Effective Ways To Build Your List

August 5, 2008

The Power Of Network Branding

In any Industry, Marketplace or even amongst friends, it’s great to find out that others are talking about you, particularly if it’s all good, but what makes others talk about us?

Make a mistake in front of one of your so called friends then wait and see……Words like a thousand fine silken strands virally reach out in the wind and echoes in the ears of all who are close. This web or net has caught all in its reach and you are the center of attention. You made the mistake, now everyone knows. It didn’t take long. Sadly, due to your error you became the center of a type of networking, people informing people, about you.

Imagine harnessing this power, to have some kind of control or rather influence with what floated out in the winds of the Internet touching the ears of others, this time to promote yourself as the right type of person to be around. One who cares and looks towards the advantages of others, first. Well you can! This is called branding, Branding yourself by sending out fine threads tying people together directing them back to you. This by its very nature is creating a net or group of people, by introducing yourself, listening, answering and assisting your contacts allowing them to get to know you on a personal level helps to establish you as an authority in your chosen field.

This is Network Branding, but I really do not know enough to be any sort of an authority, how can I ever help others??

Understanding How You Can Assist Others

The first thing I suggest is join one or two forums, if you already haven’t. Go straight to the introduction page say high to everyone. It’s fairly much like sending an Email you’re directed to an Email type page with a header and a body box. Write your… Hey this is who I am and where I’m from, I am looking forward to getting to know you…. Keep it warm and friendly, then press enter or go to a button on the page that says post, click it and their you have it. You have taken your first step to branding yourself with a group of like minded people.

Answer those who welcome you so they see you’re a friendly person. Set up your profile; be honest in telling others a little about yourself. Have a look around the site, look for others who write and post questions, if you know the answer provide a no strings attached answer, if you don’t then research the answer in Google, then go back and provide the answer leave your name and user name. Others will read your answers and start thinking you know what your talking about and you do, because if you don’t have an answer to assist you go out and research it. That’s power you possess to say yes I do have some idea on that because I researched and found the answer for myself.

There are many places to network and the principals apply to anyone you ever meet, your referred members to your business and even at places such as a Traffic Exchange. Be open, not pushy, allow people come to you…and they will.  Slowly others become to see your worth start trusting you and asking you personally for assistance. You are becoming a Powerful Network marketer because you are doing what it takes to reach out assisting others and letting them get to know you on a personal level.
                    You have Powered Yourself with Network Branding.

August 2, 2008

How Networking can Increase Your sales

Filed under: Mike's Corner — Tags: , , , , , — mdallen @ 3:04 pm

Does it ever seem like you are trying to do it all by yourself? You get great traffic from Traffic Taxis but you know there must be even more out there? Your not alone. Many have felt this way. When I want to promote the Top traffic exchanges, or even new ones like traffic taxis I use Squeeze Pages. There is another post on this site about those.

   I learned alot about squeeze pages and how to build squeeze pages and different tactics on building my traffic exchange downlines by networking. Simply put I found a place where people would talk about what was and was not working when trying to promote traffic exchanges like traffic taxis and othere great exchanges. I wanted free traffic and networking with traffic owners and surfers helped me to get the results I was looking for.

    What was really neat is that the networking helped me to find out what tools I needed, where to get them and all the advice (from 6 figure earners by the way) was free. They answered my questions and helped me out for free. The place to get all this free advice on how to network, and get free traffic from traffic exchanges like traffic taxis and others you may be promoting is Affiliate Funnel.

July 21, 2008

7 Secrets of Successful Traffic Exchange Marketers

Filed under: Mike's Corner — Tags: , , , , , — mdallen @ 3:03 pm

There are so many ways to make the most out of your TE (traffic Exchange time. No doubt you are a member of several good ones like Traffic Taxis. You may be members of 20 or more and possibly spreading yourself quite thin. There are several secrets to making the most of your surfing time.

    Some great hints: you want to find the best ones and surf enough to be seen 24-7 on those exchanges. There are many great ones out there. You should look for one where you can be seen by the most people and get the best response. You don’t want to use the same old pages that everyone is using either. Find  a unique approach and it will get attention.

You can find all these secrets and more (7 Secrets) by downloading a free book. They won’t ask for your info, just download it at http://www.traffic-tutor.com/7secrets.zip

Use the tips in there to build you traffic Taxis downline and create the traffic you need to succeed.

Mike Allen

July 20, 2008

Do Text Links Really Work?

Filed under: Traffic Taxis Blog — Tags: , , — David Foley @ 10:43 pm

If you think text links are a waste of time…think again.  How many times have you clicked on a text link?  Being a TE owner,  I get to see what people use for text links and I also get to see how many clicks they get.  Believe me, if you think for a second that people don’t click them…your dead wrong. 

