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14. Build your reputation and yourself as a foundationfor your online success.
15. Follow-up on all sales and inquiries.
16. Develop contacts and relationships with other publishers and netpreneurs.
17. Learn how to write your own ebook to sell or give away.
18. Join discussion lists and message boards and network, network, and network. Enjoy some new friendships along the way.
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mailto:hbj_chat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
mailto:digital-women-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
http://theebookcatalog.com/forum
19. 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
20. Do not spam! If you are unsure if something is spam, find out before you proceed.
21. Purchase your own domain name.
22. 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
23. Be true to yourself and your customers. This will establish trust which is essential to your success.
24. 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.
25. Do not insult other people. ALWAYS treat others with respect.
26. Subscribe to several popular ezines. Read and learn from them. The good ezines are loaded with information and resources.
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http://www.forwardproductions.com
http://rimdigest.com
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. Be open to new ideas and be willing to take risks.
30. Learn from others who have been there already. Most of the publishers and netpreneurs are willing and happy to help Newbies.
31. 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!
32. Thoroughly check out all opportunities and offers before joining or buying. There are a lot of scammers out there.
33. When writing articles, write as if you are teaching. Don't turn the article into a sales letter for one of your products.
34. Back up all your information and work, so you do not lose it. This is very important!
35. Do not think you have to read, buy or use every product, ebook or program out there.
36. 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
Learn to publish and promote your own ezine. mailto:subscribe@myownezine.com
For a complete list of my articles available for reprint please email: mailto:myownezine-index@getresponse.com
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This article was posted on November 1, 2002 |