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swimmer
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Posted: Mon Oct 24th, 2005 02:44 am |
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I am looking for alternative ways of generating leads, since I am finding that purchasing leads isn't working very well for me.
Has anyone found that they can get quality leads through writing and publishing articles??
Thanks!
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stservices
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Posted: Mon Oct 24th, 2005 05:05 pm |
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I believe that articles can generate leads depending on how you write and what you do with the resource box. You will need a way to capture the info on your site.
If you were having problems using leads before, you may need to improve your skills or get better leads.
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Posted: Tue Oct 25th, 2005 01:47 am |
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Articles are a great way to generate leads. If you write an article that is knowledgeable and informative, and have a link to your web site in the resource box, people will click through.
Then make sure you have compatible copy on your web site, and a opt-in form for people to sign up for your newsletter.
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Posted: Tue Oct 25th, 2005 08:43 pm |
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Hi Swimmer,
Yes articles work, if they are written right - by that I mean, don't use the same old same old, that everyone else is using (look at some article directories and you will find plenty of examples of this).
Try to think "outside the box", dare to be slightly different and you will get noticed.
All the best
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Posted: Mon Oct 31st, 2005 01:15 am |
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swimmer wrote: I am looking for alternative ways of generating leads, since I am finding that purchasing leads isn't working very well for me.
Has anyone found that they can get quality leads through writing and publishing articles??
Thanks!
Yes, definitely, I think they're one of the best ways of obtaining leads. Make sure and provide a box for your article readers to subscribe to a newsletter of yours, so you can build a relationship with them.
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Aaron C.
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Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 01:50 am |
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Hi Swimmer,
Without a doubt, article writing is a superb way of getting traffic/leads...perhaps one of the best! Why? Because they've already read what you had to say and are interested.
That means you've already gotten their attention! Plus, it's a very viral method to your marketing...See, if you write a really good article, then you could potentially see it listed on hundreds of different websites! And this is a common occurrence for someone who can write something of importance.
And that means that your article AND URL are listed many, many more places than they originally were. And that, my friend, can be gold. *Just be sure that if you give reprint/sharing/posting rights that they include your URL whenever and wherever they post it!
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Karen
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Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 04:34 am |
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Aaron C. wrote: That means you've already gotten their attention! Plus, it's a very viral method to your marketing...See, if you write a really good article, then you could potentially see it listed on hundreds of different websites! And this is a common occurrence for someone who can write something of importance.
This is true. When I check my stats I am always finding links to my site from other peoples websites or blogs. When I check out the site (or blog) sure enough my article is being used on the referring site.
Gotta love it!
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jeffneil
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Posted: Fri Nov 4th, 2005 10:26 pm |
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swimmer wrote: I am looking for alternative ways of generating leads, since I am finding that purchasing leads isn't working very well for me.
Has anyone found that they can get quality leads through writing and publishing articles??
Thanks!
Swimmer,
As everyone has said writing and submitting good articles is an excellent source for leads. And you will get good leads if you work them correctly.
I don't know what you are doing with the leads you have now. But just emailing leads that you purchase is not very effective. Not until you do something to build a bond with them. To get them to trust you.
Just emailing your offer to them is usually going to give you poor results, unless you are an experienced copywriter.
Sorry. I'm getting a little off topic here so let me get back to article marketing.
What I suggest is concentrate on nothing but collecting their email address. Bribe them if you have to. Offer them some good information they can use and want.
Have the page your article resource box directs them to do one thng. Collect their info. Offer nothing else, no other link.
When you follow up with them via email do not even offer them what your program is. Tease them with it. Make them contact you and ask you specific questions about what you do.
Those will be the hottest leads you can get.
P.S. Don`t be afraid to write about not business subjects that interest you. Golf, baking, whatever. A home based business is generic and many people are interested at some point in time in their life.
Best wishes,
Jeff
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Karen
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Posted: Fri Nov 25th, 2005 01:38 pm |
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I was tracking my web site stat's the other day and I noticed that some of my visitors where coming from a newspaper in Jamaica.
It turns out that one of my articles was published in the business section of the newspaper.
So it just goes to show that articles work and you never know who will read your article and find your website.
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Posted: Sun Dec 18th, 2005 01:10 pm |
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That`s great Karen,
Congratulations.
You are absolutely right and one of the reasons I am becoming an advocate of article marketing.
Keep wrting those articles!
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stservices
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Posted: Thu Dec 22nd, 2005 05:17 pm |
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Congrats. This is why I've became so convinced that articles are a great way to get traffic. If I'd have known how great it works, I'd have started earlier.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22nd, 2005 10:54 pm |
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stservices wrote: Congrats. This is why I've became so convinced that articles are a great way to get traffic. If I'd have known how great it works, I'd have started earlier.
