Online Creativity: Pinterest, eBay and Amazon
I received an email from Kitty, one of my subscribers this week with an excellent question. She sells on eBay and wanted to know if Pinterest would still be of value to her.
Here is my answer…if you are simply selling on eBay (Or Amazon for that matter), this might help you decide if Pinterest if for you.
The way to look at Pinterest is as an opportunity to influence your market with this new tool. Pinterest is growing so quickly and is having enough of an effect on search engine results – that it shouldn’t be ignored…
Here is one way you can use Pinterest if you are only selling physical products online and do not have awebsite of your own:
Let’s say you are selling pet care items
- You could set up your account on Pinterest with a link in your profile pointing to your eBay auctions.
- You would pin items to your Pinterest account that have to do with pets that you find… not necessarily products.
- but information ofinterest as well.- As you influence the Pinterest world and ‘pet care’ niche, those following you would be motivated to check out your profile and go to your auctions.
- In the mean time, you are building yourself as the person ofinfluence and expertise in the Pinterest community for all things related to pet care.
Learn more about the Start Here Pinterest for Business Training course here: http://www.starthereprogram.com/Pinterest
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Online Creativity: Pinterest For Your Business
It’s all about Pinterest today…
Pinterest is the hottest thing on the internet {!firstname}… and it is an amazing tool for all kinds of business owners. In the latest Start Here Training Course, we walk you through step-by-step teaching you how to USE Pinterest. Whether you blog, sell physicalproducts, are a local business… You will learn how to get more attention to your business!
This short training course will show you everything you need to know about Pinterest to help you generate a steady stream of targeted traffic… and traffic is the key to online sales andgrowth!
Hot off the presses – you can now get everything you need toimplement Pinterest into your business.
Learn more here: http://www.StartHereProgram.com/Pinterest
You’ll want to act quickly – the first 100 will save 10 bucks!
Enjoy!
Jenni Hunt
PS. Don’t forget – through Monday, April 9th I’m giving $20 toeveryone who buys ANY Start Here Program to apply to a secondcourse. See the details below…
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Here are the current course offerings:
Start Here Blogging Program - A step-by-step guide forgetting a blog published and generating revenue http://www.starthereprogram.com/blogging
Start Here List Building Program – ‘The Gold is in the list’ -Learn how to build a mailing list http://www.starthereprogram.com/yourlist
Start Here Program: Build An eBook In 10 Days – Having an information product under your belt is one of the best ways to build additional revenue streams – and you can publish your own eBook without even writing it! Learn how with this course. http://www.starthereprogram.com/infoproduct
Are you working more for less?
These last few years have been years of change… don’t you think?
Perhaps you have experienced a lot of change in your personal life like me… since my car accident back in 2008 our life seems to have changed dramatically – so many doctor appointments… so much therapy… surgeries… And, then the family life has changed. Our oldest entered the world of middle school last year… I won’t even go there with how that has changed our family dynamic 
But, we also went through the process of dealing with a law suite from the car accident… dealing with negotiating a settlement… buying our first home… a knee surgery and LASIK for my husband… and that is just in the last 6-8 months!
Life is always changing. This world is always changing. Sometimes we have more to give in certain areas… and sometimes not so much.
Perhaps the bulk of the change you have experienced has been with your business. With all of the changes that have happened with eBay over the last few years – I bet you have had to change your strategy. If not, maybe you are finding that you are working MORE for LESS.
Come to think of it… in this economy – it is likely that even if you have changed your business strategies you are working MORE for LESS.
What a bummer, eh?
The thing is… if you are as busy as I am, you probably don’t have the TIME to work MORE. Maybe if someone was to offer a million dollars you could make time but, the reality is, if you are working another job… or if you are a mom with kids at home… whatever your story – it is likely that you simply cannot work more for less.
Be Sure To Include This In Your 2012 Plan!
Can you believe that we are in November already?
I’m still wondering where in the world ARIL went… seriously! (had to leave that type-o… guess I know why I don’t know where Aril went – sheesh. )
I know I have said it before, but it’s true. The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by – we have less than 2 months of 2011 left! I say that if you haven’t thought about your 2012 business strategy, now couldn’t be a better time!
I’m planning to dig into this deeper in the weeks to come… but, I wanted to offer you some general thoughts to consider as you make your 2012 plan.
