You may ask, what does the BCS Championship football game have to do with internet marketing? Well, I am glad you DID ask! It is the one time a year that the family gathers around the tv to watch the big game. My family consists of internet marketers and we are all football fans. It is both of those things, football first, then internet marketing, that are our shared passion.

This blog post is a tribute to football and all the many principles we have taken from that wonderful game and used them over and over in our own businesses, that have sustained them and allowed them to grow.

Before internet marketing, my husband was a football coach for 25 years and being the coaches wife, we learned many valuable lessons together.

We have learned to word hard, practice the basics, develop strategies for different situations, have a winning attitude, keep others on the team motivated, and be thankful for those that helped you along the way.

Having a passion,  a dream, something larger than you can do on your own,  is really what teamwork is all about.

Tonight, my family will join together to watch the 2011 BCS National Championship to watch Auburn and Oregon fight to the bitter end.  There will only be one champion.  That is how it should be.  I am reminded of and old saying my mom used to always repeat, "There's only room at the top for one."

That is what makes the preparation so demanding, if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. It is the same with internet marketing or any other business model you are involved.

So, I am going to sign off for now, I have listed all of the latest Auburn BCS  National Championship t-shirt and all of the Oregon BCS Championship gear at my e-commerce store and there is only one thing left to do…log out of the computer and watch the game.

Good luck to football fans and internet marketers everywhere. I hope you win!

Go Tigers!

Go Ducks!

Every marketer I know is always looking for the newest and best way to get their content published online. Fact: video is hot. U-Tube has tons of traffic and views. So do alot of other video networks online. The question is , how can you leverage this strategy. The answer is simple. Turning your text articles into video has never been simpler.

What's more you can also turn customer testimonials into video and provide further social proof that your business or services are legitimate and recommended.

Another powerful way for "business to business" or "business to consumer" companies to get their message out is using LinkedIn. With LinkedIn you can connect with associates and develop joint venture partnerships easily. Perhaps you already have tons of LinkedIn recommendations. A LinkedIn recommendation gives you or your company credibility in the eyes of your potential customers. How can you take those recommendations and leverage them? Turn them into to video testimonials. The power of a video testimonial is more effective than text. If you don't believe me, try it yourself.

You can get more information on these new video marketing services for turning articles, testimonials and LinkedIn recommendations into video at TRCB.com.

FYI, this is NOT an affiliate link, it's a personal recommendation:) OK, Mr. FTC.

Expand your marketing reach today with video.

Keeping moving forward and upward in the SERPS!

Joyce Brister

The best thing about Stompernet coaching has been the chance to talk
about anything on my mind that I'm currently grappling with. It’s
helped me clarify direction, and often given me specific resources to
accomplish something I need to do. One recommendation by my coach put
an end to months of frustration. How cool is that?!

Linda Sattgast

What would having a professional SEO certification mean for your credentials? Do you think it would allow you to find and retain higher quality clients? Clients that are willing to pay a premium price for your expertise and knowledge?

Well, I speak with internet marketing and SEO consultants every day regarding their business, their clients and their processes and systems. They all ask the same questions:

How can I find new clients?
How can I retain my existing clients?
How can I do a better job of making more money for my client?
How can I develop a long term relationship with my clients?
How can I get more referrals from satisfied clients?
How to form a joint venture?

You get the idea. And these questions are just the tip of the iceberg, there are hundreds of questions that SEO consultants are searching for answers too.

That's why I am so keen on sharing this pre-recorded online training with David Preston.
David is also going to be one of the hand-picked presenters in a couple weeks for SEO Pro. Initially, it was only for the eyes of Stompernet members BUT with the SEO Pro Certification weekend only a few days away…they are letting me post a link to the training and information…as least for a few days.

