What is the best way to find places to advertise SFI?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
12/23/2015 4:39 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The best way to find places to advertise is to advertise in as many places as you can tracking for improvement over time. Everyone would love to be able to post a free ad and sign up 50 affiliates a day but that just doesn't happen with free advertising without consistency over time. While it can happen with paid advertising, most likely there will be some trial and error involved. So the key becomes tracking for improvement. You must become a student of the numbers. Watch very closing where your ads are working and where they are not.
Once you've figured out the best sources for traffic then you have to harness that traffic. Now, the creative and landing pages become crucial. Everything needs to be key word targeted and resonating a central theme. When your prospect sees the ad and clicks through, the landing page just repeats the message with a bit more detail. A strong call to action is preceded by keyword rich value added content.
Google is very useful when looking for 'best advertising sites'. You will get a list of the highest ranked traffic sources. Nevertheless, you will still need to set up campaigns and track them for performance. Then assess them over some time making adjustments along the way. This is how I recommend any approach to advertising.
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The best way to find places to advertise is to advertise in as many places as you can tracking for improvement over time. Everyone would love to be able to post a free ad and sign up 50 affiliates a day but that just doesn't happen with free advertising without consistency over time. While it can happen with paid advertising, most likely there will be some trial and error involved. So the key becomes tracking for improvement. You must become a student of the numbers. Watch very closing
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Who is the better demographic to target in my ads? Retired persons...or homemakers?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/22/2014 12:31 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The are equally lucrative when the advertising is done properly. Again, it is not the demographic that is the most lucrative but the quality of the ad creative. Retired persons tend to have more disposable income meaning that they have more buying power. So this is a good variable to know. But it is not everything because also persons in this group are more reserved spenders.
Whereas, the homemakers are more liberal spenders they are very limited on time. So if your prospect doesn't have 2 hours everyday to devote to their business it is unlikely that they would make a good prospect. Ultimately, each group should be targeted with the appropriate ad creative.
Always split test ad creatives and campaigns for performance tracking and improvement. This is work but well worth the effort to improve conversions and profits. So you can use the ad creative in the marketing section to target both groups separately. Be sure to track for performance improvement. You can find good examples here: https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/MarketingCenter
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The are equally lucrative when the advertising is done properly. Again, it is not the demographic that is the most lucrative but the quality of the ad creative. Retired persons tend to have more disposable income meaning that they have more buying power. So this is a good variable to know. But it is not everything because also persons in this group are more reserved spenders.
Whereas, the homemakers are more liberal spenders they are very limited on time. So if your prospect doesn't
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How to advertise successfully on Facebook and other social media?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/22/2014 12:38 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Remember successful adverting of any kind is that which produces the desired results. All social media is just that social. So you must start with the conversation then build a bridge to your product or service. Generally speaking people do not go to Facebook to join a business but to socialize. It's the same thing with all the other social media.
To understand how to get the most out of your social media experience is would be very beneficial to speak with a social media consultant and watch several training videos on the subject. You can query it on the social medium of your choice, Google, and Youtube.
Create a buzz around your content, products, and/or services and you are likely to gain momentum in the right direction. Expand your social network by making new friends, and strategic alliances with people in the know.
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Remember successful adverting of any kind is that which produces the desired results. All social media is just that social. So you must start with the conversation then build a bridge to your product or service. Generally speaking people do not go to Facebook to join a business but to socialize. It's the same thing with all the other social media.
To understand how to get the most out of your social media experience is would be very beneficial to speak with a social media consultant
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How can l get members of home business forums interested in SFI without being accused of spamming?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
5/21/2015 4:25 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Spam by definition is any unsolicited or undesired communication. So it is not necessary solicitations sent by email. The solicitation could actually not be considered spam if received with good will. For example, many internet marketers just reverse market to people who send them information about other business opportunities.
However in home business forums, you would do best to bring value to the conversation at the forum. You have to differentiate yourself from the typical internet marketer. Much of what you see in these areas are nothing more than a hard pitch for one business opportunity or another. There is no shortage of opportunities. Yet, there is a great need for value.
