It is true that this article is directly more towards
teleclasses, yet, the ten tips also included hold true for
any type of electronic Learning (eLearning) marketing and
promotion.

Teleconferences, also known as teleclasses or teleseminars
depending on the presentation format, are the second hottest
marketing delivery technique for 2004. This delivery format
satisfies the yearn to learn and opens an exchange to
unbelievable global portions.

Previously called distance learning, the teleclass format
actually began in the mid-1990s through higher learning
institutions. Now, without leaving your office or easy
chair, you can put on a headset, lean back and learn. No
parking challenges, gas usage, or travel time required.

Technology is exploding in this part of the communication
industry. In 2003 this market tripled their service
features for leaders, use and availability in on the
incline, and the attendance limitations of 30 a few years
ago now expands to 150. And in 2004, the market continues
to show that it will double even 2003s number.

Teleconference phone numbers are still limited to
availability in only certain states, like Florida and
Nevada. The pressure for other states to add
teleconferencing services at these reasonable rates is not
there yet. The bell is toiling louder every year.

Currently, you can purchase a personal-use 24/7 line in the
range of $600 a year. Alternatively, you can rent a line by
the hour from $10 up or even share a line.

You can find no cost teleconference lines, like
http://www.mrconference.com. I found these services less
than desirable. Many times, you get disconnect if you don't
talk every 10 minutes or you are blocked from entering the
call if their lines are full.

No, teleconferencing will not take the place of "being
there". Yet, some teleconference leaders can just about
bring you physically into feeling that same experience.
If you have never experience a teleconference, I recommend
that you do, but don't just try one. The greatest benefit
to learning by phone is that you listening skills will reach
new heights quickly.

1. If you produce your own e-newsletter or printed
newsletter, you can add a teleconferencing announcement
section.

2. Contact other e-newsletter or printed newsletter editors
and ask to have your teleconference announced in their
issues. You can swap for the space (your ad for their ad in
your e-newsletter), barter for a space in your session,
offer an affiliate option, purchase the space or pay per
click. You want to advertise with your focus target.

3. You can also run pay-per-click search engine ads. The
Google AdWords program is a great place to start. If you
purchase an ad analyzer software (average $100) or a service
(average $19.95/month) you will save time and make less
mistakes. It will also save you hours of analyzing your
own. Look for the ads that you pay more than a nickel each.

4. Place notices all over your web site -- especially your
main page. Remember, this is a passive method (meaning that
you still need to get visitors to the site before they can
read it).

5. Write and distribute Internet articles on the same
subject. Unable to write, hire a ghostwriter. Allow three
months for this process to begin working. You will also want
to write and distribute at least three articles a month.
Don't ignore this marketing avenue. This method is number
five on the top promotional methods for 2004.

If you are writing marketing articles a great media-posting
site is: http://www.ideamarketers.com. Each site has it