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Get Profits Now - Issue Number 9, 2003
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Subscribers:
Editor: Michael Ambrosio,
mailto: mike@getprofitsnow.com
Publisher: Get Profits Now
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In This Issue
------------------------------------------------------------1. Welcome from the Publisher
2. A Word From Our Sponsor
3. A Unique Marketing Tool
4. Feature Article - 8 Common Traits Shared By Super Affiliates
by Jean Lam
5. Website In the Spotlight
6. Contest Announcement * * * FIRST Run! * * *
7. Something for Nothing
8. Subscription Management------------------------------------------------------------
1. Welcome From The Publisher
------------------------------------------------------------The Ugly, The Bad . . . and The Good
by Michael Ambrosio
http://www.getprofitsnow.com
http://www.lightningflyover.com/go/go.php/lfoezine9
http://www.firstdinnerparty.comMan, what a week it's been! Starting out as the week from hell
and ending up a week of potential.The UGLY: A week and a half ago, my day-job boss and I had a
huge disagreement. I mean huge. All because I told him I
couldn't change my customer schedule (I am a Field Tech
servicing the Pharmaceutical industry). The short version - he
wanted me to go one place the next day, I told him my schedule
was full . . . and he blew a head gasket at me.But here's the thing: he did this calling my house on my time.
And he was nasty. So I got nasty back, because I figured Hey!
It's after hours so I don't work for him now! Which is exactly
what I told him.He didn't like that. He threatened to fire me.
The next day was no different - total confrontation and
irrationality from him. Again we traded words. UGLY words.Before I go further, let me point out that we have also been
friends for the past fourteen years. Yes, that's 14 years. His
kids and mine hung out, barbaque's, drunken foray's - you name
it.The BAD: Fast forward to Monday. Long story short - I came in,
he fired me on the spot. Created a couple of "disiplinary"
letters to cover his butt. I knew it was coming - the signs
were there all weekend long.But it stung.
Anyone who's ever been fired can relate. So can anyone who lost
a long-time friend. Head shot and kidney punch all at once.None of this was easy on my wife either - who is due to give
birth any time now (thank you!).The GOOD: Well, the coming addition, first of all. We're
having a son and we're very excited (my third, my wife's second).But what I really wanted to relay is the story of a product
development effort that started as a joint venture between an
unknown (Me) and someone who already has a name (Brian Garvin)
and ended up a friendship. Who was it that said "When one door
closes, another opens"?No really - who said that? I don't remember.
Anyway, Brian and I had already gotten deep into the project,
http://www.lightningflyover.com/go/go.php/lfoezine9, when my
troubles began. We spoke at length. I told him I was going to
be busy looking for work and taking what I can find.I have been striving to make a full-time income on the internet
for the past year or so, but I'm not there yet. Brian knows
this about me.But here's the part that truly amazes me. Aside from lengthy
phone conversations, Brian and I have never met in person. And
he almost immediately offered to cover my living expenses (by
way of loan AND gift) until I got back on my feet.But WAIT . . . there's more!
He also offered to run an ad to his mailing list about my
install services so I can get some orders in. Fre& of charge,
of course.I am still truly amazed by his generosity. Considering also
that the education I got from him during this project - for fre&
- would have cost either tons of money or tons of time. And let
me tell you I learned alot.Why do I tell you this?
Believe me, it's not for any sympathy for my problems. I'm not
naive enough to think I'm the only one with problems.I did it because in this day of marketers bashing each other and
loooonnnnggggg thread posts questioning someone's integrity, I
wanted people to know that there's some real good, honest - BIG
name people out there that are extremely good-hearted. Brian is
one.Another I had the pleasure of speaking to for the first time
last week is a gentleman by the name of Ed Thorpe. Ed puts out
his newsletter, THGBA eRag. Which I highly recommend you
subscribe to if you aren't already. Go here:http://www.the-home-grown-biz-advocate.com/
He had the kindness to call me to tell me of an error on my
website and it turned into an hour long conversation ranging
from human nature to ebusiness to publishing a newsletter. If
it wasn't time for my dinner, I could have chatted with him for
another hour or two. True gentleman indeed.And finally, last night it was my privledge to be part of a
three-way call with Brian and Willie Crawford. Now let me tell
you, that was one educational three-hour phone call! And Willie
is also a true gentleman. I also highly recommend his newletter:So all-in-all, my week from hell ended on a high note.
As I said above, I just wanted people to know about the good
things people do on line - even those with big names. And
please remember that before you get involved with any of those
forum battles. What you see isn't always the full truth.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
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do so, just as long as this resource box remains with it.
Copyright 2003 Michael Ambrosio
Webmaster/Owner http://www.getprofitsnow.com
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2. A Word From Our Sponsor
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Tried it yourself, but now you're stuck?
That's no problem. Just click on over to Inmarkon Web Services
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3. A Unique Marketing Tool
------------------------------------------------------------Well, it's finally here.
After several months of development and testing, Lightning
FlyOver has finally been released.What is Lightning FlyOver? Just go to the site and have a look:
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There is a fr*e version that you can also give away. Go check
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4. Today's Feature Article
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8 Common Traits Shared By Super Affiliates
-----------------------------------------------------------------by Jean Lam
It's a sad fact but it's true that 80% of affiliates make little
or no money at all from affiliate programs. 15% earn an average
income. And the remaining 5% make the majority of sales, hence
they earn substantial amount of money from these programs. They
are also known as super affiliates.How To Become like these affiliate programs gurus is a question
that the vast majority of the not as successful affiliates ask
themselves.There is no magic or sudden miracle to become so successful.
