Capture Opportunities When They Present Themselves
Opportunities don’t last forever. Often, then come and go. This is why it is pivotal that you keep an eye open for good opportunities; seize them when they arrive; and work hard to reap the rewards.Changing Your Routine Can be Helpful
Over time, it’s easy to fall into the trap of carrying out the same routine each day; however, this can be detrimental to your business. Your ideas and approach may become stale and rote; and, eventually, your customers may lose interest. Keep things exciting and consider changing your routine on a regular basis.Charge Blog Visitors for Premium Content
If you have a successful blog, consider creating a members-only section. In this section, add reports, articles, graphics, and other exclusive items. Charge readers a small fee (perhaps $5/mo.) to access this section. Use the normal blog as a means to advertise this section.Charge Site Visitors for Membership Content
The same idea I m entioned for blogs also works for normal sites. If you have a site that receives a lot of traffic and has a loyal readership, consider adding a members-only section and charging for access.Check Your Sales Page Against Modified Versions
Once you’ve completed your sales page, you should check it against modified versions. You can do this by tweaking 1 or 2 elements at a time; and then checking your conversion rate results. Remember to only make small changes; and to track the results over a long period of time.Coding Isn’t Always Necessary
Many new marketers get into the trap of trying to learn programming languages before they create a site. In truth, this is becoming increasingly less important over time. There are many site editors available (free and paid) that will do this work for you without your ever needing to learn any programming.Consider Changing Your Business Model
If you’re like most business owners, you follow a set business plan, no m atter what business you start. It doesn’t matter whether you’re creating products and selling them on a site; or creating content sites and selling advertisement—your approach and style is the same. If your results are lackluster, consider approaching things in a completely different way next tim e you create a business. Ignore what your impulses tell you to do; and instead, try something different.Cooperate with JV Partners
While no one should ever have to be told to cooperate with JV partners, all toofrequently people forget to do this. They don’t remember that the partner is
bringing something to the table that they couldn’t otherwise; and, instead, take
the partner for granted. Don’t be one of the people who does this. Cooperate with
your partners; and they will make sure things work out well for you.
Contact People Who Can Help You
Often, solving a problem is m uch easier than we think it is. The only problem is that we are unwilling to ask someone who can help us. Next time you find yourself stuck, contact someone who can help you, rather than letting the problem fester. It doesn’t matter whether that means emailing a friend or posting on a forum of complete strangers. Do it; get help; and move on.Context is Important
When it comes to marketing, context is important. Don’t simply take hints andtricks that you hear from gurus and apply them without attention to detail.
Instead, consider how they fit into the context of your business; and use them
accordingly.
