The Number One Way to Get Free Traffic and Backlinks (Launching Your Website to Google Page One!)

There is a way to get free traffic and backlinks to your website, launching yourself to the first page in Google organic search results within a very short period of time. But it does take some work, there are no free lunches. With that said, if you are very dedicated and take it upon yourself to make it work by setting a goal to employ this method on a consistent basis, you can compete with and surpass the big boys of the web. The playing ground does indeed become more level.

You’ve probably heard or read that writing articles is a very effective way to get free targeted traffic to your website. Yes, it is, but that is just the start. Writing articles is great, but it is slow going until you give it some oomph! The conventional method of article writing usually requires pounding them out in large numbers (depending upon the competition for your keywords) to pole vault yourself to where you eventually want to be in search engine rankings. Please don’t be disheartened. Anything worthwhile is worth the effort, and you feel better about it anyway when you reach the top of the mountain. Later in this article I Will get to an amazing discovery I recently made that helped buoy me up and not get discouraged with article writing.

In the meantime, I want to share with you one of the “baby steps” that helped me get to the number one search result on Google’s Local Search. It was quite easy for me to even beat a major competitor for my chosen keywords. In just one day I achieved number one (two or three in some cases) in Google’s Local Search for 3 or 4 quality keywords. I ranked number one for an item that is in huge demand right now all across the country. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Local Search, hurry and familiarize yourself with it!

Why is it important to gain exposure to Local Search? Because Yellow Pages is a museum relic. Oh yes, some people do still use it, but most now turn to exactly where you are right now– the internet! They type in something like “furniture Sacramento” (or wherever they live) to get listings of the most popular furniture stores in their locale. It ain’t alphabetical, baby, it’s dog eat dog, just like the rest of the net, and you getting up there in the Local Search Results can really help you.

How I did this, and how you can too, is quite elementary. But I found that not many people in my niche were doing it. I first signed up for Google Local Business Center. Then I walked through the set up process which is pretty self explanatory (it is free, by the way). I didn’t have a physical location so I got a P.O. Box, which is advised to do by Google if you don’t have a location. The part that not many of my competitors were doing was posting pictures (I bought several from off of the internet that were applicable to my products). I also made a short 6 minute video and put it on YouTube. That was quite easy to do also. I just had a friend teach a simple skill that is helpful and pertinent to my niche. I then downloaded the YouTube video to Google Local Search. Besides all of this, I put the web address of a free E-book I found on the internet into the coupon category, stating the coupon was good for one free and immediately downloadable E-Book pertinent to my niche. Get creative like this, and you’ll find many ways to get you traffic!

I hope this helped you think of things you can do to get you further to your goal of mounting the Google mountain. If you don’t think Local Search will help, think again. And then do the same thing for Yahoo’s version of it. Borrow a camcorder if you have to. I think the biggest thing is overcoming the obstacle of doing something you haven’t done before and think might be hard. You have momentum in not having done it up to this point, but you can change that, take a “baby step,” and the momentum you have started by doing these simple things will really get the ball rolling in the right direction!

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Don’t Make These Mistakes When You Launch an Internet Marketing Business

Starting your own internet marketing business is not the same as starting an offline business. You need to be ready for the fact that businesses online operate differently than businesses offline. There are lots of people that love the idea of building an Internet based business and that’s a good thing! Unfortunately, plenty of these same people don’t understand just how much work needs to be done first. If you truly want to earn a living online, you need to keep reading to learn about three common mistakes that you need to avoid making.

Most importantly, make sure that you do not start the wrong internet marketing business. This means that every day the internet changes and there are always new opportunities. What worked for people five years ago aren’t going to have the same success today. You need to go with the flow and design your business model based on what’s working now, and what’s in demand now. In addition to that, any business needs to be started with the goal of earning money instead of just spending money. So, before you jump on to any business model, it is vital that you recognize its suitability (or unsuitability as the case may be). Do some research and interact with other people in that business before you make your decision. Steer clear of marketing methods that aren’t producing results, they are nothing but a waste of time. The goal here is to have a great launch with techniques that will get you results you want. Optimize your site, joint ventures are a great idea, pay per click ads work too but avoid those old methods that won’t work today.

Finally, it is a huge mistake not to learn about your target market. It is almost impossible to launch a business online without understanding anything about your target market. You need to understand your target market inside and out. There is no doubt that you will fail if you don’t put some real effort into learning everything you can about your future customers. You can’t build successful products if you don’t know who you will sell them to.

In conclusion, this article clearly shows you that, if you want to stand out from all of the rest of the competition, your very best chance of doing this is to stay away from the business mistakes that we have talked about here. These are really simple mistakes that you can easily take care of if you create a strong plan of action and actually act on it. Remember, nothing will ever help you more than persistence; that is the real secret to your success. So go ahead and start your internet marketing business and be ready to overcome the hurdles that come your way.

