and minds in the direction you want by giving them the information they need, packaged in a fun and well put together presentation.  If they like you, they will want to work with you.  It is you that they will believe in and therefore, they will believe in the business and their own potential within it.  They will buy into YOU.<br />
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		<title>Google Your Home Business To The Top</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered that, even though you have a great website, you are not getting enough business?  It could be because you are not showing up at the top of the Google search page.]]></description>
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Have you heard of Google’s quality score? The Google search engine works on an algorithm that is known as “Quality Score” algorithm. Google not only looks for the keywords in the pages but also looks for the quality of content on the page. So, to be known and get cached by Google’s search engine you not only have to increase the keywords on your site but you need to use the keywords in relevant content.  Having lots of content on your site that is rich with keywords is the best way to raise your Quality Score.<br />
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Google will measure your keyword content and compare it to you text while it searches and assigns a score. Get higher relevance with a better relationship between your keyword, the searchers query word and the content on your landing pages in addition to your ads. Achieving a higher score can mean that your site will appear higher on the page and thus, earn more clicks.<br />
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The landing page is the page where visitors will land when they click on your listing on the Google search page.  When designing a landing page make sure it is filled with content and relevant keywords and remember to keep your content up to date to maintain a high score.  Many people often use search engines to find what they are looking for. By increasing your quality score you will see higher traffic to your site. You can keep an eye on your quality score by watching your account stats or keyword analysis, as it updates often. This will give you an idea when and where your website is lacking and allow you time for change without losing peoples interest. You can always beef it up with more links and content.<br />
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So if you want to get good “scoring” with Google for your home business, you need to make sure to have plenty of up to date and relevant content.  A fine tuned website with a great landing page and high Quality Score is sure to get you on the winning track much more than a landing page. When it comes to the internet it is all about marketing, and marketing equals great success.</p>
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		<title>How To Convert Your Website Visitors Into Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just because people are checking out your home business site does not mean it is translating to revenue. Getting visitors to your site is half the battle.  The other half is keeping them there by keeping them interested and then getting them to buy.]]></description>
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Social networking is a proven secret to success.  It can take on any form.  You have FaceBook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter and more that show how viral marketing can work.  To keep your visitors on your site, setting up a networking page via a forum has great results.  Spark conversation by entering your own topics for people to comment on.  Getting people talking about your product is a form of networking.  It also gets picked up by search engines prompting other people to comment.  Someone may come to your forum from a link to make a comment on something they read.  They will read more forum posts and ultimately become interested in your product.<br />
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Statistically, the longer a visitor spends on a site the more likely they are to buy.  Also, they are more likely to refer friends to that site.  Making your site an interesting site to visit ensures more visitors.  A site that just sells a product is really just relying on a good marketing plan outside that site.  To bring those visitors in for free, you want to design what is called a sticky site.  Networking sites are sticky because people can spend hours chatting about topics.  The same can be true of your site if you design a forum around your product.<br />
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A good way to get your forum buzzing is to pay people to post on your forum.  It is usually pretty cheap to get a few people to post some topics on your site.  You can find writers on Craigslist that would do it for about $1 per post.  The cost to have this done is far outweighed by increased traffic and ultimately more revenue.  It is the least costly in terms of marketing that can have great results.<br />
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And finally, joining the big networking sites like FaceBook can link more visitors to your site.  Create a page dedicated to your site and add friends as frequently as you can.  The more friends you have the bigger your business can grow.  Initially it may just be family and friends but each customer that buys a product most likely has a FaceBook account.  Have them add you as a friend.  Post a link to your FaceBook page on your site and vice versa.  There are a many social networking sites that you can use to accomplish the same thing such as MySpace, LinkedIn and more.  Twitter is also a great way to gain followers of your product.</p>
