RSS Feed http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php 1280467202 Copyright 2010 Free Listbuilding Software http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/103 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/103 I'm evaluating a viral listbuilding software tool from the folks at ListHero.com. It's the fastest, simplest and easiest way to build your list that I've seen in a long while.

Here's all you do...

  • Create a short ad that promotes your newsletter or ezine
  • Add some code to the pages of your website
  • ... sit back and watch your list grow.

ListHero helps you generate 1,000's of highly targeted subscribers for free and pays you generous affiliate commissions as your list grows.

I'll let you know what I think of it once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile go grab access to this free viral listbuilding software while it's still free.




 

]]> 2010-06-27 15:45:16 Something he’s never done before... and probably never will again http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/102 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/102 When it comes to "sticking-your-neck-out"... well, most would place Karl Bryan in the
hall of fame...

... Although I'd say he has a decent share of cautiousness – on the flip side
– he’s also known as someone willing to take the odd risk.

And I've got to tell you... what he is about to reveal for coaches next Wednesday June 30th, is one of those, "What the heck is Karl up to this time?" moments. I was able to convince him to let me piggy-back a special promotion he is doing for 65,000 coaches at 24-7Coaching.

]]> 2010-06-24 14:39:47 Private Label Rights Defined http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/101 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/101 Are private label rights and resell rights the same thing? Many people think they are but they are mistaken. The terms can be confusing.

 

]]> 2010-05-29 18:32:39 Product Review: ListFire (Email List Builder) http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/100 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/100 by Mark Joyner, CEO, Aesop.com

WHAT IS IT?

      - A viral marketing tool for building your email list.

     WHERE DO I GET IT?

]]> 2010-04-18 16:09:01 5 Simple Techniques to Work at Home Forever http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/99 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/99  Copyright © 2003, Guest Blogger Sylvie Charrier, Author of "You Can Work in Your Pjs"

http://www.inyourpjs.com

If you've spent any time online, you will already know that there are lots of scams out there! You might have even begun to doubt that there are any work-at-home positions available for serious jobseekers. If this sounds like you, you aren't alone!

Believe me, there are real home based jobs, but what most of the work at home sites omit in their information packages is that it takes work to get work. Finding a telecommuting job can be a full time job in itself, but if you don't have all the facts, you will be spinning your wheels trying to get somewhere or you will probably give up within a few weeks. That would be a shame, because there aren't enough high quality telecommuters as it is!

]]> 2010-04-18 15:55:49 Can You Really Promote Your Website For Free? http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/98 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/98 Can you really promote your website for free? Yes! If you think it through and do it right, you can drive traffic to your website successfully.

So how does it work? Where do you start? What should you do?

Here are 10 simple steps you can take to get your website noticed.

]]> 2010-03-18 16:08:54 10 Ways to Make Blogging Your Internet Marketing Tool http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/96 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/96 As Featured On EzineArticles

Did you know that you can easily use blogging as an effective internet marketing tool?

Blogging can be your personal take on just about anything but used wisely, it certainly can help promote your presence in the online world. Certainly, it is a way to instantly connect with your readers. You and your readers can share your real life experiences through your blog. Anyone with a computer and internet connection can blog.

There are many blogging platforms, some free, some paid. One of the best known is WordPress although I like to use SiteManPro to run my websites.

So what are the ten ways to make blogging a powerful internet marketing tool?

]]> 2010-02-14 15:33:09 Can Shopping Carts Really Be (Almost) Free? http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/94 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/94 Setting up shopping carts for ecommerce is part of my experience as a Virtual Assistant.

When you are just getting into ecommerce and don’t have a huge budget to spend on monthly payments for a really great shopping cart, you may not realize that you have some budget friendly options.

Of course, you can go with opensource software like oscommerce http://www.oscommerce.com/ and zencart http://www.zencart.com/ but you do have to be a bit of a techy to set them up and you also have to have a merchant account to be able to accept credit cards online.

Here are some of the best options for easy and inexpensive payment processing options.

]]> 2010-02-05 20:17:33 Get Attention for Your Teleseminar! http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/74 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/74 As Featured On EzineArticlesSo you want to host your first teleseminar but don't have a list to promote it to. What now?

Of course, I'm assuming that you have optimized your website with the best SEO tactics and are ready to have the world come to you.

You have also sought out your competitors and scoped out their blogs and forums. You've posted on your own blog, written articles and tweeted loudly to get attention. How about a free e-course written loosely in conjunction with your teleseminar?

 

]]> 2010-01-20 00:00:00 5 ways to promote your site for free http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/89 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/89 In these economic times, people are looking for ways to build their online presence using inexpensive methods. With some free internet promotion sites, you can save a bundle and use your savings to create other aspects of your business...creating products or services.

