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Hi,
Welcome to all our new subscribers.
Many of the long term Internet Marketers have missed the use of a blog when starting an Internet Business. Obviously, it is in their interest for you to buy their home learning course, or their business in a box. The article for today touches on the use of a blog to start a business very cheaply - no hosting or domains required, and really is something that will help the Newbie in obtaining a quick presence on the Internet and starting to create a dialogue with prospective customers.
This week’s content:
1. This week's Article entitled "Why Start A Business Using A Blog"
2. Something for the Newbies
3. Recommendation
1. This week’s article
Title: Why Start A Business Using A Blog
Almost everyone has heard of blogging these days. Simply put a blog is a web page that is made up of posts and is updated regularly. That is the simple definition however, a blog can be much more then that. If you are starting a business with a small budget then there are so many ways blogging can help.
First, with a click of your mouse you can put your thoughts, sale pitches, articles and various web page links out to the world by publishing it on your blog. This is especially great if you have started your business using any type of affiliate marketing. The blog owner registers with any affiliate program of choice and then puts various links, banners and products on the blog site. When visitors click on these links and purchase a product, the blog owner is paid a commission for generating the sale. How much easier can that be?
The second way a blog can help in starting your business is that it is a whole lot cheaper then getting a web site. You can usually set up a blog site for free. Compare that to buying a domain name and paying for the cost of designing a web site. Add to that the monthly cost of web site hosting and the cost starts adding up real quick. A blog is a great alternative until the money starts coming in from your business.
Third, less technical knowledge is needed so it is easier and faster for the beginner to start on the web. There is no need to learn html or programming because the software is already there for you to use. Also most successful marketers agree that to get traffic to your site you must update the content often and consistently. With a blog you can add or update the content whenever your want without hiring someone else to do it for you.
Also, blogging can give your business an edge over the competition because it is in real time and there is no waiting. Customers and visitors of your blog can easily join in and post their own comments and suggestions to your site and your products. It is a good tool to have testimonials about your product or service on your blog. Also be sure to post answers to any questions or problem in a quick and complete manner. It shows that you like to reach out to prospective customers and you will quickly gain repeat customers and acquire a following. Customers always prefer personalized attention.
In summary, blogging should not be overlooked as a great business tool. It is especially helpful to the beginner Internet marketer because it is cheap and it has no boundaries. Add to that your own creativity and you are well on your way to establishing a successful business.
2. Something for the Newbies
It's never been easier to start your own Internet business and make money online than by publishing your own blog... ... And you can start blogging for FREE!
Plus, you don't need to know anything about the Internet, HTML, or have any products to sell... And you can set up your FIRST blog in 45 seconds (5 minutes if you're slow!). To learn how, visit:
http://newbieshelp.com/Recommends/IMCB/
3. Recommendation of the week
"Blog and Ping" by Joseph Tierney is a brief report on blogging today. It is free and you can get it here:
http://newbieshelp.com/Recommends/JT/BandP.pdf
Let me know what you think of it.
I have a few more resources on blogging, but they will not be ready for a few more weeks.
As usual, I will gladly accept comments - good or bad - about the format and/or content of the newsletter.
Please send them to [mailto:newsletter@newbieshelp.com]
Sincerely
Derek Jones
Newbies Help Newsletter - Editor
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