Therefore, you must follow the conversation and tone of the forum. Then offer valuable feedback on the topic at hand. Solve problems for other marketers and genuinely show goodwill. Every forum is linked to your profile. Be sure that your profile is professionally done and complete. You will have the opportunity to post a reference to your business opportunity from your profile. Anyone interested in what you do, can simply click on your profile and if they like what value you bring then they may ask you more about your business opportunity. This is the best approach to get members of home business forums interested in SFI.
Finally, you can do a joint venture with someone on the forum after you have built a relationship with them. Joint ventures can be very profitable but they don't just happen. Again you must offer exceptional value and distinguish yourself as an authority on the forum. Never just message a stranger and pretend that you are interested in them just so you can solicit SFI to them. Build relationships. Let the conversation flow naturally.
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Spam by definition is any unsolicited or undesired communication. So it is not necessary solicitations sent by email. The solicitation could actually not be considered spam if received with good will. For example, many internet marketers just reverse market to people who send them information about other business opportunities.
However in home business forums, you would do best to bring value to the conversation at the forum. You have to differentiate yourself from the typical
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How can I best utilize my monthly Standing Order of TCredits?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/22/2014 12:57 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Depending on the amount of TCredits you buy, the best thing you can do is save them for about 6 mos! Competition on the auctions can be really fierce and you need to have a plethora of TCredits. The good news for you is that you don't have to buy all of these at once nor do you need to buy them all period. Use every means to earn free T-Credits. Then I say, you should stock pile them before attempting to go for a prize in the auctions. Follow all of the recommended bidding practices found here: https://www.tripleclicks.com/PBTips.php
Secondly, you will definitely benefit more from stock piling them if you are going to use them to buy merchandise, download music, and participate in Zebra games. You can pick up 300 VP for doing so. I highly recommend participation in Zebra games. It's fun, and you just might get a great prize as a take away.
Finally, I also advise that you use some of your TCredits to reward some of your diligent workers. Nothing can light a fire under your affiliates like TCredits, Gift Certificates, and such. Keep your workers motivated and encouraged.
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Depending on the amount of TCredits you buy, the best thing you can do is save them for about 6 mos! Competition on the auctions can be really fierce and you need to have a plethora of TCredits. The good news for you is that you don't have to buy all of these at once nor do you need to buy them all period. Use every means to earn free T-Credits. Then I say, you should stock pile them before attempting to go for a prize in the auctions. Follow all of the recommended bidding practices found here:
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What should I do to gain maximum support from my upline to grow my SFI business?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/24/2015 4:38 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Again, the implication here is that your sponsor or upline is suppose to grow your business. They are not responsible for your success but you are. Ultimately any help they give is just that a gift. Don't expect pay, incentives, bribes, or other gratuities from your sponsor or upline. It is your business and you are responsible for the success or failure of it.
That said, if you want help from your sponsor/upline the best thing to do is ask. If they turn you away or shun you then rate accordingly and drive on with persistence using the other support like the forum and even support tickets. My point is if you just think someone is going to hold your hand and do everything for you - YOU CRAZY!
Work hard and persist until you succeed. Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy and the only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!
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Again, the implication here is that your sponsor or upline is suppose to grow your business. They are not responsible for your success but you are. Ultimately any help they give is just that a gift. Don't expect pay, incentives, bribes, or other gratuities from your sponsor or upline. It is your business and you are responsible for the success or failure of it.
That said, if you want help from your sponsor/upline the best thing to do is ask. If they turn you away or shun you then
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How do I get my affiliates to understand the importance of grabbing the DAILY Action VP available to them?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/2/2015 3:31 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
We can never make people do what they are not willing to do. We can however show the value to them. May I suggest the following illustration:
Daily action is important because missed opportunities to earn daily VP can be costly. Let's say that you are working toward EA. You feel you have a good handle on it, so you don't log in for 10 days throughout the month. So you missed the opportunity to grab 130 VP. Then on the end of the month you wind up with 1450 VP. Will you make EA? No! To add insult to injury you only missed it by 50 VP.
Team leaders get matching VP. So let's say you are EA trying to qualify as BTL. Upon examination of your genealogy, you find you have 10 EA2s in your first 6 generations for a combined total of 15000 VP. That's in addition to the VP that you've accrued throughout the month. You feel you got a handle on the situation and at the end of the month 2974 VP. Your child got sick so you missed 2 days logging in. That's 26 VP that you could have collected for FREE! So now, not only do you not make BTL but you lose 15000 matching shares - ouch!
