GDI review

If you were late in the game and you missed out on the dot com boom, then there is a new alternative.

Branding is so important, but someone has probably got that .com name before you. They are never going to give it up, so you need an alternative to rank for your name.

Thats where .WS comes in.

You can now have your own website and domain name hosted for $10 a month.

You can check mine out at www.website.ws/neilhowe

There is also a great business opportunity here.

As GDI (Global Domains International) own the rights to ALL .WS domains, they are able to provide a lucrative business opportunity to spread the word. They know word of mouth is the fastest way to spread the news virally and they are willing to pay you well for it.

Now, I was in the need of another website and I really wanted it to be in my name- Neil Howe. But,  the .com was taken years before I ever thought about it.

The REAL reason however was the business opportunity, as I know so many people are in the same position and want to rank for their name in the search engines. This is a fast and easy way to get the recognition that may have been difficult before.

This is an exploding market and for $10 a month for a great looking website, hosting, 10 email addresses and business opportunity it made sense to me.

I know you wont want to miss out on the best opportunity to come by you this decade, so go now and see if your name is still available.

www.website.ws/neilhowe

Trying to find a market to make a profit is getting harder and harder as there is more competition on the internet. There is however one market that is relatively untouched and is massive.

Local Business

Local small businesses make up 63% of the US economy and the vast majority of them know nothing about internet marketing.

Now about 80% of people go to the internet first to get information before they buy, but most of these local businesses don’t even have a website, and if they do, it is so bad that it is not ranked and not getting them any results.

This is where we come in. Having the knowledge and understanding of how to run a business on the internet and drive high quality traffic to these local business websites can sometimes double and triple their profits. It can be the difference between going out of business and having their best year ever.

Small business owners know nothing about internet marketing and they are willing to pay handsomely for someone who does.

They have no time and no interest to learn the stuff that is needed to make a business rank in the local and organic searches, not to mention pay per click.

They also don’t know what they are missing until you present them with the facts and a plan that will help drive their business.

You can ask for a fee up front of $1,000-$5000 for set up and a monthly fee for ongoing maintenance. You can also make a contract for a percentage of the profits generated from your work. Depending on the client, this can be five figures a month or more from just one client.

Here are the things that you can offer to sell your clients that will make their mind boggle and get them to throw money at you.

Keyword research, Personal Branding, SEO Optimization, Online Domination in Local/Organic/Pay per click searches, Ranking with different search engines, Online Business Directories, High Quality Backlinks, Article Marketing, Blog, Video Marketing, Press Releases, Geo-Targeted PPC, Testing, Tracking and Optimizing, Craigslist and Classifieds, Discussion Forums, Audio Podcasting and List Building.

If you know how to do all, half or even a bit of that list, then local businesses need your services. You may know some small business owners personally that you might want to approach and practice your skills before going to some bigger clients, but the fact is, local small businesses need and are desperate for these services and will pay you well for doing it for them.

Why should small business owners have a blog?

Because they need it. Blogging can do wonders for you due to the following 5 reasons:

1. Blogs are powerful marketing tools.

When you are blogging you are communicating with the public making you more accessible and reaching more potential customers.
You can inform your customers about your latest products, promotions, and other plans for your business.
You can post new or useful articles that are related to your business for the benefit of your customers.
If you get a lot of mail inquires, you can discuss them in your blog.
You can also add photos of your products and showcase special offers.

2. Blogs allow you to share your companies expertise.

Blogs can help you become an authority in the industry. If you publish good posts and show people you have what it takes, you become the expert that people go to for help.
You can also collect testimonials and feature them in your blog. Nothing does a better job of selling than a good testimonial.

3. Blogs build real community.

A blog lets you connect with people, meet potential clients, and start a new community. It is a lot easier for people to comment and leave their feedback on your business, products or services.
Having easy access to constructive comments lets you better your business so it is more in tune with what your customers want.

4. Blogs can take the place of websites.

Blogging is an affordable alternative to a professional website. You no longer need to pay for a web designed to establish an online presence. Your business blog can function as your company’s official website.

Even if you already have a website, you can always add a blog to it. Remember, a blog is an excellent way to drive targeted traffic to your site through the search engines.

5. Blogs help build trust and credibility.

When you blog, you are sharing your honest thoughts with the public. You gain the trust of your readers by relating with them on a personal level. By putting a face on your business you can become more credible to your customers.

