Trends aren’t just restricted to physical advertising, they can be observed in internet marketing as well. You can exploit these trends to attract more customers and gain more revenue. But just like real world trends, if you don’t jump on these online trends quickly enough, you’ll find yourself left behind. Currently, social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and Friendster are among the major marketing trends.

Know how internet marketing trends can help you to raise the profit with social media marketing.

Users can create their profiles free of cost and update their hobbies, personal and professional details, etc on almost all of these networks. It is also possible for users to post pictures and videos on most of these. Searching people and adding them as friends can be done once the profile creation is complete.

The whole point of these networking sites is to get in contact with friends, family, and, sometimes, total strangers. What really piques our curiosity is the complete stranger’s part. It’s possible for you to reach millions of people by creating a profile for your business and adding people as your friends. Unique profiles can be created for bands, authors and filmmakers on some of these sites, for example, MySpace.

Looking for your profile and adding you as a friend becomes much easier with this. It is good to be added by people but take heed that you do not appear as spam when you invite people to be friends. There are enough fake spam profiles on these sites that they’ve all cracked down on people sending out mass invites.

Make it a point to ask only those people who are eager to see your offering. The use of keywords is also one more internet marketing trend. The latest craze these days is Search engine optimization, or SEO. It involves using keywords, or words that describe your site and your products/services, a certain number of times on your website and in your site’s titles and metadata. Use of these keywords repeatedly will make your site a lot more interesting to search engines such as Google and Yahoo. The premise is that your site gets lesser views and business when it is listed on the third or fourth page of search results than it would if it was listed on the first page.

This is obviously not true all the time. If your page doesn’t include what the user is looking for, they aren’t going to buy anything from you. Still, there is merit to the part of the theory that says you’ll get more traffic. A tad bit of research on SEO will enable you to optimize your website yourself; at the same time there are numerous companies that are readily available who will get the job done. Be judicious now: the one thing you wouldn’t wish for is a person who writes text for your web page that is all keywords.

In case your page gives the impression of being flat to a normal human, it is likely that they will look right through it in support of a page that does. You website can get loads of additional hits, if you concurrently put to use, the social networks and SEO systems. The importance of getting people to your website cannot be undermined by the fact that hits don’t always convert over to dollars. Abiding by these internet marketing trends is a tactic that will ensure a rise in hits, usually translating to a boost in business.

Brenda Bunney

bdbunney@gmail.com

http://homebasedbusinessbunney.com

What is the most successful online attraction marketing method you can use to succeed with your Internet network marketing business?

Some people  would have said the smooth sales pitch or the loud sales blurb. Well, that’s okay for some but in this business they don’t come anywhere near the simple and proven system of teaching. Teaching has been the one method used since we first walked the planet that has been able to move people.
Internet Attraction Marketing

So why is teaching so powerful? In the Internet attraction marketing model, you need to earn the right to be able to tell a prospect about what you have to offer. You do that by teaching them what you know and creating trust with them.

So how can you teach? One of the most powerful ways is with attraction marketing articles. Articles are the lifeblood of the internet and are the perfect vehicle to teach prospects and provide the solutions they are looking for. They have been written to create a relationship with the people reading them and to build trust.

And the best way to build trust with someone is to teach them what you know. Have you looked at most of the successful people online? What’s the one thing they are doing that those failing aren’t?

Teaching!

It could be they are teaching others how to make money, how to be healthy, how to grow vegetables, how to find a date…just about anything you can think of. At the center of just about any successful promotional material whether it’s to sell a product or generate a lead is usually an educational or an instruction of some sort that is offered to people as an exchange. This could be either for their information or their money.

Teach First, Sell Later…

In my opinion, getting their information first up is probably a better course of action that just getting their money once and then never seeing them again.

But the message here especially if you’re serious about succeeding with your attraction marketing or branding yourself as an authority within your niche, is to teach first and sell second. When you teach right there is almost no need to dust off the sales pitch and use it.

Those that have recognized this and applied it in general have become successful. So why aren’t more people using it. Well, it’s one of the drawbacks of  Internet attraction marketing if there are any. That’s that it simply takes time to develop trust with a prospect.

Most people don’t have that much patience, so they bounce around from one opportunity to the next hoping for the get rich quick fix. It never happens.

Brenda Bunney

bdbunney@gmail.com

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After my experience last Saturday, I would use a paid website hosting company!

I had been told to host my own site so that no one could arbitrarily shut it down, but had not gotten around to it.  I had planned to switch over April 1st, 2009, but got busy :). 