While you shouldn't focus on simplified internet marketing methods, it won't hurt to try some of these free ways to help make your online presence more visible.

I've included 5 ways to promote your site for free and 16 links to make it easy.

]]> 2010-01-07 16:22:56 List Building Nightmares http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/86 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/86 Trying to build a list can become your worst nightmare if you do not take care to do it in the right way. Here’s several ways to destroy your own business while you’re trying to build it.

Your first mistake would be not having a niche, or target market. Do not try to address the entire online world with your list. Instead, focus on a group of people who want the information you have. Why would you send your message out to any others? That would be like standing on a street corner, wearing an advertising “ sandwich board” to promote your products.

 
]]> 2009-12-30 16:20:16 Email Tips and Tricks http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/84 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/84 Do you wonder about  the best day and time to send your emails?

Do your fellow marketers send at the same time you do?

How do you increase your open rate?

Get some valuable tips and tricks for your email campaigns.

 
 
]]> 2009-12-30 12:49:04 My top 8 free resources http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/72 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/72 If you think you have to pay for quality tools and resources to build your business, I have a surprise for you!

I've compiled a short list here of my most favourite resources and best of all, they are all FREE!

1. Number One on my list is SiteManPro. It is a complete business management software that allows you to run multiple sites from one place and includes a blog and a shopping cart!

I had settled on building a site with Joomla and its' open source extensions. I happened upon finding the SMP. After reading up on SMP's features, I decided to use it to build a membership site for myself to see if it would be suitable for my clients.

What a different experience I had from using open source! SMP is so intuitive to use and set up! With excellent service I've had, I am now using it to build websites for all my clients.

The fact that SiteManPro's features are so comprehensive and function so well and have such a short learning curve, combined with their excellent service makes SMP one of the best platforms out there!

SMPExperts can provide you with free training or you can let their certified technicians build your membership site for you.
 

]]> 2009-11-30 00:00:00 The highest converting traffic I've ever seen... http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/71 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/71 Perfect Traffic Storm is a new site that says it guarantees more CONVERTING web visitors and online advertising with very little effort or cost.  So I decided to put it to the test...

My first impression was the site looks professional and clean, with an attractive look and feel.  It is easy to read and understand.  Joining the site was easy and painless--they do offer 2 upgrade options but they are not required to gain the benefits. ]]> 2009-11-29 16:53:37 Have you tried Gmail? http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/59 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/59 Because I work full time as a Virtual Assistant, I receive a lot of email. I receive email from my own clients, from new clients, and also I receive my favorite ezines.

My favorite email software has been Thunderbird with all of its bells and whistles. It has the ability to create folders and filters directly into the folders as well as integrate with a Calendar and a Tasks Calendar.

However, I like saving my important emails and always worry about their loss should my computer crash before they are all backed up. It's happened before!

So, I've been exploring Gmail lately. I've set it up to receive all of my email addresses and filter my emails just like I've been doing with Thunderbird. I've also color coded my folders so I can instantly spot my favorite client's email. So far so great!

]]> 2009-11-04 00:00:00 Successful Marketing for Introverts http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/50 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/50 by Beth Woodward

In my experience I have seen many levels of introvert and extrovert. Let me share some of my own. 

  • Invite me to a party — I’d rather have a root canal
     
  • Have me speak about something I’m passionate about in front of
    a group of people — I shine.
     
  • Put me in a “casual” networking group — root canal please. 
     
  • Put me in a “structured” networking group where I can ask for what
    I need and help others at the same time — I’m in heaven. 
 
We all have our levels of how we interact, the environments where we thrive and the environments where we are extremely uncomfortable.   I have seen many people go into business for themselves, myself included, that would rather give up their dream than to market their business and themselves. I was almost one of those statistics. I almost QUIT my dream until I discovered the secret. 
]]> 2009-10-06 00:00:00 How to do almost anything with social media http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/15 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/15

HOW TO 2008: How To Do Almost Anything With Social Media

]]> 2009-10-03 19:45:11 Why Hire a Virtual Assistant http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/14 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/14 Are you bogged down with administrative tasks? Is your website maintenance more than you can handle? Do you lack the technological experience and resources to keep up?

Why should you hire a Virtual Assistant?

]]> 2009-10-02 00:00:00 5 Things You Have to Know Before Hiring a Web Designer http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/3 http://resourcesforvirtualassistants.com/index.php/blog/post/3 There are 5 major things you have to know and several important questions to ask yourself  before you hire a web designer:

Let’s take a look at these questions.

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