Today we’re going to talk about blog posting. We’ve talked before about how Max Pro co-creator Mike Antoni is a huge believer in blogging. We have a great blogging package that we sell by the way if you’re interested. But anyways, Mike believes that blogging is necessary for the success of your online business. He says it as a great way to build a loyal customer base and to drive traffic to your site.
But what we haven’t talked about before is the necessity of blog commenting. Commenting on other people’s blogs can be a great way to advertise your business opportunity and generate traffic for your site.
Here are some basic steps that you can follow to get you started:
1.) Establish a list of keywords to work from.
- You’re going to want to choose keywords that are home business oriented. Like work from home, build your own online business, etc…
2.) Plug your keywords into Google to generate a list of blogs for you to visit.
3.) Set a goal to visit at least 5 blogs a day
4.) Once at the blog read the posts and get a general feel for the blog. Make sure your biz opp would be welcome there.
5.) Create a signature that includes your website link in it and a brief blurb about your opportunity
6.) Thoughtfully respond to a blog post with an insightful comment. Don’t hard sell. Let your blog signature do the selling for you.
Keep at it and in no time you’ll have a variety of back links established that will generate traffic for you and your website!
Matthew Chapter 14 of the Christian Bible recounts the story of Peter walking on the water:
28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” Have you ever taken on a task that was risky or that required a lot of courage but somehow resulted in disappointment, failure, or even defeat? Did you feel like you were sinking or going under?
I want to encourage you! You had the boldness to step out when others were afraid to. Focus on what prompted you to “get out of the boat” and not on opposing factors that may have distracted you from your goals and objectives. Remember to always call out to the source of your faith–just like Peter did! No matter what seems to be prevailing over you, faith will give you the focus to overcome and achieve success.
Social Marketing Is A Big Giant Black Hole Monster!!!
It’ll destroy time and space and leave you wondering if you can market with a Blog and Facebook.Agh!
Well… it’s not really.
Social Marketing Is Awesome!
But that got your attention right? (If not, blame it on the writer having a cold… boo at flu season!) But why did I say those things?Well other than a cheap way to get attention, I did it to mix it up things a little bit. Life needs a random odd moment or two from time to time to keep things… less serious. Whether you laugh, dance, paint, play Wii-Golf, or listen to motivational speaker tapes- we all do things to feel better, relax, and be… well… less serious.
But this isn’t really a mindset blog post. It’s about…
One Simple And Easy Tactic To Help You Socially Market!
Be you. If you’re using Social Marketing with your business (Blog, Facebook, forums, media, articles, etc.) and you’re out in the trenches or on the benches (more positive than trenches and makes you think of a mall courtyard doesn’t it?) you’re going to be communicating with people. People like you. Potential customers. Potential fans. Potential critics. Potential naysaying critics who could bruise your web-rep. So if you’re writing a Blog… if you’re commenting in forums… if you’re on Facebook or Myspace in groups… be you. Whatever your product or niche, you’re talking to someone just like you… but in a different situation. You might be talking to them about MaxPro or How To Golf Like A Pro, but tomorrow that same person may be trying to get someone to buy a copy-machine. People like people, so be you.
Three Key Ways “To Be You.”
1) When you’re talking about your product or service, be casual without losing the professional. If context allows, discuss the broader subject or other subjects, but stay on track. Think of a good Customer Service Manager or Greeter that was laid back, cool and informative that you’ve met. Like that.
2)Switch it up a bit! I’ve tried to a bit in this post. If you have a blog or you’re on a social network like Facebook, be personable at times. Throw a little variety into the mix. You’ll have to be careful with this as you’re a business but the ever-evolving world of Web 2.0 (what they call the ‘new’ internet today) likes originality. All that could take is a funny or witty or random post now and then. Or an informative relaxed string of comments on a forum.
