How To Keep Pace With The Rapidly Changing Internet - John Colanzi

The noose keeps tightening on publishers and email marketers. We're caught between the "Slim Shadys" who believe that if you have email, you're fair prey and the powers that be who feel that we're just collateral damage in their war with "Slim Shady."

The rules are changing so fast it makes my head spin.

So what can I do?

Gather all my friends so we can suck our thumbs and have a pity party, or get over it.

Well the party's over and it's time to learn the rules and play by them or move to another playing field.

I've decided to shift playing fields. I'm just getting too old to start crawling on my knees and begging them to let me survive.

So what am I going to do?

I'm going to concentrate on viral marketing.

So what is viral marketing?

It's when other marketers voluntarily help you spread your links.

I already use ezine writing which is still a powerful
viral marketing tool, but now it's not enough.

If ezines are reaching less readers, that means articles
are being seen less.

The best way to compensate is to hop on the information
virus.

So how can you hop on the idea train?

Start creating fr** and fee eBooks that are brandable. Start unleashing these little salesmen and get your name out there.

Why brandable? Because by allowing others to brand your salesmen, they have an incentive to help you spread the word.

It's the old adage at play, the best way to get what you want, is to help others get what they want.

Forget the pity party and adapt. Hop on board the idea express and you'll keep on track.

Things change, and so do survivors.

10 PSYCHOLOGICAL DESIRES TO INSERT INTO YOUR AD

1. Most people like surprises because it's a change
of pace from their routine. Tell your prospects
that they'll get a surprise f.ree bonus for ordering.

2. Most people want life to be easier. Give your
prospects easy ordering instructions, easy product
instructions, etc.

3. Most people want to feel secure and safe. Tell
your prospects that you have secure ordering and a
privacy policy.

4. Most people want to receive compliments for
their achievements. Give your prospects plenty of
compliments for them considering your product.

5. Most people are curious about things that could
affect their current lifestyle. You could use words
like "Secret" or "Confidential" in your ad.

6. Most people want to invest in their future. Tell
your prospects to "invest in your product" instead
of "b.uy our product".

7. Most people want the latest and newest things
in life. Use words and phrases in your ad copy like
"New", "Just Released", etc.

8. Most people want to solve their problems. Tell
your prospects what problems they have and how
your product can solve them.

9. Most people want to make the people around
them happy. Tell your prospects how happy their
friends or family will be if they b.uy your product.

10. Most people want to get over obstacles so they
can achieve their goals. Tell your prospects which
goals they'll achieve by ordering your product.

Quote of the Day:

"Nothing is unthinkable, nothing impossible to the balanced
person, provided it comes out of the needs of life and is
dedicated to life's further development." -- Lewis Mumford

Tips To Apply For A Credit Card

Filling out a credit card application is just like filling out a job application-everyone needs some tips to use so that they get approved.

If your credit is bad, then it may be a little more difficult to get a credit card than if you have good credit. Do not give up, because there are hundreds of companies out there that offer credit cards for people with bad credit and if you shop around, you will find the credit card that is just right for you.

If you are researching credit cards, the first place that you can get information is the Internet. The Internet has a lot of information about many different credit cards, including their rates, fees, and incentives, so that you can find the best credit card for you.

There are some credit card companies that say that they will give you a credit card with no credit check. However, keep in mind that having a credit card almost always means that you are going to go into debt. Be cautious when choosing the credit card for you. Read the fine print of their terms and agreements to make sure that there are not going to be any surprises.

Analyze your financial situation to make sure that you can handle a credit card and its payments. Even the most cautious of us go on a little shopping excursion every now and then and you do not want to be thrown into a financial tailspin when your bill comes in.

Cautiousness is very important in using your credit card. If you are not sure that you can handle a credit card, then rethink applying. You need to be sure that when the bill comes in that you can make the payments. If you are not completely sure, then don’t get a credit card until you are ready.

Learning About Cash Back Credit Cards: Good or Bad Idea?

Getting a credit card that offers cash back always sounds like a good idea. What could be better than getting cash back on all the purchases that you make with your credit card? It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?

Well, there are cards that give you free cash, but it is usually only around 1% cash back. However, free money is free money, right? Well, sometimes.

If you like to buy a lot of things in one month, this kind of credit card probably sounds great to you. However, you need to keep in mind that they are not going to give you cash back on every purchase that you make. Even if they claim to give you cash back on every purchase, they will only give you up to a certain amount per transaction. The company also has a strict limit on the amount that they will give back to their customers. If you read the little, bitty print on the form that you signed, you will see a paragraph with their limits in the terms and agreements.

This is another way to try to draw in new customers for these companies. It is a good credit card to have and sounds great in theory, but they will have to check your credit rating before they will give you their card.

Research different credit card companies to see what they are offering. You may be surprised to find a cash back credit card that offers you just what you need and want with a high cash back percentage, few limits on the amount they will give you back, and instant cash deposits when you make each purchase with their card.

Although these credit cards seem like a great thing to have, some companies will need your credit rating to be great too. However, there are credit card companies that offer these cards to people with a low credit rating to help them rebuild their credit. Research all of your options.

What should your decision be? If you have a good credit rating, then this card is a great option for you. Research different card companies – there are cards out there that offer you up to 3% cash back and impose very few limits. If, however, you have a bad credit rating, you may want to find a credit card that will help you rebuild your credit.