Article Marketing is a simple, effective low-cost way to bring very high quality visitors to your website. You can establish yourself as an authority in the industry, and build trust with your audience through articles. You don’t have to be an expert writer to have an effective article campaign.
Here is an action guideline for getting some effective articles in circulation.

1. Define your target audience
2. Select a keyword
3. Choose Your Topic
4. Write Your Article
5. Write the title
6. Distribute the article

Here we go, step by step.

1. Define Your Target Audience

This is a fundamental step in writing effective articles. “People who want to make money” is a very broad audience, that needs to be further defined, to be effective. There are many different types of people looking to make money, all for different reasons. The more closely you can define your target market, the more this audience will relate and respond to, your articles.

Here is a list of questions you can use to define your target audience:

1. What do they do for a living?
2. What struggles do they face?
3. What is important to them?
4. What are their values?
5. What is their current income?
6. What are their income goals?
7. What types of activities do they enjoy?
8. What is their definition of success?
9. Do they use any industry specific “lingo” or terminology?

2. Select Your Keyword

You will want to optimize your article for long tailed keywords as this helps them show up in the search engines.

Here are a few examples:

“BMW” (short-tailed)
“Black 7 series BMW” (long tailed)

“Luxury Home” (short-tailed)
“Luxury 5 bedroom Beach house in Destin, FL” (long-tailed)

“Online Business” (short-tailed)
“Best online home based business opportunity” (long-tailed)

3. Choose Your Topic

Once you have your long tail keyword, choose a topic specifically related to that keyword.

For example, if your keyword is Luxury 5 bedroom beach house in Destin, Fl. Write about something a bit more specific like, How to find a luxury 5 bedroom beach house in Destin, FL, or where to find reviews for luxury 5 bedroom beach houses in Destin, FL

This way, when someone is doing a search in google, your article has a better chance of coming up on the first page as it is so specific.

Here are a few ideas for coming up with topics:

Here are 5 ideas for article topics:

1. A how-to article
2. A review article
3. A problem, then solution article (define a problem, provide the solution)
4. A personal experience article
5. A comparison article (compare your former profession to what you are doing now)

Here is another fantastic way to come up with article topics if you are involved with Carbon Copy Pro like I am:

1. Write down the top 5 concerns you had, about starting a new business before you joined CarbonCopyPRO
2. Write out the solutions that CarbonCopyPRO provides, to these concerns.
3. You now have 5 article topics!

Whenever possible, your articles should have an emotional aspect to them. Try and use the problem; agitate; solution format, where you describe a problem. Point out in the most excrutiating detail why it is such a problem and the feelings it imparts, then show that your product offers the best possible solution.

4. Write Your Article

Writing articles is easier than you think! Your goal is to complete this step in 20 minutes or less. Do not worry about making your article perfect. The most important thing you can do, is just sit down and start writing. Here’s how to do it quickly:

1. Make a list of 3 main points you want to get across in your article (one sentence each).
2. Write down 3-5 sentences that backup each of your three points.
3. Your three main points will be the first sentence of three paragraphs.
4. The 5 sentences you wrote will make up the body of each paragraph.

You now have 3 paragraphs, and just need an introduction paragraph.

1. Write 3-4 sentences that sum up your three main paragraphs.
   This will be your introduction paragraph.

Now you just need to finish it up!

1. Write a 2-3 sentences that sum up your three main points, and gives people the final solution.

5. Write The Title

Most people write the title before they start the article and then get pulled in a different direction as they write. Make sure that your title goes with the content in the article, otherwise your readers will be thinking they are getting one thing and read another.

Here are some ideas for writing compelling Titles:

• Whenever possible, include your entire keyword in the title.
• Move your keyword as close to the beginning of the title as possible.
• If you are doing a review or comparison article, don’t reveal “the end of the story” or your final opinion in the title. People will be less inclined to click on your article and read the rest.
• Questions make great article titles. The human brain has a specific chemical reaction when a question is unanswered, it does NOT like it! People will be drawn to do whatever it takes, to get their question answered, which can include reading your article and seeing what you have to say, and clicking through to your website.

6.Distribute Your Article

The most important step. Get them out there.

You can distribute them to free sites like:

ezinearticles.com

goarticles.com

amazines.com

A couple more tips:

• Your article should be assisting the reader. Your article is not the place for a sales pitch, this will turn people off.
• If you are writing a “how-to” article, never be afraid of giving away your “best stuff.” The better content you give your audience for free, the more inclined they will be to listen to you, and ultimately, spend money with you!