Brad and David talk about how to put together Joint Ventures
really FAST, and David shares some methods he's never revealed
before that have made him some serious money! You really need to check this out…

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Keep Moving Forward,

Joyce Brister
Internet Marketing Coach

So often we (the internet makers) work in so many different directions trying to do all of the Web 2.0 marketing ideas that we lose focus and actually don't finish anything to a point that it will bring new business to our sites. Having a StomperNet one on one coach who insists that I set and meet a new goal every two weeks has forced my focus on that particular marketing or SEO task to the point that I have actually completed some of what is necessary to succeed.
Of course, having a coach that has done it and is already successfully running their own internet store or marketing campaign is much more meaningful than reading all the free hype from the "Gurus" trying to get you to buy their product.
I owe credit for the forward movement of my internet business to my StomperNet coach Joyce Brister and her insistence for setting goals.

Ted Koppel

Most of the marketers I speak to are looking for cost-effective ways to make additional sales in their marketplace. The question is which marketing strategy would give them an edge in their niche?

Are you using email marketing as a business growth strategy? I like to share a few easy email tips that can drive home stronger results for your campaigns.

1. Encourage Sign Ups:

Make sure you are networking with potential clients and asking them to sign up.
Also capture your online visitor’s attention with a great offer.
Keep the opt-in form simple: first name and email address.
Keep the form above the fold.

2. Provide Valuable Content:

Deliver content that your users will perceive as valuable.
If you are not sure, do market research and a short survey.
Be the online expert in your niche.
Create newsletters as well as sales campaigns.

3. Make a Release Schedule:

Set deadlines for each campaign.
Send 5 emails for each sales event.
Schedule newsletters to be delivered at the same time of the month, so customers will know when to expect them.
Reference your blog, Facebook pages, Twitter and newsletter archives for multiple ways that customers can follow you.

4. Get the Customers Talking:

Include a “Tell a Friend” button and open content to the general public to generate feedback. Basically, let your customer’s network for you, as this will allow you to move up the vertical market.
Use the Facebook “Like” button for promotions to go viral.

5. End The Email Message the Right Way:

Add a “P.S.” section, since it stands alone and draws in the reader’s eye.
Do not to end with a “sell technique.
Give them a direct call to action.

6. Have a Contest:

Use email marketing to promote contests and events that you are having on your blog or Facebook pages.
Announce the contest winners in follow up email, along with pictures of the winners, testimonials and comments.

Who do I use for my email marketing solution? iContact, because it is easy to use. June is a great month to get started, because they are having a special promotion that can save up to 30% on email marketing.

If you are not sure, you may want to sign up for their 15 day Email Marketing Free Trial
.

Get started today and make more money by jump starting your email marketing strategy!

Cheers,

Joyce

As a consultant and business coach I am always looking for the latest, most advanced internet marketing strategies that work.

I always want to learn from someone who has been in the trenches and done the deal. There is alot of noise out there, how is one supposed to sort through the random garbage and find the real truth about internet marketing strategies that really work?

Sometime ago, I joined an apprentice group and was taught first-hand by Brad Fallon. Brad was able to pack enough information into a three day weekend so that today I am earning a six figure business in internet marketing, working part-time in my business.

That's right, I said part-time.

Until then, there's never been another opportunity that comes close. Brad has not offered another boot camp like this since he launched the popular internet marketing membership site, StomperNet. I joined that too, btw.

For me intensive training has the greatest learning impact. Not to mention, the event I am about to share with you also comes with:

case studies
sample contracts
power points
business cards
operations manuals
pitch books
online presentations
sales videos

and MOST importantly

SEO Pro Certification and website!

Interesting, you say! What is the catch. Well, to be quite frank, there ARE 2 downsides to this event….
1. They are only accepting 100 applicants, then closing the doors.
2. The Live Boot Camp takes place July 22-25, 2010 and so you really don't have time to THINK IT OVER.

With that being said, I would hate for you to kick yourself in the seat of the pants and regret forever that you did not take immediate action, so here's the link to the SEO Pro Consulting Boot Camp and I hope you get this before they close the event.

Kindest Regards,

Joyce Brister

I am seeing a trend with Facebook app developments that seems to promote selling physical products on Facebook. I think this is great for ecommerce store owners as they can leverage the millions of  new people joining Facebook every day. Not to mentions the milions of potential customers already there participating in segmented conversations.

I would love to get some feedback from others, what apps are you using and why? I discovered one that I plan to implement called Payvment that is on my to do list. Is anyone using this one in particular? What do you like about it? What do you not like about it? Was it easy to implement?

