One Reason Why Small Businesses Fail Online Part:3 (4 posts)

  • What if the people who are interested in what you have to offer are not yet ready to purchase anything from you? 

    Consumers usually buy out of impulse, so it is important for you not to focus on the sale. Focus on your online marketing strategy and marketing system. 

    Your online marketing strategy should consist of following up with your prospects by using an autoresponder service to educate.

    The main reason you create a marketing system is to keep in constant contact with your list of prospects and provide them with valuable information. 

    This is a necessary step to building credibility and long-lasting business relationships on a foundation of trust.

    Do NOT be the type of business owner that sends only sales pitches. 

    A rule of thumb is that your content included in your marketing system should be at least 75% educational and 25% promotional.

    This forum topic is a great example of providing educational content. It has been written once and it will continue to produce traffic for as long as it is in circulation. 

    An email autoresponder is a fundamental online marketing tool that is critical for your success. You will have a better chance of converting your first-time site visitors into loyal customers.

    You will have complete control over your list of prospects. You can create your own empire of wealth by having your business needs centered on you. 

    Basically, it comes down to building your own list of prospects to become a successful business owner.

  • @staciewalker

    I definitely agree that building your own opt-in list is critical to small biz success. You need a way to bring your fans and followers and get them to opt-in.

  • @rich-brooks I apologize for the late reply. I am still getting familiar with this forum. I appreciate your input. I look forward to reading more of your topics.

  • thanks for the post, great info, Stacie. @staciewalker


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