Jump from Unknown to Widely Quoted in One Week – Site
Jump from Unknown to Widely Quoted in One Week
Dr. Lynella Grant
Start by Being Quotable
Its tough to stand out online. With millions of experts and websites on the Internet, what are your chances of getting noticed Long odds, certainly. But thats not your biggest challenge.
Most fail to grab attention because what theyre dishing out is dull - rehashing whats already been said, time and again. Content has been over-sold. It is NOT king if its mediocre. Ezine editors and webmasters are selective about what theyll share with their readers. They know that too much of whats being submitted to them isnt worth passing along.
First, you must have something worth saying that connects with readers in a fresh, engaging way. People are starved for that - its why they keep looking. Theres less good stuff being written than youd expect, given the vast sea of Web pages.
Jettison the bland and run of the mill. Spend sufficient time at this step because heres where many writers drop the ball. Write from your unique vision and real-life experiences. Make your words so interesting and relevant that people remember them. Thats what gets your articles forwarded along and mentioned in passing making you widely quoted.
Articles can quickly blanket the Internet with your expertise
Writing and posting articles to many websites or newsletters rapidly spreads your message. Systematic submissions soon brand you as a trustworthy expert.
Focus your content to satisfy the interests of a definable group or niche
Develop a list of websites and ezines that reach them, where you can submit your output
To illustrate the speed that Google responds to posted articles, this is article #2 for my new website. It just went up November 1 - http://www.promotewitharticles.com
Two weeks after submitting article #1, I queried Google: "What Posting Articles Online did for my Google Page Rank in 90 Days". Results already showed 673 cites many were repeats, and thats sure to increase. Remember, its a brand-new site, so Google only learned it existed from that article.
The fact that youre already reading this one submitted Day 14 demonstrates article marketing is working.
People go to the Internet to get information needed to make decisions
Reliance on the Internet keeps growing. A Harris Interactive consumer survey 2004 found that 73% of adults are now online - 156 million users. Thats up from 69% eight months before.
The Pew Internet and American Life Project found that most Internet users 80% expect that theyll be able to find reliable detailed information online. They will go online first when they need information. Internet users say it matters to them that businesses have a Web presence, even if they intend to make purchases locally.
Other studies have found the Web is one of the most trusted sources for making major purchases and decisions - second only to spouses for finding referrals. Your well-placed articles bring you to the attention of people looking for what you have to say wherever they are.
Get your article and message widely distributed and read
Make it informative and useful
An article is not a sales letter. Resist the temptation to sell. That should be confined to the signature Sig, resource box at the end. Thats where you provide a link back to your own site from every website posting your article.
Make it interesting
Net surfers are unforgiving. If youre boring theyre gone. Flat articles wont enhance your reputation or credibility. Your title needs to be a zinger that pulls the reader into the topic. Most readers wont read more than that.
Make it relevant to specific people
Too many articles fail to connect because theyre written too generally to hit anyones "bulls eye." Attempting to speak to "everybody" results in not speaking directly to anybody. Theres no substitute for knowing precisely who youre trying to connect with, so you can address their concerns.
Make it as unique as you are
If you have a distinctive or quotable viewpoint, let it shine. Expose your personality. A little wit or self- revelation is welcomed. And if you can sustain it across repeated articles, readers will search you out.
Better than shouting from the rooftops Your posted articles provide your soapbox - as broad as the Web. So make the most of that exposure, and get you voice heard. Create a ripple of interest which you can continue to build on about yourself, your website, your book, etc. Thats how reputations get made.
Discover everything you need at the Article Marketing Academy, http://www.promotewitharticles.com to find in- depth how-to from the experts. You, too can start finding yourself widely quoted in as little as a week.
© 2004, Lynella Grant
About The Author
--Dr. Lynella Grant http://www.promotewitharticles.com Use posted articles to build your business Expert in the "body language of printed materials" Author, The Business Card Book and Yellow Page Smarts grant@promotewitharticles.com 719 395-9450
10 Amazing Web Promotion Ways To Jump Start Your Sales – Marketing
10 Amazing Web Promotion Ways To Jump Start Your Sales
I-key Benney, CEO, Mscsrrr, New York City
Hello, do you have a website and sell something on the internet
If yes, may I offer you 10 amazing ways to jump start your sales at your website!
1. Find a strategic business partner. Look for ones that have the same objective. You can trade leads, share marketing info, sell package deals, etc.
2. Brand your name and business. You can easily do this by just writing articles and submitting them to e-zines or websites for republishing.
3. Start an auction on your website. The type of auction could be related to the theme of your site. Youll draw traffic from auctioneers and bidders.
4. Remember to take a little time out of your day or week to brainstorm. New ideas are usually the difference between success and failure.
5. Model other successful business or people. Im not saying out right copy them, but practice some of the same habits that have made them succeed.
6. Take risks to improve your business. Sometimes businesses dont want to advertise unless its free, sometimes you have to spend money to get results.
7. Include emotional words in your advertisements. Use ones like love, security, relief, freedom, happy, satisfaction, fun, etc.
8. Ask people online to review your website. You can use the comments you get to improve your web site or you may turn the reviewer into a customer.
9. Out source part of your workload. Youll save on most employee costs. You could out source your secretarial work, accounting, marketing, etc.
10. Combine a product and service together in a package deal. It could increase your sales. If youre selling a book, offer an hour of consulting with it.
Warmly,
I-key Benney, CEO
Mscsrrr
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How To Jump Rope For Health and Fitness – Diet
How To Jump Rope For Health and Fitness
Marilyn Pokorney
Rope skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise according to the U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Council. It is far less hard on the muscles and bones than jogging.
While running or jogging, each foot absorbs up to 5 times the body weight from the force of the impact as the foot hits the ground. This force of hitting the ground can cause damage to the feet, ankles, hips and knees. But in rope skipping, the shock of hitting the ground is absorbed by both feet allowing the calf muscles to control and absorb the impact.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, skipping rope is among the activities it recommends for aerobic conditioning. In order to improve heart and lung health, it must be performed 3 to 5 times per week for 12 to 20 minutes an hour, and at an intensity that will get the heart rate into training range.
To find your training range subtract your age from 220. Multiply that figure by .9 to get the high range. Multiply by .6 to get low range. With this formula a person 25 years old must keep their aerobic heart pulse between 117 and 176 to be gaining benefit. Aerobic benefits do not diminish or decline with training as in other aerobic activities.
>From an energy standpoint, jumping rope at about 130 revolutions per minute is similar to running at 6 miles per hour or cycling 12 miles per hour. Just 10 minutes of rope skipping is equivalent to a one-mile run.
When choosing a rope, hold the rope and stand with your feet on the middle. If the length is correct, the handles should just reach your armpits. Handles should be thick and comfortable.
Look for a cushioned surface to jump on. A large rectangular carpet remnant is ideal. Hard surfaces like concrete should be avoided.
Choose well-cushioned athletic footwear just as you would for walking or running.
Start slow by gradually increasing session time over 2 to 3 weeks to let your leg muscles get accustomed to the extra exercise.
Many adults give up rope jumping because they are uncoordinated and miss too many steps. But this improves with time and practice.
More information on jump ropes may be found at:
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