Social Media Secrets
Do you want to make money with Social Media?
Many marketers are not aware that they are basically spamming people by posting their business with a link. I suppose a little of this every now and then is fine. However, I am referring to those persons that never actually socialize, never really contribute, never say hello and it is obvious they are running around in a frenzy to promote “BUY FROM ME” in social media.
Imagine going to a party and you meet someone there. You don’t introduce yourself, you don’t say hello, you don’t’ ask about them or their likes and dislikes and you immediately pull out your case and say BUY FROM ME! I have this great weight loss pill…I have this great functional beverage…you can make $10,000 a month right away…buy from me…buy from me!
Well, I think most people would say that person at the very least is a jerk! (Choose whatever word(s) you prefer).
Therefore, I say it must be approached in a different manner…
The cutting-edge of social media for business and networking is very clear. You NEED to start establishing yourself as a ‘name brand’.
If you are going to be involved with social media and desire an income stream that pays you no matter what company or product you’re currently promoting; then you must get this right. I know this sounds like I am beating a drum again and again but people want to partner with and work with people whom they know, trust, like and respect. This just makes sense…common sense.
The best way to create trust and credibility is by establishing your own personal brand. I will be doing a video on this so make sure to look for it on my blog.
Are you ready to create YOU, Inc? Are you ready to start branding yourself as a true ‘expert’ in your niche and create your own network of people that follow you because they trust you, like you, in most cases agree with you, and of course buy from you for some of the reasons mentioned…?
I will be doing a lot more on social media but wanted to provide a little insight here and something for you to think about.
As always I appreciate you and I gain as much from doing this as I hope you do as well. Thanks so much!
Make sure to Tweet this to your followers and help them to start seeing the ‘bigger picture’ for what it really takes to succeed online. Much Success….
How to Monetize Twitter by generating leads almost immediately…
I am sure you are familiar with Twitter as it is a social media phenomenon with lot so buzz about it and the growth they are experiencing. If not, it’s time to get with the program and become familiar with it right away..
Twitter is one of the most popular social networking sites with millions of users and growing by leaps and bounds.
The cool thing about Twitter is it is ‘real time’ and you can literally find out what is happening in the world and about things that interest you. The ability to interact with millions of people LIVE is another reasons why droves of people are attracted to this Social Media site.
I must confess hat I as this writing I am a fairly new Twitter user. I had heard of it some time ago but really did not pay to much attention to it. My extensive research and study of online marketing has allowed me to realize what a powerful site Twitter can be; if utilized correctly.
I have jumped in with both feet and building my tribe so I can add more value to others, network and as you know build a list of people that will come to know, like and trust me.
Check out my newly renovated Twitter page:
http://www.twitter.com/CoachAlRod
Some people have a huge following and many don’t. I am not here to tell you what the right number is and in fact I don’t know that there is an exact answer. I do know of a marketer that as of this writing has about 15,000 followers and one tweet to his people yielded over 75 leads right away! (Think about that one for a moment….)
Is this a guarantee; will I get 75 plus leads a day as well?
Well, there is no way to guarantee this but it makes sense that if someone has lots of followers and you are contributing and adding value; that this will yield some measure of positive result. It’s common sense.
If you’re looking to create some serious wealth online and build your own list of dedicated followers; Twitter is mandatory as part of your entire marketing effort.
Here’s a “paint by the numbers plan you can follow”….
1. Go to http://www.twitter.com and create an account if you haven’t already done so. Be creative with your bio and make sure to include your website link (A blog link is best…check out mine for ideas at http://www.Twitter.com/CoachAlRod)
2. Set up a professional Twitter background with free tools like http://www.twitbacks.com. Yes, I outsourced mine but these suggestions will allow you to get up and running first; which is what I did initially.
3. Go to http://www.tweetlater.com and set up a free account for this great Twitter tool. You will be able to send automated welcome messages to new followers as well as automatically follow those who follow you or unfollow those who do not follow you. I wish I know this in the beginning so really take advantage of this insight.
4. You can purchase an Automated Twitter follower if you wish; just Google there are tons and will go from about $30-$99. This is optional, but you can automatically add Twitter friends with this simple and easy tool. If you’re on a budget, just add friends manually by finding others in your same niche.
