35 Tips for Online Success

1. Don't overload your site with flashing lights and slow
loading graphics. Keep it simple and to the point.

2. Put a little of yourself into your site and make it unique.

3. Have your contact information listed on every page.

4. Make every page of your site consistent. You want your site
to be easy to understand and navigate.

5. Provide a lot of useful content and resources. Don't just
make your site one big ad.

6. Make yourself available to answer questions and to help your
visitors when needed. 7. Answer all email inquiries in a timely
and courteous manner.

8. Make it very easy for people to order your products. The
easier to order, the more orders you'll get.
http://www.paypal.com http://www.clickbank.com

9. Publish an ezine. This will enable you to keep in contact
with your readers and forma a very important relationship.
http://www.websuccesscentral.com/ezinesuccess/index.html
http://www.ezine-z.com http://www.ezineuniversity.com

10. Use an autoresponder for follow-ups.
http://www.getresponse.com/?34218 http://www.sendfree.com
http://www.aweber.com

11. Write and submit articles for publication in other ezines.
http://www.MakingProfit.com
http://www.vectorcentral.com/ezine-question-answer-form.htm
http://www.ezadsuccess.com
mailto:ArticleReview-subscribe@topica.com
mailto:aabusiness-subscribe@egroups.com
mailto:article_depot-subscribe@topica.com
mailto:article_announce-subscribe@egroups.com

12. Participate in ad swaps with other publishers.
http://www.freezineweb.com/ad-swaps1.html
http://www.yoursalesoffice.com/Ezine_Joint_Ventures.html

12. Set up a links page and exchange links with other websites.
http://www.reciprocallink.com
http://folksites.com/linkconnector/reciprocal.html

13. Build your reputation and yourself as a foundation for your
online success.

14. Follow-up on all sales and inquiries.

15. Develop contacts and relationships with other publishers and
netpreneurs.

16. Learn how to write your own ebook to sell or give away.

17. Join discussion lists and message boards and network,
network, and network. Enjoy some new friendships along the way.
mailto:Newbies911-subscribe@topica.com
mailto:pubsonly-subscribe@topica.com
mailto:marketingbootcamp-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
http://start-smartz.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi#post

18. Find and join some good affiliate programs to help you learn
marketing and selling and to add to your income.
http://www.associateprograms.com
http://www.affiliatebroadcast.com

19. Do not spam! If you are unsure if something is spam, find
out before you proceed.

20. Purchase your own domain name.

21. List your ezine in several popular directories.
http://www.ezinelocater.com http://www.atozines.com
http://www.bluechiptraffic.com/ezines/
http://www.worldmegastore.com/newsletters.php

22. Be true to yourself and your customers. This will establish
trust which is essential to your success.

23. Include some original material in your ezine. If you are not
yet writing articles, write an editorial for each issue. Let
your readers get to know you.

24. Do not insult other people. ALWAYS treat others with respect.

25. Subscribe to several popular ezines. Read and learn from
them. The good ezines are loaded with information and resources.
http://start-smartz.com http://www.forwardproductions.com
http://rimdigest.com

26. Participate in joint ventures with ebook authors, ezine
publishers, etc. This is a good way of making more money and
providing resources for your subscribers. Always review the
product before you promote it.

27. Never stop learning!! There is an endless amount of
information to learn when running an online business. Do not
ever think that you know all you need to know.

28. Be open to new ideas and be willing to take risks.

29. Learn from others who have been there already. Most of the
publishers and netpreneurs are willing and happy to help Newbies.

30. When publishing an ezine, stuff it with useful content and
resources. Give your readers what they crave - information!
Don't throw 30 ads together and call it an ezine!

31. Thoroughly check out all opportunities and offers before
joining or buying. There are a lot of scammers out there.

32. When writing articles, write as if you are teaching. Don't
turn the article into a sales letter for one of your products.

33. Back up all your information and work, so you do not lose
it. this is very important!

34. Do not think you have to read, buy or use every product,
ebook or program out there.

35. Choose a business that will bring out your passion and
commitment. Running an online business can be a very rewarding
and fulfilling experience.

I wish you all the success and satisfaction with your online
venture. Do not let the frustration or setbacks get you down.
Use them as a learning experience to make you stronger, better
and more successful!


About the Author

Terri Seymour owns and operates MyOwnEzine.com
MyOwnEzine.com is a website, ezine and service which
provides the resources, tools, guidance and more to help
you start, publish and promote your own ezine. You can
contact Terri at mailto:ter02@newnorth.net Subscribe
at mailto:subscribe@myownezine.com or visit
http://www.myownezine.com for lots more info.