A friend of mine developed a brilliant new WordPress Plug-in called Slickr Flickr. Catchy name and useful too. Here is an abbreviated run down on how to use this plugin:

The Flickr show is inserted into a post or a widget using the slickr-flickr short code

For example to show my pictures from Flickr that have been tagged with "bahamas" I would use : [slickr-flickr tag="bahamas"]

The Slickr Flickr Attributes (Parameters) are

* tag – identifies what photos to display
* id – the Flickr ID of the user
* group – set to 'y' if the Flickr id belongs to a group and not a user (default is n)
* items – maximum number photos to display in the gallery or slideshow (default is 20)
* type – gallery or slideshow (default is gallery)
* orientation – landscape or portrait (default is landscape)
* size – small, medium, large or original (default is medium) – for best results only use large or originals with galleries
* captions – whether captions are on or off (default is on)
* delay – delay in seconds between each image in the slide show (default is 5)
* start – number of the first slide or 'random' for a random start (default is 1)

Try it and let me know what you think and if you would like more information on this new WordPress plugin please visit my friends, Russell and Liz Jamieson, the WordPress experts.

People always express disappointment to be when they miss a Stompernet Live event. I have heard that in the voices of a few people this week already as they say, "I really, wish I could go. I hate that I have to miss it this year."

Then they say, … please come back and tell me all about it. Well, the solution has just been announced today from CEO, Brad Fallon….read on:

Subject: Wow, Is Brad Fallon Off His Rocker?

Brad Fallon's got StomperNet LIVE 9 this weekend.

And I was surprised he was offering a live feed
of all the presentations and breakouts in the main ballroom.

Now he's gone off the deep end. He's giving away
stuff that you just don't see people give away.

First of all, the stream from the LIVE 9 main ballroom
is available for an astoundingly low price. And now
he sweetens the pot even further with these additional
no charge bonuses for you:

* >> Exclusive LIVE Streaming Bonus: One month
of StomperNet membership and access to all
StomperNet Marketing Tools for a full month.
You get all the same content and support that
each StomperNet member benefits from on a daily basis.

* >> NEW Exclusive LIVE Streaming Bonus:
You'll have access to not only the live stream,
but a full 90 days of access to the StomperNet portal
where the stream will be hosted. You'll be able to see
all the keynotes and breakout sessions in the
main ballroom AND once they get posted,
all the other breakouts that won't be streamed live
(5 breakouts per session, twice each day).
That's access to 20 or more sessions and
you have 90 days to watch!

* >> NEW Exclusive LIVE Streaming Bonus:
Darryl Peddle , the former head of
SEO for Yahoo! Canada, will be posting
a special webinar exclusive for LIVE Streaming viewers
about his Competitive Intelligence program.
It'll be an interactive event that will be open
to your questions. This will happen about
10 days after Live 9, so you'll have plenty
of time to absorb everything from the event.

https://stompernet.infusionsoft.com/go/SNL9S/joyceb

Remember, this is all in addition to the
opportunity to see and hear everything
that happens in LIVE 9's main ballroom
on an exclusive live stream presented by
Streamhoster, one of the most trusted
streaming service providers available.

Brad admits that giving away so much
traffic-generating, revenue-creating,
business-building information is a
pretty unique thing to do.

But while admitting that some may think
it's kind of stupid, Brad pointed out,
"Is layering on tons of value and making
the best event in internet marketing even
more affordable for those eager to
succeed online actually kind of smart?"

While I don't know the answer to that,
I do know it's to your benefit.

After all, if you're even remotely serious
about succeeding in internet marketing,
signing up for the LIVE stream is an
absolute no brainer for you.

But the StomperNet folks tell me that
they only have a limited number of
spots available on the LIVE stream.
So don't delay. Claim your spot, and
all the bonuses that go with it, right now.

By the way, there's one more bonus
as well. And it's kind of fun. Go to the
LIVE stream registration page right now
and check it out.

https://stompernet.infusionsoft.com/go/SNL9S/joyceb

What a sweet deal,
Joyce Brister

PS Copy and paste the above link into your browser to sign up for this limited offer.