1. FOLLOW UP from what you are doing right now.
If the holidays are a hot selling season for you (if you are selling toys, you will be very busy over the next 4-8 weeks!)… NOW is the time to develop a plan for how you plan to follow up with all of your customers come the New Year.
*SIDE NOTE* I know many of you are selling toys this holiday – so I’m going to stick with this as an example; however, even if you are selling something in another market, the principles below can apply.
If you are selling toys for Christmas… it is likely that when the New Year comes, the same people aren’t going to be so interested in buying toys again.
So – how can you follow up and keep in touch with this customer base? You know your audience best; however, the question to ask is:
“What else are these people interested in?”
“If they were interested in TOYS, then they will also be interested in… what?”
Auction Strategists: Residual and Automatic Income Part III
Auction Strategists Newsletter
In This Issue:
1. Residual and Automatic Income – Part III
2. Free Marketing!
*** Residual and Automatic Income – Part III ***
We have been talking about the value of having a membership site as a part of your online business strategy in the last few newsletters.
You are right – it might not sound like an eBay topic… but, I have often said that if you have all of your eggs in the ‘eBay basket’ than not only are you leaving money on the table – but, you are working too hard!
You can USE eBay to build an audience for your market or niche…and then drive your traffic to other products you offer such as a blog, an ebook, or a membership site… the list really does go on and on..
But, lately, we have been talking about building a very simple membership site. Membership sites are great no matter what market you are in. Not only do they provide the security of a monthly income, but they are an excellent way to build relationship withyour customers… and it doesn’t have to be complicated – OR take alot of your time!
In fact, today I want to share with you how you can set it up andthen forget about it! Seriously.
See, it use to be complicated to get a membership site up andrunning… and then, upkeep was extremely time-consuming!
But, that has all changed!!
I’ve put together a 5 part series that shares some of the gold-nuggets in this new Start Here Membership course I’ve been developing that walks you through setting up your own membership site.
If you are interested in learning more about what a membership site looks like and how it can be a revenue generating tool for your online business, then you’ll want to follow along.
Auction Strategists: Residual and Automatic Income – Part II
Auction Strategists Newsletter
In this issue:
1. Residual and Automatic Income – Part II
*** Residual and Automatic Income – Part II ***
We have been talking about the value of building a membership site.
I know, I know… on the outside, it might not seem like a topic eBay sellers would be interested in.
Let me ask you something – Do you have a business that is completely dependent on eBay? I mean, is all of your income coming from auctions you list on eBay?
If so… How is that working for you?
Don’t get me wrong – I believe eBay is a fantastic tool for online business owners. My business has been built around eBay; however, if you think that all of my revenue comes from auctions – you’re mistaking. I have learned to USE my eBay business to grow multiple revenue streams…
And YOU CAN TOO!
There are so many ways to do this… it isn’t even funny. We have talked about many of them here. From blogging… to writing and publishing an eBook, to pointing people to Amazon for commissions… to building a mailing list…
But lately, I’ve started talking about building a very simplemembership site.
As I mentioned a few days ago in a previous newsletter, the beautyof membership sites is that it gives you the security of a monthly income.
Think about that for a minute. What if you could haverepeat customers… month after month?
For years I have been talking about the importance of building relationship with your customers… We have talked about how much easier it is to sell to an existing or previous customer than tofind a new one.
Auction Strategists: Costumes Are On The Rise!
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Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
7 years ago this month, I launched my first membership site (HuntedTreasure) to help sellers know what used children’s items to sell on eBay… At the time, I had been personally trained by a Power Seller – and had numerous mentors support me as I shared what I knew to help others.
It took me a few years before I was ready to face SEO (or search engine optimization). Frankly, it intimidated me. But, I finally got to a point, where I realized that if I didn’t learn how to get the attention of search engines – and how to have my listings and membership site rank well with them, I would be leaving money on the table.
Let me ask you… Are you leaving money on the table because you are not applying simple strategies that encourage Google and other search engines to find you?
There is no magic formula for ranking with search engines… HOWEVER, there is a whole slew of little things you can be doing with your listings to optimize them for maximum search engine ranking!
It’s one thing to have your potential customers find you because they went to eBay and searched for the item you have listed.