My free company found something they didn’t like.  They said I was telling people they could “get rich quick” in one or two of my posts.

I knew then that there was a problem, but not with my post because I don’t tell people that building any business is easy, quick, or what type of income they will make.

Do people make a lot of money owning their own home-based business?  Some do, but many don’t.  Most of the opportunity lies with the business owner.  What may work well for one, may not work for another!  

They cited a post in particular, so I went back and read it.  It says exactly the opposite. The title may indicate otherwise, but it was meant to be opposite of the actual content. 

So, in conclusion, my advice is to use an independent website hosting company so you own your own information and have control over your information.

There are several good website hosting companies depending on what you’re looking for.

I, of course wanted it all…..

1) reasonable price
2) excellent customer service (I am not technical)
3) Plug & Play website builder, preferably included or for very little extra

I received a great deal on mine. They are a member of my consumer shopping club, so not only were their prices excellent, I will receive cash back on my purchase.

If you’re interested in knowing more about my website hosting company or the consumer shopping club to save even more money, email me at the address below.

I’ll be happy to share!

Brenda Bunney
bdbunney@gmail.com

One of the most powerful tools we have in our possession in our work from home business is one little question.

“Do you know anyone who……?”

Depending on your work from home business, you could finish this sentence with “would like more energy, needs a carpenter, would like to save money, wants to buy a new car,or is looking for a new house?”

My question to you:

Do you know anyone who would like to work from home and develop your area?

Training and personal support provided, so please ask them to email me for more information.

Have a great evening!

Brenda Bunney

http://homebasedbusinessbunney.com

Many people are turning to a work from home business because of the slumping economy. How many people do you know that need to supplement their current income? Do you know people who are looking for ways to boost their retirement income?

Many people have kids that are going to be heading off to college in a few years. I personally know many people in my home town who had their college money in stocks and bonds.   There are hundreds of reasons people want or need to make more money. In many cases, working from home can be a great solution.

For many people, the opportunity to work from home begins with a special interest or area of talent. Think about your hobbies, skills and what you enjoy doing. Do you think working from home would be an option for you?

Brenda Bunney

bdbunney@gmail.com

In a recent post, Dana was told her lack of success in her work from home business was because her “dream wasn’t big enough“. 

Most MLM’s Equal Two Strikes From The Beginning

1) Over-priced products - Her company’s prices had to be 30 to 40 percent above the industry average for this category to pay the hefty bonuses they offer the top tier of their organization

2) Lack Of Training- Dana had no real step by step solid training.  MLM’s rarely offer a company-wide training program to their distributors. Any training that might be received is normally due to the “up-line’s” (MLM term only) personal efforts and skill in this area.  It rarely is a company-wide requirement for advancement.

3) Dana was being asked to market products/services that most people did not consider a “necessity” in their lives; therefore, when expenses did not allow for extras, they had to quit buying. “Necessity” means something different for everyone. 

Dana’s Needs

In order to be successful, Dana has decided she needs average priced products people need or want and step by step training to teach her how to build her work from home business. 

Dana found one such business with a FREE Shopping Membership she was able to join and check out for herself. She saw an opportunity for herself and those who are thriving in their work from home business as well.  They can order their copy paper, ink, Skype, I-tunes through the club and save money

Brenda Bunney

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The work from home industry is rapidly changing, especially regarding the way sourcing leads is achieved. When lead generation was conducted mainly off-line, they were very difficult to find, so when the marketer found a good lead, they guarded it with their life.

Who could blame them? A lead back then meant an opportunity to add someone to their organization and take another step towards creating residual income. While many have built great businesses using these methods, it was still flawed to the extent that rejection was a major killer of people’s hopes and dreams.

Fast forward to today. The Internet is such a dominant player that the task of generating quality leads has been made a lot easier. No, it’s not a piece of cake because there is definite skill required in sourcing leads on-line but the truth is, the word rejection is less of an issue…much less.

Forget about buying those unresponsive third party leads. They multiply the rejection effect enormously and can contribute to you leaving your business in a hurry.

Give your prospects something of value for free or at very low cost.  I am giving a Free Shopping Membership.  The people who do take the membership are under no obligation to buy at any time, the membership is Free, and they save money on their purchases.  There are many ways to generate leads in your work from home business. 

Good luck!

Brenda Bunney

bdbunney@gmail.com

If you’ve been dreaming of a short commute to work, you’ve probably wondered if a work at home situation could work for you. 

