I love it when people take the time to leave a comment and provide an idea, especially if it helps people overcome their newbie internet marketing mistakes! This idea is from TW in the USA

“I must admit, I have not bought your book. The site seems great though. Here’s my idea — and this may already be IN your book! — When I get tempted to buy more info in marketing, etc., I tell myself I can buy the item(s) AS LONG AS I pay for it from the profits I got using the info from books, tapes, etc. I already bought before! That FORCES me to USE the info I’ve already paid for, BEFORE I run out + buy MORE! It’s a psychological gambit you play with your mind. Reduces impulse buying! Cheers! — TW”

I actually have a similar idea when it comes to avoiding impluse buying but you’ll need to read the ebook…. http://www.myinternetmarketingmistakes.com

One of the most difficult parts of running your own teleseminars is building your audience so that you have a regular number of people signing up to take part.

Driving traffic to your lead capture page should be your number one priority once you have set the date and time for your event.

Using your blog, promoting on social network sites like myspace and facebook, sending out articles and press releases. its an ongoing marketing campagin to promote one teleseminar. Of course once you have your list you can also promote your other teleseminars to that list but at the beginning you need to focus on building.

A pastor with a congregation of thousands was asked how he built up such a large following. His answer was “one person at a time” so remember that. Even if you start with only 2 people on the call for your teleseminar at least it’s a start and you are doing something…… you are taking action. That’s so much more than some people!

My first teleseminar consisted of having 10 speakers at an event last October 2007 and I had to promote this event and get people signing to listen to each one. It really helped me figure out what works and what doesn’t.

We are now holding a month long event in May 2008 and you can get an idea of some of the things I have to do to promote it because I have been keeping a record of it here

http://seminarblog.info/event-promotion/

Of course if you can join an event like our teleseminar showcase and have someone else do all that for you then you will find it alot easier.

If you would like to include your teleseminar you can go to

http://www.womeninternetmarketers.tv/talent

Don’t make the mistake of trying to do it all alone when you can get low cost help to do it for you.

We all have offline social networks, friends from our association, church or group, business networks that include suppliers, customers and other businesses, and now thanks to the power of web 2.0 we are building virtual business networks. People are coming together from around the world to learn, connect to each other and share their personal and professional life. Friendships and networks are being made between a person in the USA and India, someone in the UK and Australia. There are no longer any barriers to making international connections and talk to people around the world.
I refer to this type of online connection as a virtual business network. It is particularly important for you to network in this way if you run an internet based business because you will be at home, working alone and will need a place to go when challenges hit, or just to let off some steam. Below are seven great ways to build your virtual business network to ensure you and the person/people you interact with gain the most benefit:

Remember Its not about numbers. If you think all you need to do is find a social network with a large number of people you may be missing out on some great opportunities to connect inside smaller groups and build more solid relationships.

Large sites are great if you just want to spread your business link around to get people to visit your website but you really should aim for more than this. First decide what you want to get out of a network and what you can provide in terms of skills and expertise. Once you do that whether that social network has 2 members or 2,000 you will always gain maximum benefit from taking part.

Leverage the skills. What skills will you have that you bring to a group and can share with them? Let them know your expertise and how you can help. Discover what skills other people have and how you can use them to build your business. Most people in a network group are happy to share what they know so make the most of it and also be willing to share what you know.

Give before you take. It is important that you don’t spend all of your time taking and none of your time giving. Give first, share what you know, invite people to ask you questions, volunteer information, tell people about a great resource you found. Give, give and give some more because givers gain!

Provide value before you sell. When you write your blogs or messages for people to read don’t just leave a quick few words with a link to your products/site. Provide value you in your message. If you are commenting on what someone has written let them know why you enjoyed reading it, or whether you agree/disagree and then tell them - if you are interested in that, you may also be interested in this and let them know what you offer.

Establish yourself in a few rather than spread yourself in many. There are more and more online networks available for people to make use of and it is really easy to just keep joining one after another every time you are invited. It’s great to get yourself out on the internet but it’s also a good plan to establish yourself in at least 2 or 3 groups so that people recognize you. What you are looking to do here is build your reputation within the community and help them to get to know, like and trust you.

Take part and be active. If your business network facility allows you to start groups then start one and invite other members to join, don’t just sit back and wait for them to join. If you are able to upload videos find a few on Google that the community may enjoy watching and include them. If the site has a blog include at least two a week that provide value, tips, techniques or a how to type post that will help people do something they may be unable to do. Some of the best blogs will start a discussion or debate so ask a question, or ask for comments, suggestions or ideas to get everyone talking.

Make a commitment and be willing to work at it. Raising your online visibility takes time to achieve and will need regular contributions and a commitment to being around so that regular members get to know you and new members want to connect with you. You will soon find yourself connecting to more and more people and building your virtual social network. As you meet the same members in other networks you will have an instant connection with them and that will help you where ever you are on the internet.

Building a virtual business network provides you with an opportunity to build international friendships as well as profitable business partnerships and joint venture opportunities. You cannot survive online without connecting to other people in the same industry/community and as with all relationship building it takes time but is very rewarding.

I have connected with people from the USA and when they visit the UK I meet up and show them round! So take your time, show your expertise and provide value, before you know it people will seek you out and want to connect with you.

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Diane Corriette runs the Women Internet Marketers Social network http://www.womeninternetmarketers.net and is the author of the ebook “What I Would Do Differently” that teaches people how to learn from her mistakes http://www.myinternetmarketingmistakes.com