It’s a whole different story to have your potential bidders find you because they ‘googled’ and your listing just ‘happened’ to pop up as one of the top results from their search.
If you are not getting traffic from search engines… I guarantee that you are leaving money on the table – and in times like these, it’s best to take advantage of every venue you can to bring in those bidders.
Anyhow – I wanted to remind you about our newest training course that teaches you how to optimize your eBay listings for search engines.
New Start Here Program Training Course – SEO For Your eBay Listings!
I am very excited to let you know about our latest Start Here Training Program we are
releasing!
I have teamed up with Jenn from Boutique Bargains to offer a new
course that walks you through the many ways to maximize search
engine optimization for your eBay listings.
In just 11 lessons, you can learn how to get more traffic from
search engines like Google and Yahoo!
http://www.starthereprogram.com/SEO
The course is just about ready to launch… but, I wanted to make
sure you knew about it because I’m only opening the door to the
first 100 students right now.
And guess what?!
I’m having a PRE-LAUNCH SALE!
The 4 week course will be offered at $27 after March 13th…
BUT, as a part of my PRE-LAUNCH sale, if you are one of the first
100 students, you can reserve your spot for just $20. Then, watch
your inbox on the 13th for the lessons to start arriving.
The format is the same as all the other Start Here Program
Courses… simple, step-by-step. The lessons are designed to walk
you through implementing strategies for maximum SEO.
You can reserve your spot with the pre-launch here.
OR…
If you want to learn more, I’ll give you the first lesson to see if
this is for you.
You can download the first lesson HERE.
But, don’t forget – only the first 100 students will have spots
held for the course so you’ll want to act quickly.
Enjoy…
and let me know if you need anything.
Jenni Hunt
Publisher of the Start Here Program
PS. Don’t forget, you can simply download the first lesson in pdf
format here.
Can your business survive?
I’ve said it before… and I’ll say it again…
Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do for our business(es) is to take a step back and breath for a while. Whether we are forced to take this ‘break’ because of health reasons, family issues, unexpected emergencies… or because we are just plain tired of how we have been doing things… No matter what the reasoning is behind it – we all need a break… a breather…
The question is… can your business survive if you do?
My answer is coming this weekend… thought I’d give you an opportunity to mull this one over for a bit
Cyber Monday – Start Here Training Course Bundle!
[NOTE: If you just want the summary of what the bundle is about - here you go... now through December 1st I am offering a HUGE discount on a customized Cyber Monday bundle.Here is what you get:- Start Here Blogging Training Course (reg. $102)- Start Here List Building Course (reg. $27)- Start Here Program - 10 Days To An eBook (reg. $27)The bundle is $97 (SAVE $54!) And ONLY available HERE:Read on for more information... and also why you need a blog to grow your eBay business...]
If you have been selling for long on eBay – you probably know that it isn’t what it use to be. Sure, there is plenty of opportunity – in fact, we are seeling lots of people do very well this holiday season selling toys! But, eBay is known for nickel and diming you to death… and raising their fees… In some ways if your only revenue stream is from selling on eBay – you might even feel like you work FOR eBay instead of for yourself! The good news is that there is plenty of money on the table available through various revenue streams that are RELATED to what you are already doing on eBay. Adding a blog to your business strategy is a very simple way to add additional revenue streams and free you from being so dependent on eBay.
“As a not-too-new-but-new-enough-to-get-confused-easily-newbie (whew) your course is exactly the information I am needing. It’s an easy read, not over-hyped, you don’t assume I already know what you are talking about, and because it comes in small lessons, it builds anticipation for the next one! You obviously know what you’re writing because it is working! I gain confidence in myself each time I complete a lesson and can move on to the next.”
“I like that the lessons, especially the early ones, were clear and broken down step-by-step, and the flow into more complicated processes was gradual and well organized. Jenni, you have been terrific and very patient with my questions and your personalized help is greatly appreciated. I also like the fact that I can work at my own pace, and if I get too busy to do the lesson when it comes, I can do it whenever I want to. I also like the emphasis on passive income and as an eBay seller, I appreciate the advice pertaining to eBay.”
“I think overall you have taken a dificult subject and taught us how to make a blog that will be very productive for us.”
