Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 39 October 14, 2006
Posted by Mike Paetzold in : newsletter , add a commentThanks for subscribing to the Opt in Master Course.
I have moved the newsletter to the blog. One of the big advantages of a blog is the interaction. Fell free to leave a comment about what you like and don’t like. Have a suggestion to improve this program? Feel free to let me know.
We will be publishing a weekly newsletter to keep you abreast of changes and aware of the seminars we are having. Here is the info for this week’s conference:
Date and Time - Ocyober 17, 2006 8pm edt
Robert Puddy of Launch Formula Marketing, owner of Hits Connect, Adsense Detecive, Advertising Know How and co founder of Focus 4 the Future will be the speaker this week. His topic will be “Using a membership site to build your list”.
Click here to access our conference room software and save it to your desktop. This way, when you get the reminder e-mail on Tuesday, you can just open the icon from your desktop and come on in.
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The article this week is from Mike Paetzold. You may use this article for your newsletter, blog, etc. as long as it is used in its entirety and the links are maintained intact. You may substitute your link for Opt In Master Course in it if you have rebranded the course.
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How Can Joining a Forum Help Your Business?
by Mike Paetzold
Online forums are a fantastic reminder of the influence the internet has had on society. Using forums to connect with your market is a natural progression.
Forums are online communities where individuals can discuss topics ranging from fly fishing to breast feeding to internet business. Discussions are conducted by posting notes to the forum. A single discussion is called a ‘thread’ and most forums have several - even hundreds - of threads going at any time.
What is truly remarkable about the use of forums is the personal quality of the discussions. Read some of the posts on forums such as ivillage.com and you’ll soon see that the members become more like neighbors (and even friends) than strangers connected only by the keyboard and monitor in front of them.
Where brick and mortar businesses used to prosper based on their involvement in the community - online businesses now have a neighborhood all their own - online forums.
How can participating in a forum help YOUR business?
NETWORKING:
Online forums are a fantastic place to connect with others who are knowledgeable about your business. You probably cater to the same audience and share a common interest. If your businesses compliment one another you might just find a highly profitable partnership or joint venture.
Even if you don’t find a working relationship you may find the referrals or discussions highly beneficial.
TRAFFIC BUILDING:
Along with the referrals you may get when you’ve developed a trusted online presence with other members of the forum, you are also likely to attract targeted visitors to your website.
If the forum permits you to post a signature (your website URL) onto the posts then you can be sure that some of the members and quite likely some of the ‘lurkers’ (people who view but don’t post) will come check out your site.
EDUCATION:
Using the forums wisely can open you up to a great education. Whether it is from fellow entrepreneurs in your field or experts and other posters - you are participating in an ‘inner circle’ type discussion that may open your eyes to new developments and opportunities in your business.
ADDICTIVE:
The only downside is the highly addictive atmosphere. With members posting from all over the world it can be difficult to reign in your viewing time on forums.
On the flip side, other members are hopefully as interested in what you have to say and you may quickly develop a reputation as a reliable source for information.
Be very cautious to follow forum rules. Never spam a forum - your aim should be to participate in a conversation, not interrupt it. Have fun and watch your business grow!
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Mike Paetzold is the co-creator of Opt-in Master Course and specializes in helping people build a profitable list.
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There are a couple of seminar videos available for download further down on this blog. If you would like to see more videos from the weekly seminars please leave a comment on the blog. Last week’s seminar with Pat Marcello is available online. . View it here. The video is 30+ minutes so be patient when allowing it to load.
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There has been the first of many important changes to Opt In Master Course. If you use AWeber as your autoresponder you can now use Opt In Master Course as a vehicle to add your subscribers directly into your ar there. Look for some more important updates over the next few weeks. One of the major reasons for making Opt In Master Course an online course was to be able to always keep it current.
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Viral Tool Set has launched another product for a customer. You can see the latest one from Antony Askew here.**********************
I just wrote a report on blogging. It is titled “Why do I need a Blog?” You may download a copy here.
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Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
OMC is a great educational resource, and anyone who wants to learn how to build a professional mailing list is welcome to use this service at no cost what-so-ever. But the real power of this system is the explosive viral potential of our rebrander option.
Remember, when you make the very wise decision to rebrand your copy of the Opt-in Master course, you’ll earn $27 every time you sell a rebrander package to another marketer. This payment will go directly into your paypal account. Mike and I never even touch these funds.
Plus you’ll be able to insert your own referral IDs right into your own copy of the Opt in Master Course before distributing it. So anyone you give the free course to will join our recommended programs list through your referral URLs!
There are currently 23 programs in the Opt in Master Course that YOU can earn viral traffic and affiliate commissions from. Even more great programs will be added over time.
And of course as a rebrander you’ll have access to six list-building splash pages and your own OMC sales page that sends prospects straight to your auto responder after they request your customized copy of this course.
Open up your copy of Opt in Master Course right now and click on the ‘Make Money w/this Book’ link to learn more about becoming a rebrander.
Thanks for your support and we are here to help you build a profitable list.
Mike Paetzold