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		<title>Advertising Your Home Business For FREE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[High traffic classified websites can help increase your site traffic.  Search engines and web crawlers pull info from these sites so that they show up in search listings for keywords in your blog.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='dd_right'><table><tr><td><iframe src='http://digg.com/api/diggthis.php?w=new&amp;u=http://carindavis.net/advertise-free-classifieds/&amp;t=Advertising+Your+Home+Business+For+FREE&amp;s=normal' height='80' width='52' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td><td><iframe src='http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http://carindavis.net/advertise-free-classifieds/&amp;source=&amp;style=normal' height='61' width='50' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td></tr></table></div><p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-475" title="free-classifieds" src="http://carindavis.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/free-classifieds-150x150.jpg" alt="free-classifieds" width="150" height="150" />High traffic classified websites can help increase your site traffic.  Search engines and web crawlers pull info from these sites so that they show up in search listings for keywords in your blog. It’s an easy way to promote your website with little or oftentimes no cost.  A high traffic classified site is not hard to find, just run a search on the keyword classified and you will find these listed below.<br />
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Craigslist.org is a top classified site.  It is one of the most popular because of it’s free service for most listings.  Craigslist is broken up by country and city and allows users to post ads for everything from jobs to dating to for sale items.<br />
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Kijiji.com is another of the most popular classified websites.  Meaning village in Swahili, this site is a village of its own with a rich community over seven million monthly unique visitors.  It claims over a billion page views since its initial launch.<br />
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Gumtree.com is a site in the U.K. that receives more than a million visitors per month.  More than 25,000 new rooms are advertised each month.<br />
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USFreeAds.com offers an affiliate program where you can earn a commission with links to their site that generate sales.  They have been around since 1999 and have built a solid following.<br />
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Backpage.com lists in about 250 cities. Although there is a fee for premium placement or for posts in multiple cities, this site is a great source for traffic.<br />
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Adpost.com classifieds generates 10 million views per day and shows your ad to over 3,000 internet sites.<br />
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Ablewise.com allows users to post in ten countries.  Each ad is its own personal page dedicated to one company.  They offer a great SEO Overview tool.<br />
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Classifiedsforfree.com offers free posting that stay live for 7 days in 600 U.S. cities and in 60 countries.<br />
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Successful advertising on these sites requires a good headline with the keyword in the title to attract clicks on your ad.  Posting multiple ads daily and on lots of sites increases your chances of being seen.  Classified sites help improve your ranking with the search engines and which in turn gets your website in front of millions of people around the globe or targeted to just one city.  Whatever your goals, use of classifieds is a great choice due to its high visibility and use by web surfers everywhere.  A good home business knows the value of advertising.  A good marketer knows getting it for free is the best way to go.</p>
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		<title>Affiliate Marketing vs. Network Marketing</title>
		<link>http://carindavis.net/affiliate-marketing-vs-network-marketing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In researching home based business opportunities, you might have run across the terms “affiliate marketing” and “network marketing.” You can work from home in either type of business, but it is a good idea to learn what each one is before you commit to the program. While similar, there are some differences.

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1. You usually sell different types of products in affiliate marketing than in network marketing. In the former, you would likely sell products that only have to be bought once. A product like this could be anything from an ebook to a condo timeshare. The customer buys it from your company and then you will probably not sell to her again. In network marketing, the focus is on making a lasting relationship so that you can sell an ongoing supply of products, usually physical rather than digital.<br />
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2. The Internet use may be different. Network marketing has come to rely heavily on Internet communication, sales, and advertising. If you do network marketing, you will probably like to use all of these tools, although they are usually not required. On the other hand, affiliate marketing is usually done exclusively through the Internet. People find out about it, purchase it, and receive it through the Internet.<br />
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3. Advertising, then, is through the Internet with affiliate marketing. With network marketing, print ads, flyers, and radio commercials are also used quite often by the individual entrepreneur to promote her business.<br />
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4. As far as work required, they are both businesses that need attention. That is not to say that you have to spend every waking moment on your affiliate marketing or network marketing business. However, you will need to set aside time routinely to watch over your business and take care of any tasks that come up.<br />
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5. The structure may be different for affiliate marketing and network marketing. Affiliate marketing usually has five or fewer levels. There may be only two levels that affect your business and income, for example. Network marketing is usually done on a broader basis with many levels of your network having a bearing on how well you do.<br />