Do yourself a favor and take advantage of the exposure. Those of you that use them will be increasing your advertising immensely!   Be creative. Try different things.  Why not brand yourself with them?  You will soon learn to really appreciate the effectiveness of these sometimes overlooked advertising tools.

Why networking is so great!

Filed under: Traffic Taxis Blog — Tags: , , — David Foley @ 12:53 am

Are you using your time wisely? Are you getting to know the people you work next to?
Whether your just a surfer or just using the TE industry to buy credits. One thing is king. NETWORK.
Take the time to send your downline an email. Take a minute to introduce yourself to your favorite TE owner. Building these relationships is a very important task if you want to newtork. I try to put myself in positions with all different types of people. Mainly because I enjoy getting to meet new people, but I also love to network and build relationships. I owe a lot of my success to my ability to get myself out in front of people and put myself into positions to where I can get the advice I need. It has greatly helped me and it can absolutely do the same for you.
So next time someone takes a moment to stop and say hi or sends you some credits for signing up underneath them, send a reply back…..you never know who is on the other end and what they may be able to do to help you succeed.

Regards,
David Foley

July 18, 2008

Why Use a Custom Splash Page?

“Why would I pay to have a unique custom designed splash page created when most websites provide free splash pages for promotion?”

I hear this question frequently, and it is a great question! I love this question because it gives me the opportunity to open someone’s eyes to the HUGE potential and necessity of custom splash pages.

Ask yourself:

  • How many times have you seen the same old standard splash pages while surfing?
  • Do these pages grab your attention, or do you even notice them at all?
  • When you see the same page for the 200th time that day, does it really inspire you to join that site or inquire about that product/service?
  • Do you know who is promoting that splash page and if their opinion is valuable?

My personal answers to the above questions are no, no, no, and NO!

We all know as surfers (myself included) it is very hard to grab our attention! We surf for maybe hours daily, and we see the same splash pages over and over and over and… well you get the idea. :) Many people don’t even see your standard splash page because they surf a few traffic exchanges at a time and are concentrating on matching correct surf images or hovering to get to the next site!

Consider the following:

  • If you use the splash pages provided by any given site, you are NOT promoting what you love best about that program! You are promoting what the owner of that website views as the best features/benefits. YOU use the program. YOU know firsthand what is great about it!
  • By not using a custom designed splash page for promotions, you are letting someone else decide how to market your campaign! You are leaving the success and or failure of your campaign in the hands of someone else.
  • If you aren’t inspired by the same old splash page you’ve seen 100 times over, most likely, other people are not going to be any more excited than you are to see it. :) A custom designed splash page is much more likely to give that “Oh wow, what is that? I need to check it out now!” response that you are seeking.

Sure, you pay $20-30 for a unique custom designed splash page. But the value of branding yourself, having a splash page in your arsenal that NO ONE else will EVER have, being able to specifically tailor how you market your website, product, and/or service to others, and having full control of your of your own marketing potential is absolutely priceless!

July 16, 2008

How to get people to opt in!

Well in addition to the post about splash pages. You will find that building an opt in/squeeze page can be highly effective when you are using custom graphics. Combine that with good ad copy and you will quickly start to see an increase in sign ups and sales.
Make sure that you are using an auto-responder such as Aweber. It’s powerful functions allow for you to get the most out of your campaigns. Promote your opt in page/squeeze page in places where you can get lots of veiwers. Remember, someone needs to see your ad as many times as possible. It’s proven that it take the average viewer to see your ad almost 7 times before they will even think about clicking on it. So utilize large member exchanges and very active traffic exchanges like Traffic Taxis, for maximum results!

 

July 14, 2008

Get In!

Welcome To The Traffic Taxis Blog!
It seems that no matter which way one turns, we are always being reminded of the saying, “the money is in the list”. I know how hard it is to get a solid grasp on that concept. I had so many unanswered questions myself. I searched high and low. I googled every single keyword I could think of to help find the answers.
Throughout my search, and believe me it was a long one. I bought my fair share of the “Make Millions” ebooks. I tried everything. It’s a common misconception by some that you can make a million dollars overnight. There is no such thing as a “just set it and forget it” system. Internet Marketing is an extremely demanding job. It requires a lot of patience and a lot of work. Yes I said it, work! But, with the proper discipline and technique, making a comfortable living online, is very achievable. Let’s start with a few of the basics.
I’m sure that what I just mentioned above will shy some people away. Like I said before. Internet Marketing is work.

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