3)Get You.. Out! Whatever your niche is, and the broader subject as well, get out there. Forums, Blogs, Profiles and Groups on Social Networks, Media sites like Youtube, sites like Digg, etc. Find other people out there and talk to them. Whenever you can provide good information, a tip or two, a suggestion, a story. Once in awhile share something amusing as well, especially if it relates to your niche. Just get out there. You may find a lot of dialog already started and you can jump in. You might not find much at all. If that’s the case, you can start the dialog!
-AND- Never forget that when you’re out in the Social Networking world… don’t oversell! Spam and Web 2.0 do not get along. Now you can talk about your product or service if the conversation is ready to. But if you just post links and nothing else all over the niche sites, people will not like you or your product. Upset a few the wrong way and you could earn a bad reputation. -Best bet is to offer information or advice and casually mention your product or share a link at the end of your otherwise non-selling comment or post.- Take Sam Walton’s (founder of Wal-mart) old saying, “the customer is always right.” With that somewhat included in your social marketing mindset, you’ll understand how to talk with potential customers and supporters on blogs, forums, and groups. It’s a lot of fun really!
It’s often sad events like someone passing away that remind us to truly live.
Perhaps we realize that every day is truly a gift. A gift we must take hold of and use to better our lives and the lives of others. So when we hear that someone we know, or someone famous, passes away- we must remind ourselves to strive in life. To live our potential and our dreams.
Rest in peace Senator Ted Kennedy.
No matter our political thoughts, an American icon has passed.
(CNN) — Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, the patriarch of the first family of Democratic politics, died late Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 77.
Don’t you just love to see all the beautifully wrapped presents under the Christmas tree? Or how about the ones you receive for your birthday? Some people are masters at creating the most beautiful packages, aren’t they? When you see a gift, beautifully wrapped and decorated, does it benefit you? As long as it is sitting on a table or under the Christmas tree, you can’t derive any benefits or pleasure from it…other than maybe appreciating the wrappings.
The first thing you must do is to accept the gift. You can’t stop there!! You must open it to find out what is inside and then use the gift you have been given. As excited as I would get about getting a gift, I still can’t enjoy or appreciate it until I accept it, open it and use it. Larry knows that I love jewelry and you better believe I open my gifts and wear them right away (jewelry or clothes), spritz them (perfume), read them (books )…you get the idea. Those gifts don’t do me any good if I store them in the closet.
A business opportunity is somewhat like this. The most wonderful business opportunity can be right in front of you. It can offer all kinds of benefits. Will those benefits do you any good? No, not until you decide to become a part of the business—accept it.
Okay, now you have become a part of the business opportunity—it that it? No, but some people seem to think it is. The next step is to ‘open’—or find out what is contained—what the benefits can be and learn how to achieve them. Then get busy—use them to the max!
What I am trying to say is that MaxPro offers a fantastic opportunity for those who get involved—for those who use the trainings, forum, support, marketing, etc that is made available to them. This means more than just listening or reading or even posting at the forum. Those are the first steps, but you must move beyond that and actually be proactive in your own business. Do it!
Our wish is for every member of our MaxPro family (that is you!) to meet with great success. When we tell you that your success is our success, we mean it! There is great excitement in the office when we hear of your involvement…the steps you are taking toward success…and ultimately your success stories.
I would like to introduce myself, but first I would like to thank everyone here at MaxPro for the opportunity to work with them. It truly is a blessing to work and learn from the best of the best!
My name is Chaz and for many years I’ve been providing sales, marketing and financial support in different career fields. Now, I’m part of the family here at Max Pro providing our affiliates with the tools and support needed to maintain a successful business.
All you newbie’s in the MaxPro System look no further!
All the information you need to keep your business high and mighty is right here in the MaxPro community.
There’s loads of training material! We have a content library filled with videos that teach you how to create Blogs, Articles, Ezine Articles, Video Marketing, Network Marketing, and much more. We are here to provide you with excellent service and a wonderful business experience.
You can contact anyone of us at IIP Support if you have any questions. That’s what we’re here for!
- Chaz, Marketing
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