I was visiting with a young lady the other day who gave me her perspective on driving in New York City.  Her family had visited her in Stillwater, OK, which is where I live and were surprised at how quiet it is here in a small town. She, in turn, was amazed at the noise in NYC ALL the time.

Stillwater, OK: 

If the citizens in Stillwater have to drive 20 minutes to eat a restaurant or shop in a store, they ARE driving completely across town.  We do not have bumper to bumper traffic in Stillwater, unless it would be the first day that Oklahoma State University were beginning their college classes in August.

Accidents seem frequent, but are cleared out fairly quickly and people stop to help or will at least call the appropriate emergency departments for them.

New York City:

She said there were people everywhere, it was very pretty and was exciting.  She noted that the drive from NYC to downtown NYC is an incredibly long process.  People just take public transportation for the most part.

They were witnesses to a car accident when driving to downtown NYC to show this visitor around. 

Two things struck her as interesting:

1) She was told:  You do NOT make a phone call or say you are a witness to a car accident unless you are willing to make a court appearance at a later date as a witness. 

2) They were stopped for FIVE hours due to an accident that occurred ahead of them.  They were literally at a stand still! 

If you are a person who spends several hours per day commuting to and from work, you may have spent that time thinking of all the time you could be spending with your family, taking up a hobby, or just having some personal “down” time for yourself.

Will your company allow you to work from home?  This is one option, but another option is to start your own work from home business.  Have you been thinking along these lines too?  Think about it, what could working from home do for you personally, even on a part-time basis?

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Have a great day!

Brenda Bunney

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Happy New Year!  It’s been 2009 for over 20 hours now.  Have you resolved to do anything new this year? Would you like to work from home in 2009?

Are you on track to see a change in your finances over 2008?  Do you really need more income?

Evaluate your situation and determine:

1) I’m happy with my financial situation…. no changes needed

2) I would like an extra stream of income

a) Plan to get a part time job

b) Want a home-based business

3) I am ready to start a work from home business of my own

Why work from home?

We have many individual reasons for wanting to work from home.  Maybe our retirement benefits will not meet our needs, we need an extra paycheck to meet monthly bills, or owning our own home-based business has just always been a dream. 

Whatever the specific goals, it all comes back to more time and financial freedom.  Ask yourself how an extra $100, $200, per month or more could benefit your life.

Your 2009 gift is a Free Shopping Membership. This is more than just shopping; with the associate membership, you can start your own home-based business for Free.  Working from home can be a reality.

Already work from home in your own business?  Use the FREE Shopping Membership to purchase business cards, paper, ink, computers, and lots of music, clothes, and books! 

Brenda Bunney

bdbunney@gmail.com

The celebration of the new year brings with it the hope for a new and better year to come.  Does the new year find you needing or wanting an extra income? Would you like to make money from home?  

The year 2008 has seen war, lost jobs, bankruptcy, and foreclosures.  We’ve seen the price of gas skyrocket to over $4.00 per gallon and then just yesterday, I saw gasoline for $1.29 per gallon! The year 2008 has been a roller coaster ride!

Opportunities Abound In 2009

Each January I notice an influx of  home-based business opportunities, weight loss products, diets, and new exercise equipment. There are many people looking to change things in their life.  Where do you turn?  Who can you trust?

There are opportunities available to those who are interested in making a commitment and building something for themselves. The “opportunities” that are too good to be true, usually are, but if you’re looking for a solid home-based business opportunity, they are out there. 

As the economy refuses to rebound, work from home businesses skyrocket.  People are planning for retirement and paying the bills with their business of choice.  

It’s just like losing weight….. 

Choose a business you can stick with, something that would be enjoyable to you. Can you see yourself selling skin care or nutrition products? No?  Maybe you should keep looking.  Just like exercising, if you enjoy lifting weights and dancing, but hate running, choose exercise activities that appeal to you.

How about the food?  Maybe you eat fairly well, but would benefit by cutting back on portion sizes?  If you eat only junk food, then that may require a bit more planning and determination on your part to make changes.

Building A Business You Enjoy

How does losing weight relate to making money from home?  Choose the right company or area of products and services for you just as you would choose the right weight loss method or exercise program. 

What are your interests?  What are your talents?  What would you work well with and in what environment? 

Whatever type of home-based business you decide to pursue to make money from home, you will need a computer, phone service, paper, ink , etc.  I would like to offer you a FREE Shopping Membership to my club. You will be able to shop for your business supplies and save money in 2009.  

Happy New Year!

Brenda Bunney

bdbunney@gmail.com