“My overall impression is positive. I like the way the class is structured, with new material arriving on a regular basis, giving me the opportunity to take it step by step. I am very new at this, and your course is giving me the kind of information I need to progress with my online business(es).”
3 Ways to USE eBay Right NOW For Business Growth
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1. 3 Ways To USE eBay right now for business growth
2. Changes To Your eBay About Me Page
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Hi ~
Today we are looking at how to continue to use eBay’s About Me page to build a mailing list – even though they have removed the policy allowing you to include links to outside websites.
This strategy is extremely important if you are going to move beyond just selling on eBay to USING eBay to grow your online business.
Just as many people use Google to grow their online business, you can use eBay… it is one of the TOP visited sites so you might as well take advantage of that traffic, right?
Be sure to check out the article (lesson) below… but, before you do – here are 3 ways you can USE eBay RIGHT NOW to grow your eBay busines.
1. Getting The Most Out Of Your Listing Title
Every word in the title for your listing should be there for a reason. Many people have an idea of what they are looking for on eBay and will skip browsing through the categories… and just go straight to that search box to enter in what they want.
If you want your listing to show up when they do that search for items like you are selling – YOU MUST HAVE KEYWORDS IN YOUR TITLE!
This means that your title has to have words that people use to search for your item in your title. Sometimes this takes a little bit of thought and creativity…
but, I’ll let you in on a secret…
using a title like this: @@@@ SUPER CUTE LADYBUG COSTUME!!! @@@@
It’s Not About eBay Anymore!
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In this newsletter:
1. It’s Not About eBay Anymore!
2. This Week – Sherah’s Garage Sale eBook
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Hello ~
Have you heard? A lot of people are saying that eBay is dead… again.
It just might be for some people – but, I really think it all comes down to your business strategy.
I think eBay is alive and well… read on to find out why.
Enjoy!
Jenni
PS. I’m about to close up the Start Here Blogging course for a bit. We are just about to our limit. If you are interested in learning how to set up a blog for your eBay business… and build new automated revenue streams, you’ll want to check it out. In fact, if you get in before the end of the week, I’ll knock off $5 every single month!
Learn more here:
http://www.starthereprogram.com/blogging
BUT if you want to save $30 on the course, use this special link before Friday at midnight:
https://wahmcart.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?adminid=22&pid=5572&quickbuy=1
Here is what people are saying:
“I think overall you have taken a dificult subject and taught us how to make a blog that will be very productive for us.”
“Great course and great price.”
“The scope of the course is so comprehensive, and so clearly explained, that I really think anyone who can read and follow instructions can do it. The course broke down the most technical and complicated processes into small easily understood steps. There’s no way I could have done it on my own and come out with such a professional product.”
“I like that the lessons, especially the early ones, were clear and broken down step-by-step, and the flow into more complicated processes was gradual and well organized.”
An Excellent Question You Should Be Asking About Your eBay Business
Thanks for the kind words about the report I sent you yesterday. You’re Welcome!
As I have learned different internet marketing strategies over the years, I always come back to how they can relate to eBay sellers. List Building is no different.
In fact, some of you are asking the same question…
“As an eBay seller, WHY should I pay attention to something like building a mailing list?”
Your mailing list is a very powerful tool that helps build relationship with not just your customers… but those that just visit your listings and never bid!
Your goal quickly shifts from just selling a product… to getting eBay visitors to join your mailing list. Why?
So you have an opportunity to build relationship with them. People are much more likely to buy from someone they trust.
When your goal, then, is to get them to join your mailing list… and you learn the skill of selling to that list – suddenly whether or not your listings sell on eBay isn’t so important anymore. You are more concerned with harnessing the traffic from your auctions.
Look at it this way…
Let’s say you have an item listed on eBay and you are thinking you’ll get $40 profit once it sells.
Scenario #1:
In the first scenario, you don’t have a mailing list or a blog. You are solely listing items on eBay for your business.
You are happy to have made an easy 40 bucks… and hope the buyer considers your items for future purchases.
Scenario #2:
In this scenario, you have a mailing list… and you have a system in place to drive those visiting your auctions to a webpage that gives them an incentive to join your list.
Why You Need A Mailing List…
I have been hearing a lot about list building lately… have you?
I put together this short report that talks about why you need a mailing list to grow your ebay or online business.
