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[2001-04-18] The Spies Behind Free Stuff on the Net
For a long time it was a complete mystery to me. Why on earth would anyone devote an entire site to giving away free things? Even more perplexing was the vast quantity of sites which did exactly and only that - allow people to get something for nothing. To add to the mystery was the fact that these sites tend to be heavy purchasers of internet advertising and they promote using every means possible. This strongly implies that they have money to spend.
How are they making money if they give away stuff for free?
[2001-04-18] You've Got to Have Content!
Ezine publishing is an essential element of your online business. Ezines allow you to keep in touch with your prospective customers and to build a relationship of trust and respect with your readers. Building this relationship is very important to your business and your reputation. One way to accomplish this relationship is by producing a quality ezine with quality content.
[2001-04-17] Effective Marketing, not Spamming
Late last Friday afternoon I made one last email check before leaving for the weekend. Much to my surprise there were nearly 1000 email messages waiting in my inbox. And little did I know at the time, there would be thousands more over the next few days.
So, I'll bet you're excited to learn this new promotion method that brought in all this email right? Well, before you get too excited, let me tell you this... it's one you should never even consider using.
[2001-04-09] Check Your Server!
Do you use your own virtual server to send out your magazine? I do. Be warned, I have discovered bad things that can happen when you don't check your server before you send to your list.
[2001-04-08] Colours: Don't Make Them Play Vanishing Tricks With Your Text
The following tips will help make sure you don't inadvertently make your page, or part of your page, invisible to visitors:
[2001-04-05] Pop-Up Windows
I'm inclined to say "...for those of you that are not familiar with Pop-Up windows..." and then explain what they are. If you don't already know what a Pop-Up window is, then this newsletter is probably your first experience with the Internet. Pop-Up Windows are everywhere and are more often than not, a major announce akin to Spam. There are however, many legitimate uses for Pop-Up windows. For instance, when you wish to display additional or ancillary information to the current topic.
[2001-04-02] Starting An Online Business
If you are thinking about starting an online business, there are a few things you need to ask yourself first.
Can I dedicate myself to this business?
Contrary to what a lot of ads tell you, there is no get rich quick business. If you start an online business, you will be putting in hours each day to make that business successful. You will need to be very dedicated to that business to succeed. Weeks, months, or even years could go by before you start making any money. Make sure you are ready for that kind of commitment before you start your business.
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