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6. Both affiliate marketing and network marketing have good potential for income, but they may be paid in different ways. In affiliate marketing, the sale is usually made, and then that transaction is over. The customer goes in the serviced file and you go on to the next customer. You will probably be paid for the sale, and you might also be paid for extras such as clicks on the website, for example. With network marketing, you are paid when someone purchases a product. You are also paid when someone in your down line sells a product. The residual income can hold you over for years after you retire. When choosing a work from home business, make sure you are happy with the business of affiliate or network marketing.<br />
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This post was originally written by Home Business and Network Marketing Expert, Jocelyn Jones.  Visit her blog at: <a href="http://networkmarketingsuccess4u.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/networkmarketingsuccess4u.com?referer=');">http://networkmarketingsuccess4u.com</a></p>
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		<title>Give Your MLM or Network Marketing Plan Time to Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a network of buyers and sellers is essential to the success of a home based business. The problem with MLM is that it takes time to establish the network and many people run out of patience too soon.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='dd_right'><table><tr><td><iframe src='http://digg.com/api/diggthis.php?w=new&amp;u=http://carindavis.net/give-your-business-time-to-work/&amp;t=Give+Your+MLM+or+Network+Marketing+Plan+Time+to+Work&amp;s=normal' height='80' width='52' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td><td><iframe src='http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http://carindavis.net/give-your-business-time-to-work/&amp;source=&amp;style=normal' height='61' width='50' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td></tr></table></div><p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-411" title="Give Your MLM Time To Work" src="http://carindavis.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/money-clock-150x150.jpg" alt="Give Your MLM Time To Work" width="150" height="150" />Creating a network of buyers and sellers is essential to the success of a home based business. The strategy in network marketing is to build a strong enterprise with many of your buyers eventually becoming sellers, having your customers generate new business is the key to multi-level marketing. The problem with MLM is that it takes time to establish the network and many people run out of patience too soon.<br />
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Setting up the distribution network is a time consuming process. First, you have to generate leads for your product and then turn those leads into customers. Once you have found buyers you have to make sure they are satisfied so you can use them to help market your product.<br />
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If you are not satisfied with the results of your network marketing plan then it may be time to take a look at your strategy. Successful MLM&#8217;s provide a great deal of support for distributors. Just because someone has purchased your product and now wants to sell it doesn&#8217;t mean they are qualified to do so.<br />
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Have they been properly trained on sales techniques? Have you provided them with promotional materials and are they communicating the proper message about your business? Think of your network marketing plan as a successful franchise operation like McDonalds. The fast food chain controls all aspects of the operations to make sure that customers are delivered a consistent product.<br />
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Even by employing the best techniques and following the rules of network marketing it can still be difficult to turn a profit. The successful entrepreneurs have a strong belief in themselves and their product that carry them through. The current economy makes it difficult for any business plan to work, even the most well conceived. Trust in yourself and have some patience. Studies show that success rates for network marketing are going down and one of the reasons is that too many expect to get rich quick.</p>
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		<title>What Is Attraction Marketing &amp; Why Is It So Important?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attraction marketing can work for home based businesses as well. The front door to your business is often your website so start by making it user friendly. Dress it up with fancy graphics and video where possible. Make sure that the content reads more like a magazine article than promotional literature so that readers aren't turned off.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='dd_right'><table><tr><td><iframe src='http://digg.com/api/diggthis.php?w=new&amp;u=http://carindavis.net/attraction_marketing_1/&amp;t=What+Is+Attraction+Marketing+%26+Why+Is+It+So+Important%3F&amp;s=normal' height='80' width='52' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td><td><iframe src='http://api.tweetmeme.com/button.js?url=http://carindavis.net/attraction_marketing_1/&amp;source=&amp;style=normal' height='61' width='50' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></td></tr></table></div><p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-276" title="moneymagnet" src="http://carindavis.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/moneymagnet-150x150.jpg" alt="moneymagnet" width="150" height="150" />The best salesman is a person who can sell a customer a product without the customer realizing he is being sold. In this day and age, no one likes the high pressure sales pitch so successful marketers have to find other ways to push their products, without being pushy. This is the reason you now see car dealerships being built with fancy lounges and coffee shops to improve the experience for their customers. High end department stores like Nordstroms are also building in added amenities like a café to make the store more attractive to shoppers.</p>