You can download it here:
http://www.jennihunt.com/reports/mailinglistmania20.pdf
Enjoy!
Jenni
Merry Christmas! A gift for you…
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Merry Christmas To You!
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If you only have a few minutes {!firstname}…
don’t miss out on my Christmas present to you this year!
Through the end of the year, you can join my Start Here Blogging
course for only $5 a month (instead of the regular $17)…
Learn more here:
http://www.starthereprogram.com/blogging
—-> Only 5 bucks a month with THIS LINK:
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Merry Christmas {!firstname}!!
Jenni
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Usually this time of year I spend a lot of time reflecting… as
well as looking forward. I don’t know about you, but I have a list
of things I want to finish up before the end of the month… just
so I can simply FOCUS when January hits.
What about you?
What are your plans for 2010, {!firstname}?
As I have talked with many eBay sellers this past year… I have
found that there are a lot of sellers out there who are
discouraged. For different reasons, they feel like eBay just isn’t
what it once was and that they missed out.
Well… they are right.
eBay isn’t what it use to be. In fact, nothing is what it use to
be. The beauty of that, however, is that this change just brings us
new opportunities!
We all have a choice to either focus on what use to be… or look
forward to what could be. I must be an optimist at heart… because
I choose to look forward and take advantage of the opportunities
available to us.
What are you going to choose?
What are you going to focus on for your business this next year?
Auction Strategists: Getting Visitors To Click To Your About Me Page
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In this newsletter:
1. Quick Note – What People Are Saying
2. Back To The Basics – Your About Me Page Part 2
3. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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A Quick Note…
Are you looking for a step-by-step program to help you get started with a blog to create new revenue for your eBay business? Discounted Charter Memberships are almost gone over at http://www.StartHereProgram.com/blogging
Look at what Deena had to say about the Start Here Blogging program for eBayers:
“Hi, Jenni,
Thank you!
I just wanted to tell you what an AWESOME job you’re doing with the Blog lesson system.
I’m about to start Lesson 9, and I just can’t believe all the information, step-by-step instructions, knowledge, and advice you are providing.
I would have had to read a zillion books and web sites to learn about it, and still never be able to narrow it down and get it done. Just poking around other web sites leads to mass confusion and eventual inaction.
I’m looking forward to the next lessons…
Thanks again for a great program – I know you put a tremendous amount of work into it, and I hope it brings you wealth and fame!”
Deena
www.oakhillboutique.com
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/OakHillBoutique__W0QQ_armrsZ1
eBay ID: deenaodaniel
Thanks Deena!
If you want to learn more about the blogging program – check it out here:
http://www.StartHereProgram.com/blogging
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Also – super quick…
Are you using garage sales for your eBay inventory? Whether you want to get started finding inventory this way or are a seasoned garage saler, Sherah’s ebook – Secrets To Garage Sale Bargains is must have!
Auction Strategists – Back To The Basics With Your About Me Page
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In this newsletter:
1. Quick Note – Garage Sales For Inventory
2. Back To The Basics – Your About Me Page
3. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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A Quick Note…
I just found out that Sherah over at Auction-Moms is offering her Secrets To Garage Sale Profits ebook for only 10 bucks! WhooHoo! Usually she only offers this once a year, but we got lucky. So, if you missed it in April – you get another chance.
If you shop garage sales for inventory… or are interested in learning how to do this – Sherah’s ebook is jam packed with information you need.
You can learn more here:
http://tinyurl.com/85xhq
But, don’t buy it from that page or you’ll be paying too much.
Through August 5, you can get it for only 10 bucks – but, you have to use this link to get the deal:
http://www.jennihunt.com/GarageSaleEbookSpecial/auction-moms-ebook.htm
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Back To The Basics…
Do you have an About Me page? I sure hope so…
I’ve been spending a lot of time on eBay poking around, researching trends and I am always suprised at the number of sellers (even power sellers) that do not have an About Me page! And, most of those that do – aren’t using it to it’s full potential… talk about leaving money on the table.
If you DON’T have an About Me page, you need to pay attention.
If you DO, you need to pay attention.
Your About Me page on eBay is one of your biggest eBay assets when it comes to creating multiple revenue streams. It is one of the KEYS to USING eBay to grow your business instead of eBay using you).