Articles have always worked. It`s just right now there is a big awareness of it (again). I`m guessing when Jason Potash came out with his article submitting software that put a lot of peoples attention on article marketing again.
My personal opinion is article marketing is a great way for the average person to do some great things with their marketing efforts. People low on cash. Maybe people who do not understand or enjoy direct marketing.
Anyone who knows something and can write, or even pay someone to write for them can use articles to their advantage. But with this there also comes a problem. So many people think article marketing is a magic bullet. So everyone is doing it.
Not everyone, but you know what I mean.
So now there is a huge amount of crappy articles. Articles written with no effort put into them. And all these private label articles that are being submitted that are all the same. Sometimes word for word.
A well written article has to compete with all that, unfortunately. As more and more articles get submitted and published it will become more difficult. But at the same time, long term you can win.
So many ariticles being published today are "signed" by a false name. They often just lead to some quickly thrown together website. It shows.
I guess the point I want to make is look to the future. Write the best articles you can and brand yourself. Don`t just use your articles for traffic today, but be seen as the "answer man" for future problems.
What is *your* specialty. How can you help your reader, if not now then perhaps tommorrow.
And look past the article. Past just getting traffic. Think about what you are going to do with that traffic once you get it. I encourage you to think long term.
And this is not directed to or at Brian. Just general thoughts to anyone interested in article marketing.
Best wishes,
Jeff
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Posted: Fri Dec 23rd, 2005 03:24 am |
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Good points Jeff and it's something I haven't really tried to explain. I guess I just think everyone already knows.
I've seen authors with 200+ articles and I know these people have either paid for the majority of them or bought a pack or best case they've been writing for years. I'm betting most of them didn't write them themselves. I'm not saying they all went that route but some did and those are the people that will ruin this.
Personally, I put alot of work into the ones I post simply because my name is on them and I don't want to look like an idiot. 
Oh and Jeff, I didn't take it personally. You're a friend and I know where you're coming from.
And if anyone didn't know, Jeff has a great Article directory and has probably seen many of those article packs come through or try to.
http://www.newarticlesonline.com/
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Posted: Sun Jan 8th, 2006 12:58 am |
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Sorry I missed this earlier Brian,
Thanks for the site mention. Yes I do see many of "those" articles. But I also should defend marketers who use phony names.
There are some very good articles signed with fake names. I`m not into it myself. But I can see the advantages.
For instance if you have several niche sites, and you are a well known marketer for websites you might not want your competition to come across your websites and copy (steal) what is working for you.
Personally I am not against a webmaster buying and submiting articles if that's what helps them. But I am for making sure they are a quality article that has some good content to it. And somehow different.
Because that is what helps the other webmaster who wants to use your article.
I have to get off this subject now before I start preaching about helping the other webmaster . 
Best wishes,
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Becky Gray
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Posted: Tue Jan 17th, 2006 03:07 pm |
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Hi, I have been working on some articles that I would like to submit and wondering if anyone could suggest any article submitter software that is out there and what is best to use?
Any advice appreciated!
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Posted: Tue Jan 17th, 2006 09:33 pm |
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Hi Becy,
I have currently reviewed two different ones at my article marketing blog
Both Article Submitter Pro and Article Post Robot. It is hard to say which is the best. It depends on what is most important to you.
Article Post Robot costs less and is much more automated. Article Submitter Pro submits to many more sites.
And six months from now they will probably both be even better.
There is also Article Announcer but I haven`t used it and don`t plan to. It is pretty expensive in my opinion.
Good luck with your article marketing efforts!
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Posted: Tue Jan 17th, 2006 10:24 pm |
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Jeff - thanks for the great information. I believe article writing is a great marketing tool. Also, if done well, it can really set you apart as an "expert" in your area.
And I totally agree that there has been a trmendous influx of "crappy" articles of late (just my opinion).
On the topic of article submitting software, thanks for the reviews and recommendations. It will help a great deal.
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Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 02:34 pm |
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Thanks for your advice Jeff. I will check out Article Post Robot and if I go ahead and use it, will review it for you.
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Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 10:58 pm |
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3stepsuccess wrote: Jeff - thanks for the great information. I believe article writing is a great marketing tool. Also, if done well, it can really set you apart as an "expert" in your area.
And I totally agree that there has been a trmendous influx of "crappy" articles of late (just my opinion).
On the topic of article submitting software, thanks for the reviews and recommendations. It will help a great deal.
Well if I have helped you in any way, you are very welcome. Yes, articles can be an excellent marketing tool. They can also be a waste of time for the "me too" type articles.
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Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 11:01 pm |
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Becky Gray wrote: Thanks for your advice Jeff. I will check out Article Post Robot and if I go ahead and use it, will review it for you.
Becky if you do use Article Post Robot please let me know how you like it. I would appreciate yours and anyone elses opinion. Good or bad.
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