So what's the point? Log in everyday and earn those FREE VP because each month 1000s find themselves in the pickle of missing their objective by just a few VP.
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We can never make people do what they are not willing to do. We can however show the value to them. May I suggest the following illustration:
Daily action is important because missed opportunities to earn daily VP can be costly. Let's say that you are working toward EA. You feel you have a good handle on it, so you don't log in for 10 days throughout the month. So you missed the opportunity to grab 130 VP. Then on the end of the month you wind up with 1450 VP. Will you make EA?
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Would it be beneficial to create separate forums and do web seminars about SFI in languages other than English?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
3/2/2014 6:05 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
It is always good business to try to accommodate as many people as possible. English is one of the worlds most spoken language and there are others. As much as it is possible, the forum serves the majority of affiliates. While their are those affiliates who do not speak English, according to the level of activity. Most affiliates can speak English.
While there is nothing wrong with a forum for non-english speaking affiliates, the current forum serves the need of the majority. Moreover, there are team leaders who do webinars and those who attend benefit. Most are English speaking. If affiliates who do not speak English need these services then I am sure that they will be provided. But as it is, most non-english speaking affiliates are not involved enough in the business to warrant the costs and time involved.
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It is always good business to try to accommodate as many people as possible. English is one of the worlds most spoken language and there are others. As much as it is possible, the forum serves the majority of affiliates. While their are those affiliates who do not speak English, according to the level of activity. Most affiliates can speak English.
While there is nothing wrong with a forum for non-english speaking affiliates, the current forum serves the need of the majority. Moreover,
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I want to use an autoresponder on my website. What information do I need to provide to potential Affiliates in follow-up emails?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
8/20/2013 5:25 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
When using auto responders to communicate with your affiliates, remember that the auto responder can not replace your support. Use auto response to 'salt' your prospects. Place straight forward nuggets of information here and there. Use them no more than 3 times per week.
You goal is to remind them of important milestones, weekly improvements, a highlight for the month featuring your achievements and insight into the next month. Maintain a general theme for each month and build on the previous lesson. The prospect should be able to paint the picture over time that you are progress in business and as long as they sit on the fence they are missing out. Make them want to be a part of the action.
Finally, conclude each message with a strong call to act now with benefit added reasoning. Give them a reason to join your team. Reward them for doing so.
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When using auto responders to communicate with your affiliates, remember that the auto responder can not replace your support. Use auto response to 'salt' your prospects. Place straight forward nuggets of information here and there. Use them no more than 3 times per week.
You goal is to remind them of important milestones, weekly improvements, a highlight for the month featuring your achievements and insight into the next month. Maintain a general theme for each month and build on
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How do I encourage my affiliates to get and stay active without coming across as selfish or as a dictator?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
10/29/2015 1:38 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
It is really easy to get your affiliates to get and stay active when they feel you and trust you. So you have to build on that trust early on by establishing yourself as a leader in this industry. Your profile should be exemplary. Lead by example.
Building rapport best is done by telling your affiliates about your short SFI journey. Tell them the good and the bad. Talk about your disappointments and your achievements. But most of all, let them know that you understand them. You know what it is like to start something new and be unsure. You know what it's like to be in a financial crunch and need additional income to support your family. You must put a face on your business and some heart in your communications.
Do this and your affiliates will never see you as a dictator or as selfish. It is natural for people to like people who share similar experiences that they have. They will start to let down their gaurd and dip into the waters slowly. Allow them to do this on their terms and you won't appear selfish. As a matter of fact, you will become their mentor and friend. This should be the goal of your communication: Help your friends achieve the success that you all rightly deserve.
Aim Higher & Dream Bigger!
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It is really easy to get your affiliates to get and stay active when they feel you and trust you. So you have to build on that trust early on by establishing yourself as a leader in this industry. Your profile should be exemplary. Lead by example.
Building rapport best is done by telling your affiliates about your short SFI journey. Tell them the good and the bad. Talk about your disappointments and your achievements. But most of all, let them know that you understand them.
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12/23/2015 4:39 am