What is needed is to learn how to use the right techniques and
strategies before getting started and then persist in that
direction.For although you are in the right way, patience is crucial for
success. Earning tons of money can't be done overnight may it be
online or offline.Unless you win a jackpot at Las Vegas or the lottery. So you must
be realistic. Some affiliates think that just putting a banner on
their site will bring their sales rolling in. But sadly to tell,
that's not true. They need to change their tactics and rather
than going in a passive approach of promoting their affiliate
products, they should rather be proactive in doing it.To become a Top-Selling Affiliate, it is fundamental that you
follow some real proven methods in order to succeed. Any
affiliate can make respectable income with affiliate programs if
they follow the recommended guidelines.Below are 8 common traits that these super affiliates share in
common:(1) They invest their time in the learning process.
Learning is very important whether to know about the product and
the website you are promoting and it's an ongoing process in
life itself. Don't hurry to promote the product blindly. Learn
as much as you can about the product itself. Hence you should
buy the product first. More on this in the second trait.(2) They purchase the product they are selling.
It is of fundamental importance that you know what you are
selling. Take a simple example in the offline world itself,
sales people market products that they know about. It's the same
as in the online world. Affiliates can have the synonymn of
online sales people.For the fact that affiliates are hidden behind their website,
they tend to think they can market their products without having
used it before. That's a misconception about affiliates who make
big money and those who make a few or not at all.Consider that the person at the other end of the network is just
a real person you are talking to face to face, to market your
products. Consider that real person as a good friend or a family.
Remember succeeding on the web is all about building
relationship.Don't forget, if you are recommending a product to someone else,
it needs to offer great value for your reputation is at risk.
How can you recommend honestly a product if you haven't
purchased it in the first place?So purchasing the product first is vital. Why will someone buy a
product from you if you yourself haven't experienced it before?
(3) They are unique.Many affiliate programs provide advertising copy, pre-written
emails, articles or other promotional tools that you can use to
market their products. You can also choose from a number of
banners that they provide.If you want to become a super affiliate, don't use them. How many
times have you seen the same stuff on several websites each
promoting the same thing. Many people are used to seeing these
same graphics or text that soon, they will learn to ignore it
automatically. You could have avoid losing potential sales if
you invented your own recipe of promoting that product.
(4) They answer their emails promptly.Sometimes, a visitor is interested in your offer but feels a bit
unsure. Hence this person can email you with additional queries
or questions. Respond to them in a courteous manner and be
prompt.
(5) They tell the truth.If you make a false claim about a product you are selling,
chances are you will end up with a dissatisfied customer which
in turn may spread the word about you. Be honest and always tell
the truth. Keep your customers happy and they will come back. If
you don't know much about a particular product, then don't
promote it.
(6) They endorse the product they are selling.Again, this comes back to buying the product first. If you truly
like the product you have purchased for it has benefited you in
a way or another or has given you satisfaction, you will be able
to provide a personal and sincere endorsement or recommendation
may it be through email or your website. And this by far
outsells advertising banners or any other types of promotional
tools. It's a bit like a testimonial.
(7) They experiment and experiment...Some marketing techniques will produce more effective results
than others. Experiment and learn from your successes and
failures and try to progress.
(8) They concentrate on only a few programs.This is a hidden secret that the top affiliates share in common.
Affiliates that think they will become rich by joining many
affiliate programs and promoting all of them at once are
completely wrong. By focussing on too many programs, your
website will look like a giant flea market.And you won't be able to concentrate and focus on a specific
program. The most important thing to do is actually to choose a
few programs and promote one or two quality products to the best
of your ability.There is no special "trick" to making money with affiliate
programs. You have to see the logical aspect involving
affiliate programs. Put yourself in the shoes of the customer.
Just place side by side the strategies of the super affiliate
and that of the affiliate that make no money. With whom would
you prefer to buy? The answer is logical.That's why the super affiliate population is small compared to
the other affiliates. Not many affiliates are willing to follow
all these good rules. To become that top performing affiliate,
you need to work hard first, then the results will come later.
Don't expect results without any work. That's just the fact in
real life too.© 2003 by Jean Lam
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5. Website In The Spotlight
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Ed Thorpe's The Home Grown Biz Advocate
----------------Here are the top 7 Reasons why this is the most important web
site you could have found for discovering how you can make Extra
Money Online:1. Index of over 300 pages of free marketing 'How-To' resources.
2. 25 free marketing eBooks and free eReports. (and growing)
3. 17 Focused and Detailed Training Modules.
4. My free Internet eReport: "Internet Marketing Considerations."
5. My free online newsletter: THGBA eRag.
6. My private email address and my private phone number.
7. New subscribers: 1 free 20 minute coaching session with me.
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6. Contest Announcement - Win Lightning FlyOver Pro Version!
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Lightning FlyOver is Client Side, Stand Alone, Web Based,
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What it does is it allows you to create FlyOvers that do much
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Read about the product. Then sign up as an affiliate (click on
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Good Luck to everyone!
(New contest started - 9/24/03. Winner to be notified/announced
on 10/8/03)
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7. Something for Nothing
------------------------------------------------------------Each issue I will put something here that does not cost anything.
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Lightning FlyOver Fre$ Version. Get your here:
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