5. Here are some great tools to use to help you find other like-minded people to network with:
http://www.twellow.com
http://search.twitter.com
http://www.twollo.com
6. Do not spam your link! Your success is dependent on your ability to share valuable content and information such as things that are about mindset, motivational, funny or insightful. You can share your videos, quotes or blog posts or re-syndicate content that you like from other people..
7. Don’t just add followers, interact with them. Use the ‘direct message’ and @reply features to interact personally with your new friends. Remember this is “Social Media”
8. Here are some other great Twitter tools:
http://www.tweetdeck
http://www.twitpic.com
Okay, there is an easy and great way to get started or get going. This is short and sweet but will get you in the game. There are tons and tons of Twitter tools and you can Google for them and see what else interests you.
As always, I hope you found this helpful and useful and welcome your feedback. Please Tweet this to your followers! Much Success, Al Rod
I am going to keep this one short and sweet and look for a video that will go deeper on this subject; so stay connected to me and my blog for this.
We want financial freedom but often times we are either confused as to what this means or how to go about getting it, (or both).
Once you build your own LIST….your network of like-minded people with whom you can share your knowledge, your insight, and your values and your life, then you will live financial freedom.
Make sure to help others, to inspire and teach them and as Zig Ziglar says; If you help enough other people become wealthy; you in turn will become wealthy. Maybe not verbatim but that is the basic concept.
Be a people developer and in the process you grow personally and professionally, this is a true Win-Win situation.
Okay, back to your list…
Your network, (your list) is really your “money in the bank”. The larger the list, the more potential you have to create wealth by adding value to those on your list whether through your primary business or related products and services.
When you have a big list; a list of people that know, like and trust you…then you have an asset. You have the ability to promote or sell anything you like for the rest of your life and in most cases at the push of a button.
People will follow you just for who you are; if who you are is helpful, an expert, integrity based, honest and you add value to their lives. The more real you are and add value; the more “attractive” you become a magnet of sorts.
This is simple process of thinking is the secret to your success
The first thing you want to do is focus on building your list This should include building your email database, your following in Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and MySpace as well as on your blog. In fact, there are many more ways but these cover some of the major points
It’s easy to get overwhelmed so take it a step at a time by choosing one task first; then take immediate action to implement and finish this before going on to the next one and so on.
Please remember to create your own brand, add immense value to others and build that list. I sincerely hope you took value from this article and I urge you to set a goal and take immediate action. Please Tweet this to your followers; they will thank you for it, (and so will I). Much Success, Al Rod
How to Improve your Copywriting Skills Overnight…
Online, (and offline) marketing is all about effective communication. The better you are at writing and speaking; the more success you will create and therefore the more money you will make.
Good copywriting and the message you deliver online has a lot to do with the words and phrases you use in your sales letters, lead capture pages, emails, and really any other form of written marketing communication. This is huge and what causes people to act, (or not) within your marketing efforts.
Improve this area and you improve your results!
It’s the words you choose that will make the difference between boring or exciting and will make the difference between success, so-so or even failure when it comes to marketing and results.
Think of copywriting as painting a beautiful painting but with your words. The goal is to interest, motivate and cause your prospect to take action, (the action you desire them to take). Make sure to speak to one person at a time and weave your story in with lots of reasons to join or buy, etc.
The best and most effective copywriting is full of emotionally driven words and really gets your readers on a very personal level. Don’t try to appeal to their logical thinking and instead to their feeling, their emotions and even their heart.
The decision to buy is almost always…emotionally charged!
Some of the most powerful words you can possibly use in copywriting are simple, yet effective. These words have been proven to be the highest converting words in marketing. I got this list from various sources on marketing and this is the “short list”.
So here they are…12 POWERFUL WORDS to use in you marketing:
1. YOU
2. MONEY
3. SAVE
4. NEW
5. EASY
6. LOVE
7. DISCOVER
8. RESULTS
9. HEALTH
10. PROVEN
11. GUARANTEE
12. FREE
These 12 words contain infinite more value and create more response than almost any other words. Next time you write an e-mail, a sales letter or other marketing piece; try one or two of these words. Be genuine and also walk in your prospect’s shoes.
I hope this insight was a value to you and that applying some of these tactics takes you one step closer to success. I would be glad to get some feedback from you on this.
Please Tweet this to your followers. Much Success…