<p><a href="http://CarinN.magneticsponsoringonline.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/CarinN.magneticsponsoringonline.com?referer=');">Attraction marketing</a> can work for home based businesses as well. The front door to your business is often your website so start by making it user friendly. Dress it up with fancy graphics and video where possible. Make sure that the content reads more like a magazine article than promotional literature so that readers aren&#8217;t turned off. Customer testimonials are a great way to introduce new people to your product and since the pitch isn&#8217;t coming from a salesman, the person doesn&#8217;t feel like he is being sold.</p>
<p>All home businesses need to use their websites to gather customer information; phone numbers and emails are essential to marketing your product but too many try to do it by forcing people to register and provide information they are reluctant to share. Attraction marketing calls for the businesses to be more subtle in their inquiries. Make it worthwhile for someone to give up that information by offering a free sample or a chance at winning something. Amazon.com is a perfect example of a site that understands what people want. It offers products with customer reviews that are positive and negative, in a way that is very easy to navigate. If you do see something you want to buy it is only one click away. There are no annoying pop ups or diversions to other areas in an attempt to sell you something else.</p>
<p>The underlying principle in <a href="http://CarinN.magneticsponsoringonline.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/CarinN.magneticsponsoringonline.com?referer=');">attraction marketing</a> is to make the process of buying a pleasurable one and one that the customer is likely to repeat. Your website, in addition to being a sales tool, should also be a resource for your customers that they will come to over and over again. You may not sell them something every time but if you can provide them with useful information related to your industry, they are more likely to return.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Brand Recognition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why some people are so successful in Network Marketing, while for others it seems to be an endless struggle?  Successful Leaders know the different MLM secrets and you can too. How many times have you heard the statement, “In order to be successful in Network Marketing you need to BRAND yourself.”  [...]]]></description>
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<p>Brand recognition simply means: a measurement of the ability of consumers to recall their experience or knowledge of a particular brand. Brand recognition forms part of brand awareness.  This entails  “making a name for yourself”  and “creating a presence” on the web so that people see you, recognize who you are and respect you as a leader.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips on how to do this.</p>
<p>1.  Select a picture of yourself that you really like and use that wherever you can upload a photo. Examples include: Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, your blog, People String, Skype, My Space, and any other social media sites you may be a member of.  People will see your picture and begin to recognize you.</p>
<p>2.  Select a name whether it be your own or  a company name and use that for your domain name. When people see things posted by you, they will begin to notice your name and actually begin to search for other things that you have done.</p>
<p>3. BE CONSISTENT-Whatever marketing you may choose to do, be consistent.  Whether it be Blogging, article writing, or a combination.  Make sure to do so on a regular basis.  The more exposure you get, the more people will notice you and begin to trust you as a respected leader.</p>
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		<title>What To Consider When Starting A Home Based Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today’s economy isn’t just a story about financial hardship and people losing their jobs, it is also a story of people becoming ‘recession entrepreneurs’ and carving out their own niche in the marketplace because there are so few other options than going into business for yourself.]]></description>
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<p>There are many people and many products online that are offering less-than-genuine offers of starting one’s own home based business. There may be a sucker born every minute, and ten pyramid and ponzi schemes invented for every sucker, but you don’t’ have to be one of them. The Federal Trade Commission just doesn’t have enough manpower to regulate and shut down every illegitimate business, but there are steps you can do to protect yourself while starting your own home based business.</p>
<p>First, look for companies that have been around a few years, chances are, a fly by night marketing scheme can’t sustain their web hosting on a bad product. Look for link to reputable news sources where you trust the reporter has done some homework to make sure they were reporting on a legitimate business. Look for founders of businesses with successes outside of their marketing programs and who have started their business or businesses to fill a niche in the market, not to get rich quick.</p>
<p>Of course, once you find a company that you feel you can trust, make sure you are ready to handle the urgency it requires to work for yourself. Being able to put every bit of energy into your work is the only way you will be able to fulfill you end of any bargain you make with an online marketing company.</p>
<p>There are many internet ‘business in a box’ solutions out there that can meet your needs and talents. Look to start your own home business with a system that has an application process and looks after its clients. Read their client testimonies carefully and look between the lines. Be sure to understand clearly what you are getting into and look for businesses helping you start a home based business that explains things clearly and carefully and offer training and workshops. Businesses with good clear communication can be an indication that they are for real interested in your economic security as well as their own.</p>
<p>Marketing online can be tricky and a difficult landscape to navigate, but being able to ask lots of questions and have them answered clearly are the signs you are getting a great return on your investment when starting a home based business.</p>
<p>Carin Davis</p>
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