Article Marketing is a simple, effective low-cost way to bring very high quality visitors to your website. You can establish yourself as an authority in the industry, and build trust with your audience through articles. You don’t have to be an expert writer to have an effective article campaign.
Here is an action guideline for getting some effective articles in circulation.

1. Define your target audience
2. Select a keyword
3. Choose Your Topic
4. Write Your Article
5. Write the title
6. Distribute the article

Here we go, step by step.

1. Define Your Target Audience

This is a fundamental step in writing effective articles. “People who want to make money” is a very broad audience, that needs to be further defined, to be effective. There are many different types of people looking to make money, all for different reasons. The more closely you can define your target market, the more this audience will relate and respond to, your articles.

Here is a list of questions you can use to define your target audience:

1. What do they do for a living?
2. What struggles do they face?
3. What is important to them?
4. What are their values?
5. What is their current income?
6. What are their income goals?
7. What types of activities do they enjoy?
8. What is their definition of success?
9. Do they use any industry specific “lingo” or terminology?

2. Select Your Keyword

You will want to optimize your article for long tailed keywords as this helps them show up in the search engines.

Here are a few examples:

“BMW” (short-tailed)
“Black 7 series BMW” (long tailed)

“Luxury Home” (short-tailed)
“Luxury 5 bedroom Beach house in Destin, FL” (long-tailed)

“Online Business” (short-tailed)
“Best online home based business opportunity” (long-tailed)

3. Choose Your Topic

Once you have your long tail keyword, choose a topic specifically related to that keyword.

For example, if your keyword is Luxury 5 bedroom beach house in Destin, Fl. Write about something a bit more specific like, How to find a luxury 5 bedroom beach house in Destin, FL, or where to find reviews for luxury 5 bedroom beach houses in Destin, FL

This way, when someone is doing a search in google, your article has a better chance of coming up on the first page as it is so specific.

Here are a few ideas for coming up with topics:

Here are 5 ideas for article topics:

1. A how-to article
2. A review article
3. A problem, then solution article (define a problem, provide the solution)
4. A personal experience article
5. A comparison article (compare your former profession to what you are doing now)

Here is another fantastic way to come up with article topics if you are involved with Carbon Copy Pro like I am:

1. Write down the top 5 concerns you had, about starting a new business before you joined CarbonCopyPRO
2. Write out the solutions that CarbonCopyPRO provides, to these concerns.
3. You now have 5 article topics!

Whenever possible, your articles should have an emotional aspect to them. Try and use the problem; agitate; solution format, where you describe a problem. Point out in the most excrutiating detail why it is such a problem and the feelings it imparts, then show that your product offers the best possible solution.

4. Write Your Article

Writing articles is easier than you think! Your goal is to complete this step in 20 minutes or less. Do not worry about making your article perfect. The most important thing you can do, is just sit down and start writing. Here’s how to do it quickly:

1. Make a list of 3 main points you want to get across in your article (one sentence each).
2. Write down 3-5 sentences that backup each of your three points.
3. Your three main points will be the first sentence of three paragraphs.
4. The 5 sentences you wrote will make up the body of each paragraph.

You now have 3 paragraphs, and just need an introduction paragraph.

1. Write 3-4 sentences that sum up your three main paragraphs.
   This will be your introduction paragraph.

Now you just need to finish it up!

1. Write a 2-3 sentences that sum up your three main points, and gives people the final solution.

5. Write The Title

Most people write the title before they start the article and then get pulled in a different direction as they write. Make sure that your title goes with the content in the article, otherwise your readers will be thinking they are getting one thing and read another.

Here are some ideas for writing compelling Titles:

• Whenever possible, include your entire keyword in the title.
• Move your keyword as close to the beginning of the title as possible.
• If you are doing a review or comparison article, don’t reveal “the end of the story” or your final opinion in the title. People will be less inclined to click on your article and read the rest.
• Questions make great article titles. The human brain has a specific chemical reaction when a question is unanswered, it does NOT like it! People will be drawn to do whatever it takes, to get their question answered, which can include reading your article and seeing what you have to say, and clicking through to your website.

6.Distribute Your Article

The most important step. Get them out there.

You can distribute them to free sites like:

ezinearticles.com

goarticles.com

amazines.com

A couple more tips:

• Your article should be assisting the reader. Your article is not the place for a sales pitch, this will turn people off.
• If you are writing a “how-to” article, never be afraid of giving away your “best stuff.” The better content you give your audience for free, the more inclined they will be to listen to you, and ultimately, spend money with you!