More Than eBay…
I’m not the only one who thinks that there is more to building a successful eBay business than eBay itself.
Jim Cockrum over at My-Silent-Team (http://www.My-Silent-Team.com) mentioned in his last newsletter that eBay is no longer enough… and I couldn’t agree more! Not only are other options for selling items becoming more and more popular for BUYERS (craigslist, amazon, and more)… but, if you really want to grow your business – you have to view eBay as a TOOL for your business not the actual business itself.
Sure, you can sell on eBay and make some money with the items you are selling — and many are doing quite well with this model still; however, many sellers are frustrated with the control eBay has over them as a seller and are looking to grow beyond just selling. Plus – it is always a good idea to NOT have all your eggs in one basket.
This is no surprise – I’ve been talking about this for a long time. In fact, my Start Here Program is designed to help you move beyond eBay and into gaining more CONTROL over your business. (You can learn more about the Start Here Program here – as of this writing, there are still a few Charter memberships available.)
I also cannot say enough about Jim Cockrum and the information he provides. Almost 7 years ago I stumbled on his Silent Sales Machine ebook and it completely changed the way I view my eBay business… I have never looked back! You can sign up for Jim’s free newsletter HERE – top right corner. You can also look at his archive… including his take on eBay not being enough anymore.
Auction Strategists: Free Blogging Report
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1. Quick News: Custom Auction Template $7 Through Friday
2. Free Report: 10 Blogging Questions
4. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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It’s almost been a week!
My Custom Auction Template is more than 1/2 price through THIS Friday, June 19, 2009.
The slower months of summer are a great time to make sure your listings are top notch. Years ago I updated my template to a custom template that I made and my average sales instantly DOUBLED!
My template is usually $14.95 – but, I’m offering it for $7 through Friday ONLY.
You can learn more here:
http://huntedtreasure.com/Custom_Auction_Template.html
BUT – to get it for $7 you must use this link ONLY given to my readers:
http://tinyurl.com/auctiontemplate
** Note: My Custom Auction Template requires use with the Seller Sourcebook (http://www.jennihunt.com/recommends/ssb.htm)
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Hi ~
I am very excited to be coming out of a great, big, huge dry spell… have you ever been there? You know where you want to go… what you want to accomplish… heck, I even knew what I needed to get done – I just couldn’t focus long enough to do it.
I have been working on this new blogging program for you guys (I know, I’ve been talking about it for a long time) – but, even though I had most of the outline finished… I was really struggling with filling it all in. I knew the content I wanted to put in there — just didn’t have the focus or discipline… or something…
Auction Strategists: 3 Ways To Build Your Biz This Week
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1. 3 Ways To Build Your Biz This Week
2. Heads Up: Resource: Affiliate and Niche Blogging
3. Heads Up: Discover Your Niche?
4. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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Check It Out!
The slower months of summer are a great time to make sure your
listings are top notch. Years ago I updated my template to a custom
template that I made and my average sales instantly DOUBLED!
My template is usually $14.95 – but, I’m offering it for $7 for one
week.
You can learn more here:
http://huntedtreasure.com/Custom_Auction_Template.html
BUT – to get it for $7 you must use this link ONLY given to my
readers:
http://tinyurl.com/auctiontemplate
** Note: My Custom Auction Template requires use with the Seller
Sourcebook (http://www.jennihunt.com/recommends/ssb.htm)
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Hi ~
Looking for ways to give your business a little kick this week?
I’ll give you three…
1. Write
2. Get Involved
3. Improve Your Listings
1. Write
Write a short article (500 words) that talks about an aspect of
what you are selling on eBay and submit it to article directories
for others to publish on their websites and blogs.
How does this give your eBay business a kick?
I love to use what Jimmy D. Brown coined as the ‘useful, but
complete’ approach when using freebies of any kind (and articles
are free tid-bits of information). What he means by that is simply
this: You provide the reader with “useful” information (something
they find of value and are able to actually apply) but make certain
that it is ‘incomplete’ in that they can better use the information
by making a purchase from you.
Have you sold any eBay items with twitter?
I was reading this article… Which led me to this post… and I got to thinking about this idea. I’m just getting my feet wet with twitter – and haven’t tried this strategy…
but, I’m wondering if you have?
What do you think?
Could Twitter replace eBay and/or craigslist?