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Anatomy of a Product: From an Idea to Reality

What does it take to turn an idea into a product? How can I realize financial gain from my idea? Where do I start? These and many other questions swirl around would-be inventors and entrepreneurs as they seek to bring new products and services to market. The process can seem daunting for anyone making a first attempt and confronting the typical hurdles and roadblocks the marketplace utilizes to cull the field.I look at hundreds of products each year and have done so for almost 30 years. The ideas that succeed invariably consist of the same basic elements.One, an entrepreneur with passion, a realistic view of the opportunity they have created and a flexible attitude to the inevitable critique and changes the original concept will undergo. The world is full of dreamers. Successful entrepreneurs work non-stop in pursuit of their well-designed goals.Two, a new product or service concept that fills an identifiable market niche. The niche can be a completely new product category (think Windows, XM Radio, E-Bay) or a small piece of a vast, mature market segment (Sam Adams Beer, Coach, George Foreman Grille). The Unique Selling Proposition is the element that enables the product to be positioned as an advance, offering different, improved features and benefits. The world doesn’t need another mousetrap, unless, you can prove a method to catch more mice.Three, before running off to a Patent Attorney, display or discuss the opportunity with family, friend’s, co-workers you trust. Would they buy if available? How much would they pay? What don’t they like about the widget? Any improvements they might suggest? This is a form of micro-test market. Also, search the inter-net, United States Patent and Trademark Office, visit stores and diligently study the competition. If you feel confident that the market is not offering anything like your concept then you potentially have a significant commercial opportunity and should seek copyright, patent and trademark advice.There are many ways to proceed. You can attempt to self-market your idea. There are numerous reputable consulting firms that can offer comprehensive services. Many colleges and state and local governments offer small business incubators and can be an excellent resource. A caution, though. The late night infomercial selling patent services that will make you rich is always a fraud. Ask for references and products currently on the market as proof that you are dealing with professionals, not charlatans.The hardest question for many inventors to confront: How to harvest financial benefits from their invention? Licensing, self-marketing the product, funding, partnership, strategic alliance or outright sale of the opportunity are among the options to be considered. Typically, the inventors background, experience, interest and financial realities make the choice more obvious. It is usually good to have professional guidance when weighing appropriate strategies for harvesting income from a project.A working model or a production quality prototype of the piece will be essential in researching manufacturing, costing production and for presentations. Do not cut corners here. Be as professional and thorough as possible in displaying the unique performance benefits and features of the product. You only get one chance to make a strong first impression.A customized Business Plan or Offering Document will be crucial in successfully presenting the product for consideration. Decision-makers typically see many, many products each year. You need to stand out and that requires an exciting plan. Do not buy a Business Plan template off of the inter-net and fill in the blanks. It will not be read. Make the document as exciting as your product.The steps reviewed above typically result in a thinning of the new product herd. In order to successfully place a service or product in this very aggressive, cluttered marketplace no shortcuts are tolerated. Inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses are an amazing breed and a valued national asset. The wealth created and generated by this group of idea pioneers is the American economic difference maker. There has never been a greater time or place to launch that needed new product, and the rewards have never been greater.

Innovations In The Production Of Jewelry Mean More Choice For The Consumer

The changing face of jewelry design shows no sign of abating. As changes in taste have evolved over the last few decades, so have the designs available to purchase. The marketplace, which was once dominated by mass produced Chinese products, is now awash with individually designed and manufactured pieces that combine glamour and individuality.There have been a number of changes in both the materials used in the production process and the production methods involved. Plastic was widely used as a substitute for metal, in an effort to keep prices down and maximize profits for manufacturers. However, consumers are now far more discerning and are far less likely to accept cheap substitutes. Cheap glass and plastic designs are now very difficult to sell, regardless of the price.As consumer tastes have changed through the years, so have both the processes involved in production, as well as the materials used. This development in production has resulted in a great deal more choice for the consumer. Where shell, lapidary, plastic and glass were commonplace at one time, a number of new substances have given jewelry a far more substantial look to them.Among the new metals being used are stainless steel and titanium. These durable metals provide manufacturers with the premium look they need, together with a metal that won’t corrode. Designs made with these metals can often last a lifetime without corroding. Stainless steel also offers pliable properties that allow a number of intricate designs to be made.Manufacturers are now also keeping a watchful eye on the fashion industry. Trends in the fashion world are very important as consumers now often accessorize and want designs appropriate to the clothes they are wearing. As with clothing, there is an increasing trend for jewelry designers to launch their ranges according to the upcoming season. Whereas a spring collection will often include a variety of greens, light yellows and pastel colors, summer designs will include more vibrant and stark colors such as bright reds and oranges.Consumers are increasingly eager to buy designs that look and feel expensive and substantial. Most people will aspire to own jewelry made with gold, platinum and precious stones such as diamonds. However, demand for these materials has never been greater. The increased demand has priced most people out of elaborate designs made from these metals and stones. Premium wholesale jewelry is now manufactured to an incredibly high standard and substances like cubic zirconia give people the premium look they crave at affordable prices.