Auction Strategists: Applying Internet Marketing To EBay
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Auction Strategists Newsletter
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1. How To Apply Internet Marketing Strategies To Your eBay Business
2. Heads Up: John Cow, Blogging and Business
3. Heads Up: Summer Toy Guide Only Available Until Friday!
4. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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If you run any kind of business… whether you like it or not, you are somehow involved in marketing. In fact, even if you don’t realize it, you are marketing your business. It happens whether you have a ‘formal’ plan or not… It happens when you tell other people what you do – either by word of mouth, through email, flyers on bulletin boards… or however else you communicate your business services/products to potential customers.
Here is the thing…
As an eBay seller, you have a choice.
You can A. Let eBay do all the marketing for you (and your competition)…
You can B. Let eBay affiliate marketers do your marketing (and your competition)…
Or,
You can C. Take the reigns into your own hands and do your own marketing.
What’s cool about Option C is that it is kind of an ‘all of the above’ sort of thing. Not only will you benefit from your own marketing efforts – you will continue to benefit from eBay and other affiliate marketers as well.
You must have a plan if you are going to be marketing your online business though… Before we get into how to develop a plan, I want to be very clear that marketing is not the same as advertising. Advertising can be a piece of your marketing plan; however, placing ads on various websites is not in itself a marketing plan.
Auction Strategists – Your Toy Arsenal
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Auction Strategists Newsletter
Brought to you by Jenni Hunt
www.jennihunt.com
In this newsletter:
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1. Adding Toys To Your Arsenal
2. How Important Is A Niche?
3. Heads Up:
– That Extra Mile
– More Niche Marketing and eBay
4. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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One of the things I have talked about numerous times is the value of selling within a niche. When I’m talking about a niche – I’m talking about a group of products that the same audience has an interest for. The ‘tighter’ your niche is (or the more focused it is), the less competition you should have selling to that market.
So – for example…
Clothing or apparel is a niche… but a tighter, more focused niche would be women’s clothing or children’s clothing. You could sell just clothing in general – but, think about how much more you could cross-promote your items if you were only selling women’s, children’s OR men’s clothing.
If you know your customers are interested in women’s clothing – it is easy to create offers for them to purchase more from you. (And, remember, it is always easier to sell to those already showing an interest in buying from you!) On the other hand, if you are just selling clothing in general… you won’t know your customers as well and will have difficulty effectively promoting other products you are selling. In other words, if you cross promote to your other auctions and most of them are dresses – but, this particular customer is a man who has bought a jacket from you… it is likely your promotion won’t be all that effective.
Auction Strategists: Taking Control Back From eBay
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Auction Strategists Newsletter
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www.jennihunt.com
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1. Taking Control From eBay
2. Finding Inventory in This Economy
3. Heads Up:
– Miss Monday Madness?
– Offline Biz
4. How to subscribe or Change your subscription status
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Last year when I started this Auction Strategists Newsletter, I promised to only send our a newsletter when I had quality content to offer. If you are like me – you are bombarded from every direction with all kinds of INFORMATION… the last thing you need is just another thing to read.
At the same time, you have probably been looking for ways to grow your eBay business in this crazy economy… I have spent most of the last year analyzing different strategies that I’ve used and that many of my mentors have used to grow their business and I’m really looking forward to sharing with you what I have learned.
More than anything – I have noticed a gap in the helpful information that is available to you as an eBay seller… there are some great resources for learning how to sell better and increase your bids/sales/etc. But, what if you want more? Any business owner recognizes that putting all your eggs in one basket (ie., eBay) isn’t wise. What if you want to add baskets or various revenue streams? Again, there are some fabulous resources out there that teach how to grow an online business… but, who do you listen to? I’ve spent 6+ years learning about internet marketing. I’ve bought into some cheezy stuff in that time… and I’ve learned who to trust. I am more than happy to share these resources with you… and often have; however, I’ve noticed something… and this is where that gap is. Many eBay sellers are having a difficult time applying the strategies that ‘internet marketers’ are teaching to their eBay business. It is likely that you understand that adding a blog, for example, is a good idea for your business – you’ve probably heard that many times… but do you understand the why? And, if you do… do you understand how to apply a blog to your current eBay business so that it grows what you already have going instead of starting over?
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